Paparazzi Goodies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Ozana Set by BlackbirdLace $0L Paparazzi Group

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Clarity - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Inventory Trends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm taking you for a tour of stores where you can find gifts for the Inventory Trends group, which is currently free to join. That really does give us extra incentives to stop by these already wonderful shops, most of which I was already quite familiar with and gladly so. 

My first look of the evening is a cute and casual gift called Petry Model --> Outfit OSDO. The bodysuit and jeans are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. There's also a HUD for each piece; the bodysuit HUD offers 10 colors while the pants HUD has 8 shades of denim to choose from. The pants being open in the front would feel naughty if we weren't wearing something beneath, and I really like the buckled straps on the bodysuit. 

The gift at RADEX is also just my style, partly thanks to more denim :) Their Mesh Narven All Colours Jean Shirt comes in 3 classic sizes (S, M, L) along with sizing for Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. You can probably guess that there's a HUD tucked in there too, well that has 16 texture options including a few patterns like the animalistic one on the right above :) 

We all deserve a new little black dress with extra details, so I'm going to suggest our gift Black Angel. Their LONDYN DRESS by BA Store is a stunning mini halter dress with golden chains draped across the neckline and in the back, oh and let's not forget the ones on each thigh! There are sizes for Erika, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies included.

Next up, the BWC Rose dress gift has me thinking of spring and wild animals at the same time. The pattern is a leopard print adorned with some rose blooms in your choice of 4 colors via HUD, and the dress itself is a halter style tied at the neck so the bow and tails drape down our back in a flirty way. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies.

My final look of the night is a real showstopper, thanks to DM Design and their Giorgia Set Gift. The tiger stripes are making me wonder how I accidentally wound up with an animal print theme for this post, LOL, but that is not a complaint by any means. Our top and skirt are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies.

I was supposed to go out today but some snow squalls and an upset stomach (the housemate's, not mine for once) prevented it. At least I am still going to my parents' tomorrow for dinner as far as I know, and I am definitely looking forward to that :) Otherwise I am just working on a few things in SL while trying to sort my inventory better, such a challenge for 17+ years' worth of clutter. I hope you're all having a great day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Petry Model --> Outfit OSDO $0L Inventory Trends Gift

Photo 2:

Top: RADEX Mesh Narven All Colours Jean Shirt $0L Inventory Trends Gift

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

Photo 3:

Dress: Black Angel LONDYN DRESS by BA Store $0L Inventory Trends Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: BWC Rose dress $0L Inventory Trends Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: DM Design ~ Giorgia Set Gift $0L Inventory Trends Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential [FLF]

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

MLM Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I explored some stores who participate in the MLM Free&Offers group, so I could share some of their generous gifts here :) There is a modest $5L fee to join the group, most likely for our safety to keep out troublemakers. I really do enjoy this type of group and love tracking down all the generous gifts so I can spread the news.

My first stop was Hot Stuff, where I picked up the flirty Dafne Dress as our gift. The light purple floral pattern with deeper hued trim absolutely caught my eye, and I love the way the style ensures that every curve is cradled and accentuated. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh bodies. 

Keep that group tag active and pop on over to YoUnique Couture, so you can claim their Brigitta Duo upstairs with the other group goodies. This sleek mini dress is provided in Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes, with a HUD that lets us pick from the two vibrant colors seen above. Did you notice the sheer lace panels down each side? You'll probably need strapless panties, aka C-string, to wear beneath but if you're like me you probably have dozens already in your inventory :) 

Another fantastic choice for vivid colors is the Selma Dress by BlackbirdLace gift. The diagonal hem and single shouldered style look amazing with the large roses on the pattern, dark and dramatic in the best way :) We receive sizes for Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Squeezed mesh bodies in this treat.

Next I shimmied into the bold [Luxury] Livia Dress Gift. It's got lots of sex appeal and a sheen that gives me the impression of latex, with unique cutouts and layers combined into one easy-to-wear piece. There are Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes provided. 

For my final look of the evening, I visited DM Design and picked up their DM ~ Skauna Dress Gift MLM. This blousy strapless mini has a separate belt so you can decide if you wish to wear it with or without, and both of them fit Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. Who knew that a tiger stripe pattern looks so great in pale blue? :)

So this cold or whatever's got a hold of me, well it's decided not to let go and to get even worse. I lost my voice last night and still haven't found it again :P  As you can imagine I am awfully tired, so I may take two days off for my weekend instead of just one. Extra rest just might help me get rid of it faster. Otherwise not much to say, other than my usual wish for a beautiful day/evening and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: .Hot Stuff. Dafne Dress $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: YoUnique Couture Brigitta Duo $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Selma Dress by BlackbirdLace $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [Luxury] Livia Dress Gift $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: DM Design ~ Skauna Dress Gift MLM $0L MLM Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Almond Sunmi

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SLMB Event Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I revisited the SL Mesh Body group's shopping event area, which has a central gift area on each of its two floors. I'd shared some of these gifts over the summer, and many of those are still available but I tried to make sure the ones I chose tonight were new to the blog :) Since then, the group has gone from being free to having a $9L cost to join, which is still quite reasonable and I figured some of you may still be in the group already so I didn't hesitate to share these. Many times these small fees are to protect against spammers and scammers, as you may see people in group chats asking to borrow lindens until tomorrow or sending a fake link as an offer to a free gift, things of that nature that are dangerous to the rest of us. I've been a part of this group for a long time now, and have been very pleased with the helpful info that is shared there in chat and notices.

My first look is the [C.Y<3Fashion]*MEL*DRESS GIFT GROUP, with a very sexy style that is sure to turn heads. There are sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 6 fun color options. The fishnet portions are very revealing, so I'd recommend panties if you need a bit more modesty.

[>Ma'De<] has a stunning gift for us, called Caramel Leo Dress. It's got a playful collar that links to the main dress at the bust, and I am definitely a fan of the leopard print! Pick up this gift and you'll receive sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

Two of the gifts I found inspired me to do a layered look, with romantic results :) The lingerie is the *Lifebringer 377 ~ Dragon Lingerie Fatpack gift, which consists of the bra and panties each in system/BOM layers and appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink, and WowMeh in 4 colors. I'm wearing the gold on the left and blue on the right, with the other two colors being brown and purple. Then I added the beautiful ~Rany~ Nancy Errotic Robe, a gift in sizes for Belleza Curvy, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 12 colors for us to select from, and I would also like to note that the sheer fabric has a subtle animated sparkle that a still image cannot really capture. I guess you'll just have to see it for yourself :)

Next I slipped into the Chelsea Dress Dove dress from TRS Designs. This sweet gift comes in eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Kupra Bimbo, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing. I was drawn to the soft color, and the simple t-shirt style that can be easily dressed up or down depending on your preferences.

My final look for the evening is our DM Design ~ Kingo Outfit Gift. How handy is it to have a great casual outfit that makes us look really put together? :) The tank top and cargo type pants each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with matching sneakers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. Red and white is a classic combo and the pattern is a fun one for sure. 

Today was a slightly better day than yesterday, so I am here blogging after all but still think I should probably reduce the number of days a week I blog for a bit. Clearly I'm still in the decision making process on that one, but tomorrow might be a good evening to take to myself and do some meditation. Too much time online is probably not the best for one's mental health, and I've been blogging 6-7 nights a week for almost 9 years now. I am not considering anything drastic, but maybe 4-5 nights a week as a slight break :) Meanwhile I'm excited about the new upcoming month, and prepare to see lots of red and hearts ♥. Shop & Hop starts soon too, in a matter of hours for the group members and then the 1st of February for the general public, so that is always exciting too. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SLMB Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: [C.Y<3Fashion]*MEL*DRESS GIFT GROUP $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 2:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Caramel Leo Dress $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 3:

Lingerie: *Lifebringer 377 ~ Dragon Lingerie Fatpack $0L SLMB Event GG

Robe: ~Rany~ Nancy Errotic Robe $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 4:

Dress: TRS Designs Chelsea Dress Dove $0L SLMB Event GG

Photo 5:

Outfit: DM Design ~ Kingo Outfit Gift $0L SLMB Event GG

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Blush - 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)

DM Gifts and Entice Spice

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting two stores for lots of gifts and savings that will perk up any weekend. Our first stop is DM Design, who have several treats for the members of their free group...there is a wall of group gifts, then turn around and you'll see a display of gifts for lots of other (multi-designer) groups as well as lucky boards for their own group's members. On the other side of the display are sales offers reduced for those wearing their group tag, so you can see they are very generous to us :) Our other important stop is Entice, to peruse their Saturday Sale selections of 9 alluring lingerie sets in tempting new colors. Hop in, we're going shopping!

We start the evening with the DM Design Dalida Dress Gift, which is a sleeveless turtleneck dress with sleek pencil skirt beneath its ribbed top. There are sizes for Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies included, along with a HUD that lets us select from 10 fun colors. I think this is an ideal pick when you want something elegant and relatively modest, but still shows a playful side.

I feel like a sexy spy in the DM Design Andra Outfit for some reason, and believe me that is not a complaint :) The peplum jacket and pants with built in boots are each provided in a classic M size as well as Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, and Voluptuous mesh body versions. There is also a HUD as you can tell, with 10 colors each for the jacket and pants. If you tint them the same color as I did on the right above, you get a cool bodysuit effect that might have led to the spy notion I mentioned, lol, and the fabric has a sheen that either says leather or latex to me.

Next I shimmied into the DM Design Patricia Outfit group gift, which also consists of a jacket and a pair of pants with attached boots. These each fit Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and we receive a HUD with 10 colors apiece for the jacket, pants, and boots. This is another wonderful example of detailed texturing, with seams and pockets on the pants that are texture rather than 3D yet look like we could touch them :) The belt remains a nice neutral deep gray no matter what pants hue we select, for a nice match that offers slight contrast.

Sliding into a sensual weekend look, I next decided to share the DM Design Indyra Dress-3 group gift. The sheer white tank dress comes in sizes for Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, with a HUD for the lace with 10 lovely colors. The back view is eye-opening with crossed straps and a plunging opening just above visible bum cleavage (that does sound nicer than buttcrack, right? LOL) and the lace shows up beautifully in any color you pick, even the white on white. 

My final look of the evening brings us over to Entice, where their Saturday Sale offers this round are 9 fantastic varieties of their My Little Secret Lingerie. I'm wearing Cocoa Coffee on the left and Mint on the right, with each set costing just $75L until the 23rd (Thursday). Yes, that means you have extra reasons to be thankful even if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving ;) So each set includes the bra, pasties, and panty in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a 6 color metals HUD for each. The pasties being separate means you can wear the bra without them, or try the pasties without the bra for a different look. As I mentioned these are new colors, so there are prior releases currently discounted 50% off, so the individuals are $150L each, 4 fatpacks (brights, darks, lights, prints) are $300L each, and the megapack of all 4 fatpacks is just $1150L during this sale. Fatpacks have all sorts of benefits like 2 exclusive bonus colors each, and HUDs to change individual sections separately, for lots of variety and versatility. I am a longtime fan of HUDs, and Entice has always been a major reason for that. 

Whew, are we ready for the weekend? I spent part of dinner at my parents' discussing the menu for both Thanksgiving celebrations (Thursday and Saturday), with very different needs for each thanks to who will be at each, and we have all the decisions made so just a little shopping is still necessary. It is mostly under control :) I plan on relaxing this weekend, probably taking a walk or two if the weather allows, and finding fun things to share here next week. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from DM Design:

Photo 1:

Dress: DM Design Dalida Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: DM Design Andra Outfit $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: DM Design Patricia Outfit $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: DM Design Indyra Dress-3 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Lingerie Left: Entice - My Little Secret Lingerie - Cocoa Coffee $75L Saturday Sale

Lingerie Right: Entice - My Little Secret Lingerie - Mint $75L Saturday Sale

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

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)

Sexy Fashionable and Gorgeous

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to show you some wonderful group gifts for the Sexy, Fashionable, Gorgeous Me! group, which is free to join. In a fun coincidence, I was able to find all of tonight's gifts on the same region/sim, LeLa Island, in several neighboring stores :) I was already familiar with each designer, so I knew to expect the high quality and generosity I found in each spot. The group's tag is a fun one too, which reads "I'm so freaking SEXY!"

First stop is DM Design where we can claim (among many other groups' gifts) their Gina Dress Gift. It has a high ruffled collar on the striped blouse portion, and other great details like built in suspenders and double belted waist. There are 5 standard mesh sizes included, as well as sizing for eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. 

I also claimed the {Le'La} Doneris Dress which is a flirty mini with midriff cutout and slender shoulder straps. We receive standard mesh sizes and Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions, all with a HUD that features 10 different textures. Each print has a solid colored trim that brings out the patterns beautifully :)

The SFGM group gift from *Pink Mango* is the lovely Vanessa GG, a 3/4 sleeve top and ruffle-trimmed skirt that can be worn separately as easily as together. The coloring is flattering for many skin tones and hair colors, and the floral design on the top is beautiful :) Each piece comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies.

Don't forget to visit FAVOR (dare I say to do yourself the favor?) and pick up their SIMMA DRESS GIFT. This charming sweater dress is in a deep shade of red that makes me think of garnets, my RL birthstone, and has a boat neck with one shoulder ever so slightly exposed for a flirty feeling. There are 5 standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions included. I think this is going to be a strong go-to choice once autumn arrives!

My final look of the evening is the [>Ma'De<] Moly ~ August 2022 group gift, and I have no idea how often they change it so I can only suggest grabbing it while you still can :) This strapless mini has a wedge opening on its midriff for a peek at the waist for very flattering shaping, and a floral design in warm colors on a grass green backdrop. We receive Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes in this thoughtful gift, and I'm very happy with all of today's findings.

I almost lost track of what day of the week it is, LOL, which is silly when we consider that I know the weekend is just ending and a fresh new week is upon us. I'm still dealing with a lot of anxiety, and had to cancel the podiatrist visit last week (from not being able to leave the house) which was a mistake because now one of my ingrown nails is painful and maybe infected. Ugh. We shall see what happens, as I take another baby step tomorrow and try to leave the house again. In SL news, I am trying to find out more info about the imminent Maitreya body update called X, details like if it is an actual update or entirely new body to purchase and if it will fit the existing Maitreya Lara fashions that fill my inventory. When I know more, I promise to share :) I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Sexy, Fashionable, Gorgeous Me!:

Photo 1:

Dress: DM Design Gina Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: {Le'La} Doneris Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: *Pink Mango* Vanessa GG $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: FAVOR - SIMMA DRESS GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Moly ~ August 2022 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Prissy - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Maitreya) (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Gifts for Maitreya Shoppers

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting several participating stores of the Maitreya Shoppers group, which is free to join and a handy source of info on sales and promotions from the designers. There are also free gifts just for being a part of the group and stopping by the stores :) While the name references a single mesh body brand, you will see that not all of the gifts are limited to just that size and can accommodate multiple mesh bodies. I was already wearing the Maitreya body today from last night's post, so it felt like a good choice, and that does still seem to be the most popular supported body at least for free gifts. I always have fun sifting through the group notices of a multi-designer group to see what stores I haven't been to lately, or possibly at all yet.

For my first look of the evening, I decided to shine in the T&C ::: Can You Feel It ::: gift! This gilded mini dress has lots of slender cutouts on the sleeves and hips, with a zipper all the way down the front that is slightly lowered for plenty of cleavage. We receive sizes for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

I also visited Tastic where I picked up their flirty Cara Dress Group Gift. It is one of several treats for various groups on this wall, as with most of the participating stores, so I do suggest checking for other groups you're in :) Cara here is a revealing halter dress in a deep indigo snakeskin pattern, with black trim and bold openings. The gift contains Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing, and will look sensational on all of them.

Delicatt Couture is offering this playful Hariellyh Dress Blue Dark as their July 2023 group gift for Maitreya Shoppers, so you should probably hurry before they swap it out for a new month's worth of goodies :) There are sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, along with a standard fitted for classic avatars. The corset bodice has sheer lace sides, and the bows and ruffles add fun feminine touches.

We have plenty of places in SL to visit that are cooler climates, so the DM Design ~ Arancia Outfit Gift might be just what you need for year round casual wear. The top and jeans both fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with matching trainers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. There is something so charming about distressed jeans that have been well worn and loved, and the one bare shoulder exposed by the top is a flirty bonus. 

I'm wrapping up the evening in another laid-back look that can be ours for free with the Maitreya Shoppers group tag. It's the MONOMANIA - Striker gift, a hooded shorts jumpsuit in black with a red cropped tank top built in to peek through the unzipped front. It fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and our intriguing sneakers are for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. The hot pink on the back of the sneakers is an eye-catching detail, and the red tags match the top very nicely. This is the type of casual outfit I love for running around the grid finding hunt prizes, checking lucky boards, slapping midnight manias...or just exploring someplace with Xan on any random evening. It looks cozy, doesn't it?

I have several things to do as soon as I finish this blog post, so I'm trying to remember all of them while I wrap things up :) Mostly simple household type things, nothing very interesting but just day to day adulting. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: T&C ::: Can You Feel It ::: $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Tastic-Cara Dress Group Gift $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Delicatt Couture - Hariellyh Dress Blue Dark $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: DM Design ~ Arancia Outfit Gift $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Striker $0L Maitreya Shoppers Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Maitreya) (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Third Life Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting several participating designers' stores from the Third Life group, which used to have a small $10L fee to join but is currently showing as free :) All the featured fashions tonight are gifts from the various designers for anyone who visits with the Third Life group tag active, so this is a bargain bonanza! The places I explored are fairly familiar to me as being talented and generous parts of SL, and I appreciate them greatly as I do anyone who offers gifts to help people enjoy SL on a budget. I have noticed that unintentionally I've compiled looks this evening that are great for summer and sexy moods, so the timing seems right for these wonderful gifts.

My first look of the evening is our DM Design gift called DM ~ Allenya Set Gift. Its top and shorts are each designed to fit Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The blouse has a sweetheart neckline, scalloped hem, and charming floral pattern, which the shorts have picked up a soft teal color from for a terrific match.

For a particularly flirty look, be sure to visit FOR YOU STORE and claim their ::F:: SHANIA OUTFIT FATPACK GIFT for Third Life. The top is slid down one shoulder just a bit, and the skirt has daring cutouts on each side to create another asymmetrical look that is sure to draw attention! There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes for each, as well as a top HUD offering 12 floral patterns and a skirt HUD with 10 denim shades. That adds up to plenty of variety to suit any mood or personal tastes :)

The ~CAROLA~ dress M-2318 I've slipped into here is a flirtatious gift from the store formerly known as Caramelo de Fresa, as you will see on the unpacker HUD. It includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, along with a 16 color HUD to change up the look. I'm not even sure which detail caught my eye the most, the lacy bodice inset or bold hip slits held together by a single strap on each side!

I found another terrific shorts set at [GIULIADESIGN] as their Third Life gift, called ALISA FAT PACK. There are sizes galore for both pieces - eBody Reborn, Juicy, Mounds, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies can all wear the shirt and shorts with ease. Then we also receive a handy HUD with 10 colors for each, to mix and match. Most of the shorts' colors are paired with a white belt, but the white shorts have a pink belt that matches one of the shirt colors just right.

For my final look of the night, I went with a more formal gift from ART & FASHION called ANATHEMA LONG DRESS. This lovely pale peach gown comes in 5 fitmesh standard sizes, as well as Freya, Isis, Venus (each in Natural, Perky, and Pushup), Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The "art" part of the store's name is well represented here too, as with all of their creative offerings. To claim this gift, please right click its picture on the wall and pay $1L, which is automatically refunded while the gift is delivered. Be sure to peek at the other group signs there too, as you may already be a member of a group that they are offering a wonderful gift for as well :)

Well, the holiday weekend is over and I am eagerly anticipating the week ahead which brings a brand new month with all that accompanies that in SL. New rounds of events and hunts, seasonal celebrations, Pride month, and lots of bikinis for summer, LOL! I always enjoy seeing the latest trends in swimwear and summery fashions, lots of shorts and sleeveless dresses but also bright colors or intriguing patterns that all make me smile. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Third Life:

Photo 1:

Outfit: DM ~ Allenya Set Gift $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: FOR YOU STORE ::F:: SHANIA OUTFIT FATPACK GIFT $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ~CAROLA~ dress M-2318 $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [GIULIADESIGN] -ALISA FAT PACK $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 5:

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

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

On The 5th Day Of Advent

 Hiya everyone! Today I'm making up my own words to a classic holiday song...on the fifth day of Advent, lovely SL designers gave to meeeee...exciting gifts that you can claim too. Sorry it doesn't rhyme but I'm too eager to get to the gifts to spend more time pondering the lyrics ;) These gifts are generally only free on the date they are released, but a few Advent boards are set up to deliver prior days and some stores will sell them for a nominal fee after the date has passed for those who missed them. It is entirely up to the designers since it is their generous gifts :) All of the ones I share will either need a free group tag to claim them or no particular tag, so I have nicknamed December "group slot shuffle month". Some of the groups are temporarily free just for the Advent timeframe, so joining those and staying in them if you can is a very wise idea.

My charming first look of the day is our gift from DM Design called Paruna Outfit. The classy dress with side buttons and built in belt is provided in Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. Then the matching ankle boots fit Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink feet. We also receive a HUD with 12 colors for each, so you can tint your dress and boots to suit your tastes. To claim this gift and all of the DM advent treats, please join their free group and have the tag active when you click.

This gorgeous look is today's Emerald Couture advent gift called EC Libi Outfit Mauve. Their group is free to join, and that tag gives you access to all of their Advent gifts as well as several group gifts, lucky chairs/boards, and midnight manias in the next room. The lovely Libi dress and panties are each included in standard mesh sizing as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. The coordinated heels are in Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, and unrigged versions to fit as many of us as possible. I am very fond of all shades of purple and pink, and this mauve looks particularly smart with the contrasting black!

Change your group tag to Blackbird Lace's group (free to join) and give today's date a click on their Advent board to receive this stunning Linda gown. It has a single strap and daring hip-baring side slit, with a set of hip pearls in the same sizes as the dress: Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There is also a HUD so your dress can be your choice of 18 pretty colors, all of which give off a fantastic satin sheen. Don't teleport away just yet though...

Blackbird Lace's sister store (the designers are partners) is Black Angel, and instead of teleporting you can just head out BL's front door and turn right, then walk to the first store you see which is Black Angel. Their group is also free to join, and necessary for the generous Advent calendar board to get treats like today's KARINA LINGERIE by BA Store. This looks like two pieces but wears as one, in sizes for Altamura, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Signature Alice, Star, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. As if that wide range isn't enough, we also (as you can guess from the photo) find an 18 color HUD inside our gift, so this sexy lace confection can be just the right hue for our holiday dreams.

For my final look of the day, you don't even need a group tag to claim this gift :) It is the zOOm - Elisa Minidress, and I love the flirty style with crossed back straps that loop around through the front to tie gently and hold things together. There are Freya, Hourglass, Legacy and Maitreya sizes included, with a HUD offering 5 beautiful pastel shades that all have pale polka dots decorating them. I predict I will be wearing this right on into next spring and even summer! There are still almost 3 weeks left of Advent too, so lots more treats from all of these generous designers.

I am not really a morning person, so I'm just hoping everything here makes sense and there aren't too many typos to make you all think I'm drunk instead of just tired. In the past 10 hours I have only left this desk 3 brief times, so it makes sense that I'd be getting drowsy. Tomorrow's post and the next few after that will be my usual evening timing, as I have several non-Advent things to share as well :) There are more events and hunts that I'm looking forward to sharing too, but will probably have more Advent blogs this time next week. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: DM Design ~ Paruna Outfit $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Libi Outfit Mauve $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Linda Gown BY Blackbird Lace plain $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:

Lingerie: Black Angel KARINA LINGERIE by BA Store $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: zOOm - Elisa Minidress $0L Advent Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Blush - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)