SWANK Keeps Giving

 Hiya everyone! Tonight there are several more group gifts from the SWANK Event's 12th anniversary round that I am eager to show you. Just join their free group and explore both floors of this impressively sized event area, clicking all the pretty glass and gold globes you see at so may of the booths :) We have until the end of the month, so that's just over a week to complete any purchases and claim all these generous gifts. As always I am so grateful to all of the designers for providing treats to make us smile and to make our wardrobes and homes look fresh and new.

I decided to start with some denim, but on the dressy side :) Our AVAgirl - Poppy gift is a sweet sleeveless dress with a solid denim back, and the front will be your choice of 12 floral denim patterns via the enclosed HUD. The shoulder ruffles stay solid just like the back, and I am a huge fan of all of these patterns! There are dress sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies, and handy BOM thong panties in black to wear beneath. 

If you are a big fan of little black dresses, but want one that has some extra pizzazz, meet the GGVG SHINNY HEARTS DRESS COLORFUL :) This gift comes in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We also receive a sparkle enhance lights add-on, which I am wearing to show off those little foil hearts to their best advantage. Speaking of showing things off, that neckline is doing wonders for my cleavage! I love a crossed halter neck, and that revealing back is an absolute plus as well.

Versatility is one of the things I look for most in an outfit, so the LUXE Paris WEEKENDER gift is a thrilling find! It consists of the pullover top, pants, skirt, and boots all in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. Also included are the BOM tights I'm wearing on the right and the tote bag you see on the left, so we can have lots of fun trying all the pieces on together to see what combo matches our current mood. The knit texture of the tights really work for fall, and I always appreciate chunky heeled boots any time of year.

Casual does not mean sloppy or those clothes that are so broken in that you only wear them indoors; especially in SL it simply means informal and no ballgown type looks :) With that in mind, I think the ABBY OUTFIT by BA Store gift from Black Angel is the perfect way to make casual look exceptionally classy :) The tube top, jeans, fur coat, and heels are all designed for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a handbag that has a built in hold pose as seen here. There's a HUD included too with 25 choices each for our top, heels, jeans, fur coat, sleeves, and handbag, so mixing and matching is a cinch. I like being able to make the coat and sleeves different colors (went with subtle shade differences on the right) so it looks like a vest or layered pieces. All the color sets are the same except the jeans, which are various denim hues in blues and blacks. My inner 80s teen approves ♥.

My final look of the evening is the Fatal Fashion - Outfit 667 - NUDE gift that has us beautifully accessorized. The dress, belt, and shoes are each included in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, while the necklace and matching earrings are provided in a bright yellow gold that has the same metallic hue as the chains on the belt. The only thing I'd need to add before heading out is a pair of panties, since the places I go are generally not adult rated ;) It's probably safer to wear BOM undies at all times since people can derender your mesh clothing and take screenshots. The marketplace is a great source for free BOM (older system layer) underwear of all types :)

Just another manic Monday, LOL, but I've got my week planned and most of the little details ironed out so that is a huge plus. An annoying part of anxiety is that uncertainty can increase symptoms, so a game plan makes things feel calmer and more secure :) Things have been busy in SL too, which is exciting and means there will be lots more to share very soon. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SWANK Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: AVAgirl - Poppy $0L SWANK Group

Photo 2:

Dress: GGVG SHINNY HEARTS DRESS COLORFUL $0L SWANK Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: LUXE Paris WEEKENDER $0L SWANK Group

Photo 4:

Outfit: Black Angel- ABBY OUTFIT by BA Store $0L SWANK Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: Fatal Fashion - Outfit 667 - NUDE $0L SWANK Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Gelato - Essential

Skin: enLight IVE 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

TeleportHub Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we explore to find some TeleportHub.com group gifts, which is always an adventure as with all of these multi-designer groups :) This one has a small $10L fee to join, which keeps us safe from spam and scams, so I've never regretted that tiny donation to the cause. The notices are full of information on new releases and special sales, and every participating designer can choose to offer a gift for the group at their store if they wish. They are usually easy to spot, since most are in a special frame with the name of the group and buttons to click for the website and to join the group. I've been a member for ages and it is always fun checking to see what's new :)

My first stop was BlondeQueen, where their current TeleportHub treat is called BQ::Magdalene Openback Dress FAT PACK. So pretty, with a splash of flirty! The dress comes in baby blue, black, hot pink, nude, plum, powder (pale pink), red, and white, which are each packaged separately. Open your chosen color and you'll find sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Prima, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The back is as advertised, lol, scooped down low enough to show off a little bit of booty cleavage. The embossed floral pattern is such a nice touch too, don't you think?

The HORL - Poppy Outfit is an eye-catching gift in black leather. The halter top and side-laced skirt are each designed to fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. It is so detailed with all of the straps, rivets, and even a tiny buckle on the lower strap of the top. I'd like to wear it to an 80s club on rock night!

Next I've slipped into the gorgeous TOG STORE . Berry Set crossed halter dress. Its front opening is loosely held closed by two slender straps, and the back is completely bare which means it's a great time to show off a tattoo if you've got one. We receive sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, along with a HUD offering 9 texturing options. Each button is split to show that there are two colors or patterns in each, one for the main dress and the other for the trim. We've got a great variety here, as you can tell from just the two I'm sharing above.

Sometimes we need a smart casual outfit, and the GGVG ELA OUTFIT GROUP GIFT is certainly ready to fit that bill :) Its knotted top, jacket that ties about the waist, and snug shorts are each included in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, with an adjustable hat in a visor style. The HUD offers 14 main colors and 8 edges each for top and shorts, plus 14 colors for the jacket and 8 for the hat. I'll be wearing this quite often this summer, with or without both the hat and the jacket :)

My final look this evening is fantastic for summer too - the Belle Epoque - Carol Bikini - GIFT. Our bra and panties are separate pieces in sizing for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The floral pattern really pops against its dark background, and the rear view is a bit cheeky so this is best reserved for mature rated destinations. My skybox apartment has a hot tub, so that's the first place I'm headed in it :) 

Whew, so my visit about my glasses was effective but challenging. The original prescription was very strong and made me excessively dizzy and nauseated, so I was hoping they could make sure things were aligned properly with my pupils and if so (they were) if the doctor there could adjust the script. Well she was hard to explain, and I'm trying not to be rude which makes one of us. Said my usual doctor sucks at refractions (??) and asked if she overheard me saying I didn't like the other doctor. I did not say that and told her so, and she snapped "oh just SAY IT, safe space in here!" which was bizarre. No ma'am, it does not feel like a safe space if you're mad that you misheard me saying that I wouldn't be able to see them for several weeks and needed the script adjusted sooner than that. She then insisted that I must have a metabolic disease if I have cataracts so young without diabetes or eye trauma since there are only 3 causes at my age. She was going to call her mom to ask what I needed blood testing for from my primary care doctor, LOL, seriously her mom is an eye surgeon so that isn't quite as weird as it sounds, but I don't think she did call. End result - I am now waiting another 2ish weeks for a new pair of glasses to be ready, and then I'll try again. Life is so weird sometimes, isn't it? I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: BlondeQueen BQ::Magdalene Openback Dress FAT PACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: HORL - Poppy Outfit $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: TOG STORE . Berry Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: GGVG ELA OUTFIT GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bikini: Belle Epoque - Carol Bikini - GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Flutter - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Shop and Hop Giving Credit

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I hope to provide a public service via SL23B Shop & Hop, as there are dozens of stores offering store credit or gift cards as their free gift. Now I don't know about you, but I have forgotten to redeem more of those than I can count, LOL, and do not want to see that happen to any of you :) Some of the credits don't expire, but there are some that will expire around the time of SL23B closing on the 19th or shortly thereafter. Some can be used only at the mainstores, but I was fortunate enough to find a few spots that we can purchase discounted offers here at S&H with these credits. Those are what I'm sharing tonight, but I urge you to use the FabFree spreadsheet with the tab for "Type Sorted" at the bottom and scroll to the purple store credit. Also helpful to note that the adult regions are separate below, so two sections of each color/type to look through. I'm so grateful to FabFree for their spreadsheets, and send virtual hugs to their hardworking team as I show you some possibilities of what you might choose to spend those credits on. All of tonight's looks are from moderate regions at S&H, although I will probably blog some adult region items (not adult items, but found in those regions) before the event ends but will let you know if that is the case.

The cococat. Morning dress - Mint is one of several colors of this sweet and feminine dress that you can pick up for $130L per color. The gift here is $500L store credit, so making selections from their discounted merch here at S&H is a fantastic way to stretch those linden dollars even further :) This beauty comes in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 20 colors each for the top ruffle, bottom ruffle, top bow, and skirt bows. It is such a delicate shade of pale green that all of these hues will look lovely :) 

I still had plenty of store credit left, so I continued shopping here and chose the gorgeous cococat. Fluffy dress - Lilac for $155L. I feel like Cinderella, just so luxurious and glamorous! The gown with gathered top and layered full skirt is provided in Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh body sizes. Its HUD lets us choose from 20 colors apiece for the top, belly, base skirt, and flared part (the lowest tier that touches the ground). The ombre on the upper skirt layers is phenomenal, and I feel like a paler color would make an amazing wedding gown if you were so inclined.

I also spent some credits at the GGVG display at S&H, which are on a $500L gift card that you can claim here. This stunning gown is the LOVE YOU GOWN SHINNY HEARTS COLORFUL which is one of several versions you might select for $224L each. While the style of the gown itself is already a head-turner with the bare back draped with slender chains, the real magic happens when light hits the fabric :) Those multicolored sequins you see are going to reflect any ambient lighting, plus we receive a special enhancer light to wear that has a control HUD with colors and other options. I changed it to yellow on the right which is why the wall behind me looks warmer. Our gown is designed for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

Next I wasn't quite finished spending those gift card credits, lol, so I also selected the beautiful GGVG CRYSTAL DRESS CUBE SPARKLE GOLDY from their sales items. The wrapped style creates a cleavage baring neckline and tulip skirt, making this a go-to look for wherever you want to feel alluring. The dress comes in sizing for Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Pinup, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, with a special enhancer lights attachment and control HUD just like the previous dress above. These golden sequins do catch that light wonderfully, elevating the look no matter which color you choose. This was also $224L of the credit gift, so I was easily able to pick out two fantastic treats and have a little leftover.

My final look this evening can be found at the [Ari-Pari] display, where you can pick up a generous $500L credit via Allomancy. Remember this means that you have to click the link in local chat then click the "redeem" button on the website to confirm it :) This lovely set is the Dogwood Outfit, which is discounted to $125L for the event. Just think, that means you could grab 4 outfits for free with that credit! Now you see why I'm so eager to remind and persuade you to use these free credits. This fun pairing of bare shouldered long sleeve blouse and maxi skirt are provided in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, along with a HUD that offers 18 colors apiece in floral print for the top and sleek solid hues for the skirt. My childhood home had a dogwood tree in the middle of the front yard, and I've had a soft spot for these beautiful blooms ever since :) Note - I am an official blogger for this brand, but claimed the gift credits and redeemed them just as you would in this instance. 

Heat waves are certainly challenging to cope with, and the AC unit could not get it lower then 80 degrees in here during the day. In the few hours since I've been in this room, it has dropped to 75.5 currently so I am doing okay :) We still have an extreme heat warning for tomorrow and Saturday, with a high of 101 for Friday and heat index values up to 115, so it is important to stay indoors as much as possible. I'm going to my parents' for dinner since they'd already planned things, but not until 7 PM so it might cool slightly by then. If the time comes and I feel it would be unwise, I will politely back out if necessary (they won't mind) because health comes first. We can always try again Saturday I guess. Otherwise I am eager to get back into SL and explore some July hunts and events, and just generally relax with Xan. I hope you're all having a safe and pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Sales Items from SL23B Shop & Hop:

Photo 1:

Dress: cococat. Morning dress - Mint $130L/Free w/Credit

Photo 2:

Dress: cococat. Fluffy dress - Lilac $155L/Free w/Credit

Photo 3:

Dress: GGVG LOVE YOU GOWN SHINNY HEARTS COLORFUL $224L/Free w/Credit

Photo 4:

Dress: GGVG CRYSTAL DRESS CUBE SPARKLE GOLDY $224L/Free w/Credit

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Ari-Pari] Dogwood Outfit $125L/Free w/Credit

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Enigmatic - Essential

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

Pride With SWANK

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes from the SWANK event and its Celebration of Colors round, which also has a Pride hunt for free group members. This means we are looking for what I'd describe as a wooden plaque shaped like a flame and painted with rainbow stripes. Once you see one, that'll make more sense :) Most aren't hidden and are easy to spot, with a few tucked behind signs or alongside a shelf but still noticeable. I'm always excited to see the generous gifts, and of course there is some impressive shopping to be done with 2 floors of a huge event with so many sales items to peruse. I've got a folder of demos so I can make up my mind on those before the round closes when the month ends. 

For my first look of the evening, I'm enjoying our GGVG PERRY OUTFIT GIFT. It consists of the knotted top, pants, and strappy heels, all in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There is a HUD for the outfit with 5 colors for the top and 8 for the pants, then our heels HUD has 20 colors apiece for upper, heels, straps, lace, sole, and insole. Lots of mixing and matching to do, and I always appreciate that :)

If you need something flirty, be sure to pick up the KiraStyle // TOP-SKIRT 12 gift! There are Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy sizes for each piece, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 20 plaid and 20 solid colors each for the top and skirt, then 20 solids each for the edges/bows on the skirt and edges/bows for the top. Play around with the HUD and have fun with it, that's my motto for this type of outfit anyway :) The bows make me very happy, just as a random admiration of details that tickle me. 

I'm a longtime fan of this next brand, so the :: pm :: Bahia Bikini Set -pink- gift from purplemoon is a real treasure. The bikini (top and bottom linked together as one piece) and sarong will both fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The bikini straps are accented by gorgeous pink gemstones (pink sapphire and morganite came to mind) and the sarong is tied low in the front and has pretty ruffled edging. This is such a lovely color and the gift is ideal for this time of year. 

Hawker's House has me just tickled pink (pun intended) thanks to their *HH* Ladies Mesh Ruffled Leotard n Leggings Carnation gift ;) There is a gift for men at the neighboring display by the way, one of several for the guys. This retro goodie has me thinking of Jane Fonda workout tapes or the Olivia Newtown John video for Physical, absolutely 80s fun! The leotard and leggings are each provided in sizing for Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. For the best fit, please switch your feet to flat so the ankles are covered by the extended leggings :) Whatever you do in this outfit, please remember to hydrate and to stretch first...that's generally good life advice anyway that I ought to follow myself more consistently.

One last look tonight, we have the gorgeous JUMO Originals - ADORA Dress Shine gift. The coloring is striking, and I love the way the dress clings to the bust and then flows like a waterfall down to the knee. There are Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes for us to enjoy. The colors remind me of a tropical bird, but I can't think offhand of which one; there are so many birds with plumage just as beautiful as this gift though :)

It was a decent day, and I am preparing for a very busy one tomorrow. That does mean no time to blog in the evening, but I'll be getting some errands done like shopping at Trader Joe's, which I am eagerly anticipating. The weather is a bit cooler than our recent heatwave, at least for a day or two before the temperatures soar again. Oh, and if you noticed I'm looking different today, I randomly decided to try out a different skin brand (enLight) and am feeling like a whole new woman ;) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SWANK Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: GGVG PERRY OUTFIT GIFT $0L Swank Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: KiraStyle // TOP-SKIRT 12 $0L Swank Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: purplemoon :: pm :: Bahia Bikini Set -pink- $0L Swank Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Hawker's House *HH* Ladies Mesh Ruffled Leotard n Leggings Carnation $0L Swank Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: JUMO Originals - ADORA Dress Shine $0L Swank Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP - Taffy - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Swank Winter Wonderland

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes to us from the Swank Winter Wonderland event round, where we get to claim tons of group gifts from prettily wrapped presents in boxes with big red bows on top. This is such a large event that whenever they offer gifts like this (see Halloween, their anniversary, etc.) I spend ages unpacking and ooh-ing and aah-ing :) There were a handful of treats for the guys, lots for women, and a mix of clothing, accessories, home decor, and much more. Some designers even offered multiple gifts for us to find, and I am grateful for the generosity of every single one of them as always.

My first look is a fun way to show off all 4 gifts from PurpleMoon. The top on the left is our ::pm:: Marina Top, a silvery gray corset top in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Then on the right I slipped into the ::pm:: Allegra Blouse, which is a flirty and flowy tank top that fits Gen X Classic, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. It also includes a HUD with 3 transparency settings each for the lower portion of the top and the ruffled trim. They both look so cute with their ::pm:: Phoebe Skirt gift, a wrap skirt with bold belt slung low around the hips. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD offering 6 metallic hues. I'm sure you noticed my new socks too, which are also a gift called ::pm:: Kitty Xmas Socks. These cozy above-the-knee socks have a sweet kitty face and ears on each band to go with the seasonal cat pattern of the socks themselves, in sizing for Gen X Classic, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies.

V8 Underground has several full outfits as gifts for us, including one for the guys, so I randomly picked out the **CLAIRE PIERCE X CHRISTMAS STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** to show you here :) It's perfect for this time of year, and who could resist that sweet reindeer toy we get to hold? It even has the built in pose you see, so you will be holding it properly. The dress and boots each come in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, while our matching hat can be adjusted and resized as needed. 

'Tis the season for the :::WILD:::Fashion SWANK Gift Gown to help you look extra chic! It is a festive red with silver stripes, hugging our curves and skimming down to a mermaid hem. This gift includes Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

Sometimes we need a great casual look for any time of year, like this Ahlure - Aurora Outfit. The shirt, pants, belly chain, and sneakers are all included, each in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. Our HUD has 12 color choices for the top, 12 denim hues for the jeans upper, 6 for the lower portion (about mid-thigh down), 4 metals for the belt, 12 colors for the shoes, 4 shoe metals, and 12 colors for their soles. Just click the tabs on the top and see what wonderful options appear :) 

For my final look of the night, I am feeling seductive in our GGVG GROUP GIFT JIANNA DRESS 40 COLORS treat! Its dress and separate sleeves each come in Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. There is also a HUD as I'm sure you can tell, which lets us tint the dress and sleeves in 40 different colors apiece. Our fabric has a lovely animated golden glitter texture, slightly more noticeable on the dress than the sleeves, which matches the gold chains holding the front slits of the skirt loosely in place. I hid my hands and the nails to keep them from poking through (with my Lara X HUD) which tends to be necessary with gloves because of the fingers being a bit wiggly. 

It's been a frazzled kind of day, thanks to a mouse invasion in my living room. We live on the edge of some woods that means the mice get chilly or hungry and head for the nearest homes, like this one. Worse, we still have holes in the wall from a storm over the summer (huge tree branches broke through) that my housemate has really been dropping the ball on getting repaired. The insurance is in his name so there is nothing I can do, other than remind him frequently and less politely each time ;) So far we've caught and released 4, and I'm sure that number is just the tip of the iceberg. This makes me deeply regret being so allergic to cats, even more than I already did, since their presence might deter the mice from deciding we are their new winter hideout. Turns out I'm allergic to mice too, isn't that fun? Otherwise I'm keeping very busy in SL which is a nice distraction. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Swank Winter Wonderland:

Photo 1:

Top Left: PurpleMoon ::pm:: Marina Top $0L Swank Gift

Top Right: ::pm:: Allegra Blouse $0L Swank Gift

Skirt: ::pm:: Phoebe Skirt $0L Swank Gift

Socks: ::pm:: Kitty Xmas Socks $0L Swank Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: V8 Underground **CLAIRE PIERCE X CHRISTMAS STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Swank Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: :::WILD:::Fashion SWANK Gift Gown $0L Swank Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Ahlure - Aurora Outfit $0L Swank Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: GGVG GROUP GIFT JIANNA DRESS 40 COLORS $0L Swank Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mellow - 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

Still Swanky

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have more SWANK Event group gifts to see, all from their 11th anniversary round. This means we're looking for glass globes with the Swank logo and the number 11 in gold, very pretty! Click each one with their free group tag active, and you'll be feeling like Christmas came early with all the generous gifts :) There are enough that I feel like I'll run out of time in the month (while the event lasts) before I run out of goodies to share, lol, but I am also trying to keep some variety and not bombard you with several posts in a row from the same source. Many thanks as always to the hardworking and generous designers for helping to make these events so special.

My first look of the evening is the beautiful GGVG GROUP GIFT DELORES. The strapless dress with mermaid style skirt and shrug jacket with puffed sleeves are each provided in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There is also a HUD enclosed that offers 6 colors each for several sections - corset, corset middle, skirt, skirt middle, jacket, and jacket edges - plus 3 metals for the front of the corset. I realized after taking the photos that the blue and red combo I chose on the right is reminding me of a few well known superheroes, which is apparently an accidental nod ;)

Two separate gifts wound up creating a perfect pairing for this look :) The AXE Group Gift top is one I recognize from previous Pride themed events, with a flattering shape and pretty stripes. There are Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies included. Our AXE-JEANS GIFT PRIDE has the same eye-catching rainbow stripes and are designed like the classic jeans style we know and love but with a low rise and little slits on the back of the pant legs, just above the heels. I'll bet in RL that would make skinny jeans much easier to get into :) Our jeans come in sizing for Legacy, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

The {Le'La} Leonesio Outfit has intriguing potential, as it can be styled to be flirty or business casual. The jacket and pants are each included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with matching shoes that fit Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. We can easily add a BOM shirt to provide some modesty if necessary, like the business look I mentioned, and it will still be a very tantalizing outfit.

Next we go full formal with Sascha's Designs and their gorgeous SAS - Jovanna Mauve Gown. Isn't that color just glorious? :) The single shoulder gown has a sash or train on the right side, and the bodice is gathered and wrapped to really hug our figure. There are Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes included in this gift.

For my final look of the night, I slipped into the charming AVAgirl - Jules gift. It has a fun woven lace texture, for which you can select from 10 colors via the included HUD. In addition to the dress in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, we also receive a BOM pair of panties in white to wear beneath. I personally prefer to wear BOM undergarments whenever possible with mesh clothing, so if I rez in somewhere slowly or someone decides to derender my clothing, they will still see the BOM layer instead of a naked body.

It was a mixed bag of a day, with the Hello Kitty game providing most of the positive. Dinner at my parents' was nice, and they're getting together with some of my mom's cousins this weekend so she found more photo albums to show me that she will also be bringing with her. I got to see some really old pictures of my great grandparents, which is special because my great grandmother died when my mom was just a child and she barely remembers her. At least she can see herself as a baby and toddler, being held by her proud grandma in the photos :) The bad part of the mixed bag is having the housemate spring on me that the ultra-annoying houseguest will be here tomorrow until Monday, allegedly last minute decision but probably just kept from me so I couldn't have time to complain or make alternate arrangements. I get to spend all weekend hiding in here with just my pc and tv to distract me from their drunken debauchery, lol, doesn't that sound just awesome? Lots of nausea from stress, so the farmers market is a maybe at this point. The last 3 weeks going there got progressively harder, so that isn't helping matters much. Well I hope you all have a peaceful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SWANK Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: GGVG GROUP GIFT DELORES $0L Swank Group

Photo 2:

Top: AXE Group Gift $0L Swank Group

Pants: AXE-JEANS GIFT PRIDE $0L Swank Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: {Le'La} Leonesio Outfit $0L Swank Group

Photo 4:

Dress: Sascha's Designs SAS - Jovanna Mauve Gown $0L Swank Group

Photo 5:

Dress: AVAgirl - Jules $0L Swank Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Blonde

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

Happy Anniversary SWANK

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is loaded with group gifts from the SWANK Event and their 11th anniversary round. This is always a queen sized affair with over 200 displays on two floors of the building, and our gifts are claimed by clicking the glass globes with a golden Swank logo and number 11 at many of the displays. I'm just getting started in this post since with this many generous treats, we'll be seeing many more of this delightful event here :) Be sure to set aside some extra time to unpack all these gifts, because it truly is a flurry of free goodies, and there are some for the guys so please share that info with whomever may want to know.

My first look of the evening is our very versatile Ahlure - Laura Outfit gift. The top in two versions (sheer and solid), skirt, belt, boots, and add-on for the top (tie) are all provided in Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. We've got HUDs too of course, one for the outfit with 12 colors each for top 1, top 2, skirt, belt, boots, and add-on, plus 4 apiece metals for the string and belt. The boot HUD lets us choose from 12 colors each for boots, belt, and heel, with 4 metals for those chains draped over the heart-shaped openings in the back. So fun!

This sexy look is the **BELLA SWAW WHITE URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** gift which is one of several from V8 Underground. Its top, shorts, and sandals all fit Legacy, Bombshell, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The top is basically a triangular wisp of fabric tied in place with lots of strings, which are a fun nod to the lacing up of the sandals :) The lips image says "I Love you" beneath the dripping lip gloss (yes, I realize in red it would be blood, lol) which solidified for me that the name is a typo of Bella Swan from Twilight. Literally every piece has it typed as I did above "swaw" so I am crediting it as is, and honestly the important thing is the hard work that went into creating the outfit and then the generosity of gifting it to us ♥.

:::WILD:::Fashion SWANK 11th Annivers Gift is actually one of 3 from this same store at various displays throughout the event, this one being a gorgeous mermaid style gown with slender straps that cross in the back. The cherry red color has me torn between singing Cherry Pie and Cherry Bomb, so either Winger or The Runaways :) There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies provided. The other gifts I mentioned are not shown here, but they are both accessories and you might enjoy wearing one or both with this dress.

Next I continued to turn up the heat with our [LABELITA] Swank Gift 2025 outfit. This is all one piece with the look of several, in a soft floral pattern with autumnal hues. I really appreciate the blend of romance and edginess! Pick up this gift and you'll receive sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Prima, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies.

For my final look of the evening, I am sparkling in the GGVG GROUP GIFT JIANNA DRESS 40 COLORS. It's not their only gift here, so be on the lookout for those others too :) This dress and gloves are separates that each come in Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. Our HUD offers the 40 colors mentioned in the name, one set for the dress and another for the gloves so we get to mix or match. I matched my teals on the right but went with different shades of purple on the left, love them both. The golden flecks you see on the texture are animated so they are dancing around, providing a celebratory feeling in my mind. 

Running late tonight, had too much fun chatting with friends earlier so I'll just hurry and wrap this up with lots of wishes for a beautiful day/evening, and magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SWANK Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Ahlure - Laura Outfit $0L SWANK Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: V8 Underground **BELLA SWAW WHITE URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L SWANK Group

Photo 3:

Gown: :::WILD:::Fashion SWANK 11th Annivers Gift $0L SWANK Group

Photo 4:

Dress: [LABELITA] Swank Gift 2025 $0L SWANK Group

Photo 5:

Dress: GGVG GROUP GIFT JIANNA DRESS 40 COLORS $0L SWANK Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Lucky - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Shop & Hop Credit

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I decided to do a Shop & Hop post with a twist - instead of showing free gifts tonight, I'm showing some items I chose with the free store credit available as gifts :) So it's still fashions that I got for free because I visited Shop & Hop, just making use of the credits to choose my own treat. Not all of the S&H vendors are set up to accept store credit, but I was fortunate to find several that did allow me to take advantage of discounts for the event and the credit. It is very handy to use the FabFree spreadsheet and sort by type of gift, scrolling down to the purple section which is the store credit category, then see what wonderful brands you can visit at S&H to select your own gifts via credit, either at S&H or at the main stores. I feel like I was able to find a wide range of styles too, as you'll see.

My first look comes from [ADD] and is their Miranda Set - Violet. It's one of several bargains they are offering here, and is $190L so I still have some of my $300L store credit remaining. The shirt, pants, and belt each come in sizes for Gen X Classic, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD which offers 15 textures for the shirt, 10 colors and 7 metals for the shirt buttons, bra on/off with 10 color choices, belt loops on/off, pants buttons 7 metals, 10 colors and 7 metals for the belt, suspenders on/off and materials on/off. Whew! The summary of that would be to peek at the HUD and click some buttons, see what changes, and decide what suits your tastes :)

This gorgeous frilly dress is the { Red Blossom } Pretty in Ruffles Dress RED which is one of several colors you'll find for $240L apiece at Shop & Hop. Even better news, their gift for us is $350L store credit so I got this entirely free :) It feels very romantic and doll-like, with its full lacy skirt and corset top. There are Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh body sizes included, along with a HUD that offers 11 colors each for the front bow, back bows, laces 1, and laces 2. You'll notice on the skirt I've done laces 1 and laces 2 differently to distinguish, they are alternating layers and you can certainly pick the same hue for both so all 4 ruffled edges are the same. 

GGVG is offering a very generous $500L gift card that allowed me to pick up two different items here at their Shop&Hop display. This edgy look is their GGVG CHAN OUTFIT 3 which can be yours for just $240L at the event. It consists of the cardigan, top, skirt, collar, belt, and boots, all in sizing for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu, plus white socks in a BOM layer. The boots come up so high that just a hint of the socks peek out above, and I love the way the boots are laced all the way around! I chose outfit 3 because I was in the mood for a monochromatic outfit, but there are several color variations available here. The plaid skirt and rugged boots give a sense of a schoolgirl all grown up and ready to kick butt!

Next I explored my hippie side with the GGVG DEJA OUTFIT 2, one of several versions on sale for just $110L each here at Shop&Hop. That means I still had a little leftover from my gift of credits even after picking out 2 wonderful items. Our top, skirt, and belt are each included in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. The belt is such a fun touch since it has a sash of the same material of the blouse, and you know my denim-loving heart skipped a beat over this skirt ;) 

My final stop of the evening is Lilleth., where I snagged their AIRY - Prints - Lara X for just $320L, but really free with their $350L store credit. If you just frowned because Lara X isn't your body of choice, please turn that frown upside down while I let you know that you can also get this (or their solids fatpack) in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Petite X, Reborn, or Waifu bodies. They sell by the size instead of the color it seems :) Our lovely mid-calf length sundress includes a HUD with 10 terrific prints and 10 solid colors for the belt that coordinate so nicely with the various patterns. I do love florals, but couldn't resist that orange pattern that reminded me of my first visit to Florida when I was 12. My best friend's uncle lived there, and had several orange trees on his property so I was enjoying fresh citrus all week since we stayed with him. They smelled delightful too, and even now that flavor or fragrance makes me think of fun times with a friend.

How was everyone's weekend? Mine was on the toasty side, but otherwise pretty good. I am still counting down the days until the new AC unit is installed, which will happen this coming Friday by the way :) Therapy was another deep dive into my past, uncomfortable but productive in the long run. I will do a couple of outings this week, and I'll spend the day Friday at my parents' to stay cool and quiet while the AC is replaced here. We'll have plenty to keep us busy in SL of course, for which I am very grateful. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Offers from SL22B Shop & Hop:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [ADD] Miranda Set - Violet $190L/Free w/Store Credit

Photo 2:

Dress: { Red Blossom } Pretty in Ruffles Dress RED $240L/Free w/Store Credit

Photo 3:

Outfit: GGVG CHAN OUTFIT 3 $240L/Free w/Store Credit

Photo 4:

Outfit: GGVG DEJA OUTFIT 2 $110L/Free w/Store Credit

Photo 5:

Dress: Lilleth. AIRY - Prints - Lara X $320L/Free w/Store Credit

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

GGVG Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am delighted to be able to share some GGVG Fashion group gifts with all of you :) Their group is currently free to join, and they have at least a dozen treats for us. If my landmark doesn't take you there directly, please go to a teleport pad and click the Group Gifts bar to be whisked away to the correct location. I had been checking this store for a while now, and they were in the process of remodeling which also rearranged their available gifts. That's why it is exciting to finally get to show them off, and I hope you enjoy as much as I do!

My first look is the elegant GGVG GROUP GIFT NADIA DARK BLUE gown. This treasure consists of the mesh gown and separate sleeves, each in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu, as well as an optional flexi skirt which I'm wearing on the left. It adds fullness and dimension, and flutters when you move :) There is even a bit of a train in the back when wearing it. On the right I took off the flexi and the sleeves for an idea of what it looks like in its more simple form, which I think points to the fact that simple is not a bad thing by any means. It all depends on your taste and where you're headed I would think.

If the warmer weather has you craving a beach visit, be sure to 'pack' your new GGVG GROUP GIFT LARISSA in all three varieties. The LARISSA 1 is on the left, and I'm wearing LARISSA 3 on the right, so yes that does mean that #2 is the one not shown ;) It has purple and black tones, very pretty as well. Each of these gifts includes the bra, thong, and sarong to fit Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The sheer fishnet sarongs look dreamy trimmed in satin, don't ya think! A random thought that popped into my head is a line from a Jimmy Buffett Song, Boat Drinks, where he is lamenting the cold and says "I've got to fly to Saint Somewhere". The lyrics also say "I gotta go where it's warm" several times, and I'd say these group gifts say that at least three times ;)

Another case of summer longing can be induced by our GGVG TOP&SHORT OUTFIT gift, thanks to the short sleeves, cropped tied top, and fun shorts with zipper in the front. Each piece is provided in Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing, and we also receive a HUD with 10 textures for the top and 8 solid colors for the shorts. I went cool tones then warm tones, no particular reason, and I always enjoy HUDs for mixing and matching.

Next I slipped into the lovely GGVG GIFT PADMA DRESS. Its peekaboo midriff and crossed straps are wonderful details, just like the bodice and sides being gathered and tied with pretty bows. The gift comes in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 16 texture options. Many are solid colors, but a few are fun prints like the floral cutie on the right :) 

My final look of the evening is the GGVG LUZ OUTFIT GROUP GIFT treat for us. Its bold one-shouldered tank top and belted miniskirt with two slits in the front are each designed for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included, with 6 colors for the top, 6 for the skirt, 4 for the belt, and 4 for the ropes (strands laced through the skirt slits) plus 2 metals for the buckle and rivets. That means there is a lot of customization possible, which I greatly appreciate :) 

I was supposed to go out today but didn't, not my decision, and now I am struggling to figure out how to get two outings in before Sunday, not counting my Friday dinner at my parents'. At least I'm getting my hair cut next Wednesday, definitely necessary and I am expecting it to be a pleasant trip :) I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from GGVG Fashion:

Photo 1:

Dress: GGVG GROUP GIFT NADIA DARK BLUE $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit Left: GGVG GROUP GIFT LARISSA 1 $0L Group Gift

Outfit Right: GGVG GROUP GIFT LARISSA 3 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: GGVG TOP&SHORT OUTFIT $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: GGVG GIFT PADMA DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: GGVG LUZ OUTFIT GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective - Audacious - 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