Happy Anniversary Cosmopolitan

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is a celebration of the Cosmopolitan Event and their 14th anniversary, part two since it's their second round of April. They are each about two weeks long, so this one just opened today and goes until the 25th :) Their group is free to join, and there are plenty of generous gifts (mostly in black bags) as a nod to the special occasion. I've been a fan of Cosmo for ages and am so delighted that they are still as successful as always, so I offer huge congratulations to them and best wishes for the future.

I started out feeling a bit Barbie-like (the hair and the colors I chose on the left, LOL) in a very good way, with our [hh] Dayra Skirt Set gift from Hilly Haalan. The halter top and miniskirt are each provided in Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 30 options for each piece, mostly solids but some fun patterns as well. There's also a BOM panty included that is tintable, so it can match any of the colors you choose. 

Sometimes our gifts are playful separates that can be combined with each other or anything we already have and love :) The FashionNatic - Asami Top GIFT COSMO is a slip of a tube top in sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Nerido, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies. The soft colors and daisy pattern are lovely touches. I added some pizazz with the Jingle Belle Shorts by LAP Pink, with an irresistible sequined pattern that is ready to sparkle and shimmer when you move. We receive Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizing, along with a HUD to choose from non-PBR or PBR texturing. This way you can see the sequins no matter which viewer you are currently running.

Blackstone has a fantastic gift for us too, their Eisha Set - Petrol. The deep turquoise color is captivating, and I'm in love with the playful sheer ruffles on the also translucent striped blouse :) It and our ruffled skirt are provided in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD for the belt (built into the skirt) offering 20 belt hues and 6 metals. 

Here I swapped out the blouse for our charming ::insanya:: Celine Top Gift. Halter tops always catch my attention, and this one has a pale blue floral pattern that is perfect for spring. There really is something about daisies that always makes me smile :) The gift includes lots of sizes, too - Freya Natural, Freya Perky, Isis, Venus, Kupra Bimbo, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya V-Tech, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The vendor photo inside notes that this color is included in the flower power pack, so if you're buying that or already have it, no need to pick up this gift.

I decided to wrap up this post with a tasty treat, which would be the .FOODIE. Mini Birthday Cake gift :) There are left and right hand versions, each with a hold pose built in. The square cake is decorated with a bow and has gold Happy Birthday lettering in front of it on the square plate. What flavor do we think it is? My guess is strawberry, but with our imaginations it can be anything we wish.

It was a warm and decent day here, with my thermometer showing 73.6 in this room at the moment. It was 76.4 when I was in here for my support group session, so you'd better believe the fan was on the whole time! My hockey team made the playoffs for the first time in 6 years, so that is worth celebrating too. I probably raised the heat in here by screaming so much, LOL, but it was a really exciting game that had to go to overtime and then a shootout. Tomorrow I've got a dentist visit (cleaning) so no blog post as I'll be in a post-nitrous haze, probably assisted by the muscle relaxer that has been helping some with my neck. I'm somewhat nervous but maybe a little less than the last few dental appointments, just a minor positive I am noticing :) Meanwhile I hope you're all having a magnificent day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Hilly Haalan [hh] Dayra Skirt Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: FashionNatic - Asami Top GIFT COSMO $0L Group Gift

Shorts: Jingle Belle Shorts by LAP Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Blackstone - Eisha Set - Petrol $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: ::insanya:: Celine Top Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Cake: .FOODIE. Mini Birthday Cake $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Still Celebrating Cosmo

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to head back to the Cosmopolitan Event for their 13th anniversary, second round of the month. It's a part two with all new group gifts, so it is very much worth revisiting if you stopped by earlier in the month. You'll need their free group tag active, and click any of the wooden crates you find for your treats :) Their rounds are brief, but they bring the heavy hitters of SL designers to provide impressive sales offers, and this time of year there are plenty of group gifts for us to enjoy as well.

My first look comes from Via Fulo and is their Starla Dress Gift. The bold yellow made me think of sunshine, but perhaps also because of its glossy texture :) We receive sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. If you look closely you'll see that the skirt is rather sheer, but also that there are panties built in so we do have some privacy for our nether regions. I'm still dazzled by the vibrant color, and I am not even usually that big on the color yellow but this hue has captivated me.

Next we're getting a little provocative with the Faida - Gia violet gift :) This is the type of bodysuit for when you are celebrating a special occasion and offering yourself as the gift, LOL, as it is revealing and tied with a huge bow in the front. There are Gen X Classic, Camel Kups, Camel Toy Kup, Camel Toy UP, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes included. I honestly don't know what a few of those are, my first time seeing a size with the word camel in it, so it's either new or just new to me :) Besides the bow, my favorite part of this would have to be the color, since I am a purple fan in any hue.

Sometimes fate brings a terrific pairing among the many gifts for an event, as with the top and jeans you see here. Our Carol's Store- Brianna Crochet Light Blue gift is a sweet halter top with carefully woven lace and a solid weave for the bra cups to provide proper coverage while being a warm weather delight. The unpacker HUD offers Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Momma, and Reborn mesh body sizes. Just deliver what you need and keep the HUD for future reference if you wish :) I balanced out the bare skin up top with the [Flirt] Kali jeans-CosmoGift, classically styled with front and back pockets and a slim fit in the leg. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies included. The washed denim in soft brown looks so cozy, and this combo makes me think of the sky above and the earth below. 

The charming #SHOOSH - Viktoria Dress & Corset is a playful treat in two pieces that are each a different shade of lush satin. The red dress and white corset each come in Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, and the dress can be worn without the corset layer if you choose. Both have golden trim, the side zipper on the dress and the corset's loops that look like piercings, plus the corset zipper that ends in a pentacle shaped pull :) Anyone else have a hard time recalling which is the pentacle and which is a pentagram? I've got to remember that pentacle and circle end in the same few letters, hence the pentacle is the one with the ring around the star.  I do love that type of tool to remember random things.

My final look is the Orphic + badders' suzie ballet dress gift, with a quick explanation of the name. The current store brand is Orphic, and there is a notecard enclosed that says that badders' was their prior store name so that's why you see both names here. This dress is steamy thanks to the very short bubble skirt, in sizes for eBody and Legacy mesh bodies with a HUD offering 8 colors. Because of how brief the hem is, I added a pair of panties from the marketplace - Lilbird GIFT Simple BOM panties, which come in several colors and are a free gift. Naturally by the time I chose my poses and took the pictures, I realized that the panties are barely visible even though when I first tried the dress on I could see...well I almost want to quote Kate McKinnon and the alien abduction skits here for a snarky way of saying my entire private areas front and back ;) I'm still listing the panties in my credits, and warning you that you may give someone quite an eyeful if you go commando somewhere in this hot dress. For some that's a feature and not a bug, so go get 'em tiger!

Usually I do outings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but since my appointment yesterday was an outing I am doing Monday and Wednesday this week instead. The result of course is confusion, since I seem to thrive on consistency and routine. My plans tomorrow are so early that there is a slight chance of it interfering with my blog schedule, meaning if I cannot get my booty in gear fast enough I may have to skip tomorrow evening. I'll be short about 4 hours of sleep, so my body might decide I need to use blog prep time for resting instead. Otherwise it was a good day, more adventures with Hello Kitty and her cozy game, and I am looking into a few potential things for upcoming blog posts. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Via Fulo Starla Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: Faida - Gia violet $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Carol's Store- Brianna Crochet Light Blue $0L Group Gift

Pants: [Flirt] Kali jeans-CosmoGift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: #SHOOSH - Viktoria Dress & Corset $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Orphic + badders' suzie ballet dress $0L Group Gift

Panties: Lilbird GIFT Simple BOM panties $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Blonde

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

13 Years of Cosmo

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes to us from the Cosmopolitan Event, round one of their two-part 13th anniversary celebration. Their rounds are brief, twice a month, and this one is open until the 12th of April. Join their free group if you aren't already a member, and you can claim treats from several participating designers (I'd say about half of them had gifts) by clicking the rustic wooden crates. It is so exciting to help honor their accomplishment of thirteen amazing years in SL, and I can't wait to visit again next round too!

My first look is a scintillating outfit from #SHOOSH which is their Leeza Outfit [GIFT]. That's all one piece, with the appearance of a blouse, corset, skirt, and panties all combined! It is provided in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I think the steaming hot pink really caught my eye, particularly contrasted by the snowy white blouse.

We also can claim this wonderful Black Flowers - Gina Set - FATPACK as their gift for the event :) It is another one-piece outfit that shows off considerable cleavage, this one being a fun romper with long pointed collar on its blouse and a built in belt. There are Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes included, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 12 colors each for the top, shorts, and belt, and 5 metals for the belt buckles. Mix and match your hues, and have fun with this present from Black Flowers :)

The [FAME] Dress - Sima / GIFT 1 is a lovely pair of dresses that have a delightful mix of sex appeal and romance. The black (left above) and pink (right) versions each fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. They both have belts attached, and the bright bows at the hem of the pink version are a sweet touch that probably inspired me to think of it as romantic. 

Next I got a bit creative for the sake of modesty, with my pose and a Photoshop flower ;) The [COCO LOUIS] Venus Dress - Onix is a sheer halter dress with open weave and bare back, in sizes for Classic/Dainty, Curvy/Dainty, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies. Since I can't walk around in this pose all day in SL, lol, I'm thinking some BOM pasties and panties layered beneath would do the trick to help us wear it to a G rated area. Such a pretty style!

My final look this evening is two gifts at once, so let's start at the top ;) That would be our [FLIRT] Suriya top-FATPACK treat, which is a playful strapless top in Cinnamon, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 8 colors each for the top, border, and gems decorating it, so there is a lot of potential for variety here. Then I added our [ELLE] Pantie_Black & White_Pack gift, with each color thong designed to fit Classic, Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. I thought it would be fun to match the panties colors with the trim on the top for each side above, but as always I urge you to wear everything I share in ways and combos that suit you. I love seeing how several different people can take the same basic wardrobe item and each wear it styled completely uniquely to their taste :) I view my photos as the serving suggestions you'll see on food packaging, LOL!

Whew, yesterday was a challenge for my anxiety. Good news - I got to my dentist visit okay, and even asked about a problem I have that meant more poking and prodding (blister or abscess type thing on gum) which it turns out they have no idea what caused it. There are 3 possibilities and none seem to be accurate, even with an x-ray to look inside. I'm a medical mystery, LOL, which should be freaking me out but I am choosing to take a more lighthearted approach since it doesn't seem to be anything dangerous. It's not even usually painful, just tender on rare occasions. I know, dental stuff is not most people's favorite topic so I apologize if I gave anyone the ick. I'm also trying to do a bunch of random unrelated things at once and distracting myself, causing me to be a scatterbrained magpie. I was so drained last night that I'm glad I took the evening off from blogging, just as I am happy to be back as well :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: #SHOOSH - Leeza Outfit [GIFT] $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Black Flowers - Gina Set - FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [FAME] Dress - Sima / GIFT 1 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [COCO LOUIS] Venus Dress - Onix $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: [FLIRT] Suriya top-FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Panties: [ELLE] Pantie_Black & White_Pack $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Demi - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Cosmo-versary Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we've got a part two of a part two, LOL, with another post of group gifts from Cosmopolitan Event's 12th anniversary. They do 2 rounds per month so both of April's are celebrations of their impressive achievement :) There are some designers from the first round and some fresh faces, many of which have new gifts which we can claim by clicking the wooden crates at their displays with the Cosmopolitan group tag active. It always makes me happy to see an event packed with high quality offers, and knowing their longevity makes it even more special to visit.

My first look of the evening is the stunning [ADD] Phyllis Dress - Yellow gift. The style is so flirty, with a single strap crossing over and some wedge cutouts down the left side, covering all the essentials yet giving tantalizing glimpses. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 7 metals for studs and 10 colors for the built-in C-string, with options to turn both on/off and materials on/off. I also noticed after taking the photos that the very top options are latex or leather, so you've got two views of the latex here and you can see the leather for yourself when you claim this free treat :) I do apologize for not seeing it sooner, it's a pretty detailed HUD and I'm grateful for all the possibilities.

Next I changed into our HER - ELIS BODYSUIT, another irresistible gift that I am very thankful for. There are versions with and without sleeves included, each in sizing for Erika, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Hourglass, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The high cut leg makes for a thong styling for the bottom, and the sleeves still leave a bare wedge on the shoulders for an extra bit of showing off ;)

MELODY is offering their sexy CHIARA FATPACK dress as the gift for this round, and I'm loving it! The shredded sections add such a playful touch, and the vibrant colors we get to choose from make it even more special. There are 20 colors via HUD, and the dress itself comes in sizes for Kalhene, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies.

I've been trying to figure out what celebrity this gift reminds me of, with no luck yet...any thoughts? :) It is our [Din] Micol Dress/Cardigan/Panties gift, and those are 3 separate pieces so you can wear them all or just one or two if you prefer. They are provided in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD to turn on or off the materials and shine. The bodice looks like it's held up by magic, lol, and the cardigan is just a mini shrug but with long sleeves that flare slightly at the wrists. Such an intriguing look!

My final look of the evening is [seeker]_Greta_Palette4, a truly beautiful outfit that is also ours for free with that Cosmopolitan group tag. The top and skirt each come in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kupra Jelly Belly, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu sizes, with an on/off HUD for the slightly darker middle section of the top. The skirt has two bold openings on the left hip, and there are so many great details on both pieces! I'm a fan of the pastel green and teal for spring, and the style also seems summery, so this is going to come in very handy for the foreseeable future. 

My day turned out to be quieter than I expected, as the housemate is not feeling well so no outing again. I need to get 2 in before Sunday, so I'm starting to run out of days here. This is generally how things go around here, plans get changed and postponed a lot, so I am not surprised but perhaps a little frustrated. Otherwise I'll be checking out another event's anniversary round, and have a few groups' gifts in mind to share soon too. Lots to do and enjoy in SL this month :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Cosmopolitan:

Photo 1:

Dress: [ADD] Phyllis Dress - Yellow $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: HER - ELIS BODYSUIT $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: MELODY CHIARA FATPACK $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [Din] Micol Dress/Cardigan/Panties $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [seeker]_Greta_Palette4 $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Cosmo Anniversary Part 2

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was excited to visit the second half of the Cosmopolitan event's anniversary month rounds, as there are two brief rounds each month and they are celebrating during both :) The group is free to join, and its tag lets you claim a few dozen generous gifts by clicking the wooden crates at many of the displays. There are some different designers participating in this round, so most of the gifts are new; while I did notice a couple of repeats, that will give people a chance to claim them if they missed the first round in April. Overall though I recommend visiting again even if you were here earlier in the month, as there are plenty of new offerings and gifts to tempt us.

My first look of the evening is our [hh] Luxe Dress gift from Hilly Haalan. There are versions with and without materials, each in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD with 40 lovely colors each for the main dress and the bow in the front, so of course I had some fun with that :) I went earthy on the left and bright on the right, but there are pastels and neutrals available too so whatever suits your mood.

Blackstone is helping us celebrate in style with their stunning Mallory Dress - Copper Rose gift. This strapless V neckline mini dress has a built in belt with bold buckle, in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. There is also a HUD with 15 colors for the belt and 6 metals for the buckle and zipper. What a great shade of pale pink, and an unforgettable style!

Switching gears to a more casual loungewear look, we have the MeHoney - Taira bodysuit - Gift. How will you remember who created it? Well it tells you right across the bust in a fun script font :) I really like the contrast of blousy top and tight bottom, and let's not forget the peachy color that instantly caught my eye. This gift contains Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Maitreya X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. 

Next I slid into the [FLIRT] Celine swimsuit gift, which certainly makes me want to slide into the hot tub at the skybox I share with Xan for some bubbly fun! The knit top and thong bottom will both fit Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies. The dark chocolate hue and all those long loose bows help make this a head-turner, don't ya think?

My final look of the night is the sizzling Limited Addiction - Jelly Suit GIFT, and I can't wait to tell you about all the details! Our bodysuit and studs are separate pieces so you can wear the suit with or without studs, all in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. There is also a HUD with 6 metal tones to choose from if you wear the stud layer. The bows and the wild openings are such fun details, and I am such a fan of the color and the playful honeycomb pattern.

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

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Hilly Haalan [hh] Luxe Dress $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Blackstone - Mallory Dress - Copper Rose $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: MeHoney - Taira bodysuit - Gift $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: [FLIRT] Celine swimsuit $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bodysuit: Limited Addiction - Jelly Suit GIFT $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More Cosmo Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're still at Cosmopolitan for their 12th anniversary celebration, at least the first half of their April rounds :) One thing I found intriguing about tonight's batch is that it is mostly tops, so if you have a favorite skirt or pair of jeans (etc.) that you need just the right tank top, blouse, or similar to wear above it, please be sure to click all the gift crates at Cosmo! You'll need their free group tag active, and then you get to enjoy dozens of thoughtful gifts as Cosmopolitan celebrates a dozen years of success. I wish them a dozen more and then some!

We start out with the Faida - Fanny noir top gift. This beauty is a spaghetti strap tank top with lots of lace, in sizes for Hulixa, Khara, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The neutral black makes it ideal to wear with just about anything, and I've reached for my oft-worn Delizio jeans in blue. This marketplace fatpack gift has several colors in system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega, and you're about to see them in several of my photos tonight :)

Another terrific gift I couldn't wait to share is the FashionNatic - Bee Top GIFT seen here. This cropped plaid blouse is sleeveless and mostly open in the front, with a playful chain draped around beneath it so it's got a very sexy, edgy vibe. It fits Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. Part of me really wants to wear it with a studded leather miniskirt next :)

I think adorsy knew some of us would be craving floral patterns for spring, so they selected this gorgeous pink rose print for their Cosmopolitan Top Gift 2024. Then they trimmed it with black lace for fun contrast, and offered it to us in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite bodies. The round opening where it's gathered on the side is a great detail too, and the low neckline really shows off cleavage!

If you like your pink to be hotter than a habanero and on something extra flirty, be sure to grab the ::insanya:: Jane Top - Pink gift :) It is designed for Erika, Freya Natural, Freya Perky, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Kupra Bimbo, Kups A, Kups B, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Flat, Petite, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, Physique, and V-Tech Lara mesh bodies. The style really got me thinking about what I could wear it over, and layer it under, just so many possibilities here. 

For my final look of the evening, I slipped out of the jeans and into the stunning .::Supernatural::. Liana Body Red gift. This bodysuit has a crushed velvet texture in crimson, with lots of playful straps that can change colors :) There are eBody Reborn, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite body sizes, with a HUD that lets us select from 32 colors for the details. As you can see, that includes the trim and straps, and even the long tails of the bow on the right of the waist which I simply adore. 

I had a busy day which included a trip to the grocery store for the first time in ages, so that was important even if a bit overwhelming. Clearly I got through it somehow, since I'm here and able to type ;) that doesn't mean it was fun or easy, and my weekend is going to generally suck because the housemate is having the dreaded houseguest here for a very long weekend (until Tuesday). Housepest is staying to see the eclipse on Monday since it's a better view in this part of the country than where he lives, and he doesn't drive at night so that's why the stay is extended until the following morning. At least I have dinner at my parents' tomorrow to look forward to, then hiding in this room until therapy Sunday. I'll probably watch the eclipse with them, but I'm not as excited as they are, and housemate bought 3 pairs of the special glasses so I am expected to join in. Oh well, I hope you're all having a relaxing day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Top: Faida - Fanny noir $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: FashionNatic - Bee Top GIFT $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: adorsy - Cosmopolitan Top Gift 2024 $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: ::insanya:: Jane Top - Pink $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bodysuit: .::Supernatural::. Liana Body Red $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Pants Photos 1-4: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective - Resonate - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dozen Years of Cosmo

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to help the Cosmopolitan event celebrate their 12th anniversary, which is such an impressive achievement in this virtual world of ours where time tends to be so condensed and fashions change in a snap. Cosmo has consistently brought us exclusive offerings from top designers, and when April rolls around we get to help them celebrate not just once but twice since their rounds are just 2 weeks long :) This is round one, and open until the 13th so please join their free group if not already in it and head on over quickly! The gifts are in cute wooden crates, and I spotted them at around half or more of the displays. 

My first look of the night is our [seeker]_Fauxy_Choco gift, a cleverly crafted strapless mini dress with a front panel held in place with 3 belts and a zipper. The back of the skirt has two daring slits which I usually see on the front of skirts, so that is a fun touch too :) Claim this gift and you'll receive sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kupra Jelly Belly, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Rolls mesh bodies. 

Carol's Store has us going for the gold in their gorgeous Hanna Dress Gold gift! There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Lara X, Lara X Petite, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Momma, Pinup x Bombshell, and Reborn mesh bodies included. The dress itself has a diagonal hem trimmed in lace, and a deep V neckline guaranteed to turn heads. Such a stunning dress!

One really entertaining part of spring in my area is hearing the frogs in the evenings, so the KZ Set Ariel Frog gift really made me smile. The top, skirt, and lace (in the back) are all provided in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We receive two HUDs also - the outfit HUD with 10 colors each for the top straps, skirt waistband, and the lace HUD with 10 choices each for the laces in the back and the metals surrounding them. I really like this outfit for this time of year :)

Next I delightedly slipped into the Ricielli - Sofia Dress / Royal Blue gift, which at first glance looked like two pieces with a shrug on top of a strapless dress. From the back you can see the sleek one-piece styling though, meaning the front is just a clever cutout. There are Kupra, Legacy, Legacy N Pushup, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy sizes included for this lovely gift. I also really like the subtle ribbed knit texture :)

One last look this evening, this is the Melody Issah // fatpack Group Gift update. It's a very versatile dress that clings to our curves and has playful openings like the left thigh slit and the daring bodice. The dress is provided in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that lets us select from 20 colors each for the top, skirt, and straps. We've got to appreciate a gift that is flirty, elegant, and free!

If someone asked me to describe my Wednesday in one word, I think I'd have to say "stormy". The weather was nasty, loud thunder woke me up a few times, and the wind is still fairly strong so it's not clear yet. Otherwise it was fine though, rather unremarkable, and I'm planning my next outing tomorrow which will be a grocery store. Not particularly exciting, lol, but everyone's gotta start somewhere ;) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: [seeker]_Fauxy_Choco $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Carol's Store - Hanna Dress Gold $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: KZ Set Ariel Frog $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Ricielli - Sofia Dress / Royal Blue $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Melody Issah // fatpack Group Gift update $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective - Resonate - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

MGSN Gifts and Entice

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we've got a few different places to visit to claim MGSN (Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News) group gifts, then a stop at Cosmopolitan to check out an exclusive offer there from Entice. Let's just jump right in, shall we? :)

My first look of the evening is the [If design] group gift for MGSN called Beck. This sleek minidress fits Belleza Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and comes with a HUD offering 20 colors apiece for the bra and main dress. I appreciate being able to mix and match hues, and the strapless style gives the dress some extra pizzazz. Please pay the vendor $1L and you'll be immediately refunded while the gift is being delivered to you :)

Keep the MGSN group tag on and head over to the gifts building at {Le'La} for their lovely Anuenue Set Gift. This is one of many groups the generous designer provides gifts for, and it is a beautiful peachy shade with solid and sheer lace portions. The top and skirt are both provided in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Flat, Petite, and Reborn bodies. 

YoU by GeMyles has a wonderful treat waiting for us too, called Nessie Satin Dress. The right strap falls playfully beneath the arm, and with the bows I think it is suited to wear as a nightie just as easily as a dress :) The dress comes in Erika, Erika Petite, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes, with a HUD to select from 20 colors each for the dress and trim. There are also two versions of panties (with and without shine) included that are basically patches of gems (vajazzle? lol) that fit eBody Curvy, Erika, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies and have a 15 color HUD. This is another gift that we need to right click and pay $1L, but that money is automatically refunded as the gift is being delivered.

Wow, the ANGEL"s JEWELRY gift called AJ_dress YAYA_body mesh is a total showstopper! This is no simple little black dress, and I highly recommend adding panties beneath that fishnet trimmed skirt :) This gift includes sizing for Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, eBody Reborn, Freya, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. 

For my final look of the night, please visit the current round of the Cosmopolitan event where Entice is offering their Every Heartbeat Dress as an exclusive new release. There are 8 individual designs each in Florals, Lights, Darks, Plaids, and Prints, which are $249L a pop. You can also choose the fatpack of any category I mentioned with 2 bonus textures via HUD for $499L each, an impressive savings :) If you just need it all, may I suggest the MEGA Fatpack for $1999L? That would be a total of 50 textures, and the fatpacks/mega fatpack all include HUDs that allow us to change the main dress, sleeves, skirt, waist top, and waist bottom individually. No matter which one you purchase, they all include sizes for Gen X, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. I chose a dark rainbow from the plaid pack on the left, and well on the right there were llamas among the patterns so I said "Yes Please!" and there you go :) Or are they alpacas? I think they're both wonderful and I can mostly tell the difference based on relative size which doesn't apply here. I really like the slender opening at the waist, flirty but still modest, and the 3/4 length puffed sleeves are dreamy.

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: [If design] Beck $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: {Le'La} Anuenue Set Gift $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: YoU by GeMyles Nessie Satin Dress $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: ANGEL"s JEWELRY AJ_dress YAYA_body mesh $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Entice - Every Heartbeat Dress MEGA FATPACK $1999L Cosmopolitan

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Lullaby - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Cosmopolitan Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am excited to share that the Cosmopolitan Event has their Advent tree out for this entire round, which started on the 25th and is open until the 6th of January. This means that with their free group tag active, you can click all the balls or baubles on the Christmas tree and receive dozens of generous gifts from their designers :) The landing spot is directly above the tree, which you can see beneath you through the glass floor, so you can either cam down to it or walk around to one of the ramps that brings you to the lower floor and approach it from ground level. I believe there are over 60 treats waiting, and I promise they aren't all Christmas themed so you don't have to hesitate if you're just over the holiday season ;) There were a few of course, which were lovely but you won't be seeing them here this evening. I am grateful for them, don't get me wrong, it's really just being ready to focus on other things I guess. 

My first look is the sexy Blackstone - Giovana Dress - Red gift. This daringly cut mini dress has a navel-baring neckline and diagonal cut hem, showing off extra thigh on the left side. We receive sizes for Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD to turn the shine on or off. I have it on in both views above, and I think it might be more noticeable on the right side of my photo. 

Our [Din] Bonnie Fatpack gift also seems to want to help us wrap up the year with extra sex appeal :) The dress and panties (which are basically a slender string) each fit Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy bodies. There is also a HUD, with 8 colors apiece for the top, center, bottom, and panties, plus controls for shine and materials. I felt like mixing things up a bit rather than a monochromatic look, which also gives you ideas of a few of the hues we can select from.

Denim is a timeless essential in my book, so I am delighted with our Yadia Jean Dress - Blue Jeans gift from #UNIVERSA. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Squishy, Khara, Kupra, Kupra Mounds, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, Reborn Mounds, and Reborn Waifu mesh bodies provided. I really like the styling, with plunging neckline, pretty collar, and daring side slit for a playful feeling. 

Next we see the beautiful .:{Sofia}:. Cheer Star Gown Dress - Purple dress, whose details immediately made me smile. It is provided in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, and has a ruffled layer built in with one frill across the bodice and one on each side of the skirt. The ruffles reveal the gold inner fabric, a shiny satin that matches the belt and the floral decorations on the underskirt. That leg slit is an eye-catching detail too, don't you think? I've always thought of purple and gold as a very regal color combination, so this could bring out our inner beauty queen.

My final look of the evening features the [hh] Jada Dress gift from Hilly Haalan. There are two different lengths of the dress included, each in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. There's also a HUD as you can tell, which offers an impressive 40 colors each for the top, upper skirt, mid skirt, and lower skirt for the longer style dress. I was apparently in an ombre mood when taking these photos :) There are also 4 metal options for the clips on our straps, so this dress is wonderfully customizable.

It was another chaotic day here, as my therapy session turned into an outing to the dentist's office parking lot. It was a little better than yesterday's excursion, but still far too much anxiety for my liking. The weather is still rainy but I think it's supposed to clear up for the weekend :) Dinner at my parents' tomorrow, which I am looking forward to as usual. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Advent Group Gifts from Cosmopolitan Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Blackstone - Giovana Dress - Red $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [Din] Bonnie Fatpack $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: #UNIVERSA - Yadia Jean Dress - Blue Jeans $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: .:{Sofia}:. Cheer Star Gown Dress - Purple $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Hilly Haalan [hh] Jada Dress $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Levitate - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)