Time To Get Twisted

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am thrilled to share some hunt prizes from Twisted Fall 2026, whose theme is Into the Void so the hunt cubes are darkest black. If you aren't familiar, Twisted is a free gridwide hunt billed as the hardest hunt in SL, but please don't let that scare you away! There are no hints published because the cubes can be moved throughout the month, but if you join the free group and ask politely you can get the current hint for one you're stuck on. There can be up to 13 visible cubes in each store, so some of those will be decoys. Several stores have more than one gift, and one stop has pet rocks in each decoy so you can collect some friends while seeking the main prize :) The prize will be within 30m of the landing spot, but please remember that is in all directions so you might have to look up, down, outside...it is a challenge and I'm always grateful for Xan's assistance since teamwork is very beneficial.

I must admit that when I first told Xan the theme, I said I hoped a few of the designers would take it in the direction of void being a nickname for a black cat. So you know I'm tickled that the Psyche's Pstyles Hallow & Void Women's Coat does just that! This lovely coatdress comes in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes, along with a HUD that offers 6 background colors for our pattern of black cats and golden symbols. I count 4 belts around the waist and some intricate buckled straps above that, so if you enjoy some extra hardware on your fashions then this is a terrific way to treat yourself :) There is a cube with a men's gift as well, so tell your guy friends or grab it for your male alt. 

~MystRie~ has several gifts (9 I believe) in their various cubes for men, women, and dinkies, so this is another destination to bring all your friends! The Deep Space Gown is one of two looks for the ladies that I found, ready to stand out at your next formal event or simply to make a special date even more amazing. We receive a fitmesh M size for classic avatars as well as sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The way the left shoulder is bared gives me tingles, lol, and the hem has a slight train effect when walking so we are absolutely going to turn heads in this beauty.

Another women's size treat found here is the ~MystRie~ Cosmic Stars Outfit, which I particularly appreciate as a casual look with galactic flavor. The hoodie and pants are each provided in Gen X Classic, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes. I love the little twinkles of the stars, and the way the pieces fit together flawlessly. All we need is to find out favorite footwear and we're ready to explore a hunt path or hang out with friends in style.

Next we have the **DSO** Lamia Gown - THF26 Void prize which is one of 6 here. The hood of the gown might make you choose your hairstyle a bit more carefully, but for once I was already wearing something that worked out well. This charming gown comes in standard mesh sizes of XS to XL, and includes an alpha layer that will help it fit many mesh bodies. For reference I'm wearing Lara X and this is the M size, and my shape is not heavily modified. The guys will find a goodie here too, and there are non-clothing gifts among the six as well.

My final look is the out-of-this-world Mistress of the Void by COVETED! which includes accessories as well as the gown. Said gown comes in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The horns and leather gorget are each adjustable, and since they are separates we can choose to wear either or neither with the gown if preferred. The gown practically looks like it's glowing, doesn't it? I love the short train, and the way the peplum bodice accentuates our cleavage and curves.

It was a good day here, and I had fun playing games with friends this evening as we do most Thursdays. I wasn't able to bring my mom her birthday gift yesterday because they weren't home yet from lunch when we passed by, so I will be giving it to her tomorrow at dinner :) Just a card and a Trader Joe's giftcard, nothing fancy or unique, but it is something she'll enjoy. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Twisted Fall 2026:

Photo 1:

Dress: Psyche's Pstyles Hallow & Void Women's Coat $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: ~MystRie~ Deep Space Gown $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: ~MystRie~ Cosmic Stars Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: **DSO** Lamia Gown - THF26 Void $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Mistress of the Void--COVETED! $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Doremi - 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 X

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Mesh Body Friends Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I randomly decided to check out some stores who are part of the Mesh Body Friends group, which is currently free to join. That means the treats you find for this group are completely free to you, and I deeply appreciate these generous designers for that :) It always gives me a perfect excuse to do some window shopping too, meaning I tend to pick up demos while I visit or check the current sales areas to try to save some money while supporting the folks who provide these gifts. It is always wonderful to stop by all these stores and see what's new!

First up, we visit Pearl Fashion where we can find the PF::Kenzie 2026 gift for Mesh Body Friends. Isn't it pretty? This sleeveless minidress has keyhole openings both front and back of the bodice, and fun metallic studs to liven things up even more. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included, along with a HUD that offers 20 colors for the dress and 2 metals. To claim this one you'll need to right click the sign, choose pay, then pick the $1L button but it will be automatically refunded while the gift is delivered. I do encounter lots of vendors like this, possibly more than one vendor creator, and it does keep track of it so there is a record if you ever need to have it redelivered.

Another flirty gift I couldn't resist sharing is LEILANI White Blossoms by COVETED! seen here. The pattern and the style both caught my attention immediately, between the deep color with pale flowers to accentuate the deep neckline and high-low hem. We receive this beauty in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Please note, this is the store's brand new location, so please take a fresh landmark :)

Our S-Terra orange gift from Suna Designs is a daring combination of bodysuit and slightly sheer skirt, which easily layer together or can be worn individually. Each will fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies. The orange color has a coral or peach tint to it that I really enjoy, and think it makes it feel very summery. Yes, I know the style is terrific for hot weather too, but I was referring to the color specifically as an added bonus :)

I also grabbed the Yalin Fashion LISI dress during my explorations, and this is one of my favorite color combinations so I'm a very happy camper. The bare midriff makes it look like two pieces but it's worn as one, in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, so that's quite a nice range! The cutouts and ties are extra special details that are sure to turn heads.

For my final look of the night, I slipped into the gorgeous @rOrO Tiffany Romper. It's hard to imagine (as with all of these gifts) that it is free just for being part of the right group :) There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes included, as well as a HUD with 8 colors of our fun patchwork animal print. It is dreamy for summer, and is one of those styles that should look great on just about anyone. 

It was a decent evening until I realized I left a bag of M&Ms slightly open, and several huge ants managed to sneak in for a feast. Ugh, now they are trying to crawl all over my desk and go for a swim in my beverage! I guess the fruity scent made them thirsty after all that chocolate. At least my support group session went well before that, and I really do feel it is helpful. I'm adding ant traps to a shopping list, lol, and then I'll be headed into SL in a while to unwind without any multi-legged critters to bother me :) I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Pearl Fashion PF::Kenzie 2026 $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: LEILANI White Blossoms by COVETED! $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Suna Designs S-Terra orange $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Yalin Fashion LISI $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Romper: @rOrO Tiffany Romper $0L MBF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Audacious - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Treasure Hunting at Wonderland Beach

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to go treasure hunting at Wonderland Beach and their Celebration Event 2026. It is open until the 20th of July, and we are looking for free treasure chests (click and they deliver a folder with your gift inside) at the booths and displays at this cart sale. There are so many talented designers taking part, and it can be quite a challenge to try to track down all of the wonderful hunt prizes. Well worth it though of course, and I've enjoyed many rounds of their treasure hunt/sales events over the years.

My first look of the evening is our MESH Rainbow Lace Dress and Necklace by Moonstar prize. It really wowed me with the flirty dress and bonus statement necklace! There are standard fitmesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. The bold necklace has a resizer script built in, so you can touch it to adjust the size very easily. I appreciate that the look is sexy but covers the essentials :)

I managed to find another wonderful prize from Moonstar called *V* Groovy Cropped Top, Shorts and Shoes. The name sums it up quite well, as our long sleeved crop top, formfitting shorts, and cute polkadotted shoes are all included to make getting dressed a snap :) The top and shorts come in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn sizes, with Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes for mid height feet. If you wanted to layer a BOM tank top or bra beneath for a touch more modesty, I'm sure that would work out very well. Anyone else a sucker for a good pair of chunky platform sandals? :)

Those shorts also came in handy to show off The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. RELAX Tee. It has a terrific image on the front, a hammock strung between two palm trees while a plane flies overheard and 3 parrots hold signs saying "Hang in there" :) Very reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett, and I say that as someone who went to over a dozen of his concerts and adores that laid back aesthetic. I'm sure I still have a silk lei and straw hat I wore to one of them! We receive standard mesh sizes along with sizing for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. These cozy fitting tank tops go along with just about any bottom you prefer to wear. 

Welcome to the jungle, we've got fun and games...sorry, lol, our KALEA Hawaiian Jungle by COVETED! prize got that song in my head immediately ;) It is a real stunner with that bold halter neck and fun greenery on the pattern. There are Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes provided in this fantastic treat. I'm sure there are some amazing regions in SL where I can visit Hawaii, so that might become part of my weekend plans now :)

I've got another pretty to share for my final look of the night :) It's our *MARTINES*CELEB2026 gift, a full length dress that is slit all the way up (down?) for a real eyeful of a gown. We receive sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Muneca, Nhuma D, Nhuma LD, Prima, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. That's an impressive lineup of sizing! I'm such a fan of daisies, and they add something special to this cheery blue background. The magic of SL keeps the fabric in place, lol, as that open side would probably lead to some interesting wardrobe malfunctions in RL. 

Please don't ask if it's hot enough for me, LOL, because this heat wave is making me a little bit cranky ;) I did go to my parents' for dinner, and my dad was grumbling about having the AC set for 77 because he never puts it that low 😳. To be fair, he has been feeling very cold all the time since radiation treatment several years ago, but my mom isn't very comfy with it being that toasty. My AC wouldn't get it under 80 during the day, but it's 73 in here now which is a vast improvement. The outdoor farmers market is going to be a challenge tomorrow morning, but I have my fingers crossed that it won't be too awful. Otherwise I plan on staying indoors for the rest of the weekend :) Oh well, I hope you all have a safe and happy weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Wonderland Beach Celebration Event 2026:

Photo 1:

Dress: MESH Rainbow Lace Dress and Necklace by Moonstar $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: Moonstar *V* Groovy Cropped Top, Shorts and Shoes $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. RELAX Tee $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: KALEA Hawaiian Jungle by COVETED! $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: *MARTINES*CELEB2026 $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Enigmatic - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Redeux Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we celebrate the Redeux event's 9th anniversary, which just opened and lasts until the 30th. If you join the Redeux VIP group for free, you can pick up lots of generous gifts here, like the ones I am showing you tonight :) There are also many terrific discounts and even $50L offers to peruse, which means this event is absolutely a must-see. We get to save money, claim some gifts, and enjoy a tradition of 9 years and counting!

For my first look, I am enjoying the TRES- Cheryl purple dress with its high neck, bare shoulders, and low slung belt that contrast the plummy purple very nicely. It comes in sizes for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The gold trim at the hemline and collar go great with the belt's light caramel shade of brown too, don't you think?

Another irresistible group gift I can't help but share is the UNA. Katse Fatpack. The top in two versions (with or without bra) and skirt are all designed to fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, and we also receive a handy HUD with 12 colors foe each piece. The soft gathering on the tops is as lovely as the subtle pinstriping seen on the skirt, and I love how both have double rows of buttons for a little metallic flair.

Next I changed into the elegant APRIL Purple by COVETED! group gift. Its shirt style dress has an attached belt and slits (more like notches really) on each thigh, with black high heels included to match that belt. We receive Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes of the dress, with compatible shoe sizes of Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet. The mods and variants for those brands all affect the breasts primarily, so the shoes will work just fine :)

At least three difference songs popped into my head when I spotted our Manikin- Q-Tees- Work It - Redeux Gift, so I'm curious to hear what you thought of :) The tank top is a charcoal color with pretty pink trim, and the words WORK IT are white outlined in that same pink hue. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I decided that the white pair of Delizio jeans from their fatpack (marketplace gift) would bring out the text on the shirt nicely, and will go well with my next/final look too.

My final look of the night is the gorgeous Faida - Allison Blue gift, a snug fitting shirt with lace at the cropped hem and on our short sleeves. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies.

Whew, I don't usually root for a weekend to hurry up and end, but I will be much happier when the housepest guest leaves in about 8 hours. The entire lower floor of the house smells like beer and is probably loaded with cat dander, so my allergies are bound to be a struggle for a bit. At least it will be quieter, and I can play Hello Kitty again :) I've been watching hockey playoffs and having a great time doing so. I hope you've all had a good weekend and are enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Redeux Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: TRES- Cheryl purple $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: UNA. Katse Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: APRIL Purple by COVETED! $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Manikin- Q-Tees- Work It - Redeux Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Faida - Allison Blue $0L Group Gift

Pants Photos 4&5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - 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

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

Renaissance Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm sharing some wonderful hunt prizes from the free gridwide Renaissance Hunt XIV from Mieville Historical Hunts. We're looking for a potion bottle with a purple pansy on top, which you can find an image of on the hunt's website along with landmarks. Most stores have hint givers on the hunt signs in their stores (the same hunt object you're looking for) and some even have paths on the ground to point you in the proper direction. Xan and I have always been avid hunters in SL, so I'm pretty sure we have done all or at least most of these fantastic hunts over the years :) Our theme this round is A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the designers did a terrific job as usual with it. We have until the 12th of October to pick up all the potion bottles and enjoy the hunt.

My first look is the amazing ~MystRie~ hunt prize called Fairy Queen Outfit. Its top and skirt are each provided in a fitmesh M size along with sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The headpiece and wings are included as well, adjustable so you can get just the right placing and fit :) We can always wear the clothing without the accessories if we prefer, as the clothing is elegant on its own too.

I certainly do look (and feel!) magical in our Moonstar *V* Magic Pansy Dress prize. The floral patterned dress and matching mesh panties will both fit Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Lara X, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The golden flowers on the straps are stunning, and bring out the yellow tones in the pattern as well. The crisscrossed straps and layered skirt ruffles really catch the eye, and once again I feel like going dancing :) Weird coincidence, the song "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" is on my tv right now.

Another gasp-worthy prize is from the Meander pansy potion bottle, their M/M Judith Gown - Deep Red. I genuinely did gasp a little when I tried it on, lol, perhaps from seeing the long train, damask fabric, and attached belt that make this gown so luxurious! There are sizes included for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. I think I just need a crown with either rubies or garnets to reflect my (usually hidden) regal side.

Next I changed into the dazzling Alessia Dress & Belt HUNT by COVETED! prize. It has a rich embossed pattern and is delightful for the cooler weather with those long sleeves and full length skirt. We receive Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Legacy Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes when we find their potion bottle. 

My final look of the evening is our TMD Chiton of the Night prize from Thistle Moon Designs. This treat is a combo of mesh and flexi, as the attached trailing scarf in the back is our flexi that flutters with every movement. There are sizes for standard mesh bodies as well as Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Slink, and Venus mesh bodies. I love the way the deep teal color is shadowed to show off the drape in the front and sides, and it looks like velvet so I want to touch it ;) This will definitely turn heads, and like all of these looks I'm infinitely grateful for the free hunt prizes.

It was a busy weekend, but I'd say mostly good :) I did get to the farmers market, and I'm really glad that food truck was there again because their offerings are delicious. The way there and the way back were hard with my anxiety, but I felt more comfortable while there than I had the other times I'd gone. It made for a reassuring therapy session earlier, that's for sure, and I have a support group meeting tomorrow evening for an extra boost. The weather is still summery, so I slathered on plenty of sunscreen Saturday, and it's the kind with zinc so it made me look even more ghostlike 👻. I'm already Victorian orphan pale, heh, so it's amusing to look in the mirror and see myself even paler. The next few days are the quiet before the storm in SL, because lots of events and hunts will be starting in October to keep me ridiculously busy. I hope you're all having a great day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Renaissance Hunt XIV:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ~MystRie~ Fairy Queen Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: Moonstar *V* Magic Pansy Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: Meander M/M Judith Gown - Deep Red $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: Alessia Dress & Belt HUNT by COVETED! $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Thistle Moon Designs TMD Chiton of the Night $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Blonde

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Love and Camouflage

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're treasure hunting at Wonderland Beach, where the Love & Camouflage 2025 event is taking place. There is plenty of shopping for Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, and some fairy tale themed offerings mixed in, and while we are often hunting for actual treasure chests at this location, this time it's a deep pink feathery mask. The color makes it a nod to both holidays really, and they are all free so just seek them out and give them a click to receive your treats. The party started a few days ago (the 24th) but it lasts until the 4th of March, so lots of time to explore and enjoy.

My first look of the evening is our Toxic Love by COVETED! treasure, a fun mix of romantic and dramatic. The dress, panties, and shawl are each provided in sizing for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The sheer shawl is red to match the hearts in the skirt's texture, which has some toxic verbiage like sadness, panic, problem, and alone. The skirt is slit in the back to show off the flower-trimmed panties, matching the flowers on the bra and straps of the dress :) 

I found two different treats from Moonstar, because they have multiple displays here and they were at neighboring setups :) This is the lovely MESH Love Is In The Air Dresses and Jewellery by Moonstar, which starts with the layered sleeveless dress and long vest (linked to wear as one) in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The dress also has a HUD with 4 choices, each being a mix of solid and matching print that I really hard a hard time narrowing down to just the two I showed here. The earrings and necklace are also tucked inside our gift, with a resize script built into the necklace for easy adjustment, and there is an Omega applier for a pair of panties too.

MESH Love in Paris Dress, Necklace and Shoes by Moonstar is the simply stunning outfit you see above. The figure-hugging dress has a mix of patterns, with the main fabric showing bicycles, heart balloons, and the Eiffel tower, which is exactly what the crisscrossed straps made me think of anyway :) We receive fitmesh standard sizes along with Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique versions for the dress, plus shoes for Belleza/Slink and Maitreya feet. Other accessories include the necklace I'm wearing with resize script, and a pair of rose lace panties in BOM and an Omega applier. While I've never been to Paris, I can certainly see why it is associated with romance, and this look really fits that bill.

Next I slipped into a pair of jeans from the Delizio fatpack, a marketplace freebie you don't want to miss, to show off a couple of terrific tops :) The adorable ~TL~ Mardi Gras Opossum Cropped Tee is our prize from Tea Lane, a vivid neon green knit top with a party animal celebrating on the front with beads, feathers, and confetti. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Khara, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Senra Jamie, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. Then on the right, I am enjoying the flirty HEART LIPPY Tee from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co.'s mask. The black tank top makes a striking backdrop for the glossy red mouth holding a shiny heart between the teeth, don't you think? The unpacking HUD offers sizes for standard, eBody Classic, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. Just deliver the one you need and hang onto the HUD for future reference, because we never know if we'll buy or win a new body in the future that we still want our awesome tee for :)

My final look this evening is especially for all you feline lovers out there, who want your manicure to reflect that :) The .::LUNA::. Body Art - Cat's Mix - Nails has appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh nails, each HUD offering the same 5 wonderful designs with cute kitties. I can see bringing a photo of these to a nail salon as inspo for a RL manicure if your nail artist is handy with those brushes.

It was a quiet day here, and I purposely hid my birthday on facebook so I wouldn't get messages from people who only bother contacting me once a year because the app tells them too. That sounds bitter, and that's not my intention; it is simply a case of saving them the time and trouble when these are friendships that have run their course from childhood or early adulthood. Sometimes having a chronically ill friend is too much, and I do not hold grudges about that :) I never wanted to be the sick friend, when I used to be the fun and giggly friend who tried to spread smiles. Anyway I have a brand new year ahead, and I am cautiously optimistic about continuing to make tiny steps of progress in leaving the house more often. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Prizes from Love & Camouflage 2025:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Toxic Love by COVETED! $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: MESH Love Is In The Air Dresses and Jewellery by Moonstar $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: MESH Love in Paris Dress, Necklace and Shoes by Moonstar $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Top Left: Tea Lane ~TL~ Mardi Gras Opossum Cropped Tee $0L Hunt Prize

Top Right: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. HEART LIPPY Tee $0L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 5:

Nails: .::LUNA::. Body Art - Cat's Mix - Nails $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND WENDY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Third Life Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I buzzed all around the grid like a busy bee, to track down some gifts for the Third Life group to share :) It was entertaining and I did find several that I am eager to show you, with a reminder that the Third Life group has a small $10L fee to join so once you're in, I recommend staying put. I did read recently on social media that SL will be increasing our group slots soon, but by 'soon' they could mean about a year. Still, it is something to look forward to!

My first find is the Side-tie Dress Ruby Red by COVETED! which is one sexy gift :) The single long sleeve is intriguing, then the full skirt is wide open on the right side (beneath where it ties) so from a certain angle you can see everything ;) C-string undies will be quite helpful. This beauty comes in sizes for Freya, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh bodies.

The wonderful Third Life gift from AnaSTyle is called LIV, and includes the dress and shoes you see above. There are standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP versions of the dress, while the strappy shoes come in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink foot sizing. We also receive a HUD to let us choose from 2 textures for the dress and 2 colors for the shoes, all of which can be seen above. 

Sometimes casual deserves a touch of sex appeal, like our *SG* BELYNY SET gift from SPICY GIRL. The one-sleeved top has a diagonal sheer section across the front to show off cleavage, and we pair it with distressed cutoff jeans shorts :) They are each provided in sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, all with a HUD that provides 20 colors for the top and 11 denim shades for our shorts. I do love mixing and matching!

I kept the SPICY GIRL shorts on here but changed into a couple of the ANGEL"S JEWELRY tops, from our AJ_blouse_CUTE OWL gift. There are a total of 3 adorable blouses included in this treat, all with the sweet owl in various scenarios, and all fitting Maitreya mesh bodies. The hot pink sleeves and wide band are very fun touches, and the shorts really suit them but you can also pair some warm weather long pants or jeans with these if you prefer.

My final look this evening comes from KingbalStores and is called 420 KS OUTFIT DANA DRESS POLKA FAT-PACK. It has a single shouldered style accentuated by a wide ruffle, and the slit skirt is designed to show off even more skin :) The dress fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and there's also a HUD with 5 textures. Each fabric texture changes the solid colored ruffle to a matching hue automatically, simple and lovely to wear.

The cold weather means that the snow is sticking around and the roads aren't completely safe, but they have been out with the brine and plows so my fingers are crossed for a brief outing tomorrow. Meanwhile I am feeling tired and a bit frazzled, but I have a few ideas for blog posts which is always a plus. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Side-tie Dress Ruby Red by COVETED! $0L Third Life Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: AnaSTyle - LIV $0L Third Life Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: SPICY GIRL *SG* BELYNY SET $0L Third Life Group

Photo 4:

Top: ANGEL"S JEWELRY AJ_blouse_CUTE OWL $0L Third Life Group

Photo 5:

Dress: KingbalStores 420 KS OUTFIT DANA DRESS POLKA FAT-PACK $0L Third Life Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP - Moment - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND WENDY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

EBP Black Friday Bazaar

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting the EBP Black Friday Bazaar 7, where the tag from the Evil Bunny Hunts group will let you claim lots of generous gifts :) Of course there is the usual array of discounted sales selections for us to peruse, and I have been enjoying lots of careful retail therapy to treat myself during this stressful season. Come on down, save some lindens, and grab these gifts before December 3rd!

My first look of the evening is the gorgeous Wai Kahurangi Dress Three gift from JR Wolf Creations. The pattern of iridescent jellyfish on a deep blue background is so lovely, with flirty black lace insets and hemline trim to add a lil something extra ;) The gift includes sizes for Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies, so just for this photo I'm in the Lara X body instead of the Maitreya 5.3 of the next four images.

If you need something sexy to liven up your holiday nights, I'd love to suggest the [Pixel Doll] Hazel Lingerie Set 02 - Extra 02 gift! This strappy bodysuit has heart shaped pasties and lots of sheer ruffles, in sizes for Erika, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The soft green is so pretty, and I think the white polka dots suit it very nicely. 

COVETED! has a fantastic treat for us called Crop Top Sweater & Mini Skirt Blue Reindeer, and I am feeling cute and comfy in it :) Both pieces fit Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, and I definitely get a kick out of the fun reindeer of the knit texture up top. The skirt hugs the bum perfectly and has playful little straps on the left side. 

I'm also tickled to show you the MAKE TODAY AMAZING Tee gift from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. It has its name written across the front in fun bright blue script, such a good reminder when life gets a bit intense :) I'm all too aware that the holidays are not easy for everyone, but I believe in every single one of you that you can make each day better than expected. This cozy tank top comes in standard mesh sizes as well as sizing for eBody Classic, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies. Just pick the brand you need from the unpacker HUD, deliver that folder and hang onto the HUD for future reference if you'd like. 

My final look of the night is a stunning formal gift called *Glitter Bunny* Beatrice Dress. It is a dramatic black gown with deep V neckline and mostly bare back, flattering from head to toe :) This gift includes Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing. I think just about any jewelry would go beautifully with this, and any hairstyle from long and flowing to up in an elegant bun.

I'm taking tomorrow evening off from blogging because of the Thanksgiving holiday (part one for me), and I usually take this opportunity to focus on reasons why I am grateful. This year has been a rough one for me for many reasons (health, losing my grandmother) but I still deep down believe that there is always something in this life to be thankful for. I've got Xan, friends and family, a new baby cousin, and the basics of a roof over my head and food in my belly. As always, I am grateful for every single person who has ever stopped by here and read my blog, because why else would I do it? :) I wish you all a beautiful day/evening, and send many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from EBP Black Friday Bazaar:

Photo 1:

Dress: JR Wolf Creations Wai Kahurangi Dress Three $0L EBP Group Gift

Photo 2:

Lingerie: [Pixel Doll] Hazel Lingerie Set 02 - Extra 02 $0L EBP Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Crop Top Sweater & Mini Skirt Blue Reindeer by COVETED! $0L EBP Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. MAKE TODAY AMAZING Tee $0L EBP Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: *Glitter Bunny* Beatrice Dress $0L EBP Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Mistral - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale AMELIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)