Mesh Body Friends Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've been exploring some stores who are part of the Mesh Body Friends group, and the designers thoughtfully offer treats for everyone who visits with the MBF group tag active. It's no secret by now that I really do enjoy these multi-designer groups, as we can get info about so many new releases, sales, and fun events all in one place. There are often active group chats inworld too, so we can get a heads-up about things in real time :) The MBF group is currently free to join, so get that group tag on and head on out to these wonderful places!

Our first stop is *Stars*Fashion*, where the Ayane MBF Gift is a fantastic reason to visit here again :) Our top, skirt, and heels are all provided in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing, and there's a HUD for each piece. The top's HUD offers 20 textures each for the straps, main top, and bow in the front. Then the HUD for the skirt has 20 options apiece for main skirt, pockets, and borders for even more mixing and matching. You can choose from 10 colors for the heels from its HUD too, so those daringly high laced shoes will easily coordinate with whatever look you choose for the clothing.

I kept on the skirt so I could show off another lovely gift, the Snappy // Tic Tac Toe Ladies Shirt. It reminded me of getting in trouble for playing tic tac toe with the friend seated next to me in a really boring class, lol, so we did the same exact thing in detention that day :) I was mostly well behaved so it was a fun deviation from my normal I guess. This black cropped short sleeved tee comes in sizes for Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies.

If you are trying to get into the autumn and Halloween spirit, I am pleased to suggest the ART & FASHION - ORANGE WITCH MINI DRESS gift for MBF. The vivid color is just right for fall, and the triple moon symbol on the back is a symbol referenced often in witchcraft or wicca. I know it as maiden - mother - crone standing for phases of femininity. The dress is also dusted with stars for a 'witching hour' flavor :) This flirty mini dress will fit Altamura, eBody Curvy, Gen X Classic, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. 

My next look is the lovely [satus Inc] Elly Draped Mini Dress Blue gift. It has a loose flowing style, cinched by a hip belt that gives us those gentle pleats on the dropped skirt. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies included.

The final look this evening is our Carola*Olaya gift, which might be a fun idea for your weekend plans :) The single shouldered dress is slit on the left side and tied loosely at the waist, in sizing for Erika, Freya, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. Then we can add our open toed heels which fit Erika, Freya, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. There are HUDs for each as well, with 10 colors on the dress HUD and a whopping 40 for the shoes. Just think of all the possibilities that creates, and that means the shoes can even be worn with other outfits if we wish.

Whew, my morning was a rough one since a mouse decided to check out the peanut butter inside the humane trap about 2am. That meant waiting over 5 hours for the housemate to wake up, another half hour to shower and get ready, then finally took it far enough away to release it that it wouldn't immediately return. It was going crazy in that trap, like I saw it putting its nose in one air hole, tongue and teeth in another, then flailing all 4 limbs so much it almost flipped over the whole trap! I felt guilty, but I don't drive and can't take it anywhere since it must be released at least a mile away. It's somewhere safe now, but probably has friends or family hiding in here somewhere as I've heard more suspicious noises. Dinner at my parents' was good, and they are hoping to get an appointment next week for a sleep study so my dad can move along the path to recovery from A-fib. I'm going to the farmers market again in the morning (fingers crossed) so I'm nervous but not as bad as last week. I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *Stars*Fashion* Ayane MBF Gift $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Snappy // Tic Tac Toe Ladies Shirt $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ART & FASHION - ORANGE WITCH MINI DRESS $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [satus Inc] Elly Draped Mini Dress Blue $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Carola*Olaya $0L MBF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Elowen - Blonde

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

MLM Free & Offers Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting some stores that are part of the MLM Free & Offers group, which has a small $5L fee to join. That will keep out the spammers, and encourages us to stick around to get lots of helpful news and gifts :) The gifts are free with the group tag, and I suggest any time you visit a store with lots of multi-designer group gifts, check for this group's logo as well. You just might be in for some bonus goodies! I'd also like to say that I've noticed I have some new readers lately, and want to warmly welcome you all to my blog ♥. Please feel free to follow me on any of my social media accounts on that tab above for sneak peeks of each new post and an easy way to contact me. 

My first look this evening is the beautiful .:Bad Rabbit:. Camby Swimsuit GIFT, which looks like a two piece from the front but the rear view reveals it's just one with a clever front opening. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Pinup Bombshell, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. I'm so entranced by the butterflies, both the large and the smaller ones flitting about, and the soft peachy pink color is right up my alley.

This flirty outfit is our gift from MONOMANIA called Tonha de Zeca - Plaid White. They've got lots of great gifts for several groups, so be sure to see what other logos there look familiar. This treat includes the top, separate sleeves, and skirt, each in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Pinup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. The plaid is intriguing in monochromatic like this, and the short hem of the skirt gives a particularly cheeky view from behind ;)

Next we have the lovely [seeker] Enna Print 03 outfit, a pairing of cropped top and low cut miniskirt that each lace up on both sides. Isn't that floral pattern pretty? Many times we think of bright assorted colors for flowers, but these softer ones are a terrific change :) Our gift includes Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu sizing, as well as a metals HUD for each piece with 8 colors. The rivets holding the strings in place are where the HUDs come into play :) Be sure to find a C-string (panty liner) to wear beneath, because panties with sides are probably going to show through the lacing. 

Maybe you do prefer more vibrant colors, so in that case I'll suggest our Carola*Olaia gift. This bra, panty, and belted short robe set is all linked together and worn at once, in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Mounds, and Juicy mesh bodies. As you can tell, there's also a HUD enclosed which offers 16 colors apiece for the jacket, belt, top, and pants so we can mix and match to our heart's content. The different textures of sheer materials caught my eye, and I think lounging in front of a fireplace sounds like a fun usage for this beauty.

For my final look of the evening, please visit CHANTY STYLE to grab their flirty ALEXA DRESS gift. I'm a big fan of asymmetrical styles, and this one's got the hem going high on the right while the top dips from bare right shoulder to full long sleeve on the left. Its belt is a separate attachment so you can choose to omit if you wish, and both will fit Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD will let you pick from 20 colors each for the main dress, trim, and belt. I matched the belt on the right but from behind it almost looks like I removed it, but again it is entirely up to you if you want a sleek all-one-color look or you want to go wild and tint everything a new hue :) Make this look your own, jazz it up with your favorite accessories and you will look stunning as always.

I'm preparing for a busy weekend, which is slightly unusual for me...I'll be going back to the farmers market I used to go to weekly, for the first time in over 2 years if I feel up to it in the morning. Then dinner at my parents', where my dad is recovering from the procedure for his A-fib (cardioversion) that apparently did not work so he will go back on medication until a new plan is devised. I'll get to talk to them more about that tomorrow, so trying not to worry too much right this instant. Telling me not to worry is like telling the sun not to shine though, LOL, so I'm trying to think peaceful thoughts and take deep slow breaths. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Camby Swimsuit GIFT $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Tonha de Zeca - Plaid White $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [seeker] Enna Print 03 $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Carola*Olaia $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: CHANTY STYLE ALEXA DRESS $0L MLM Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Third Life Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm sharing some gifts for the Third Life group, which is very low cost to join, just $10L. This keeps out spammers and the like, and encourages us to stay in the group and enjoy the benefits :) Many of the participating designers offer gifts for the group members in their stores, so I hopped around and explored several to find these delightful treats. It's funny how some weekends I just want to stick close to home in SL, while others I am eager to visit lots of places and see what's new, as I did today.

Hot stuff, coming through! The TOG STORE : MasBah Set gift is a combo of strappy halter top, separate sleeves, and distressed denim miniskirt, all in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. There's also a HUD provided that offers 30 colors each for the top, sleeves, skirt, and strap which is the lower one on the top. Mix and match to your heart's content as I always do, and please know that I was absolutely having an 80s flashback to when I wore denim miniskirts that were almost this short ;)

As the summer heat blazes on, we can always use more swimwear like this Petry Model --> Bikini SRGC gift. It is elegant in its simplicity of solid black, a top and panty pairing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. As the panty is a thong cut, it might not be suitable for more family friendly locales, but there are plenty of more mature venues in SL as well as your own backyard with that special someone :) Xan and I have a hot tub that is so nice to soak in any time of year.

Next I visited [Diesel Deluxe] where I followed the arrows on the walls to their gift area, finding the Melani Outfit Top + Skirt [15] as the Third Life gift. It got me thinking that I usually see the Union Jack or UK flag on denim jackets or jeans in SL, but haven't seen it on a more flirty style like this one recently :) The top and skirt are linked as one piece, in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The playful white bows really pop against the dark main color, and I love the way the opening in the top is heart shaped.

Lara AC is another fantastic place to go for group gifts for various multi-designer groups, so it's no surprise that I found the lovely Dress Lotus Kala Lace Pink gift for us there. If you don't land directly at the gifts, you can use the teleporter to that section and my link's arrow should point you to this one :) There are Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes included, all with the daring diagonal hem and tied at the left hip. 

For my final look of the night, I am sporting the charming Carola*Maite 0323 outfit which is our Third Life gift there. The halter style bodysuit comes in Erika, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing, while the heels will fit Belleza, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Slink feet. I'm sure you guessed that there's a HUD enclosed as well, actually there are two (one for the bodysuit, one for the heels) that each offer 10 pretty colors.

How was everyone's weekend? Mine was not too bad, and I am trying to figure out where to go this week for my outings. My tooth is still a little sore, and I am still not chewing on that side, but I am confident that it will continue to improve as more time passes. We have some intriguing things ahead in SL, and the hot weather in RL is going to make me want to escape to SL even more. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Third Life:

Photo 1:

Outfit: TOG STORE : MasBah Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: Petry Model --> Bikini SRGC $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [Diesel Deluxe] Melani Outfit Top + Skirt [15] $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Lara AC Dress Lotus Kala Lace Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Carola*Maite 0323 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SLMB Event Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you back to the SLMB Event, the shopping event associated with the SLMB (^^SL Mesh Body) group. There is a small fee of $9L to join, most likely to keep out scammers and spammers. You know, like the 1 day old accounts that post to every group they're in, asking for a $100L loan until tomorrow? *eyeroll* The chat and group notices are great sources of information, all the details on sales and new releases from the designers who take part. Now many of them do have SLMB group gifts in their main stores, but tonight we're going to just one location for all of the gifts you see here :) That's because the event has a gift section that covers 2 floors, all of these being on the lower one where you will land. Take the stairs up to the outside if you want even more treats! By the way, if you do see one of those new accounts asking to borrow lindens in a group chat, please don't reply in the group as they are designed to go through and join all your other groups if you do. Just report them and block them, not that it really helps when they just create endless new accounts...also please don't feel sorry for the bots and never give them any money.

I started the evening in our ::T.B.O.M:: Valeria Outfit Top&Jeans gift from The Best Of Me. It combines casual with flirtatious, thanks to the cropped top and low cut jeans that hug every curve. Each of these are provided in fitmesh standard sizes as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The top has a HUD with 5 texture choices (click it for a popup blue menu of numbers) and the jeans have a similar HUD with 2 traditional jeans coloring options, both of which you can see above. It makes me want to add sandals, a belly ring, and/or some belly area tattoos or a lower back tat :)

Another outfit I simply cannot resist is the lovely Carola*june 0723 gift. The halter dress and strappy heels will each fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. There are HUDs for each of them too, with the dress HUD offering 35 colors and the heels HUD offering the same 35 hues but for three separate sections. Just click something from each column to see which goes where :) 

Since summer is almost here, I am tickled pink (yep, wordplay intended) with the [Luxury] Naty Set gift and the timing of picking it up now :) The bra and pants each come in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. It gives the appearance of a pink bikini with beachy pattern (seashells, starfish, and more) layered beneath an open pair of denim shorts, and I love it! Did you notice the bikini's pattern appearing on the back pockets of the denim shorts too?

Next we have the TD SLMB 1124 treat from Taylor Designs. This pairing of crop sweater and fluttery skirt will fit your Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies with ease. The high neck and long sleeves make it fun for a cooler evening, while the sparkly patterned skirt is short enough to show off a lot of leg :)

My final look tonight is the Lara AC Dress SOFIJA GIFT BLUE. I adore the intriguing neckline, and peekaboo openings in various playful spots. The attached belt really brings things together too :) The gift consists of Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I think the triangular geometric pattern is a stunning match for the bold buckles too by the way.

It was a busy weekend here, but not a bad one by any means. Going out in the rain yesterday was a bit of a bummer of course, mostly because it was an unexpected shower that we were trying to avoid. Sometimes the forecast says sunny or cloudy, but the skies decide otherwise ;) Therapy was another deep dive into my past, because that's where most of my bad habits got their start. There was plenty of the Hello Kitty game to lighten my mood, and that is going really well. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from the SLMB Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: The Best Of Me ::T.B.O.M:: Valeria Outfit Top&Jeans $0L SLMB Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: Carola*june 0723 $0L SLMB Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: [Luxury] Naty Set $0L SLMB Group

Photo 4:

Outfit: Taylor Designs TD SLMB 1124 $0L SLMB Group

Photo 5:

Dress: Lara AC Dress SOFIJA GIFT BLUE $0L SLMB Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SLMB Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got several terrific treats I tracked down for the SLMB group, which stands for SL Mesh Body and is stylized with ^^ in front so it should be at the bottom of your groups list. There is a $9L fee to join, which should help keep out troublemakers and encourages us to stay in the group once we're there. I've been a member for several years, so no worries here :) These gifts are absolutely worth the nominal joining fee and the visits to the various stores, which I always enjoy exploring as long as SL is being kind and not crashing me every few teleports. I managed to only crash once during all this, LOL, which is more impressive than it should be.

My first stop of the day was Carola, where the current SLMB gift is called lingerie A 2318. This beautiful bodysuit comes in Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing, along with a HUD offering 16 lovely colors. The lace midriff is a playful touch, and the white floral accents are consistent on all the colors we can choose from :) 

Artic Storm has a wonderful gift for us called *AS* Crystal Shorts Set Gold, to claim it just click the picture and choose "buy" in the menu that pops up, which delivers it for free. The top (solid and sheer), sleeves (solid and sheer), belt, and shorts are all included in sizing for Altamura, Erika, Freya, Isis, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Tonic Curvy mesh bodies. With two versions of the top and two of the sleeves (which are individual left and right attachments) we can mix and match as I did above, with sheer sleeves/solid top on the left and vice versa on the right. Then the flattering shorts have a great sequined texture with gold and silver, so we can sparkle all night long :) While you're here, please click both midnight mania boards, one upstairs and one downstairs right near this group gift?

We're almost halfway through the week, so why not celebrate with the gorgeous .::PC::. "Celine" Dress - Berry GG gift from PiNK CHERRY? :) This daringly designed dress has two straps that both drape over our left shoulder, and the split hem has an asymmetrical slice from right hip to left knee. The gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

My next stop was Kyara Fashion, where I eagerly scooped up our ::KF::SLMB TOP/PANTS gift. The sleeves are separate so it's actually three pieces, which all come in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. Right now it's chilly so I'm rocking the sleeves, but when spring arrives or I visit somewhere a little warmer in SL, I just might leave the sleeves behind safely in the folder :) The green color is reminding me of March, both because of spring and St. Patrick's Day, so this cutie will be a go-to then.

I'm wrapping up the evening on a casual note, the La Feminique - Foxy outfit at the store's new location. Its knotted tank top and dusky brown jeans are each provided in a standard size along with Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes. Of course with a name like Foxy, the top is decorated with a small drawing of an elegant fox with floral pattern on the body which I cannot quite tell if that is an outfit the fox is wearing or simply an artistic addition. We have a large population of foxes in my RL area, but I usually hear them more often than having the pleasure of seeing them. They are startling to hear, but so pretty to observe :)

My plans for the day got postponed (not my idea/fault) so they are probably happening tomorrow instead. Goodie, I get to torture myself with a stressful outing on my birthday :P  Okay, maybe it won't be so bad, as I have been doing slightly better lately going out. Saturday is going to be the big test, but for now I am focused on one day at a time. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Lingerie: Carola lingerie A 2318 $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Artic Storm *AS* Crystal Shorts Set Gold $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. "Celine" Dress - Berry GG $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Kyara Fashion ::KF::SLMB TOP/PANTS $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: La Feminique - Foxy $0L SLMB Group Gift

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)

DM Modas Gifts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Flutter - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

The Shopping District

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I decided to share some group gifts for The Shopping District, which is free to join and has a logo with a cityscape outline. I mention that because looking for their sign with that logo is an easy way to locate the gifts in each participating store. Many of these designers are in several groups of this nature and have gifts out for multiple groups, so I find it useful to have the group sign to keep an eye out for :) As you know I do greatly appreciate these groups, and most of them have either low joining fees or none at all. It makes for a great excuse to visit several wonderful stores and check out their current offers!

My first look this evening is the [Pixel Doll] Jolene Dress Set 01 - 03 gift for TSD. This cheerful mini dress has bright colors and a playful pattern, with a halter neckline whose strap is adorned with two golden chains. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies included. 

I also visited Lara AC, teleported up to the group gifts room with the teleport pad at the main entrance, and happily claimed their Dress BOJANA GIFT RED. There are Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Pinup, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes of this lovely halter dress in deep blood red. I really like the chain on the belt, and that daring slit that shows off so much cleavage :)

Next I found a very flirty gift at {Le'La} in their group gifts building (follow the golden glitter path on the floor) which is their Donatella Romper Gift. Isn't it a gorgeous shade of blue? There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Classic Dainty, Gen X Curvy, Curvy Dainty, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, and Reborn mesh bodies provided. The front shows off our belly button, and the fit is snug enough to show off our booty perfectly ;) 🍑 indeed!

Our Carola*Devora-1222 gift starts with a fun and revealing dress in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. Then we get to add the heels which are designed for Gen X, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. There's also a HUD for each of these pieces, with 20 colors of the same pattern for the dress and 30 lovely colors for the high heels. The pattern reminds me of giraffe print, or plant cells which feels like a random memory from biology classes long ago. 

My final look is from one of my favorite haunts for multi-designer group gifts, V8 Underground. Their TSD gift is called **MEL ORANGE COMPLET OUTFIT**, and it consists of the tube top and shorts in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes of tiptoe sneakers to match. The top has a bomb with the word BOOM! on it, reminiscent of a comic book style image, and both top and shorts are loosely laced on both sides which reveals a little extra skin. 

The weekend was hectic, which tends to happen here lately somehow, and my local power company did a 'planned outage' of our electricity for 2 hours today which didn't help matters. This evening my parents called on the phone, which they never do unless something is wrong...it turns out they got a Christmas card from a relative with triple helpings of sad news. My dad's eldest nephew and both of his sons all passed away during 2024. The nephew was 76 and had a brief battle with cancer, his older son was 51 and had a different type of cancer, and the younger son was 49 and passed away from ALS. Both sons were married with kids, and the card they received this year contained a letter from the widow explaining their year :( I'm stunned and saddened, even though I had only met the dad a few times and the sons once or twice. It's still family, and they lived several hours away or we probably would have seen them more often. Geez, 2024 was worse for my family than I'd even realized, so I am even more eager for 2025 to be an improvement. *deep breaths* I want to wrap this up on a positive note somehow, so I will say that my therapy went well and I am working on healing some childhood wounds that deserve love and compassion. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: [Pixel Doll] Jolene Dress Set 01 - 03 $0L TSD Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Lara AC Dress BOJANA GIFT RED $0L TSD Group Gift

Photo 3:

Romper: {Le'La} Donatella Romper Gift $0L TSD Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Carola*Devora-1222 $0L TSD Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: V8 Underground **MEL ORANGE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L TSD 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: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Third Life Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting several stores who participate in the Third Life group, which has a small $10L joining fee to keep us safe from spammers. There are lots of generous designers who take part in this group, and most are part of other multi-designer groups too so I always recommend checking your group list to see if there are other gifts that you can claim too :) Visiting all these locations can be extra tempting for us shopaholics, lol, but I'm also fond of bargain hunting so I know to check for special sales.

My first stop was ART & FASHION, where on the wall among many terrific group gifts I found the ANATHEMA LONG DRESS for Third Life. The full length gown has intriguing artwork on the front, as is typical with this impressive brand which lives up to both parts of its name :) We receive fitmesh standard sizes along with 3 versions each of Freya, Isis, and Venus (Natural, Perky, and Pushup) plus Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes. The color reminds me of sunshine, warm and cheerful, and the bare back is a lovely touch.

For a more casual look, please be sure to claim our Carola*Maite 0323 gift which is one of several upstairs for various groups. The halter neck bodysuit comes in Erika, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh body sizes, while the heels are designed to fit Belleza, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Slink feet. We also receive a HUD for each, with 10 colors to choose from. The rear view makes me chuckle because of the tiny peep of booty cleavage :)

Next stop is ANDARE for their flirty Keitha Dress PACK gift. This strapless mini has a lace midriff that matches the flowing overskirt layer, which creates a high-low hemline for added sex appeal. There are sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, along with a HUD that lets us pick from 5 bold colors. There really are no wrong answers, as they all look fantastic! 

If the idea of camouflage is to make us blend into our backgrounds, I'm going to say this one is not succeeding because the style stands out! :) Our [DIESELdeluxe] Gaby Short Dress Combate gift is a daring mini with deep V neckline and slender straps, with the hem coming to a slight point in the rear. We receive Altamura, eBody, Freya, Isis, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizing. I think a dark colored pair of panties would be helpful, and heaven knows I have plenty of those in my inventory already.

My final look of the evening is our ::F:: CHLOE DRESS 45 colors FTP gift from FOR YOU. They certainly have us looking fine, with a crossed halter neck and mostly bare back and midriff. The gift includes sizes for Erika, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a camo HUD of 20 colors and another HUD with 20 solid colors and 5 assorted patterns. I'm camo on the left above and a sweet floral on the right :) Which one tickles your fancy?

It was a dark and stormy night...the storm just knocked my power out briefly as a matter of fact, so thank goodness this website autosaves frequently. Whew! When it gets that suddenly dark and silent, it is terrifying for a split second, which is not great for folks with anxiety ;) I won't be surprised if that happens again before the night is over, and I've got several hours of blog prep ahead of me so that wouldn't make things easy. I'm having one of those moods with my avi lately, wanting to change my hair and skin and even tweak my shape all the time for no particular reason. Some people almost never change hair or skin, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that; my thing seems to be from taking so many photos of my avatar nearly every day I get tired of any single look. If I have pink hair and blue eyes tomorrow, you'll know why? LOL! *makes note to change eye color for fun* I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: ART & FASHION - ANATHEMA LONG DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Carola*Maite 0323 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ANDARE - Keitha Dress PACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

Dress: FOR YOU ::F:: CHLOE DRESS 45 colors FTP $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. TASHA ALMOND

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Designer News Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood to visit a few places (my SL experience has been less crashtastic, knock on wood LOL) so I thought you might enjoy seeing what I found :) I had the Designer News group tag active, which is free to join and a fun way to find out information from many stores in one handy group. The gifts are certainly a nice benefit too, and I always have a good time stopping by all the stores I can find from their group notices.

My first look comes from Carola and is called Ainhoa 0422. The playful jumpsuit comes in sizes for Erika, Freya, Isis, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh bodies. The chunky heels fit Belleza, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Slink feet. There is even a HUD for each with 10 colors, so we can mix or match to our heart's content. The outfit caught my eye with the fun pattern and the sexy side opening, accentuated by the bow on the left of the waist.

Our Carusa by Blackbird Lace Gift is another wonderful one-piece outfit, this time in soft sandy neutral hues. It is included in Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing, with a lacy halter top and geometric print on the pants in similar colors. It took me a while to get used to mixing dissimilar prints like this when it became trendy, and now I am fully on board :)

If you need some extra sex appeal, be sure to grab the TOG STORE . Kuky Set gift :) This eye-popping dress is very strappy, and the rings down the center of the front made me do a slow impressed whistle in RL. It comes in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD offering 14 amazing colors. Versatility is always a plus too in my book!

.:AMUI:. has a lovely gift called "Lauren" Dress - 006, which has a sleek style and a fun halter neckline with folded collar. It gives ultra feminine tuxedo vibes, in black and purple to really shake things up :) The gift includes Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I can't decide what type of jewelry will work best with it, so one of these days I'll be digging into my huge folder of over a decade's worth of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to see what suits my tastes.

My final look of the night is perfect for anyone who has a tropical vacation in mind, or even just a dip in a pool or hot tub :) The .::PC::. "Chantale" Swimsuit - Black Flower GG is our current group gift from PiNK CHERRY, one of several different groups they are offering treats for. While it looks like a bikini, it's actually worn as one single piece in your choice of gold or silver trims (hoops down the front). Each of these, labeled G or S, come in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. 

Anyone else feel like this week has been going so slowly? I went to the grocery store and picked up a few things, while being irritated that so many people are freaking out and stocking up on toilet paper because of the dockworkers' strike that if it continued, could have eventually caused some delays and shortages. That's a good idea, except the toilet paper is produced in this country (at least 2 main brands in this state!) and not shipped from elsewhere 🙄. Also it looks like the strike was just resolved, so that isn't going to be a problem anyway :) I am relieved for the workers who can better support their families now, and that the rest of us can obtain things we need too. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Carola*Ainhoa 0422 $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Carusa by Blackbird Lace Gift $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: TOG STORE . Kuky Set $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Lauren" Dress - 006 $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 5:

Bikini: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. "Chantale" Swimsuit - Black Flower GG $0L Designer News Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Beach Vibes - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Almond LILLY SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)