Fabulous Freebies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was feeling the urge to visit some FabFree in SL participating stores, because there are always wonderful new group gifts being added all the time. The group (inworld representation of their amazing blog) is free to join, so these won't cost a thing :) The FabFree group has a permanent place among my group slots, and I am so grateful for how they have guided me all through my SL experience which will be 19 years in a few days. (Wow!) You never know what treasures you can find on their blog, so I do recommend it for everyone who enjoys saving money in SL.

Our first visit is to FTCOR, where the :::FurtaCor::: Andy Set waits for any FabFree member. The tube top and laced pants are each provided in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, and there is also a HUD that offers 15 colors apiece for the top, top laces, pants, and pants laces. I love the ability to mix and match, and the flashes of skin make this a flirtatious treat indeed.

I feel so adorable in our gift from :.C!L.: Boutique called Nephele Dotty White Sweater Shorts & Bow Set :) The polka dotted sweater falls just above the belly button, and is a loose cozy fit that is suitable for most times of the year. Paired with the pleated and cuffed shorts, we've got an elegant yet playful outfit that does make me think of autumn evenings. Each of these will fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. Of course the sunny yellow bow I'm wearing here on my head is included too, and you can even adjust it by clicking it to access the resize script.

Another fun way to turn heads is by wearing the Violet Skies - Anja Dress Blue Gift like I am here. Shiny tiger striped blue fabric is already a fantastic start, but then we add the draped chain belt and get va-va-va-VOOM! The style of the dress is essential too, and this one has a bare back and sexy cutouts, so we get to show off cleavage. There are sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu sizes included in this great gift.

The "VOOH" FABFREE GROUP GIFT #20 DRESS is my next look, a stunning minidress with spaghetti straps and a deep neckline. The gift includes sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 40 texture options, some solids and plenty of intriguing patterns in loads of fun colors. 

My final look of the evening is our .:FlowerDreams:. Nadia dress. This is a great choice for a hot date, or to attract a hot date ;) It is provided in Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite Sizes, with panties in the same set of sizing. There's also a HUD of course, and that has 14 options for the dress and 8 colors for the lace panties. I must admit that the shiny metallic ones caught my eye first, but this dress looks good in any texture.

It was a busy day and a good evening so far, starting with a support group session that I found quite useful. It's nice to talk to people who can understand the battles against anxiety and how it affects so many aspects of life. We can feel safe to laugh, cry, and share things we can't always with friends or family. The weather is still pretty hot here, as a matter of fact it's 75.5 in my office right now which is not ideal. We need fall to get here soon :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor::: Andy Set $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: :.C!L.: Nephele Dotty White Sweater Shorts & Bow Set $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Violet Skies - Anja Dress Blue Gift $0L FabFree Gift

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Dress: "VOOH" FABFREE GROUP GIFT #20 DRESS $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Nadia dress $0L FabFree Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Forgiven - Essential

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

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Shopping and Hopping

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I hope to influence your weekend plans with some more Shop & Hop SL23B gifts :) If you haven't started exploring the 24 regions yet, I think this would be a great time to enjoy the festivities. Every region has 20 stores represented, so there are 480 brands represented with discounted offers and free gifts. I keep them sorted by region, so tonight the gifts you'll see here are all from Poppy. The best way to ensure that you don't miss any free goodies is the FabFree spreadsheet that they have worked so hard to create and maintain :) The team keeps it up to date and just do an impressive job of collecting the info in the first place that I'm eternally grateful to them for it. We have some hot and rainy RL weather so if yours is similar, all the more reason to spend time in SL instead of outdoors.

First I'm enjoying the beautiful RosenRot - Leo Dress gift. I'm a huge fan of florals, and the flirty style has a cleavage cutout to match the ones in the back and the midriff. We receive sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

Leave it to FTCOR to dazzle me with denim :) The :::FTCOR::DONNA_JEANS_ROMPER::: FATPACK gift will fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. It also includes a HUD with 20 wonderful textures, some of which are shades of basic denim and many are patterned and tinted denim options. The variety makes me as happy as the denim itself, but let's not forget the crossed straps above that deep plunging back opening. 

If you've ever found a gift that was simply too cute not to share, I feel you! That was me when I tried out the Crowded Room - Chicken Plushie, which you can just add to automatically hold with both hands and give it a snuggle. Click and you'll see it squish a little, and it makes a squeak like a dog toy :) Fun fact - there are two sizes and I'm actually showing off the small here, LOL, so the large is even bigger! That's a lot of feathery fun to cuddle up with, and I'm going to make sure Xan picks up a copy for himself too. We both love the cuter side of SL like this :)

Sometimes in SL we want to turn up the heat even more, like the KiraStyle // 371 // gift of a full outfit. The dress, slip (C-string), and socks are each provided in Belleza Classic, Legacy, Pinup, Lara X, and Reborn body sizing, and there is a HUD with 5 colors apiece for the dress, slip, socks, and belt. It's impressive to me that as revealing as this outfit is, all the essentials are covered :) While I usually associate bold looks with the weekend, I also recognize that every day in SL can be weekend-like if we wish. We are creating our own realities after all, so you can be a genderless cat creature on Mars or visit the 17th century in an alternate universe. 

My final look of the night is a fantastic formal gift, the .:FlowerDreams:. Hanne gown. Isn't it stunning? The mesh gown comes in a fitmesh M size along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The flexies for left and right (attached at each shoulder in the back) and flowers for left and right sides are each separate attachments, therefore optional if you feel like wearing the gown without them. I'm wearing both flexies on the left above but not on the right, although I am wearing the flowers in both even if they are only visible from behind :) Oh, one important option is that I also added the lights that give the fabric extra sparkle and reflectivity. You can try it on without the light and then with, see what you like better for where you are headed. 

It was a warm day, but nothing compared to tomorrow so I am not complaining (yet). Dinner at my parents' was nice, and we discussed barbecue-type plans for next week. Nothing unusual, just indoor grilling and the usual sides. The weather doesn't matter if you aren't cooking outside :) I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL23B Shop & Hop - Poppy Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: RosenRot - Leo Dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: :::FTCOR::DONNA_JEANS_ROMPER::: FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Plushie: Crowded Room - Chicken Plushie $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: KiraStyle // 371 // $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Hanne gown - SL23B Gift $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Blonde

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Forever Fabulous

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm feeling a bit philosophical as I pondered the end of the FabFree Bring on Spring hunt, yet the fun truly never ends with FabFree :) That is partly because of their wonderfully maintained FabFree group gift listing on the blog, which is updated all the time with new gifts that you may have spotted some of if you did any of the April hunt. Even if you're completely new to their website and group, I'm sure you can find some fabulous gifts and helpful information about participating designers' sales, new releases and more. My fangirling shall be eternal, LOL, and the gifts I'm showing you tonight are a small sampling of the countless reasons for my devotion.

For my first look tonight, I'm wearing the lovely EC Sabrina Outfit Pink 2.0 gift from Emerald Couture. With your FabFree group tag active, please right click the sign and pay $1L which will be automatically refunded while the gift is delivered :) The dress and capri pants are each provided in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The flowing dress has a clever silhouette of cats down the middle, dividing the pink and white on back and front, while our pants have some cat heads and paw prints down the left leg :) I thought of Sabrina the teenage witch and her cat Salem with the name.

Our Tibuki - Eira 5 and 6 gift is a beautiful set of two dresses and coordinating fur stoles, in soft pastels that make me happy :) The dresses come in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, with the fur stoles in a single size each that should work for most shapes and sizes. I'm showing the dress 6 on the right without the stole so you can see the pattern a bit better, but the stole is a pale pink that matches its coloring nicely. One print seems more springy to me, and the other wintry, but since they are both subtle I think we can get away with either dress at any time we wish.

I also stopped by Duet, where the current FabFree gift is called Mai Dress Sapphire. Isn't she gorgeous? You'll have to take my word for it until you pick up your own copy that there are stunning animated sparkles on the dress, as it doesn't show up in still photographs. There is a HUD enclosed to adjust them, on/off as well as 3 speeds of fast, normal, or slow. The dress itself is a long sleeved beauty with partly bare back and cleavage cutout, in sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The twinkly texture reminds me of a disco ball, so this is therefore my newest dancing dress ;)

Next we take a gander at the flirty :::FurtaCor:::Andy Set which is their thoughtful gift for FabFree. The curvy tube top goes so well with the tight leggings that are open in the front and laced loosely all the way down :) Each piece comes in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with a HUD that offers 15 colors apiece for the top, top lace (in the back), pants, and lace for the pants. So you can mix and match the colors to suit your mood or preferences, and I was surprised at how much I liked the neon green! 

One final look of the evening, we have the charming [K-Style] FIORELLA TOP & SKIRT #5 gift. The strapless top and itty bitty miniskirt are both lavishly decorated with ruffles, in a shade that reminds me of cornflower blue. This treat includes both in Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. 

I feel like the past few days have been a whirlwind, but not in a bad way necessarily. We're pulling together a last minute and early birthday celebration for a family member for tomorrow, so I've been perusing menus from 2 local places for when the birthday person decides at the last possible minute where they wish to get dinner from. Yikes. My dad is having gum surgery next week and will need to eat soft foods after, so the dinner was switched to this Friday. Nothing to worry about, just trying to make sure everyone can enjoy the birthday meal :) My mom got the same bakery who did my gluten free cheesecake a few months ago to do another for Friday, so even that is taken care of relatively simply. That was so good that I'm sure it will be another home run :) I hope you're all having a cozy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for FabFree in SL:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Sabrina Outfit Pink 2.0 $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Tibuki - Eira 5 and 6 $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Duet Mai Dress Sapphire $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor:::Andy Set $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [K-Style] FIORELLA TOP & SKIRT #5 $0L FabFree Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP - Lyrical - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Doves Dream Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're honoring Palomma Casanova, also known as Dove, with some thoughtful gifts from the Doves Dream event. Her real life birthday was today, and her dear friend Shelby (who also runs the Palomma Plaza) has this annual shopping event to bring together some of the many talented folks who worked with Dove and wish to help honor her :) There are exclusive offers for sale here, and most of the designers have a gift for the Palomma Plaza group which is free to join. Many are in the same boxes you'll see at Palomma Plaza with its logo, but a few are in different gift boxes that shouldn't be hard to spot. Don't worry if you are having a busy day, because you'll have until the 11th of April to stop by and enjoy the event.

I started the evening with our Nala Design - Celi Outfit 4 gift. It is a fully loaded look, with the top, skirt, and boots that each come in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies, as well as the choker and 3 sizes of jacket. They are numbered 0, 1, and 2, so just try each one on and see what suits your shape the best :) The fuzzy jacket works so well with the furred boots, and I always look at it as all fur in SL being faux so there were no animals harmed in the making of this outfit :) It's edgy yet feminine, both of which match my moods lately so I am very grateful for this gift. To be fair though, I am thankful for every gift and every designer who is taking part ♥.

Next we take a peek at the flirty 13 Avenue - Palomma Dress gift, which is wonderfully versatile. The halter dress is provided in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing, with a HUD that lets us select from 10 choices. Half of those are colors with white trim, and the other half have black edging and lace. Another handy addition to this gift is the set of BOM panties, in 6 colors - black, blue, mint, red, white, and yellow. They are strapless so more like a C-string, so we don't have to worry about them peeping through the lace of the dress. 

The :::FTCOR:::MARILIA_DRESS::: F8 gift gave me quite a giggle, thanks to the green visitors from another world on the pattern :) I watch a lot of paranormal type shows, but they're about ghosts rather than aliens so I am no expert on these guys. They look great in glowingly bright green though, eh? This playful dress comes in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, with a black corset belt and slender spaghetti straps. They come in peace, right?

This three-piece outfit is our [FAME] Set - Tamara / GIFT, in soft peach with a pink floral pattern on sections. The top, krop top, and shorts will each fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies, and the krop top is the upper part on the left that I left off for the right side of the image so you can see the difference :) I love the color, even if it is a bit close to my skin tone and almost blends in, but I just think it's so nice for this time of year. 

My final look of the evening is the GS Jade Dress PINK treat from Gidget's Style. This belted mini dress has a deep neckline and curved dress shirt type hem, with cuffed sleeves and a terrific plaid fabric. It is provided in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. That hemline makes me want to layer some leggings beneath for chilly days, yet it looks so nice as a dress too. Now that's a dilemma that I don't mind pondering :)

My podiatrist visit went decently yesterday, although that with a few added stops made me so exhausted by the time I got home that taking the evening off from blogging was definitely the right move. I have a couple of tender toes, but nothing too concerning, and I'll be back there in 9 weeks for another trim and checkup. The weather got uncomfortably warm here the past two days, which will be even weirder when it drops to nearly freezing in a few days! Mother Nature needs a spa day or something, she's all out of sorts ;) I did gaming night with friends a day early (tonight) and it was a blast as always, with visiting the husband's Pokopia island as well as the usual games. It ran a bit later than planned, but we know how that goes because time truly does fly when you're having that much fun :) I hope you're all having a relaxing day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Palomma Plaza Group Gifts for Doves Dream:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Nala Design - Celi Outfit 4 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: 13 Avenue - Palomma Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: :::FTCOR:::MARILIA_DRESS::: F8 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [FAME] Set - Tamara / GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Gidget's Style GS Jade Dress PINK $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Taffy - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

TeleportHub Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're taking a look at several group gifts for the TeleportHub.com group, which has a small $10L fee to join. This is to keep out scammers and encourage us to stay in the group, which I gladly do since it's such a helpful source of info and of course the gifts :) These are such generous and thoughtful gifts, and I'm really grateful to all of the participating designers who keep us looking chic even on a budget.

My first look whispers Valentines Day, or at least a few romantic kisses from the lips on both the top and skirt. The .:Bad Rabbit:. Sumry Teleport Hub GIFT includes the cropped turtleneck and slightly asymmetrical skirt, in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I love the pale pink with the darker colored images, complete with ♥ XOXO above the lips, and the fabric has a soft sheen that certainly caught my eye.

I also visited HORL and picked up their lovely Carolin Dress for the group. The high halter neckline and opening in front to show off the cleavage help to make this an outstanding addition to any "little black dress" collection :) There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes included.

Next I'm feeling so pretty in the ::Sweet Intoxication:: Suzanne Kimono - Cobalt gift! With a high collar, squared neckline, and frog eye clasps down the left side, it is a mix of traditional and modern Japanese styling. We receive sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 2 colors for the trim. I'm showing both the gold and the darker blue above, and still can't quite decide which one I prefer.

This gorgeous look is our :::FTCOR:::YEN_SET_BLACK::: FATPACK gift, just waiting to help you get ready from head to toe for a fun night out. The dress comes in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, while the shoes fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn feet. We even receive the clutch in my right hand, a matching charcoal color with a gold strap that wraps around our wrist.

For my final look tonight, I've slipped into the [LRS] Jolien Outfit which is one of a few gifts they offer for this group. The sweater and skirt each come in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, while the boots include maze sizes and traditional each for all the bodies mentioned above plus an Erika Squeeze version. Because of the pastel colors, the knit pattern on the sweater reminded me of candy hearts at first glance, so I'm really happy to have this as a subtle Valentine nod.

I'm having a rough evening because I'd been hearing mouse-type noises in this room for a few days off an on, honestly tried to ignore them but they are much more frequent and loud tonight. I also saw something small, dark, and moving really quickly out of the corner of my eye earlier, which would certainly fit their description :(  So there's a humane trap a few feet to my left, but it's been used and the housemate said it might be broken, so there's a chance they could get in and eat the peanut butter then scamper away. If I'm here when that happens, I will be screaming like a banshee, LOL! I think I'm allergic to the little pests too, as my allergy symptoms are off the charts for no other obvious reason and this isn't the first time we've heard/spotted them and I've had allergy issues. Sigh. At least my support group session went really well this evening (before the mouse stuff) so I was in a more pleasant mood for a while. Living near woods, especially in the winter, means that mice are a common visitor here unfortunately. I'm so jumpy, good thing I didn't have any caffeine ;) I hope you all have a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Sumry Teleport Hub GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: HORL - Carolin Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Suzanne Kimono - Cobalt $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: :::FTCOR:::YEN_SET_BLACK::: FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [LRS] Jolien Outfit $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Golden Shop & Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am sharing gifts found at the Golden region at the Holiday Shop & Hop, one of 18 regions where 360 amazing designers have stores set up with special discounted sales and a gift for everyone. As usual, the FabFree crew has worked very hard to create and maintain a spreadsheet of the gifts, which can be sorted by the tabs on the bottom. I'm deeply grateful and impressed by their dedication, and it's so useful if (like Xan) you are only looking for male gifts or want to find out where a certain brand is and what their gift is, for example. The creators work so hard too, decorating their booths for the holidays and picking out special items to put there for sale :) Remember, I do what I do because I'm so in awe of the designers and their generosity, and enjoy being able to share with others. We've got plenty of time left to visit S&H before it closes on the 4th of January, but then again is there ever enough time with the holidays looming to do all the things we wish? ;)

For my first look I am feeling cozy yet flirty in our L+B PBR Cranberry Yoga Set from Lapointe + Bastchild. The tank top and leggings are each provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. That knit pattern really caught my eye, and the back of the tank top is nicely vented for a steamy session of hot yoga :) There is a notecard enclosed reminding us that a viewer with PBR ability is required to see the texture, so I figured it was worth mentioning even before you claim your gift, just in case. I use the most recent Firestorm release, which is why I am able to see and share it :)

The May24 - Eva Dress is a lovely gift with plunging neckline, peaked shoulders, and pinstripes to flatter our every curve. There are Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes provided, as well as a HUD with 5 colors for us to choose from. They're all terrific, so deciding on your favorite might be the most challenging part here ;)

This is certainly the time of year where we see lots of great shades of red, like on this gorgeous On A Lark gift called *OAL* Sheryl ~ Berry. We've got a flattering draped bodice that highlights the cleavage, and a halter neckline that is one of my classic favorites. The dress fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with both textures shown above. The solid might be a shade darker than the patterned version, or it could be an optical illusion because of the contrast of the deeper design, but either way I am a big fan of both options. 

I've combined two gifts here for one playful and festive look :) The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. LLALLALLAMA Tee made me giggle, which is not unusual for their consistently clever and amusing designs, and what better way to honor their animal symbol? I'm very fond of llamas and alpacas, although I've only ever had the pleasure of meeting an alpaca so far. The top comes in standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, all on an unpacker HUD so just deliver the one you need. Then I added our ::FTCOR:::THAIS_XMAS_LEGGINS::: FATPACK gift, immediately playing with their texture HUD which has 20 seasonal patterns for us. The leggings fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and I am wearing Lara X so I just had to alpha a bit of the bum and thigh areas to make the Maitreya size fit like a glove. 

My final look this evening also made me laugh, so naturally I had to share the MALified & ZED - Santa BackPack gift :) Santa is resembling a muppet to me here, and that is not a bad thing by any means. The bright red backpack comes in Legacy Male and Lara X sizes each for strapless tops or strapped, as well as a resize male version and resize female version. The clear window on Santa's belly shows some candy bars, so I guess we're toting around some sweet treats in our new knapsack. I did play with the HUD for those leggings again to show off a couple more texture too, like I was not kidding when I've said before that I cannot seem to resist touching ALL the buttons.

It's been a decent day, particularly with the good news that we found someone to excavate our driveway from all the snow ;) The housemate contacted a few people from Nextdoor and one of them was here two hours later, plowing and shoveling at a decent price. Whew! So we're not snowed in anymore, and I tried to find the official snowfall but the best guess I found was 7.5 - 8.8" which is a fair bit. I'll be going out on Wednesday instead of Tuesday because it'll be about 10 degrees warmer, and I'm hoping Trader Joe's has a nice cocoa mix I can pick up. Otherwise I am still up to my eyebrows in SL holiday stuff, lol, enjoying every bit of it even while feeling a tad bit overwhelmed at times. I want to show all of you everything all at once, which is simply not practical. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Holiday Shop & Hop - Golden Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Lapointe + Bastchild L+B PBR Cranberry Yoga Set $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: May24 - Eva Dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: On A Lark *OAL* Sheryl ~ Berry $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. LLALLALLAMA Tee $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Pants: ::FTCOR:::THAIS_XMAS_LEGGINS::: FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Backpack: MALified & ZED - Santa BackPack $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Lyrical - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Cleo

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

FurtaCor and Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some generous group gifts to share, all yours for free if you pay just $1L to join the FurtaCor VIP group. There are many other designers who take part in this particular group with notices about sales, new releases, and more. Some also offer group gifts for anyone wearing this group tag, so that's exactly what I decided to show off tonight :) I stumbled across one, then remembered seeing another in my travels, and it snowballed into an exciting post so I am grateful for randomness.

My first look comes from TOG STORE and is their Anastacia Set FatPack. This sweet treat is just right for summer, with its bare shouldered top and fun knit shorts that each fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD for our gift with 40 options each to texture the arms, top, and shorts, so we can mix and match among the solids and patterns. It feels like we're really getting hundreds of outfits in one, all for free!

I felt both chic and seductive in our HORL - Dija Dress :) The collar connected to the tube dress makes the look a bit edgy, and that short hem is just as certain to turn heads. We receive sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies in this generous gift that we can liven up with brightly colored bracelets and earrings or simply keep the black theme going with appropriate accessories.

Another sweet summery treat can be found at BlondeQueen among their various group gifts. The BQ::Gea Swimsuit:: Red & Gray gift includes striped suits in each color mentioned, both in Freya, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes. I really like the sweetheart neckline and the anchor on the front, which I think makes the stripes feel even more nautical. It's also worth mentioning that the modest leg cut means this swimsuit in either color can be worn at even family friendly beaches.

Next I changed into the lovely OPHELIA SET by BA Store which is our gift from Black Angel. It starts with the dreamy top, rather heart-shaped from the front view, and the crisply seamed miniskirt is a beautiful blue to coordinate with the ethereal pattern on the top. If you wear Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, or Mounds mesh bodies then you are in luck! :) All those sizes are provided and ready to brighten your day.

My final look of the evening is an outfit that can also double as beachwear. Our {Le'La} Riri set Gift consists of the intriguing top and shorts combo you see above, each in sizes for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. I love how both straps loop over the left shoulder, and the high waisted shorts are cut on the hip just enough to show off some skin but not too much ;) The tropical pattern on those shorts is inspiring fantasies of fancy drinks with umbrellas in them, enjoyed while lying in the shade with a soothing breeze drifting by.

It has not been a pleasant day unfortunately, as I'd had a very weird dream that a sports figure ended his life (he is in RL legal trouble, a trial that should be concluded this week) and woke to find out that a family friend passed away. He was close to my parents' age and had some health issues like diabetes, but they have not said yet what happened. His store was closed suddenly on Friday for a family emergency :( It will continue since his son was his partner in the business, and they've always been surrounded by a supportive community. I'm being slightly vague to respect their privacy and my own. Sometimes the realities of life just hit hard, ya know? I also woke up with sharp pain in my right shoulder blade area so I probably slept oddly and now I can't move my head or right arm without stabbing pains. My intention was to go out tomorrow for an outing, but now I will have to wait and see how I feel because all the roads around here are really bumpy. I hope you're all having a decent day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: TOG STORE . Anastacia Set FatPack $0L FurtaCor Group

Photo 2:

Dress: HORL - Dija Dress $0L FurtaCor Group

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Swimsuits: BlondeQueen BQ::Gea Swimsuit:: Red & Gray $0L FurtaCor Group

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Outfit: Black Angel OPHELIA SET by BA Store $0L FurtaCor Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Le'La} Riri set Gift $0L FurtaCor Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond SHARON

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Shop and Hop Hollyhock

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to visit the Hollyhock region of the SL22B Shop & Hop event, one of the 20 moderate regions (along with 4 adult ones) we can visit and find discounted items and gifts for all. I find it easiest to keep them sorted by region so I am sending you to one at a time, but you'll want to try to explore them all by the 20th of the month :) It's also a great idea to have the FabFree gift spreadsheet handy, to ensure you aren't missing any vital treats that you want to make sure you grab. 

My first look of the evening is our Belle Epoque - Gisa - GIFT, a top and skirt pairing with lots of possibility. Each piece is provided in sizing for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 6 fun floral patterns that tint the entire outfit at once. These warm months are usually full of pretty flowers in RL, and I enjoy seeing them in fashion as well.

I also adore our S&P Blue dress FATPACK gift from Salt & Pepper, which uses PBR textures so you will need to be using a compatible viewer to enjoy it fully. The strapless dress with deep V neckline will fit Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Also included is a HUD with 12 denim hues and 4 colors for the lace trim, so we can mix things up as much as we desire :) There is really something so fun about combining the classics of denim and lace, two strong favorites of mine.

Another stunning strapless beauty among our gifts is the :::FURTACOR:::SL22B_DRESS::: FATPACK. Yep, that's right, it's another generous fatpack! The gift includes sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu bodies, plus a HUD with 20 textures. We get 10 solids and 10 patterns to choose from, so I went animalistic and then cherry red ;) Some of you might be particularly interested in one with a black background decorated with familiar green leaves of a mind-altering type. 

More flowers and more summer fun in this photo! This is the gift from T'ai Surfing called Flower Bikini, and it is one of 3 in this particular booth :) The top and panty are each included in Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The HUD lets us choose from 9 beautiful flowers up top, and 9 textures for the bikini bottom. This one is very flirty and revealing, yet playful and nature-loving too.

My final look of the night is a perfect choice for any formal affair, or an elegant nightclub visit. The .:Flower Dreams:.Audrey Gown - SL22B Gift consists of the long mesh dress and separate sleeves to fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu bodies, along with flexi skirt pieces for left and right. The enclosed HUD offers 12 ombre color washes, that even tint the flexi skirt additions so you are fully coordinated from head to toe :) There is definitely something so lovely about the pastel colors, and I appreciate the ability to wear with or without the flexi and with or without the sleeves.

It was a frustrating day, thanks to tummy troubles and an annoying housemate. All is relatively fine now, although my stomach is still uneasy, but I didn't go out and I am not certain about being able to go tomorrow because of the weather also. Progress is not linear, and I am trying not to let this get me down for long. It's okay to break down every now and then, just don't stay broken ;) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL22B Shop & Hop - Hollyhock Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Belle Epoque - Gisa - GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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Dress: Salt & Pepper S&P Blue dress FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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Dress: :::FURTACOR:::SL22B_DRESS::: FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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Bikini: T'ai Surfing - Flower Bikini $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:Flower Dreams:.Audrey Gown - SL22B Gift $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Taffy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond SOLE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

FaShIoNable Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are getting a little more [FaShIoNable], thanks to the group of that very name which is currently free to join. There are many participating designers who share news in the group posts about new releases, events, special sales, and more, and lots of them are kind enough to offer a gift for any group members who stop by their stores. Isn't that thoughtful? It is one of the many reasons I adore this sort of multi-designer group. Let's get exploring!

My first stop was PiNK CHERRY, where I happily claimed their .::PC::. Latex Dress "Verena" - LPink gift among many for various groups :) There are gold and silver versions of the dress, either with G or S in the name for the initial of the metal. The dress has a sheer panel down the front, so I do suggest panties beneath for modesty. It fits Freya, eBody Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and this gift even includes the bold earrings I am wearing above. 

In the same shopping area, you can also visit Mu-Shi Doll to claim their MD Straps Dress "Malin" - Red GG. The embossed satin fabric is gorgeous, and crossed straps always catch my attention :) So do scalloped edges like we see on the top, a detail that works very well with the ruffles on the hem. There are sizes for Altamura, Freya, eBody Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included. 

If you crave a witchy or occult vibe for the summer, be sure to grab our {Chaotic} Sarai gift! This mystical outfit consists of tank top and shorts, each designed for Kupra, Kupra Corset Squeezed, Kups, Legacy, Pushup Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs bodies and mods. The pattern has very intricate astronomy symbols upon it, quite fitting for a Midnight magpie such as myself ;)

Next I slipped into the striking FurtaCor*Bell Dress, a flattering mini with halter style corset straps and a full layered skirt. We receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, along with a HUD that lets us pick from 15 textures for the dress, 13 colors for the straps, and 4 textures for the sheer skirt layer. There are so many wonderful possibilities here, and I appreciate the ability to customize it so much.

My final look this evening is the Lara AC Bodysuit DANA BLUE GIFT. Its flattering style is fun for this time of year when the weather can change so quickly, as we get to show off our shoulders but cover up our midriff and legs :) This one piece jumpsuit is provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The deep blue is a great choice, and the material is delightfully shiny in my ambient lighting here.

It was a rainy day here, and for some reason my power blinked out at a very inconvenient time earlier...I was in the restroom 😳. That used to be like my worst nightmare, LOL, but my brain has managed to move onto bigger and weirder nightmares. I hadn't started blogging yet, and Xan wasn't online yet, but most importantly it came back on very quickly. I am really eager for June to get here, so there will be new rounds of various events and hunts for me to share goodies from :) Summer fashions in SL are so intriguing, so that means plenty of enthusiastic posts to let you know what I find. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. Latex Dress "Verena" - LPink $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 2:

Dress: Mu-Shi Doll MD Straps Dress "Malin" - Red GG $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Sarai $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 4:

Dress: FurtaCor*Bell Dress $0L FaShIoNable Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: Lara AC Bodysuit DANA BLUE GIFT $0L FaShIoNable Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity