Mesh Body Friends Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are activating our free Mesh Body Friends group tag and visiting some participating designers' stores to claim their generous gifts. What will you find? Well I am excited as always to show you :) I deeply appreciate every single designer who offers any sort of group gifts, as it gives us a great idea of their usual style and talents that we can enjoy as a sneak peek. It also encourages me to return to do some shopping, as I usually grab demos from places whose merchandise I am especially fond of. 

My first look of the evening comes from Brunsen Couture, and is called Meli Outfit Black Grey. The top and skirt are linked so it wears like a one-piece dress, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The dark grey top has an eye-catching sheen, and the skirt is trimmed with two rows of lacing down the front which is just a lovely detail.

REED has a gift that will help you get ready for a visit to cooler climates in SL, their KIARA sweater dress. It is a hot pink knit with snowflakes in the design, long sleeved with a few buttons beneath the V neckline. Our gift comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. Since we never know when any store will be changing their group gifts, I figure it's best to grab it now while we can and put aside for late fall ;)

The *Gloss* Katrina Mini Dress gave me quite a chuckle, as I was always a good girl until well into adulthood when I let my bad girl side come out to play sometimes ;) The flirty tank dress includes sizes for Altamura, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. In addition to the words "bad girl" on the front, we also see a red keyhole with a silhouette of a curvy lady inside. 

Next we visit ANNE COUTURE to claim their *AS* SONIA gift for Mesh Body Friends. This playful strapless mini will fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, and includes a 6 texture HUD so we can change up the look. There are 4 solid colors and 2 choices with images like the one on the left above, both sexy and yet amusing :) The rear view is rather cheeky thanks to a very short hemline, just like the dress above it. 

For my final look of the night, I visited GeMyles and went upstairs where all their group gifts are located along with some lucky chairs and a midnight mania board :) The gift for Mesh Body Friends is their Vanezza Dress & Boots Outfit, and to claim it we need to right click the sign and pay $1L which will be immediately refunded while the gift is delivered. The alluring dress has Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizes inside, and there is similar sizing for the shoes & striped tights combo - Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. Add the 32 color HUD and you can tint the non-black portions of both pieces at once, for a well coordinated look :) 

As is all too frequent lately, my plans got changed (canceled) so I did not go to dinner at my parents' house. This time it wasn't the weather, but something they had to take care of for my grandmother that took up most of their day. It is complicated but they are trying to get the proper forms for a tax rebate that she is eligible for, and will help enormously with her finances which are dwindling due to the cost of in-home healthcare for several years. Tomorrow morning I am heading to the farmers market, where I will be saying a sad goodbye to one of the vendors on their last day in business. Sweet couple, I've enjoyed chatting with both of them every week for a few years now and it's never easy but I'll be wishing them a fond farewell. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Brunsen Couture - Meli Outfit Black Grey $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: REED - KIARA $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: *Gloss* Katrina Mini Dress $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: ANNE COUTURE *AS* SONIA $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: GeMyles Vanezza Dress & Boots Outfit $0L MBF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential [FLF]

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

Eyeshadow: alaskametro<3 "Autumn Mist" eyeshadow 05 Fit X - 60% $0L Wearable Tester

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Gifts For Mesh Body Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are taking a look into the Mesh Body Friends group, which is free to join and is a multi-designer hub of information where participating stores share information on sales and special offers, and let's not forget that many of them offer gifts for the group's members. That is what I will be sharing this evening, several of the treats I found while visiting some of the active designers' stores. If you are a member of more than one of this type of group, some stores have gifts for many similar groups so be sure to keep that in mind while browsing.

My first stop was OXO where I found this sweet Melis - Lara Dress Red as our MBF group gift. It fits the Maitreya Lara body and has a lovely unique style, loose fitting sleeveless with very high slits on both sides. The texture caught my attention too, reminding me at first glance of a giraffe print and then a cobweb. I even saw a few spots that resemble hearts, so my imagination was quite tickled!

Next I stopped by DM Design and gratefully claimed their Cerasela Outfit for the group. This strapless mini dress has playful openings both front and back, and comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with a lucky 13 textures to choose from, like the floral on the left above or several crushed velvet colors like I selected for the right. 

This sexy treat is the MBF group gift from Fatal Fashion called ::FF:: Dress NyCk Purple. There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes included, all in the gorgeous lilac shade and with a pearly sheen. The halter neck is affixed to a metal collar, and the back plunges daringly to reveal a peek of bum cleavage. Are you ready to get noticed in this beauty?

I also visited >>LRS<< where I found this alluring Soraya Dress as the MBF group gift. Beautifully shiny textures must be the unofficial theme of this post ;) Soraya comes in a standard fitmesh size for classic avatars, along with sizing for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The provided HUD offers 10 color choices, a couple of which are combinations like on the left above. That solid green certainly caught my eye too, such a vibrant color!

For my final look this evening, I visited GeMyles where there are always lots of generous gifts upstairs like lucky chair prizes, a midnight mania board, and of course gifts for many different groups. Their SherylRae Dress & Heels is our current MBF group gift, just right click and pay $1L which will be immediately refunded while the gift is delivered. The bandage dress with fishnet sections and daring cutouts is provided in 5 standard sizes and 5 fitmesh sizes for classic avatars, as well as versions to fit eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The high heels come in Belleza, Maitreya, Slink high, and TMP sizing, so pretty with the triple ankle straps! The entire outfit can be tinted to your choice of 32 colors with a simple click of the enclosed HUD, so you can adjust this look to suit your mood. 

It was a really hot day out, about 95 degrees when I got my blood drawn in the early afternoon, and the script took up 3 pages printed out but only needed 2 tubes of blood so I am relieved. The bruising is minimal, which is surprising because of how pale I am. I am one of those people who bruises easily and then the discoloration sticks around for ages, which means if someone notices a bruise and asks me about it I'm probably gonna give a weird hesitant answer because I simply don't remember anymore. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Mesh Body Friends:

Photo 1:

Dress: OXO Melis - Lara Dress Red $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: DM Design Cerasela Outfit $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Fatal Fashion ::FF:: Dress NyCk Purple GIFT $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: >>LRS<< Soraya Dress $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: GeMyles SherylRae Dress & Heels $0L MBF Group Gift

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Enticing FabFree Weekend

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several group gifts for the FabFree in SL group, which is the inworld presence of the FabFree in SL blog. I've been a fan of theirs for my entire SL existence, and am always pleased to see what I can learn about from every post. The list of available group gifts is always growing and changing, so when I share them I tend to go for slightly older ones instead of the newest since it might be your last chance to get the prior ones. There are plenty of possibilities if you are looking for a brand new outfit for the weekend :) Speaking of weekends, I also am thrilled to show off the latest Saturday Sale offerings from Entice, well at least a couple of the whopping 16 new versions of a sexy dress that are very affordably priced.

My first look this evening is the (BSB) Impish - Violet outfit from Boho Soul. They also have a men's gift available and do offer a fair amount of fashions for the guys, so please share that information with anyone who might be interested. So the lovely lavender layered lace tank top comes in fitmesh standard sizes as well as Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink sizing, while the embroidered jeans are provided in a fitmesh M along with sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The wedge sandals fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. I really like their general style at Boho Soul, and this is a perfect example of why.

Next I visited KingbalStores where among their many group gifts is the 150KS OUTFIT SHILO SKIRT&TOP WHITE for FabFree. It includes the top and skirt each in standard mesh sizes plus versions for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The heels are designed for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. I feel like this outfit would work really well to mix and match, like if you had another dress or skirt set without matching shoes you could borrow these neutral colored ones. 

GeMyles has several gifts for various groups, like this charming Candy Dress, Socks & Heels for FabFree. The dress comes in a classic fitmesh size for classic avatars, as well as sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The socks and heels (all one piece) are sized for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, and Tonic bodies. There is also a HUD with 32 colors to choose from, which tint the entire look at once. To claim this gift you will need to right click its sign and pay $1L, which will be immediately refunded while the gift is delivered. 

I also really wanted to show you the AmAzInG CrEaTiOnS FabFree Gift 2022, which is this attractive wrap dress with plunging collared neckline. Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes are all provided in this fun gift. I love the buttery yellow shade and the swirled pattern!

My final look this evening features two of the 16 new varieties of their All For You Dress v2 they are releasing for The Saturday Sale this week. These are available already and will be priced at $50L apiece until Thursday the 14th of April, so be sure to stop by soon :) They actually include the dress and panties (a C-string, so no straps at all that would peek through the slits of the dress) in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. On the left above is the Ombre - Aurora version, and LightL - Silver can be seen on the right. In addition to the new ones at their special price, Entice has discounted all of their previously released ones to $199L for individuals, fatpacks of Ombres, DarksLace, LightsLace, and Satins (10 colors in each) for $499L, or the mega fatpack of all 4 of those fatpacks for just $1299L. I simply adore the styling and the colors here, both the older ones and the new, so much so that selecting just two to share was so tough I had to close my eyes and click randomly :) 

It was a nice day, and my dinner at my parents' was enjoyable as usual. We are probably going to my grandmother's place for Easter next weekend, just a quick visit but it's been quite a while so I am looking forward to it. We'll finalize plans during the week, since we didn't even pick a time or anything. Tomorrow is the farmers market, and the special lunch offer this week is chicken & waffles so I am excited about that too :) We get to choose either with sausage gravy or with mac and cheese with hot honey, so I'm getting the mac and cheese but no hot honey. It was on the side last time so that shouldn't be a problem. The rain should stop around the time they open, fortunately, which should make for a pleasant trip. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for FabFree in SL:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Boho Soul (BSB) Impish - Violet $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: KingbalStores - 150KS OUTFIT SHILO SKIRT&TOP WHITE $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: GeMyles Candy Dress, Socks & Heels $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: AmAzInG CrEaTiOnS FabFree Gift 2022 $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: Entice - All For You Dress v2 - Ombre - Aurora $50L Saturday Sale

Dress Right: Entice - All For You Dress v2 - LightL - Silver $50L Saturday Sale

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

Hair: TRUTH Labyrinth - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

MGSN Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I explored to find some gifts for the MGSN group, which stands for Maitreya Gifts, Sales & News. It is not affiliated with the official Maitreya brand, but a collective of designers who create for their body (usually among others) and want to let Maitreya fans like myself know when they have something new or discounted. Many offer a free gift for anyone who visits them with the MGSN group tag active, and whether I feature them or not I am immensely grateful to each and every one :) My method for finding the gifts is to randomly look through group notices and visit the stores who are active to see what I can find. 

My first look this evening comes from GeMyles, and is their Celesta Outfit. You can find it upstairs near the lucky chairs with their other gifts for various groups, and just right click, pay $1L, and you will be refunded automatically while the gift is delivered. The off-shoulder top comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, while the leather mini skirt is provided in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. The strappy boots fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. In addition to all of those, there is a HUD included with 32 colors we can choose from to tint the shirt and boots together. Against the black skirt and trim of the boots, all of the possible colors are going to look fantastic!

Another "don't miss" location is Tiffany Designs, where we have a fixed landing point so we click Gifts Room on the teleporter to find their ::TD:: Loli Dress {Mesh} ~ Model 1 gift for MGSN. This one-shouldered mini has a really great texture that looks to have materials enabled since it has a lot of reflectivity. The gift includes a fitmesh M size for classic avatars, along with sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. I am inclined to add a bold pair of shoes either patterned or a bright solid color, and some similarly hued jewelry if I really want to jazz things up.

Next we have another black dress that is also far from basic :) This is the Fedra Sexy Silky Mini Dress from The Best Of Me, with a fun handkerchief hemline and peaked strapless neckline that is held in place by SL magic ;) There are sizes provided for Altamura Sofia, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. I am really fond of the pale gold trim, and the combo of black and gold in general, so this dress absolutely caught my eye.

[WellMade] has a room dedicated to group gifts, their own group and many others that of course includes MGSN. That is where I claimed the charming Quinn Dress you see here :) It comes in eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, with a HUD offering both colors shown of the leopard print. Personally I prefer wearing artistic recreations of animal print like this, so that it is more an homage to mother nature's creativity with a playful twist.

For my final look of the evening, I visited {Le'La} and headed up the stairs to the group gifts wall and claimed this wonderful Zeya Outfit. Its cropped top and belted mini skirt each come in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a HUD offering 5 color choices for each. The blue denim panel on the skirt stays the same regardless of the color selected for the rest of the skirt, and I love the ability to mix and match. The style says spring to me, maybe because it covers the shoulders but bares the midriff and legs so we can enjoy some seasonal breezes.

Whew, what an evening! I got distracted by watching the Oscars because of the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident, and if you didn't see it I am sure you will hear about it soon enough. My thoughts are mixed on it, with my first reaction being that we don't hit people when we have a problem with them. Health conditions are no laughing matter though, so nobody was really right in my mind. Other than that, LOL, my weekend was pretty good and I had a nice time at the farmers market. I am still amused by the Boston terrier who makes dolphin sounds when he gets excited, and of course I was delighted to get to pet him. Anytime I get a chance to pet a friendly dog, with their human's permission, I will gladly do so :) It started raining a bit when I was almost ready to leave, so I was indoors for the bulk of the bad weather at least. I'm still wondering what made me decide to put on the Oscars when I don't usually watch any of the awards shows, it's like I sensed something worth witnessing was coming. Hmm. Oh well, I hope you all enjoyed your weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: GeMyles Celesta Outfit (DS SET) $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Tiffany Designs ::TD:: Loli Dress {Mesh} ~ Model 1 $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: The Best Of Me - Fedra Sexy Silky Mini Dress $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [WellMade] Quinn Dress GIFT $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Le'La} Zeya Outfit $0L MGSN Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Brazen - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Fun With FabFree

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood to feel fabulous, courtesy of the many participating designers of FabFree in SL. Their inworld group is free to join, and entitles you to a bevy of wonderful group gifts. I also greatly appreciate being kept up to date on so many sales, events, and special offers as the group and blog have done for my entire time in SL. I have always been a very grateful fan :) Their listing of gifts seems to be constantly growing, with clothing and accessories for men and women as well as some home decor and other special treats. 

My first visit was to GeMyles, where I happily claimed their Natalea Dress & Heels gift by right clicking the sign, paying $1L, and was immediately refunded while the gift was delivered. This versatile look includes the dress in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with coordinated heels in Belleza, TMP, Maitreya, and Slink High sizing. There is also a HUD provided with 32 solid colors to choose from (tints the entire dress plus shoes all at once) along with 3 patterns each for two sections of the dress, bodice and top ruffle. As always, I suggest having some fun clicking various buttons and seeing what look you create, then adjusting to your tastes. 

For a casual gift with a hippie flavor, be sure to visit Oldurmek & Co. with your FabFree "I am Fabulous" tag active to pick up their O & C Nonee Lounger. It comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, and is a one-piece romper with the appearance of two. Tie dye does make me smile, as you can probably guess if you've read here before :) There is also a male gift at this store, in the very same room, so bring your favorite male friends or grab it for your male alt if you wish.

Vips Creations is ready for business with their FabFree group gift, this striking Laura-Green outfit. The shirtdress has a fitted version for classic avatars, as well as sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The matching shoes come in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high sizes, and the handbag is provided in 3 different hold pose versions, two of which can be seen above.

'Tis the season...no, not that season, swimsuit season! The current FabFree group gift from -LEIGH- is their Flirty Swimsuit that definitely lives up to its name. The top and bottom are provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP versions. There is also a HUD included with 3 color choices, so you can decide what shade of floral pattern you prefer.

My final look of the evening comes from Phoebe, and is a pair of dresses called *P* Olivia Mesh Dresses. There are Summer (left above) and Tropical textures, each in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, plus a standard version for classic avatars. I do love halter style dresses, and this plunging neckline is a beautiful detail to show off cleavage. 

It was an adventurous day, but not in a good way. One of my toenails decided to dig in deeper after being trimmed I guess, and this morning I realized it was painful, red, and swollen. The podiatrist's office got me in within less than a hour of calling, and the doctor confirmed it is infected which meant more cutting and two antibiotics (oral and topical). Ugh. I will also be soaking my foot daily until my follow-up visit next week. It was just so sudden, felt fine this time last night, so it was quite a shock. At least I don't have a fever to go with the infection, and we certainly caught it early. Oh well, it could have been far worse and I am following all the instructions to make sure it heals well. I definitely need more sleep tomorrow though ;) I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for FabFree in SL:

Photo 1:

Outfit: GeMyles Natalea Dress & Heels $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Oldurmek & Co. O & C Nonee Lounger $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [Vips Creations] - Female Outfit - Laura-Green $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: -LEIGH- Flirty Swimsuit $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Phoebe *P* Olivia Mesh Dresses $0L FabFree Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Curious - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Fitmesh Fanatics

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several Fitmesh Fanatics group gifts from various participating designers. The group is free to join, so all of these generous gifts are entirely free to claim which I definitely appreciate. The group notices tell us about sales and new releases from these stores too, so we can find out special news right away. I enjoy visiting stores that are new to me, or ones I haven't been to in a while, to explore and see what they are currently offering. While most of the Fitmesh Fanatics gifts are geared towards mesh bodies, some designers are still creating for classic avatars too so this group can still be helpful for all.

I started out at GeMyles, where I have always been able to find beautiful and affordable fashions. Their gift for the Fitmesh Fanatics group is this lovely Lissie Mini Dress, in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. There are also Slink high heels, included but not shown since I am wearing Maitreya rather than Slink. This generous gift also includes a 32 color HUD that will change the dress and heels all at once to whichever hue you click. The fabric appears to have materials enabled, so if your viewer settings are compatible you will see the shimmer near any light sources. We need to right click the sign, pay $1L, and be immediately refunded while the gift is delivered to us. 

Next I visited Petry Model Store where I eagerly claimed their DRESS FGD gift for the Fitmesh Fanatics group members. It is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with an 8 color HUD so you can change the look with a simple click. The lace is an excellent touch, and I think it suits the flirty openings very well. 

I didn't even need to unpack the gift from K-Style, as their SANDRA DRESS_MAITREYA only comes in the one Maitreya size so is not boxed or bagged up :) The colors remind me of sunshine, but the style is suitable for cooler days and evenings, so it is entirely up to you when and where you would most like to wear this charming dress. 

Another store I was very pleased to visit is DIESELdeluxe, whose Fitmesh Fanatics gift is called Beulah Outfit Top&Skirt Blue Jeans. The tube top has a lacy ruffle that makes the blue color appear even brighter, and the micro mini skirt has a cutout of white lace as well as embroidered red roses both front and back. Each piece comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. If (like me) you enjoy mixing and matching outfits, you might want to consider a top with white lace or lots of red to match the details of the skirt, while the top would look just as nice with something black to match its lace.

My final look this evening is .:: Cremosas Store ::. 25 - Kimono GIFT which is one of several for various groups so be sure to see what other groups you're in are represented with treats :) The Fitmesh Fanatics gift is crafted of a wide belt that holds the front and back panels in place, revealing both sides from underarm to hip. It includes a standard fitted version for classic avatars, plus sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The pink and blue colors are so pretty together!

Is everyone ready for the weekend? I stayed home instead of going to my parents' for dinner tonight in case my sore throat and headache are from something contagious, to keep them safe while getting a bit more rest. It will not be a particularly exciting weekend for me, but there is nothing wrong with quiet time when needed :) I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Fitmesh Fanatics:

Photo 1:

Dress: GeMyles Lissie Mini Dress $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Petry Model --> DRESS FGD $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: K-Style - SANDRA DRESS_MAITREYA $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [DIESELdeluxe] Beulah Outfit Top&Skirt Blue Jeans $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:: Cremosas Store ::. 25 - Kimono GIFT $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Apple - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

The G in MGSN

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring some group gifts, this time for the MGSN or Maitreya Gifts, Sales & News group which is free to join. It is a multi-designer group, so there are lots of participating stores who send notices updating us on sales and specials. Most of those have a gift out for anyone who visits with the group tag active, and I found a handful that I am excited to show you this evening. 

[DIESELdeluxe] has several gifts for various groups at the top of their staircase, including the MGSN treat called Astrid Jeans Dress Red. The denim fabric is dyed a dramatic crimson shade, and the halter style dips into a deep V neckline that is sure to turn heads. Our gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies.

Another stop that is always worth visiting is GeMyles, who has various group gifts upstairs by their lucky chairs and midnight mania board. Their MGSN gift is called Sabrinne Top, Leggings & Heels, a complete outfit that is also versatile. The ruffled top comes in sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, while the leggings are provided in 5 classic and 4 fitmesh standard sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. The strappy shoes are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. There is also a HUD included with 32 colors, and each button will tint your pants and shoes at the same time. 

I kept those leggings on and tinted them to match this next gift from Dark Salvation, .::DS::. Daeshona Fight Hoodie. This cropped hooded sweatshirt says "Fight like a girl" on the banners in its pattern, mixed with brass knuckles and roses. It comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. 

[LRS] has a treat for us too, that is loaded with options so you can go casual or a bit more dressy. It is their Carolla Outfit Pack, and includes the top, skirt, and leggings in classic M and fitmesh M for classic avatars, plus versions for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous bodies. The HUD provided lets you pick from 3 colors (white being the one not shown above) with rainbow stripes on the top and pant legs. I think the stripes are giving me a retro 80s vibe, although fashion is cyclical so things ultimately never go out of style for long :) That time frame had some really cheerful looks like this outfit has. 

My final look of the evening comes from Dolce Cleo and is named Lola. She is a jumpsuit that becomes a stretch dress (according to their vendor image) with the use of a fitmesh skirt panel seen on the right. The jumpsuit itself is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. Wait until you see the color HUD, as there are a whopping 100 colors to choose from! Each one will change the hue of the jumpsuit and the skirt panel at the same time if you are wearing it, and with that many choices you can easily find your favorite colors and then some. 

I hope you are all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: [DIESELdeluxe] Astrid Jeans Dress Red $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: GeMyles Sabrinne Top, Leggings & Heels $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Dark Salvation .::DS::. Daeshona Fight Hoodie $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [LRS] Carolla Outfit Pack $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Dolce Cleo ::: Lola $0L MGSN Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Shadow - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - LINLIE GG march 2021 cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Free Is Fabulous

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I realized I had not shared any FabFree group gifts in quite a while, so off I went to explore their gift listing and then visit some wonderful stores with my "I am Fabulous" group tag active. The FabFree in SL group is the inworld presence of the blog of the same name, which has been a very useful guide to my entire time in SL really with its information about gifts and sales and special events. FabFree has stood the test of time in an environment where things can change rapidly, and I appreciate being able to rely on them for so long. Naturally the group is free to join, and you can usually find the gifts by looking for the rainbow hued logo on a sign near each gift. Clicking the sign will offer the link to join the FabFree group, just in case you haven't become a part of the community yet. They will always have a place among my most prized group slots ♥.

My first stop was NUTS Inc, where I eagerly claimed their flirty Sarai Romper gift for FabFree. This designer has handy delivery HUDs, where you click the logo of the brand of body you wear and will receive a folder of just that size/s. So there are buttons for classic, Belleza (Freya, Isis, Venus), Legacy, Maitreya (Lara), Slink (Hourglass, Physique), and Tonic (Curvy, Fine). Each folder contains the outfit along with a 6 color HUD so you can change the look to suit your mood or to match your favorite accessories. 

ALB also has a treat for FabFree group members, their JANTJE outfit leo by AnaLee Balut. I have seen references to using leopard print as a neutral, so seeing it paired with vibrant red feels like such a fun idea :) The top and pants are each provided in classic sizes (S, M, L, and a classic Fitmesh) as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. They are each unique designs, with the straps and belt of the shirt and the flared legs with embellished holes alongside front slits at each hem. 

I then stopped by MOoH! where I found this playful Rebecca Outfit on the wall at the far end of their courtyard from the landing area. It consists of the corset dress with ruffles on top and buckled straps below, in standard mesh sizes plus eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique body sizing. There is also a HUD for our dress with 6 color choices, all variations of the black plaid on the ruffle and the skirt. The matching solid black thigh socks are provided too, in a standard size as well as ones for all the same bodies as the dress. There are alpha layers for both the dress and socks, so you can hide anything that pokes through on your classic avatar or BOM mesh body. 

Another generous store is Mangula, where I was able to claim this pretty Alba Set Dress [White] by the front door with my FabFree group tag active. It is a body conscious mini dress with V neck that has 4 buttons, and the gift includes a HUD with 20 color choices for those buttons. The dress itself comes in eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. 

My final look this evening is courtesy of GeMyles, where you too can claim their FabFree gift called Mila Flounce Mini Dress. It includes standard mesh sizes plus a fitted version (shown) and Slink sizes for Hourglass and Physique bodies, with a matching pair of Slink high shoes that are not shown here. The fitted mesh worked quite well with the Maitreya body, and I used the alpha (BOM) layer instead of trying to use individual sections on the alpha tab of the Maitreya HUD to make it fit even better. This second instance of animal print in one post is making me so happy, and did you notice these spots are heart shaped? CUTE! 

It was a quiet Sunday here, and I am curious to see what the week ahead holds both in RL and SL. There are always new rounds of events and hunts, not to mention all the various group gifts around the grid to enjoy, and as far as RL I do not have anything specific planned this week which is promising for SL adventures. There is about a week and a half before the hockey season starts up again, and I am definitely looking forward to that :) I hope you are all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: NUTS Inc - Sarai Romper $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: ALB JANTJE outfit leo by AnaLee Balut $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: MOoH! Rebecca Outfit $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Mangula Alba Set Dress [White] $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: GeMyles Mila Flounce Mini Dress $0L FabFree Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Soiree - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

FabFree Weekend

Hiya everyone! Tonight I decided to share some FabFree group gifts, as I have done before and will surely do again in the future because there are so many terrific designers who offer them. The free group is the in-world presence of the FabFree or Fabulously Free in SL blog, a mainstay that has been inspiring and guiding residents for well over a decade. I personally have been a faithful reader for just about my entire second life, and their group has a permanent place among my precious group slots. With your tag active, you can claim a bevy of generous gifts by visiting various stores, like the places I am featuring tonight.

First stop, GeMyles where there are several gifts for various groups upstairs. This FabFree gift is their Malissia Set, a sassy look that is also quite versatile. The top and skirt are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, while the open toed shoes will fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. There is also a HUD included with 32 color choices for the outfit including shoes, with another 32 for the waistband that also tints the bow on the side. So sexy!

I also stopped by KaraBaby, where I found not just one but two FabFree group gifts that are still available from July. The dress is simply called FabFree Gift - July 2020, and includes sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. Then we have the FabFree - July 2020 BonusShoes, wedge sandals for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. I really enjoy the black background with white and gold flowers and golden belt, the color combo really pops!

CURELESS[+] has added a beautiful mini dress to their group gifts section for FabFree members, and it is reminiscent of their previous gift (blogged here) that is thankfully still available if you missed it :) This is their Cassiel Dress GIFT, alight with shimmery holographic texture and dramatic deep neckline. It comes in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite bodies. Despite being called Cureless, this store's gifts can certainly cure any boredom caused by dull clothing.

Next we have the charming [WellMade] gift for FabFree, their Sura Dress. This brief wrap dress is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizing. There is also a HUD included with 2 striking ombre versions to choose from, both of which you can see above. It reminds me of cotton candy, and finding something this pretty for free is just as sweet as the candy.

My final stop of the evening was :.C!L.: where I claimed their FabFree gift called Nancy Frill Top & Scrunchies Set. The top has a vibrant triangular pattern, and comes in standard mesh sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. There are also two scrunchies, the one for the left wrist and one for our hair (not shown) that are both unrigged so you can edit them and adjust wherever you wish. I simply was not wearing hair with a ponytail to hold with a scrunchie, so I will leave that fun one to your imaginations :) It does match the pattern of the shirt and wrist adornment. I paired the top with my favorite Delizio jeans in blue, one of the many colors in their marketplace freebie that are provided in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega.

It was a fairly pleasant day here, and I enjoyed my dinner with my parents so that made it even better. The weather will be a little bit cooler tomorrow, so I am going to the farmers market for the first time in ages. People there have been asking about me, which makes me smile to know that they care :) I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Outfit: GeMyles Malissia Set $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:
Dress: ~KaraBaby~ FabFree Gift - July 2020 $0L FabFree Group Gift
Shoes: ~KaraBaby~ FabFree - July 2020-BonusShoes $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: CURELESS[+] Cassiel Dress GIFT $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: [WellMade] Sura Dress GIFT $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:
Top: :.C!L.: Nancy Frill Top & Scrunchies Set $0L FabFree Group Gift
Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) 

Lipstick: alaskametro<3 "Rose Gold" makeup palette - lips 02 $0L Free Dove Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Shadow - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - AGNESE FRECKLED marshmellow (system layer for BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)