Love The Dragon Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is sharing another gridwide hunt, this time the Love the Dragon 7 Hunt by the Harambee-Gwassi charity store. There are $3L prizes inside cute dragon plushies, and you can also find $10L treats inside green snake mugs. I found it so interesting that many of the designers chose to feature the "love" aspect along with the "dragon" part of the theme :) Everyone did an impressive job and I was tickled pink to have bonus reasons to visit these wonderful stores. Inviting all of you to these locations is also an honor, since we all deserve to have the wardrobe of our dreams in SL. We've got just a few days to pick these up since the hunt ends on the 30th, so hurry like you're riding a dragon!

The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. is offering both types of hunt prizes here, so we'll start with the $3L dragon plushie. That holds the PIMP MY DRAGON Tee, whose name alone caught my attention before I even tried it on ;) The multicolored serpentine dragon is coiled on a bed of roses, looking truly magnificent and indeed pimped out. There are standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes included on an unpacker HUD. Just click the brand you need and hang onto that HUD for future use if you wish. I find these tank tops to look great with jeans but also low waisted mesh skirts, pants, and whatever I have with coordinating colors. Versatility is awesome!

Their $10L snake mug contains The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. BOOP! Tee, which still has me in stitches and I know Xan is going to adore it too. The image looks like a statue of a dragon, almost gargoyle-like, being touched gently or booped on the nose. Now I know that the motto of a famous school of witchcraft and wizardry is Latin for "never tickle a sleeping dragon", but it says nothing about booping an awake one...would you risk it? I'm going to say that it depends on the dragon and their mood, but it is a loving display so that does match our theme. Same sizes/unpacker HUD as the first treat I shared, and same handy Delizio jeans from the marketplace appear here.

Our GoodVibes Love is in the Lair prize (just $3L) also gave me the giggles, showing the romantic side of these scaly fire-breathing creatures. I'm loving all these pretty tank tops as you can tell, this one being cropped and slightly flared at the hem. The name of the top appears in a pretty font next to the main green dragon, who is snuggling with a heart, while the rest of the fabric is patterned with sketches of dragons in various poses. We receive sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. 

One of the most striking features of many dragons is their scales, so the @rOrO Dragon Scale Dress is a loving homage to their beauty. This $3L prize is tucked inside a dragon plushie, and the iridescent colors give an ethereal appearance that I can't stop staring at :) There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Prima, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes included. I must say, the front and back openings are showing off enough to make a dragon's cheek scales blush! That is not a complaint by the way, lol, just an admiring observation.

For my final look of the evening, I was so happy to see that I got to return to Psyche's Pstyles for another hunt :) This time it's for their $3L Flight of Fancy Dress Dragon Ed, safely hidden in a dragon plushie. I love the pattern on our main fabric, dragons hanging out near castles with hearts and stars decorating the space surrounding them. In the spirit of love for dragons, I'm going to assume that they are visiting royal or noble friends rather than attacking the castles (a trope of so many medieval stories) since they do look very cheerful. The dusky blue trim matches perfectly too :) We receive sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes of this sweet frock.

My outing yesterday was long but mostly good, and I am happy to say that my new favorite pizza place also has excellent stromboli :) I know they're basically the same thing, but I wanted something just different enough and it worked out just right. The weather was good, and I got a nice card for my dad's birthday which was today but I'll be seeing him tomorrow. Apparently he shares his birthday with my favorite hockey team's mascot, LOL, a terrifying beast who likes to throw cakes at fans of opposing teams. I'm sure he's thrilled ;) Gaming with friends as I do most Thursdays was also really enjoyable, so all in all it's been a nice day. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. PIMP MY DRAGON Tee $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. BOOP! Tee $10L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: GoodVibes Love is in the Lair $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: @rOrO Dragon Scale Dress $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Psyche's Pstyles Flight of Fancy Dress Dragon Ed $3L Hunt Prize

Pants Photos 1-3: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

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

Hollywood Glamour Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're star searching with the CMH Hollywood Glamour 4 Hunt. That's because our hunt object is a star like the Hollywood Walk of Fame tiles, with a movie film camera in the center rather than a celeb name. They each contain either a $1L hunt prize or an exclusive offer from $25L - $50L, designer's choice as to which and how many they wish to provide. Glamour leaves itself open to such broad interpretation, and the designers have done a fantastic job as always :) If you've ever known someone who always looks glam even if they are in jeans and an old t-shirt, you might agree that it is a state of mind rather than any one singular look. Be sure to have the Cheeky Monkey Hunts website open to guide you with their location links, prices, hints, and previews!

First we see the wonderful $1L GoodVibes Hollywood Glamour Casual Tank prize. The pretty teal fabric has a playful pattern of things like popcorn, film cameras, and music notes with the word Hollywood scattered about. We receive sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. I really like the way the hem is cropped but fluttery, so not an overly snug fit but very flattering.

Just right for the upcoming cooler weather, Starlight Apparel has their .{SA}. Lottie Yellow & Black Crop Sweater as a $1L prize. There are fluffy and non-fluffy versions included (NF = non fluffy, on the right above) each in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. Animal prints always make me smile, and this style with the lifted right side is extra flirty ;) Please note I am wearing the nipple covers that came with my skin, so to hide your nips you may need something similar or even a BOM bra for modesty.

Now we knew that The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. would be offering some fantastic looks for this round, and as usual they deserve gold stars! Their $1L treat is the UNPAID ACTOR Tee I'm wearing here, which says "Unpaid Background Actor" on the front and made me chuckle. I kinda feel that way in RL sometimes ;) Their cozy tank tops are provided in standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. Fortunately it's on an unpacker HUD so you are just clicking the brand you need, and you can hold onto that for future use.

The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. NO AUTOGRAPHS Tee is their $50L exclusive for this hunt, and I'm a huge fan of the breezy, sassy attitude! The gorgeous starlet on the front is adjusting her sunglasses while saying "No Autographs Please", and I'm picturing her flashing a sparkly smile before flipping her hair and sauntering off :) The same sizes I mentioned in the prior image's description apply here as well, and it's a good time to mention that so far I've been wearing the white Delizio jeans from their marketplace fatpack gift in all of these photos. They're free and versatile, so I am a grateful fan.

Okay, so perhaps your idea of glam is more focused on the dressy side of fashion...please allow my final look of the evening to dazzle you then :) The Blink2Wink - Marlene Set CMH is their $1L hunt prize (not to be confused with the $50L exclusive that is a fatpack of this stunning style in dozens of colors) and I love the way the green looks with the golden threads woven through. The dress and the sleeves are separates, each in traditional and PBR texturing (PBR is on the left above), all provided in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. It could just be from the colors, but the tulip sleeves make this remind me of a fairy or wood nymph :) 

I'll be taking the evening off from blogging tomorrow because I have plans that will take up most of my day, not leaving me time for taking photos and notes to prepare a post. I'm excited to go to Trader Joe's and see what they have for fall though, and to drop by my parents' to give my mom her birthday card and gift on time :) I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Hollywood Glamour 4:

Photo 1:

Top: GoodVibes Hollywood Glamour Casual Tank $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Top: Starlight Apparel .{SA}. Lottie Yellow & Black Crop Sweater $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. UNPAID ACTOR Tee $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. NO AUTOGRAPHS Tee $50L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Dress: Blink2Wink - Marlene Set CMH $1L Hunt Prize

Pants Photos 1-4: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Doremi - Essential

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

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

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Hunting with Harambee-Gwassi

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is a bit of a variety, since I started with one hunt and hopped to another by the same folks :) That would be the Harambee-Gwassi charity store, who organize fantastic events and hunts for us to enjoy just about every single month. The first 2 prizes I found were from the July hunt, the Ice Cream Cone Hunt, then the rest are from August's Save The Sea Hunt. I completely understand that not everyone is ready for the new rounds each time the month changes, and am simply mentioning so you know what hunt objects you are looking for :) Also that helps you to know which hints to follow, and if the prize I share is no longer available by the time you read this, you can always check for the newer hunt prizes at that location instead. Each round has 2 hunt items available, for $3L and $10L apiece, so the websites are quite handy to have open to tell you which you seek. Also, you can get a notecard with links, pics, and hints by clicking the hunt sign at participating stores.

My first look is an Ice Cream Hunt prize found in a $3L triple scoop ice cream cone, the Violet Skies - Xanthe Outfit Lime. You'll need to unpack this the traditional way (rez on ground and right click to unpack) because of a no-copy BOM shirt inside, which is a cropped fishnet top you see above as the base layer. The mesh components are the bodysuit and skirt which are designed for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The outfit looks just as nice without the fishnet layer as it does with it, so let your personal tastes guide you there :) 

The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. is also running a little behind this month, which means we still have the chance to grab their $10L YOU'RE HOT Tee prize from the Ice Cream Hunt. We just have to find the pretty little cupcake, as this hunt was all about the sugar rush :) The cozy charcoal tank top says "Wow You're Hot" in bold 3D block lettering, and comes in standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions. It's all on an unpacker HUD so you can deliver what you need right now and hang onto that HUD for future reference if you wish. That's what I always do anyway :)

Time to switch over to the Save the Sea Hunt, for which you can find the ILL Hazar outfit in a $3L oyster shell with pearl inside. This edgy top and skirt set includes sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I love the plaid on the skirt, looks fantastic with the black leather corset-laced waist and cropped top with open sides! It's going to be right at home in any Goth, alternative, or punk avatar's inventories.

Now I'm curious about the existence of eco-friendly pirates, thanks to the @rOrO Harlow Dress Pirate Print which is a $10L prize from Save The Sea inside a cute blue octopus hunt object. The bare shoulder style is a flirty favorite of mine, and the ruffle around the top and upper arms has such a fun pattern of sailing ships just like a pirate would have or commandeer. There are sizes for Erika, Lara X, Legacy, Pushup, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies included. I did notice an ice cream cone there too, so keep on searching if you'd like something else sweet.

My final look of the night is our $3L prize for Save the Sea (seashell with pearl) from GoodVibes called Moana. Isn't she lovely? I'm certainly feeling nautical and a bit naughty in the open weave dress covered with multicolored shells, while appreciating the two most carefully placed ones that cover the upper essentials ;) We also receive a string bikini bottom for added modesty, so where's your favorite adult beach to wear this to? We receive Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes of both pieces. 

It was a fun evening of gaming with friends online, and I am pleasantly surprised that my new glasses are ready to be picked up much sooner than expected :) It was supposed to be 2 weeks but I got the text today, and will be headed there before my parents' for dinner tomorrow. I wonder if they felt sorry for me, LOL, or just want to make sure I don't have any more reason to complain ;) Honestly I was very polite about everything and didn't blame anyone but my own brain for feeling too dizzy with the extra strong prescription. I'm eager to get things moving so I can prepare more for the cataract surgeries themselves, as much as I dread them, since it will drastically improve my vision. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Violet Skies - Xanthe Outfit Lime $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. YOU'RE HOT Tee $10L Hunt Prize

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Photo 3:

Outfit: ILL Hazar outfit $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: @rOrO Harlow Dress Pirate Print $10L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: GoodVibes Moana $3L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Parfait - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

CMH Drama Llama Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to find some drama llamas, who are ready to reward us for locating them :) The CMH Drama Llama Hunt is open, and that means the participating stores have llamas (like the one in the hunt sign image, head wearing sunglasses and looking annoyed) with a $1L hunt prize or a $25L - $50L offer that is exclusive to this hunt/event. Cheeky Monkey Hunts has some amazing designers, and they get to choose which and how many goodies to offer at which price points. Just head to their website and you will see the landmarks, hints, prices, and preview images so you know what you'll find. Women, men, and dinkies will find fashions and home decor among the many possibilities :) Enjoy!

For my first look of the evening, I am enjoying our GoodVibes Her NoDramaLlama dollarbie prize. The t-shirt and shorts will each fit Erika, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. These llamas look very peaceful so no dramatics from these handsome beasts :) I really appreciate that they appear on the front and back of the shirt, and aren't the pert ruffles on the shorts just the cutest?

I kept those adorable shorts on to help me share two of our 3 prizes from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. :) I'm still giggling at the A LLAMA & A MAN Tee, which says "Llama...just killed a man" with a llama who is wearing a very familiar yellow Freddie Mercury jacket. The twist on the opening line of Bohemian Rhapsody just sent me, and I had just watched a reaction video of a couple who were seeing this video for the first time so the song was already in my head. This happens to be our $50L exclusive offer, so if it tickles your fancy too then you'll want to track it down pronto! The $1L hunt prize is the cutie on the right called ONLY YOU Tee, with a llama clad like a park ranger (Smokey Llama?) saying "Only You can prevent DRAMA" above and below the image. Whew, more laughter ensued when I was wearing this one, and I'm sure Xan is going to enjoy seeing it too. These are provided on unpacker HUDs so you can select your sizes from standard, eBody Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. I can only imagine how exciting it was for the store's mascot and namesake to be part of the theme this round!

The shorts are still coming in handy so I can wear the Artistic Eye Offensive Tank ladies prize without pulling a Donald Duck or Winnie the Pooh ;) This fantastic $50L exclusive also has a male counterpart in a different llama, and is a really intriguingly designed top with lots of straps and an open back. The front says "You find it Offensive and I find it Funny 🤣 That's why I'm happier than you" next to a laughing woman enjoying a bottle of beer. We've all known someone who spent entirely too much time being offended by every little thing like people saying heck or dang because it's too close to a naughty word, and were they really happy? (I'm totally thinking of my uncle's wife, I refuse to call her Aunt per her wishes and my own, she is the least happy person I've met in 55 years) This flirty tank comes in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. I have even more good news - this brand has another store with 2 different prizes there, male and female, so you can stop by there as well! You'll find the info on the hunt website of course, so I'm leaving it a surprise for now ;)

I always appreciate an excuse to visit Psyche's Pstyles, and finding their $1L llama containing this lovely Alpaca My Bags Dress is my newest reason. Puns and wordplay make me so happy, and llamas and alpacas do the same :) So the colorful cuties on this dress are making me a very happy magpie. There is a fitmesh M size for classic avatars as well as sizes for Freya, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. I want to wear this cozy looking sundress everywhere I go!

One final look this evening, we have the beautiful ART & FASHION - SO CLOSE DRESS prize which is their $1L treat for us. The color is stunning, and I can't resist those long slender openings along the neck and hem as well as the one in the back :) Find this llama and you'll receive Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. There's also a heart choker included, which I think is a lovely bonus. Two faces coming in for a kiss are featured in the artwork, bringing a little romance and intrigue.

Busy night so I'm running late, but I do want to mention that I'm going to the podiatrist tomorrow for a follow-up for my injured toe. This means no time to blog tomorrow night, but I'll be back Thursday evening :) RL likes to do that to me lately, but all is well and my foot is like 75% better so I don't anticipate anything unusual. They may need to x-ray again, which I don't mind, and my regular visit there is like 5 weeks later so we can check in with it again when he trims my toenails. Gotta keep preventing those ingrown nails :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes for CMH Drama Llama Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: GoodVibes Her NoDramaLlama $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Top Left: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. A LLAMA & A MAN Tee $50L Hunt Exclusive

Top Right: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. ONLY YOU Tee $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: Artistic Eye Offensive Tank $50L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 4:

Dress: Psyche's Pstyles Alpaca My Bags Dress $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: ART & FASHION - SO CLOSE DRESS $1L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Audacious - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SL23B Is Here!

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time for the delightful SL23B which is a celebration of Second Life's 23rd birthday, and more specifically the Shop & Hop connected to it. There are 24 regions (18 moderate, 6 adult) with 20 designers apiece, so a total of 480 brands represented. That means 480 mini shops with discounted offers, and a free gift in every one as well :) I've been pondering the impressive longevity of Second Life, and how rare it is for a hobby or interest to be such a constant in our lives. I'm so grateful for it, and all these Shop & Hop events that bring together hundreds of talented creators really bring home what we all get to appreciate about our virtual world. I'm also very thankful to the FabFree team for their speed and dedication in getting their spreadsheet ready to guide us through the gifts! The doors just opened today to the public, and we have until the 19th of July to visit :) All of tonight's gifts are from the Dahlia region, as I find it simpler to organize them by region and share one at a time.

My first look of the evening is our MONOMANIA - Cocada gift, which is a lovely minidress with nearly bare back other than the playful straps draped about. There are 5 standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, Mounds, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. There's even a HUD with 10 patterns for us to choose from. Also included but not shown is a floppy straw hat, only omitted because my current hairstyle doesn't play well with hats ;) I tried and got aggravated, lol, sorry about that. 

For a more formal look, the gorgeous Yuni - Olly Dress just might be the right gift to pick up. This deep teal and black gown cinches in at the waist with a corset style belt, so there is an alpha layer for our bodies from the waist down to give us that wasp waist :) The dress comes in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

We also get to beat the heat for free with the GoodVibes Oyogu Swim Set, an outfit that also has a coordinated men's gift next to it :) This lovely treat contains the sexy swimsuit in Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes, with matching tiptoe sandals to fit the same mesh bodies' feet (plus a very cute straw hat, not shown). The straps on the back of the suit are so flirty, a mix of the blue fabric and some gold chains, coordinating beautifully with the colors chosen for the sandals. 

I feel like I'm celebrating the roaring 20s, not current time but the 1920s of course, which is appropriate since the theme of SL23B is the Golden Age of Hollywood :) ARKONA is in that spirit with their Adelaide set black gift, starting with a flapper dress and heels in Maitreya sizes. There is also a separate gold rose brooch for the drop waist, and a headpiece with similar gold rose and a festive feather. The handkerchief hem and plush texture of the fabric are just fantastic, and I've always been intrigued by this particular era in fashion. Because of the theme, I'm thinking silent movie stars but I'm not sure which one this would represent most. 

One last look of the night, we have the stunning Just Imagine - Cherry outfit which is one of 5 gifts scattered around their amazing display. This one includes the top and shorts each in Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, and Nhumana L mesh body sizes, plus the cherry earrings and sunglasses. If you look closely at the lenses of those shades, you'll see that there is a reflected image - clouds, sun, and palm trees :) We are absolutely ready for summer in this treat!

The last couple of days have been so hectic here, starting with yesterday's errands which went fairly well. Then I decided that a week of toe pain was enough to need a checkup, so today I went to the podiatrist and got it looked at. They x-rayed, 3 views, and there is no break or fracture, so we're treating it as a bad sprain. I get to continue icing it and buddy taping, and need to start wearing slippers around the house. I'm usually barefoot or in slipper socks, but I need something to provide stability and limit flexing of the toes. Oh well, at least I got to chat with my gaming friend tonight for the first time in several weeks :) She'd been sick and lost her voice, had a cough, and lost her hearing from inflammation in her ear, so it was important to let her heal. Tomorrow is dinner with the parents, which I always enjoy, and I still have 10 regions of SL23B to visit this weekend. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL23B Shop & Hop - Dahlia Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: MONOMANIA - Cocada $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Yuni - Olly Dress $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: GoodVibes Oyogu Swim Set $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: ARKONA Adelaide set black $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Just Imagine - Cherry outfit $0L SL23B 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

CMH Midsummer's Spell

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is filled with hunt prizes and exclusive offers for the CMH Midsummer's Spell hunt. Cheeky Monkey Hunts has some amazing designers who provide their choice of $1L prizes or $25L - $50L exclusives, all hidden in a sweet image of a pair of mushroom houses :) While this is a sponsored post, meaning I was provided these items as an official blogger of theirs, I only blog what I truly love and I always give my honest thoughts on them. You really might see me out and about wearing something I've featured here :) The event runs until the end of the month, so we do have plenty of time to enjoy browsing these wonderful stores. Be sure to have the hunt website available for the store links, hints, prices, and previews so you know where to go and how many to look for at each stop.

I started the evening in a magical way, thanks to the GoodVibes Butterfly Dreams dress. It's just $1L and includes the dress, butterflies, and shoulder butterflies as 3 separate pieces. Each of these come in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes. The full skirt somehow adds to the fairy feeling, and it will look just as pretty if you leave off either/both butterfly pieces. Just think, you don't need to add jewelry when you have nature's accessories!

The magic continues with the $25L exclusive ~Sassy!~ Nymph - CMH Midsummer's Spell offer. Its slightly sheer lacy bodysuit fits Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and the lovely wings I'm wearing here are also included. If you've ever dreamt of being a flirty forest fairy, this is your chance! The wings are as intricately designed as our bodysuit, all so flattering.

I'm also excited to share the Blink2Wink - BellaDonna Gown CMH1 dollarbie prize, a strapless gown in shimmery copper. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Nhumana, and Reborn mesh bodies, each in classic and PBR textures. I am wearing the PBR here and it is noticeably reflective of my ambient light in the skybox I took the photos in. Such witchy vibes with the celestial symbols and pentacle, and I see some branches that make me think nature or herbology at Hogwarts ;) The strapless style and the way it drapes around the waist are sure to get attention as well. 

Baywatch, anyone? :) The Harambee-Gwassi Bunny red-swimsuit with skirt is a $25L exclusive, and I'd like to remind everyone that this store raises money for charity to help fund schools in Kenya. So just think, you can add something special to your summer wardrobe while helping children learn :) The swimsuit and skirt are separate pieces, each in Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The skirt is held loosely closed by a gold chain that has a peace sign ✌ charm dangling from it, and it gives a feeling of a peplum skirt added to the sexy one-piece. 

For my final look of the evening, I've changed into the lovely Gramma's BEACH BODY WMNS TANK & SHORTS dollarbie prize. I love the sassy practicality of the saying on the shirt: 

How to Get a Beach Body 

1. Have a body. 

2. Go to the beach. 

Simply straightforward, reminding us we don't need to diet to the point of illness or feel ashamed of not being a certain size or weight. This prize includes 3 pieces - pastel tank top, white tank top, pastel shorts - all in 5 standard sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. I love the white buttons on the front of the shorts, reminding me of double breasted jackets. We've got a slightly cheeky rear view from the high cut legs too ;) Please note, the same image and wording appears on both tank tops.

Mondays can be a mixed bag lately, but I had a productive and fairly decent one so I'm good :) Tomorrow I am going out and not sure how long I'll be, so I am uncertain yet if I'm going to be blogging in the evening or not. RL can be pretty rude that way, lol, interfering with our Second Life like this ;) I'm nervous about going further than usual and might need to unwind after (nap, naps are heavenly) but we'll see what happens. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Midsummer's Spell:

Photo 1:

Dress: GoodVibes Butterfly Dreams $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: ~Sassy!~ Nymph - CMH Midsummer's Spell $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 3:

Dress: Blink2Wink - BellaDonna Gown CMH1 $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: Harambee-Gwassi Bunny red-swimsuit with skirt $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Outfit: Gramma's BEACH BODY WMNS TANK & SHORTS $1L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

CMH Unleashed Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to check out the CMH Unleashed Hunt, a new one from Cheeky Monkey Hunts that brings designers' choice so expect the unexpected ;) Depending on the store, we can find $1L hunt prizes or $25L - $50L exclusive offers, all by tracking down the comic style Pow, Bang, or Boom signs. There are hints on the hunt website as well as our landmarks, prices, and preview images of the treats you can claim this month. These designers always bring us their best, and never fail to impress me with their cleverness with themes each month. Since they get to choose this time, we can learn a bit more about their tastes while visiting their stores :)

We start out with the hilarious $1L GoodVibes Her MAY-Hem prize, which is one of two since there's a version for the gents as well. This tee dress is great as either a short dress or long tunic top if you layer your favorite pants, leggings, or shorts beneath :) It says "MayHem! has Arrived!" above and below a superhero monkey, in a playful nod to our hunt organizers. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies included. My life seems to involve loads of low-level mayhem, lol, so I'd love this in RL too :)

If knit fabrics make you think of chilly weather, I would bet that our ~Sassy!~ Faye top and skirt $25L exclusive might make you rethink that! Its high neck, bare shouldered crop top does have some zigzag stripes that might be crocheted, and really an open weave would be cooling for these steamy days and nights. Both top and micro mini skirt are provided in Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The skirt's color really brings out the deepest shade of our top, don't you think?

The skirt is helping me show off some more treats, this time after a spin through The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co.'s store :) On the left you can see our DREAMER Tee dollarbie, with a beautiful dreamcatcher that seems to have captured the word of the shirt's name. This dreamer absolutely approves this message ♥. Another message that got me feeling powerful is the FIGHT LIKE A GIRL Tee, our 25L exclusive from this brand. I've seen this slogan associated with breast cancer research, but I also think of it as not accepting when the world tries to tell women that we are less than. Your gender does not determine your worth, and I value everyone of any gender. 

I have long since come to appreciate The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. for their awesome sense of humor, and I have to confess that I laughed so hard I'm surprised I didn't wake up neighbors when I read the HIGH ROAD Tee. It's our $50L exclusive, and that image says "Why take the High Road when you can take the Psycho Path" . Our gal pal in the middle there is sipping her wine, possibly debating which direction to go if someone provokes her to fight like a girl ;) As with all of these cozy tank tops, it is provided as an unpacker HUD so you can select the sizes you need - standard, eBody Curvy, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, or TMP - then hang onto that HUD for future use if you like. This way you don't have dozens of copies of the shirt loose in your inventory :) 

My final look of the evening is a charming choice for exploring nature on a warm sunny day. The :.C!L.: Willow Yellow Boho Dress & Hat is their $1L hunt prize, starting with the lovely maxidress with white flowers on a buttery pale yellow background. It will fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. Then we can add the straw hat which is unrigged and can be adjusted as needed :) When my dad first got his convertible in the early 90s (midlife crisis?) my mom tried to wear a similar hat to keep her hair from blowing all around in the wind, but it wound up flying off her head into the backseat a few times. That was enough to teach her a lesson to just pull her hair back in a ponytail :) I think she still has the hat, or at least one much like it, to shield her face from the sun when they go on walks. Such a timeless addition to any outfit!

Wow, I suddenly thought it was Monday, then thought no Tuesday...I promise I haven't been boozing it up, lol, just extra dense brain fog tonight I guess ;) I did have my usual Thursday evening fun with friends gaming together, and I am eager to visit my parents tomorrow for dinner as well. Those are good reasons to keep track of the day of the week. I've been suffering through this 2nd round of the playoffs for my hockey team, just playing like hot garbage, and I felt terrible for the hometown crowd who paid good money to watch them lose game 3 in person. It would be easy to blame injuries or bad calls (both of which are legit factors) but we are just not strong enough yet for this opponent. Oh well, I hope you're all having a blissful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Unleashed Hunt:

Photo 1:

Dress: GoodVibes Her MAY-Hem $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: ~Sassy!~ Faye top and skirt $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 3:

Top Left: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. DREAMER Tee $1L Hunt Prize

Top Right: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. FIGHT LIKE A GIRL Tee $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 4:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. HIGH ROAD Tee $50L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Outfit: :.C!L.: Willow Yellow Boho Dress & Hat $1L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Divine - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

A Great Egg-Scape

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to the CMH Great Egg-Scape Hunt, in which the participating stores have decorated eggs (flat prim images) hidden that hold either $1L hunt prizes or $25L - $50L exclusive offers. The designers get to pick which of 3 egg decorations to hide, as well as which/how many price points to offer us :) I'm always excited to see what the Cheeky Monkey Hunts crew has each month, since this is such a talented and creative group and I truly admire those traits. Plus I get to tell you all about ways to save money to find high quality fashions, accessories, decor and more! Let the hunt's website guide you with landmarks, hints, prices, and preview images of these fantastic treats.

We start the evening with our $25L exclusive from Adore Amore, which is their lovely Madilyn Sweater Set. It consists of the heather and pink versions of this twisty sweater with long sleeves but lots of bared midriff and cleavage. Each color will fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Both hues have a springtime feeling, which is the time of year that this event will help us prepare for in style :) They'll pair well with so many pants, skirts, or even shorts if you wish, whereas I'm wearing them with the white pair of jeans from the Delizio fatpack that appears here quite often. It's a free gift on the marketplace, so not only do we look good but we save some money too :)

I couldn't wait to show off the CloudNine Her Hop Day T-shirt, which is just $1L and one of two eggs there for that same cost. The other is His, in other words a male sized shirt with the same clever image on the front :) That says "I hop your having a good day!" with a cheeky monkey wearing an Easter Bunny costume. How can I resist the cuteness, or the nod to the hunt organizers? Loving that gorgeous shade of robin's egg blue, and the cap sleeves on the shirt have me ready for that warmer weather. There are sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies included.

Next I've got two prizes to share, both of which are dollarbies from GoodVibes. Their Monkey Business Lilac is on the left, with Monkey Business Pink appearing to the right, each decorated with silhouettes of more cheeky monkeys ♥. The style is a real head-turner too, with the collar and folded cuffs, accentuated by a corset-like belt and suspenders. Each prize comes in Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizing.

I deeply appreciate the ability to treat myself to something special while contributing to charity, as we all can do whenever making a purchase from the Harambee-Gwassi charity store. That also goes for hunt items, like their $25L exclusive Allegra PolkaDots minidress-thong-shoes set I am wearing here :) The dotted pattern is exclusive for the hunt, and we receive the dress and thong in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, plus shoes that fit Altamura, Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique feet. The crossed straps really frame our cleavage beautifully before wrapping around to form that halter neckline, and it's a cinch to get dressed from head to toe in coordinated polka dots for spring.

My final look tonight is the Psyche's Pstyles Checking In on My Peeps Dress, which is yours for just $1L when you find the pretty decorated egg. The enclosed vendor image mentions it can be a dress or shirt, and when I tried it on I immediately opted to put those jeans back on ;) The buttons down the front do stop above the hem, so I would recommend at least a pair of panties beneath. This cutie fits Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a HUD that lets us choose from 7 patterns and 6 belt colors. I love the multicolored bunnies on the patterns, and the checkerboard backdrop makes it extra playful.

I've been trying to get the rest of my week planned, and I think it's finally under control ;) Tomorrow is an outing that I'm already nervous about (anxiety sucks) that will necessitate my taking the evening off from blogging. Then Thursday I've got my typical weekly gaming night with friends to enjoy, so I am really looking forward to that :) We got a small update to the Hello Kitty game that has a few new quests, nothing major but we'll have a good time laughing about that and everything else imaginable. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Great Egg-Scape Hunt:

Photo 1:

Top: Adore Amore Madilyn Sweater Set $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 2:

Top: CloudNine Her Hop Day T-shirt $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress Left: GoodVibes Monkey Business Lilac $1L Hunt Prize

Dress Right: GoodVibes Monkey Business Pink $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: Harambee-Gwassi Allegra PolkaDots minidress-thong-shoes $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Dress/Top: Psyche's Pstyles Checking In on My Peeps Dress $1L Hunt Prize

Pants Photos 1-2-5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity