FAVORable Fashions

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are taking a look at several generous group gifts from FAVOR, whose group is currently free to join. That means all of these terrific treats are yours for no cost whatsoever, and that group tag will also let you click the midnight mania boards and lucky boards :) There are plenty of benefits to membership here, as you can see, and I hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did.

My first look of the evening is our FAVOR - ALUSY JUMPSUIT GIFT, for when you want to look and feel red hot. There are standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions included. It's got fun straps across both sides of the midriff, and a sweetheart neckline to accentuate the cleavage. I really like the sheen of the latex texture, too!

Next I changed into the FAVOR - DANNY DRESS GIFT. This spicy mini dress has animal print across the single shouldered top, and the skirt is gathered and tied at the left thigh. We receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite mesh bodies. 

If your RL winter has lasted too long and you want to head somewhere tropical in SL, be sure to grab our FAVOR - Dala Set Gift! Its tied tank top and panties are each provided in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing. The vibrant orange top matches one of the many hues in the panties' pattern, making this a really pulled together look in a snap.

Our FAVOR - Almita Set gift caught my eye immediately, both for its style and versatility. The bra top and zipped miniskirt each come in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. Then as I'm sure you can tell, there's also a HUD tucked inside with 25 choices for each piece. The top is always a solid color, and there are 20 patterns along with 5 solids for our skirt. Anyone else reminded of spin art by the texture I chose on the left? I used to love doing that at fairs and on vacations at the beach, once even doing a t-shirt that way with fabric paints. 

My final look of the night is another breezy one-piece, the FAVOR - Dimi Jumpsuit. It is strapless and designed to hug every curve, with seams wrapping around the legs to provide contrast for the two fabrics of each design. That would be the 48 generous choices on our HUD, lots of variety here to please any taste or mood. The jumpsuit is included in Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizes. 

It was a much more pleasant day today, as my dad is recovering from his procedure very nicely and I got to chat with friends on the phone while playing some games. Many giggles were shared over various things, and we had a great time as usual :) Then tomorrow I get to go see the patient, LOL, okay my dad is gonna get really tired of being fussed over I think...but I will be having dinner with my parents so I expect it'll be one of the topics we talk about. The farmers market the following day is also sure to be discussed with happy anticipation :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FAVOR:

Photo 1:

Outfit: FAVOR - ALUSY JUMPSUIT GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Outfit: FAVOR - Dala Set Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: FAVOR - Almita Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: FAVOR - Dimi Jumpsuit $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Bliss - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Lara AC Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is full of gifts for the free-to-join Lara AC group (store's full name Lara Augusta Carnelian), but instead of featuring gifts from that store, I visited several other designers who are a part of this group. They have the ability to send notices to the group, and many offers gifts for anyone wearing the Lara AC group tag :) It is a generous way for her colleagues to thank her group members for stopping by their stores as well, and I always enjoy the sense of teamwork it shows among the many talented folks in SL who keep us looking fashionable.

My first look of the evening comes from FAVOR, and is their SIMA DRESS which is one of many treats for various groups they offer. This flirty crossed halter style minidress is gathered on the right front and tied at the hip, with fabric that calls to mind autumn with its coloring. There are sizes for Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included. 

When I visited Brunsen Couture, I noticed immediately that they had recently relocated their gifts and updated them all to various colors of this stunning dress. It's called Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [11], and this version is a shimmery deep teal that made me gasp a little :) Our gift includes Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

Surely I can't be the only one who likes to carry a bit of springtime with me, some fresh blooms to remind us that new beginnings can happen whenever we least expect? :) This is the .:AMUI:. "Riloa" Dress - 10 gift, one of many for various groups on this wall of goodies. There is sizing for Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies provided. The skirt has deep slits on both thighs, and I love the detail of one strap being fabric but the other being a bold metal chain! 

While I don't mind the weather getting less hot and steamy, I am always eager for new swimwear to visit beaches all year round in SL. So the Bens Boutique - Nairam Bikini - Hud Control gift is just my style, and so versatile! The gift consists of the top and panty in Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, along with a whopper of a HUD to choose from 50 textures for each piece. There are various patterns as well as solid colors, so I had fun mixing and matching as you can tell :) 

One last treat of the evening, we have the {Chaotic} Kaylee outfit which has a fun surprise in the rear view. The strapless dress comes in Erika, Erika Squeezed, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy sizes, with shoes in similar sizes - Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The fun white fur jacket has two numbered sizes, so I suggest just trying them each on and seeing which works best with your shape and body. I had to take the jacket off for the rear glimpse though, which shows peek-a-booty with a teeny white thong peeping through. Unsurprisingly, it made me giggle :)

I don't have much to say about my day, pretty tame and some might say dull, which is not a bad thing when you need to unwind. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: FAVOR - SIMA DRESS $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 2:

Dress: Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [11] $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 3:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Riloa" Dress - 10 $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 4:

Bikini: Bens Boutique - Nairam Bikini - Hud Control $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Kaylee $0L Lara AC Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Shopping Maniacs

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several group gifts for the Shopping Maniacs group, a multi-designer group which is currently free to join. The participating stores will share info about their latest releases or special sales, and they may also offer a gift at their main store for the group's members. Those would be the focus of my post this evening :) I've visited some of the designers and had a wonderful time as always exploring, especially since it allowed me to find some terrific and generous treats to share with all of you.

I'm still dreaming of tropical vacations thanks to the snow that hasn't melted yet outside in RL, so the [>Ma'De<] Bally Swimsuit gift makes me very happy :) There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included, all with that great floral pattern and crossed straps in the back. The high cut legs make for a sexy rear view just as much as the mostly bare back, don't ya think?

I thought the pattern of the FAVOR - Nadira Romper gift was a leopard print at first glance, probably because of the colors, but quickly realized those are chocolate hued lip prints on a bronze satin background with black lace trim :) I've filed this under 'lingerie' in my inventory, mostly because of the romantic lace. The gift includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes.

In the same shopping center as FAVOR, you'll also find the {Le'La} store with a small building just for all their gifts. Inside there, we get to claim a trio of generous gifts for Shopping Maniacs, like this Leticia Dress Gift. It looks like two pieces but is worn as one, a deep V blouse with stunning pattern tucked into a snug miniskirt in solid deep orange. The color scheme is very elegant, as are the long sleeves with softly frilled edges. Claim this gift and you'll receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

Next I changed into our {Le'La} Halina Denim Dress Gift, which mixes the familiarity of my teenage favorite jacket's fabric with some extra alluring styling and some sexy rips both front and back. It fits Erika, Erika Bubble, Gen X Classic, Classic Dainty, Gen X Curvy, Curvy Dainty, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, and Reborn bodies for a really impressive range. Such a playful look!

My final look is their third gift, called {Le'La} Dini Dress Gift maniacs. This charming mini dress has side cutouts and ruffles across the bodice and down each side, with solid center panels to contrast a golden damask pattern. Along with sizes for Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, we also receive a HUD with 10 color choices. It really does look beautiful in every one of them :) 

It was a little warmer out today so I did go for a brief ride to a nearby convenience store, and my anxiety was elevated but I was okay-ish. I'll probably go out again tomorrow, and then definitely on Friday because that is my usual dinner with the parents :) Otherwise not much to tell about the day, watched housemate play more Paleo Pines (I love that game!) and did random things to prepare for the weekend. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: [>Ma'De<] Bally Swimsuit $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 2:

Outfit: FAVOR - Nadira Romper $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 3:

Dress: {Le'La} Leticia Dress Gift $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 4:

Dress: {Le'La} Halina Denim Dress Gift $0L Shopping Maniacs

Photo 5:

Dress: {Le'La} Dini Dress Gift maniacs $0L Shopping Maniacs

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Blush - Blonde

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)

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)

Paparazzi Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I gave myself a Lady Gaga earworm by exploring some of the many stores who are part of the Paparazzi Fashion group. Many of them offer gifts for the Paparazzi group members, and since it's free to join that means these gifts are fully complimentary. Even better, they are complimentary as in free, and complementary as in helping you look even more stunning :) My only paparazzi-like tendency is towards myself taking all these photos, although the lyrics "I'm your biggest fan" does describe how I feel about some of my favorite designers, just not in a creepy way. Mostly in a "must purchase all the things" way, and spread the word about them as I do here. Of course the only following I recommend is doing so on social media, which supports the designers in their hard work.

My first look of the evening comes from FAVOR, and is called Elly Dress. This charming mini is made of black denim and even has jeans-like pockets on the rear, with black lace at the hem. I really like the way the front is laced like a corset, loosely closed at the top for extra cleavage :) There are eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies included in this gift, and like most of these stores there are gifts for other multi-designer groups as well.

Take a walk on the wild side with the [>Ma'De<] Lexi ~ August 2022 gift for Paparazzi, which is fortunately still available. The fun style makes it look like a two piece outfit from behind, but the bra and skirt are connected on the sides. How fun is that zebra pattern on soft pink satin? Claim this gift and you'll receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. Ma'De is on the same region/sim as FAVOR, so don't be surprised if you teleport from one to the other and it doesn't do a full teleport screen/sound :)

MyLord&MyLady is offering their &ML& Gift dress for the Paparazzi group, yours for free just by visiting. It is a formfitting strapless mini in a pale purplish pink, with wedges of sheer white mesh (not SL mesh but fishnet type mesh) decorated with intricate swirls. There are Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Signature Alice, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes included in our generous gift.

Next I visited the Travesty store, where I found this flirty Beat The Heat shorts set in a small box on the floor in front of the group gifts. I hovered over it and saw this group name pop up, and lo and behold it is a gift for us :) The slender tube top and high waisted shorts each fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Maitreya, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The smiling suns made me especially happy, and just in time for summer!

My final look tonight is a fantastic choice for June which is just about here, thanks to the bright rainbow of hearts :) It's the S-Valentina dress 5 from Suna Design, one of many gifts available for various groups but this one of course is for Paparazzi. It includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Signature Alice, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The heart shaped cutouts on the front work really well with the pattern, and the hemline is notably short so you might want to find your favorite panties from your inventory to slip on when wearing this in public. You can see from the rear view that it gets awfully cheeky ;) The red trim accentuates the fabric print very nicely, and there are tiny LOVE words in rainbow colors among the pretty hearts. Wear this for Pride month or wear it year round, as a celebration of love.

It has been a quiet day of worrying about people, not the most productive or exciting but it just worked out that way. One of the people closest to me is dealing with a health issue, so my worrywart side is in full effect, and I'm generally stuck in a pattern of waiting for other people to make decisions that will affect me. That is never fun, but I am focusing on patience and compassion. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: FAVOR - Elly Dress $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Dress: MyLord&MyLady &ML& Gift dress $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Travesty Beat The Heat $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Suna Design S-Valentina dress 5 $0L Paparazzi Group 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)

Gifts and Luck from FAVOR

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have even more group gifts and a lucky board prize from FAVOR, whose group is free to join. We took a look at a handful yesterday, so this is a part two with another set of generous goodies :) Please be sure to give the midnight mania boards a click too with that group tag active, and check those lucky boards to see if your initial appears. 

One of the two lucky board prizes currently available is this sexy FAVOR - Ginger Dress Latex. The transparent sleeveless mini has lace on the bra cups and hem, with slits on both thighs that are tied very loosely just like the back of the bodice. We receive Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing along with a 5 color HUD, so we can change the look of this daring dress whenever we want.

Over on the group gifts wall, I picked out this adorable FAVOR - Dina Dress Gift for those days when I want to wear something delicately pretty. It includes sizes for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Legacy Classic, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Star, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with 8 textures. They each have a solid colored top trimmed in elaborate lace, with a coordinated floral print skirt that flares out just a touch :)

Next we get an eyeful of the FAVOR - Cindy Lingerie Set 1, yet another lovely group gift. The sheer dress and solid thong panties each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies, and we also receive a HUD with 10 impressive textures each. They all look stunning on both fabrics, so in either opacity. 

Yesterday's post included a see-through outfit that was a set 1, well I am tickled to share the FAVOR - Micko Set 2 Gift from that same group gift wall. Rather than sheer like set 1, the fabric is solid and decorated with animal print on your choice of 3 background colors via HUD. The top and skirt are each provided in eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The solid black trim really caught my eye, and how fun are those pockets?

My final look of the evening is the gorgeous FAVOR - Dandy Dress Metalic GIFT. There are sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, plus a 6 color HUD for the striking sequins on the skirt. The bodice is solid black and laced up in the front, while the entire dress has a wonderful sheen when it catches the light.

It was a quiet day here, and I am still trying to track down information on the events and hunts we can enjoy in March. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FAVOR:

Photo 1:

Dress: FAVOR - Ginger Dress Latex $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: FAVOR - Dina Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Lingerie: FAVOR - Cindy Lingerie Set 1 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: FAVOR - Micko Set 2 Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: FAVOR - Dandy Dress Metalic GIFT $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Soiree - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Do Yourself a FAVOR

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting FAVOR, where we can always find quality offerings in a wide range of colors that are frequently via HUD. Their group is free to join, and there is a wall with gifts that ends on the right with a short wall bearing two lucky boards and two midnight manias that are group-only. That group sure does come in handy, doesn't it? They also had an Advent calendar in December for their group members, so this is one of those landmarks I make sure to hold onto and label clearly.

My first look is the FAVOR - Anette Dress v2 lucky board prize, one of two you might win on the boards that change letters every 5 minutes. There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes included, and a HUD with 10 color options. They all have that great sheen to them, and I like the crossed straps on the midriff that visually separate the bra portion from the skirt. 

I love the soft feminine style of the FAVOR - Alanka Dress Gift which is one of the many free group gifts you can pick up here. The frilly cap sleeves go so well with the similarly ruffled sweetheart neckline, then our bodice and skirt become more flirty on the way down to the short hem and left thigh slit. We receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies in this gift, as well as a HUD with 10 velvety hues.

The charming FAVOR - Lavi Dress Gift is a perfect choice for spring with those 3D flowers where the gathered and wrapped dress joins on the left in a burst of ruffles and blossoms. It fits Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and the texture HUD has 8 options with various patterns and well coordinated solid colored flowers/ruffles. I really enjoy this one, and think it would be lovely for an outdoor gathering.

If you crave something with extra sex appeal, please allow me to point you towards the FAVOR - Micko Set 1 Gift. This top and skirt each comes in sizing for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a HUD offering 4 sheer texture choices for each. As you can see I did some mixing, but matching works too :) All colors are shiny and translucent, and I really wish I could run my fingertip down the material to hear it squeak. 

My final look this evening is another group gift called FAVOR - ANKA DRESS GIFT. It is a fun wrap style dress in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions. The pattern is a gray background covered in rainbow colored rows of tiny polka dots, small enough that it almost looks like tweed from a distance. It reminded me of a cloudy day with rainbows after a storm, something that spring can also be known for. 

I'm delighted that March is here, and I've been making RL and SL plans so I'm a bit mentally tired but generally okay. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FAVOR:

Photo 1:

Dress: FAVOR - Anette Dress v2 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: FAVOR - Alanka Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: FAVOR - Lavi Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: FAVOR - Micko Set 1 Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

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

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Soiree - Blonde

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)

It's Advent Calendar Time

 Hiya everyone! Today we have a very special morning post, because I am sharing some of the many, many amazing Advent calendar gifts that I claimed as early as I could (started hopping around the grid at midnight SL time). Now I have a confession to make, in all honesty there were at least 15 different gifts that I would have loved to show off, but there is only so much time in a day and I need to get this published as soon as possible to give you as much time as I can before it hits midnight again and the calendar dates change over to the 5th. The only thing I could do was choose randomly, and keep my fingers crossed that the sampling gets you motivated to grab some incredible gifts :) Everything I am sharing is either from a calendar with no group tag needed, or one whose store group is currently free to join. I had to do a lot of rearranging to get enough group slots, LOL, which was quite a challenge but very worthwhile. 

My first look this morning is the ::DS:: 70s Xmas gift from Dark Salvation, whose Advent calendar is out in front of their store and does not need a group tag to click it. This is their day 4 gift for us, and includes the top, pants, and shoes to fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The combination of seasonal and retro styles is a clever one, and I always appreciate having footwear included with any outfit. 

Next we have the charming **SONAYA NIZUMO CHRISTMAS COWGIRL STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** which is today's gift from V8 Underground. Their group is currently free to join, and they are offering a male and a female gift each day for group members. This festively cute look includes the top, shorts, and boots to fit Legacy and Maitreya bodies (plus a Petite top size) and the gloves and stockings I'm wearing each in BOM layers. Then we can add the hat, earrings, necklace, wrist wraps, neck bandana, and 3 bows (left leg, right leg, waist) which are all unrigged so they are adjustable. Included but not shown are leg holsters for MAZE thigh mods in Legacy and Maitreya sizes. These mods cinch the thighs and the holster straps go into that indent, so they were not visible with my unmodified legs but they have red straps and a gun in each holster. The hat, bandanas, and boots really speak to the cowgirl theme!

If you are looking for another holiday outfit but are in the mood for something other than red, I suggest joining the [Glitzz] group (temporarily free to join) and looking under their Christmas tree (behind a wall) with teddy bears beneath it. Each of these numbered bears has a box, so find #04 for today's date and give it a tickle to claim this adorable Sleigh Doll - Royal Gift. Its top, panties, and skirt are each provided in Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. Then we can add the scripted or unscripted versions of the mini lights that trail over one shoulder, around the waist, and down one leg almost to the ankle. These come in the same set of sizes as the clothing, and the scripted version has blinking or twinkling lights that are sure to get attention :) Even the matching Santa styled hat is included, so we are decorated from head to toe. 

For a timeless year-round look, I am pleased to share the [Enchantress] Edwina Dress 1 gift for today. Their advent calendar is for their free group members. This lovely gift comes in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, with a generous 30 texture HUD. There are 10 mostly black options with various colored bows and trim, another 10 solid colors (like on the right above) with coordinated trim, and 10 hues of the diagonal striped style you see on the left with solid colored bra cups. Lots of variety and a very flirtatious style, I love it!

My final look of the day is the current Advent calendar gift from FAVOR, called Moona Dress v1. You will need their free group tag to claim this one as well. The dress fits Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Signature Alice mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 15 texture options. Each animal print version has a matching solid color for the bows and ruffled hem, and how sexy is that trio of openings down the front? You can tell that this dress looks wonderful in every single choice of texture.

My weekend is going well so far, and the farmers market visit was rainy and brief but still enjoyable. My plans are to blog tomorrow morning again to share more Advent goodies, and probably the following morning too. There are so many sources that I want to make sure you're aware of and can visit :) I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Dark Salvation ::DS:: 70s Xmas $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: V8 Underground **SONAYA NIZUMO CHRISTMAS COWGIRL STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [Glitzz] Sleigh Doll - Royal Gift $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [Enchantress] Edwina Dress 1 $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: FAVOR - Moona Dress v1 $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)

Group Gifts and Donations

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I found some generous gifts for the SL Mesh Bodies or ^^SLMB group, which is free to join and has many participating designers. They can send notices to the group with info about sales and special offers, and of course they can provide group gifts at their mainstores to anyone who has the SLMB tag active. Since generosity works both ways, I also visited the Spoonful Of Sugar (SOS) Festival which is a charity fundraiser for MSF/Doctors without Borders. There are several sims packed with designers who are offering exclusive items, sales up to 100% donated directly to the charity, and some have selections from $10L - $20L as very affordable treats to reward even the most modest donations. I hope you will find it in your heart and budget to help this very worthy cause however you can :)

My first look tonight comes from **THE BEST OF ME** and is their Gilda Glitter Mini Sexy Dress gift for SLMB. The purple glittery sections are sheer, with solid black to hide the essentials ;) The gift includes sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. 

Then I visited Enchantress, where I gladly picked up their Nila Dress as the current SLMB gift. This strapless flared dress has ruffles at the sweetheart neckline and the hem, and is provided in a standard fitted size as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. There is also a HUD with 8 pretty colors that will appear on the ruffles, waistband, and the center of the flowers on the fabric pattern. 

Another fashionable strapless dress can be found as the SLMB gift from {Le'La} called Conna Dress Gift. The tight bodice leads to a flared skirt that is longer on the sides than in the center, and we get to choose from 6 colors via HUD for the satiny fabric. The dress will fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

Autumn is almost here, and this FAVOR - SIMMA DRESS GIFT really calls it to mind for me :) The deep burgundy color looks great on the long sleeved style with one shoulder slightly bared for an asymmetrical flare to ensure this dress is far from basic. The gift includes standard mesh sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing. 

Over at the SOS Festival, be sure to visit the Ari-Pari display for several fantastic offers including their Alegria Ruffle Dress. This beauty is just $10L which is fully a donation, so purchasing this will do something good for MSF and your wardrobe at the same time ;) The dress fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and a HUD is also provided with 5 colors for the top and 6 for the ruffles. The tropical print on the top looks lovely in any color you select, and the ruffles have the same colors with the addition of black as I wore on the right. I love halter dresses and especially ones that have a bow at the back of the neck, one of the main reasons I wear updo hairstyles almost all the time to show off such pretty details like this. 

This weekend passed by pretty quickly I think, at least that is my perception this Sunday evening. The farmers market was fun as always, and the weather was hot but I kept ducking into the shade of people's tents. That was a more sensible idea than mimicking the Boston terrier who crawled completely under a table and its full length tablecloth, LOL, although it worked out for him. The next table had a bowl of water for him as many of them do, and several have containers of dog treats to reward them for bringing smiles to all the humans. I am still looking into the new month in SL, and was saddened to find out that the Twisted Hunt that usually tantalizes me in September is not taking place this year. Usually I'd be up to my eyeballs in cubes by now ;) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening after a nice weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: **THE BEST OF ME** Gilda Glitter Mini Sexy Dress $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ![Enchantress] Nila Dress $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

Dress: [Ari-Pari] Alegria Ruffle Dress $10L SOS Festival Donation Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Apple - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)