Dubai Delights

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more group gifts from the DUBAI Event and their 5th anniversary round to show you. There are dozens of treats for men and women, including fashion, accessories, decor, and more, so plenty of variety among the designers' generosity. I really enjoy celebrating events' anniversaries with them, as I am consistently impressed with the longevity some events and designers have in SL. It feels like a tribute to the ability of our community to adapt to new innovations over the years while expressing creativity throughout. I went back and saw that several of the gifts with the wrong group have been corrected, so you should be able to claim everything now :)

My first look of the evening is the Savin. Trisha x Dress - Creme gift, which is one of the gifts that I was initially unable to claim but as you can see it has been fixed :) There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Nerido Legacy Pushup, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The tight bodice leads to a very short flared skirt, somehow reminiscent of the soft ruffles on the shoulder straps. I think the color looks almost mauve in some lighting, very pretty!

I adore the Galagher - Morgana Black gift as a simple, casual outfit for everyday SL adventures! The top and shorts are each provided in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizing, in solid black with a red racing stripe down the side of the shorts. The combo of cropped tank top and low waisted shorts mean that much of the midriff is bared, yet it is still appropriate for most venues.

I also gratefully claimed the Ruxy-Selena Mesh Dress flower red gift, and got a bit of a surprise when I tried it on the first time and saw that from certain angles the left nipple is very visible. I only mention this so you can have pasties ready if you plan on heading somewhere that it would be a problem, no shaming intended :) It looks like a dress shirt but without the collar, buttoned off to the side with a few upper buttons popped open, in a vibrant red satin adorned with bunches of blossoms. This dress will fit Freya, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. 

Mellani's has two dresses inside their gift box for us, so I'm showing off the "Emy" Print 1 on the left above and "Emy" Print 3 on the right. The styling is the same, but the fabric patterns are wildly different which I am enjoying quite a bit :) Each is included in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The skirt is even shorter in the back, and the bodice has a sheer geometric section like a square with a triangle at the bottom. The sweetheart neckline and tulip skirt shape are definitely eye-catching touches too.

My final look of the night is a romantic gift from HER which is named CAMILLE DRESS. It's got terrific sleeves, full but gathered twice (see the bow on the upper part?) with a square neckline and tight bodice. The fabric is decorated with white hearts, wide enough that they could almost be mistaken for birds or open books at a glance. Neither of those mistakes would be a bad thing in my mind :) Now to decide what jewelry to add before wearing this somewhere fun...

It was a busy morning as I was visiting the SL20B Shop & Hop, well at least getting started since there are 24 regions this time around! 4 of those are adult and I haven't been to them yet, so I'm half curious and half afraid of what I'll find there ;) I think I visited 7 or 8 regions so far, honestly I forget but my hand is aching from all the mousing and arrow key pressing. Then I'll be doing it again later, so no rest for the weary fingers. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from DUBAI Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Savin. Trisha x Dress - Creme $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Galagher - Morgana Black $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Ruxy-Selena Mesh Dress flower red $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress Left: Mellani's Dress "Emy" Print 1 $0L Group Gift

Dress Right: Mellani's Dress "Emy" Print 3 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: GIFT - HER - CAMILLE DRESS $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dubai Event Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are helping the DUBAI Event celebrate their 5th anniversary, which is done in traditional SL style with free group gifts for all :) Their group is free to join, and the group tag lets you click the gift boxes at nearly every display to claim a gift. There are several that were set to the wrong group this morning when I was there, so I'm hoping they have been fixed by now but no guarantees...however there are still lots of generous gifts that I gratefully picked up and I am not complaining about the few that I couldn't claim yet. My number one rule is gratitude when it comes to free gifts, as I fear that the designers would be disheartened and stop offering anything for free if people are rude about them. The Dubai event just opened very recently, so we have a few weeks to shop and get these wonderful treats.

My first look of the evening is the Lowen - Bangkok Dress [Neutral] gift. This flirty halter dress has bold cutouts and a plunging neckline, and is provided in sizes for eBody, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. There is also a HUD as you can guess, with 12 choices which are 6 colors each with silver or gold embossing. There is so much versatility here, and I love the floral pattern in both metallic tones ♥. Neutral certainly does not mean bland, and this dress is a wonderful example of that.

Another hottie halter dress is the gift from Carol's Store called Samantha Dress Red. It is a deep crimson bodycon dress with gathered bodice and skirt, hugging every curve while covering all the essentials. The gift comes in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Momma mesh bodies. Fun night out, here I come!

Next we have the Via Fulo Etta Top and skirt FatPack, another extremely generous gift that caught my eye. Each piece fits Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and there is a HUD for each. The top's HUD has 12 colors each for the top and the straps plus 2 metals, while the skirt HUD offers the same 2 metals and 12 colors each for the skirt and built in panties. The top and skirt are both designed for maximum sex appeal with the openings on the bra cups and the deep V waistline.

Sokiro is offering their playful Yanely Dress - Fatpack as a Dubai group gift, and I am delighted! There is a bunny plushie on the front eating some ramen, with DARLING on a red banner beneath. The top of the dress is held loosely in place with halter strap and crossed back straps, with a simple skirt that is short enough to turn heads too. We receive sizing for Belleza Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with 6 skirt colors to select from. The black skirt choice gives a seamless appearance of just the single color, while the various other hues provided fun pops of contrast. Please share the information with your favorite male avatars that there is a men's sweater included in this gift box as well :) 

My final look of the evening is the striking **BOBBY MACGEE ROYAL COMPLET OUTFIT** gift from V8 Underground. The royal in the name seems to be the bold shade of blue, so gorgeous! The gift consists of the top (bra), shirt, and pants that each fit Legacy, Perky, Pushup, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy bodies, with matching heels for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The shirt is entirely fishnet, so without the bra top it is quite see-through, like the sides of the pants. When all pieces are worn together, all the essentials are covered while still being very alluring :) You may need to adjust your hover height to take full advantage of the platform base of these tall stilettos, most visible on the right above.

It was another quiet day at home, trying to find a little inner peace to soothe the anxiety. I have a home blood pressure machine and my blood pressure has been distinctly elevated the last few times I checked (149/91 was this morning, eek) but that is a common anxiety symptom. Fingers crossed that it doesn't stay elevated like that for too long. Otherwise I am looking forward to the opening of SL20B and its Shop & Hop, 10AM to the public but already available to their group members. I'll be exploring 24 regions packed with sales and gifts, woohoo! I've been eagerly anticipating this for months, and am just so impressed by the 20th birthday of our wonderful virtual world. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from DUBAI Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Lowen - Bangkok Dress [Neutral] $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Carol's Store - Samantha Dress Red $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Via Fulo Etta Top and skirt FatPack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Sokiro - Yanely Dress - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: V8 Underground **BOBBY MACGEE ROYAL COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

DUBAI delights

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it is time to visit the DUBAI event, a monthly event where you can find exclusive offers at affordable prices. There are also lots of gifts, mostly with no group needed but the DUBAI group is free to join for those few that need it :) There are treats at the landing zone beneath a tree that seemed to be labeled Christmas (the tree is not an evergreen, nor decorated) and many displays have gifts in a red heart or something similar. Each round opens on the 20th and runs until the 10th of the following month, so you have until the 10th of March to locate all the gifts and finalize any purchases.

First we have the [LA] Miley Vday Dress gift from Limited Addiction. The name may reference a specific holiday, but hearts and the combo of red and black are eternal to me :) This strapless formfitting mini has a slightly diagonal hemline and beautiful gradient, in sizes for Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. 

Maybe you are in the mood for a pastel dress with attitude, then I suggest the [Natalie fashion] Arina dress Pink. It has a latex-like sheen and the shading makes the color look more lilac on the back. So pretty! The gift includes Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh body sizing. 

I also found a free gift at the VAKI KVAKI display, called rose ~Linda~. This playful ruffled crop top has bare shoulders as well as the midriff, so I think it will be a perfect choice for spring (almost here!). It comes in sizes for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite, with a HUD that offers 12 textures for the bow plus the option to hide/show it. There are a mix of solid colors and a few patterns to choose from, but if the bow isn't your thing you can just hide it :)

Next I slipped into the [FLIRT] DUBAI VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT, for which you will need the DUBAI group tag active to claim. The halter style top has a delicate pattern of arrow-pierced hearts and open books, an intriguing combination. The gift includes Cinnamon, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. As with the previous photo, I am wearing a longtime favorite pair of jeans from the Delizio fatpack which is a marketplace gift in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega. 

My final look of the evening is the newsworthy "Good News" Bodysuit from Klubb. This one is found under the tree at the landing area rather than at a display kiosk, but is not seasonal like a few of those treats are :) The bodysuit has high cut legs and a scoop neck for a flash of cleavage, and would be a great swimsuit too. It comes in sizes for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies.

I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from the DUBAI Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Limited Addiction [LA] Miley Vday Dress $0L DUBAI Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [Natalie fashion] Arina dress Pink $0L DUBAI Gift

Photo 3:

Top: rose VAKI KVAKI ~Linda~ $0L DUBAI Gift

Photo 4:

Top: [FLIRT] DUBAI VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT $0L DUBAI Gift

Photo 5:

Bodysuit: Klubb - "Good News" Bodysuit $0L DUBAI Gift

Pants Photos 3&4: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Black) $0L Marketplace

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: TRUTH Shadow - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Gifts From Dubai Event

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I would like to invite you to the Dubai Event, whose October round has lots of pumpkins with free gifts inside. It is open until November 10th so we have almost two weeks remaining, so that is plenty of time to visit and pick up demos along with those sweet treats. I always enjoy events where I can become familiar with new-to-me designers, while scoping out new releases from longtime favorites. 

First I slipped into the [Flirt] Teona dress white, a charming gift with slender straps that is gathered on the left side. It includes Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Signature Alice sizes, all with that delicate white polka dot pattern. 

The *Flamingos* Lucidity Dress Orange gift is an extremely seductive one, with very sheer fabric and a low neckline that does not cover the nipples but cradles the breasts. It comes in sizes for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a HUD offering 10 color choices for the lace/threads and waist. The HUD makes this gift both sexy and versatile!

Next we have the [[2Love]] gift of Gal Jumpsuit / Black, with a single long sleeve opposite a bare shoulder. The sleeve fabric seems to have found its way instead to a sash on the right side, bringing an intriguing sense of balance. This gift includes Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, all in that satiny black texture.

For a high quality corset style top, be sure to claim the gift at the Via Fulo display. It is called Callie Top Black and comes in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There is a subtle sheen and leathery texture, very attractive look. I paired it with the ::Modish:: Nadine Gem Necklace GOLD [Onyx] gift, which is unrigged so you can adjust it as needed. The black of the onyx gemstone is a perfect match for the top, and the burnished gold adds a special flavor.

For my final look, I am sharing two gifts that are nods to this spooky season. My eyeliner is the BEAUTICONIC STUDIO gift of [BS] HALLOWEEN EYELINER, which comes in red (shown) and black as BOM layers and EVOX layers for each. Both versions have a bold flick of black eyeliner above the messy tears. If you look closely at my lips you will see I have sprouted a pair of fangs, which are part of  the VORTEX Vamp Gift. There are also BOM and X layers provided here, in V1 which is the fangs and V2 (not shown) which is a slender white cross on the lips and down below onto the chin. Try them together or separately to see what you think :) I am still wearing the top and necklace from the prior photo, so you can see a closer look at the necklace here too. 

My evening is much more interesting than my day was, as I am watching a hockey game out on the west coast. The score has been very back and forth, so it has been an exciting one for both teams' fans. It is hard to watch quietly, even if it is late! I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from the Dubai Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: [Flirt] Teona dress white $0L Dubai Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: *Flamingos* Lucidity Dress Orange $0L Dubai Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [[2Love]] Gal Jumpsuit / Black $0L Dubai Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Via Fulo Callie Top Black $0L Dubai Gift

Necklace: ::Modish:: Nadine Gem Necklace GOLD [Onyx] $0L Dubai Gift

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

Photo 5:

Eyeliner: BEAUTICONIC STUDIO [BS] HALLOWEEN EYELINER $0L Dubai Gift

Lips: VORTEX Vamp Gift $0L Dubai Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - December

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - GRACEN marshmellow (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Temptation and Fall Festival

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have treats from two different events to share, starting with the DUBAI event where there is a Temptation Hunt. We are looking for free apples, like the one Adam and Eve were tempted with, and some are at the displays but others are in more out of the way places (think trees, bushes, etc.) so you will have to look around very carefully. The event and hunt run until the 10th of October, so you have time to explore. Another don't-miss event is the Fall Festival at Malus Park, which I will be showing you plenty of selections from during its tenure until the 15th of October, starting tonight with a free gift. 

My first look is the Via Fulo Ann Dress Pink, found for free in an apple at DUBAI. This vibrantly colored mini has a separate chain that acts as a choker linked to a belt, and each piece comes in Kupra Original, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. There is also a HUD with 4 metal choices for the chain, so you can adjust to suit your tastes. Since they are separates, you can wear the dress without the chain if you wish, so it is held in place by the crossed straps in the back and a touch of SL magic.

Seniha has a free prize for us too, which is their Selena Dress // Black in 3 versions. I am wearing v2 on the left and v3 on the right above, while the original is a solid black also trimmed in lace like the polka dotted and pinstriped varieties. All are included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. 

I also found this Karina Dress (Red) in an equally bold red apple by [SEYMOUR Garment]. It is extra flirty with the sheer bodice and short fluttery hemline, and the prize consists of Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing. Temptation indeed!

Next we take a look at the [Flirt] Zoi overalls-Fatpack prize, found in another free apple. It includes sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, with an 8 color HUD so you can pick your favorite hue. The casual style has a slightly loose top that gathers to the slim fitting knee length pants, with a V neck and pocket detailing in the front of the pants.

My sneak peek from the Fall Festival at Malus Park is a free gift, courtesy of Applique` Chic. This is their charming AC: Poofy Fall Dress, and is in a gift box at their display with all their beautiful exclusives and discounted offers. This dress comes in Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, with a HUD that lets you choose from 6 color combinations. They are all perfectly autumnal, yet I could easily envision wearing this any time of year. 

I am making plans for the upcoming weekend, and it is not particularly exciting but at least now I know what I am doing for dinner tomorrow. My parents will be at the birthday gathering for my grandmother (it's my dad's birthday too) so they can't do dinner as we usually do on Fridays, but my Saturday farmers market plans are on :) It is supposed to be decent weather, unlike earlier when I lost power twice from thunderstorms. Obviously it wasn't for very long though, since I am happily able to be here online. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes at DUBAI:

Photo 1:

Dress: Via Fulo Ann Dress Pink $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: Seniha. Selena Dress // Black $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: [SEYMOUR Garment] Karina Dress (Red) $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: [Flirt] Zoi overalls-Fatpack $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Applique` Chic AC: Poofy Fall Dress $0L Fall Festival Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: Magika - Hazel

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MEYA dew (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)