Third Life Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I realized it had been quite a while since I'd shared any gifts for the Third Life group, and it's only $10L to join so it just felt like a good idea to remind people about it :) The group notices are plentiful, so be sure to read through and see what new releases and special offers you can find out about. I've been a member for ages now, and have appreciated that fact more times than I can even count.

My first stop was Grumble, partly because I'd tried to visit a few times recently and the store/region was inaccessible. I was concerned and really wanted to make sure everything was okay, and it sure seems to be :) Their Be my Fantasy dress-skulls gift for Third Life is a stunning and flirty minidress, with asymmetrical hem and neckline. The vibrant colors in the pattern really pop against the black background, something I do associate with this brand. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes provided.

The ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT is found at Black Angel, with all their other generous groups' gifts. The picture on the wall does not match, so you'll want to look for the Third Life group sign and click below it. As we head towards warmer weather (I hope!) we'll find even more use soon for the bikini top and panties you see here :) Each will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. I adore the color and the shine of the material!

Across the shopping area is Blackbird Lace, where you can pick up their Denisa Dress gift. It is a real showstopper with that sheer golden fabric, decorated with flowers and trimmed in solid gold. I must note that the white flower on the crotch is something I had to add in Photoshop after the fact, and not actually on the dress at all :) I hadn't realized while taking the picture that it was that sheer, lol, but of course I'd noticed that bum cleavage in the rear ;) Open this gift and you will find standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. 

This fantastic gift is the Nala Design - Coren Outfit. Its gorgeous ruffled halter top, tight miniskirt, and strappy sandals are all included in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD that offers 9 colors apiece for the top, skirt, strings, and shoes. I love the ability to mix and match, so you know this is right up my alley.

For my final look tonight, I changed into the ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! since I think it's a sweetly sexy way to wrap up the post. The crossed halter top, lace-edged miniskirt are each provided in sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with matching sandals designed for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet. The bust has little cutouts and a pink design, so most of what you're seeing there is not me, LOL, but you might want to wear pasties beneath if the openings are a concern. I don't say that to shame anyone who doesn't care about wearing pasties, but I did want to mention it in case you would otherwise wear it to a G-rated destination. We all know that SL fashion leans towards the revealing side :)

I feel like I'm trying to do entirely too many things at once, which is fairly typical lately. Dinner with my parents was nice, and I am eager for the farmers market tomorrow morning where I'll probably also see them. I keep thinking I have something Sunday that is actually Monday, and I'm still amazed that March is almost here ;) Time sure does fly lately. The new month means hunts, events, and all sorts of SL excitement, so that is a positive thing. I'm pretty sure there is a round of the Twisted hunt in March for example. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Be my Fantasy dress-skulls $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Black Angel ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Denisa Dress by Blackbird Lace Gift $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Nala Design - Coren Outfit $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! $0L Third Life Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

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

Seasonal FabFree

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I decided to check the FabFree group gift list, to see what I could share that is either autumn or Halloween themed, and I've found plenty that fit that bill :) These are all free for members of FabFree in SL, which is also free to join. They're an amazing source of information, and both the blog and group have helped me in countless ways since my earliest days here over 18 years ago now. I've got so much love and gratitude for them, and it's always remarkable to peek at the list of top designers who offer gifts for their members.

My first look of the evening is our Orange Blessed Minidress gift from Harambee-Gwassi which is a charity store to raise funds for schooling in Kenya. The textures made me think of this time of year, especially with those rich colors! Our dress is provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions. There is a thong to wear beneath in sizes for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, while the coordinating stilettos are designed for Altamura, Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique feet. This is such a thoughtful gift, as a complete outfit that makes getting dressed a breeze.

Our Psyche's Pstyles Heavy Metal Dress gift for FabFree immediately caught my eye, thanks to the orange roses and coppery skulls. This column dress is provided in a standard fitted version along with eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. It's so nice for this time of year with its hem falling below the knee, and the bare arms could easily be covered by your favorite sweater or shrug :) I've mentioned here often that I enjoy floral patterns year round, and this is a great example of a themed floral for autumn.

Next I headed to Grumble, where I eagerly claimed their Miss Batty Dress gift for FabFree. It's got a great seasonal vibe with cobwebs and bats over a kind of dusky cloud backdrop :) There is also a strong flirtatious feeling because of the wrapped top straps and the daring front slits all the way up to the waist, and I do advise caution with the top because you could get some nipple flashing. There are sizes for Erika, Freya, Isis, Kupra, Kupra Low, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included in this wonderful gift.

Some might consider the .::DS::. Hezly Crosses gift from Dark Salvation to be more Goth than Halloween, but as they began offering it very recently and I do see more of the upside down crosses this time of year, I'm going with it here :) The blood red overalls and white tank top are separate pieces, each in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I adore this style of short overalls, buttoned on each hip and with all the pockets you'd expect from a classic pair of jeans. I know that some people might be upset by the inverted crosses, but I also know that it was chosen by St. Peter as a sign of humility. It's still certainly warm enough out in RL here to wear shorts too, so very handy!

My final look of the night comes from FLAMINGO'S, their [FLA] Yummy Dress - BLOOD gift. We receive a revealing dress that may have been worn during something ominous, and a matching Yummy hat to complete a baker's style costume. The extra short dress fits Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and comes with a HUD offering 10 colors each for the buttons, collar, sleeves, and pulse (lower portion of sleeve). The hat is adjustable and has a HUD also, 10 colors each for the hat itself and the strap in the back. You may notice the little modesty flower at the hem there, well it is quite short and was showing off more than I was comfy with so I added that in Photoshop. I also chose a pose to obscure the top, where our breasts are supported nicely but in a way that displays the nipples ;) I'm really curious about some of those handprints, like I could have caused the one in the front but that lower left hip one would have had to come from someone else...who wants to provide my alibi? *innocent grin*

Whew, fortunately it was a much less chaotic day here than yesterday, so I am feeling more optimistic and relieved. No nails in new tires, no weird news about games trying to rip me off, and no fighting to untangle my hair :) The seasonal events in SL keep coming, and I've got several leads to check out later and over the weekend. Meanwhile I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Harambee-Gwassi Orange Blessed Minidress $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Psyche's Pstyles Heavy Metal Dress $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Grumble-Miss Batty Dress $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Dark Salvation .::DS::. Hezly Crosses $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: FLAMINGO'S [FLA] Yummy Dress - BLOOD $0L FabFree Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Levitate - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Palomma Plaza Pretties

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes from Palomma Plaza, which is always a pleasure for me to visit. Once known as The Free Dove, it is now in memory of Palomma "Dove" Casanova and keeps her generous spirit with us by bringing together wonderful designers who offer gifts for the free-to-join Palomma Plaza group. There are treats for men and women, including clothing, accessories, hair, shapes, skin, tattoos, and plenty more. For this post I've chosen some gifts in the same area of the store, from 3 different displays near each other, so my landmark should give you a red arrow in the middle of all three. 

My first look is our Grumble-Mystic Cats Dress gift, and it is definitely on the steamy side :) Such a fun single shouldered style, loosely tied on the left with a large bow and featuring a multi-eyed feline on a dark lacy backdrop. It comes in sizing for Erika, Freya, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies.

The Scrappy Scorpion display has a trio of fantastic treats for us, like this Simple Summer Shift. It is provided in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with a HUD offering 18 solid colors and 18 floral patterns. All the patterned options have a matching solid color trim, on the edges and the laces holding the V neckline in place. It may be simple as the name mentions, but it's also fun and flowy :)

Next I changed into the charming Tutti Fruitti dress from The Scrappy Scorpion. Its draped sleeves really caught my eye, very intriguing and unique detail! We receive sizes for Erika, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a 5 texture HUD. I'll be honest, I've never had the ice cream this dress was named after but I wish I'd had the chance to try it! I did think of the song too, also a classic that is technically before my time but still gets the toes tapping. The colorful textures we can choose from all have a spring or summer flavor in my mind :)

At first glance I thought the Bom, Bom, Bom! FATPACK gift from The Scrappy Scorpion was an apron, LOL, which I have seen many of in SL and would have gladly shared that way. But as you can see, it's a very flirty dress with open back and scalloped skirt that goes really well with the ruffled sweetheart neckline. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 10 patterns and 10 solid colors each for the dress and ruffles. I mixed things up as I usually do, but you can do a fully solid look or a completely patterned one, or go wild with the color choices too. 

For my final look of the night, I am sporting the sexy BFF Basalia's Fine Fashions - Ilyas Night out group gift. This eye-popping halter dress plunges down to below the navel, while the skirt just drapes across the bum without fully concealing the cleavage there ;) There are sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, as well as a HUD offering 10 amazing textures that are a mix of patterns like the sequins you see on the left. That one made me think of a showgirl, lol, and the one on the right reminded me of the old Twisted hunt cubes and the patterns it bore. I really do miss that hunt, but being at Palomma Plaza also made me sentimental for Dove so I am getting a bit sappy now ♥.

My day did not go as planned, since my outing did not happen and it was not because of me this time. Oh well, there's always tomorrow I suppose, although that would be immediately prior to dinner at my parents' which would make that extra stressful. Life has been weird lately, and I am almost afraid to look at social media each day with so many celebrities passing away the past few days :( They were all part of my childhood, teenage years, and a bit beyond, so it has been disturbing to say the least. I think it's making me mourn my youth too, little bits and pieces anyway. Gen X'ers are having a crappy week so please be kind to us. I do hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Mystic Cats Dress $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: The Scrappy Scorpion Simple Summer Shift $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: The Scrappy Scorpion Tutti Fruitti $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: The Scrappy Scorpion Bom, Bom, Bom! FATPACK $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: BFF Basalia's Fine Fashions - Ilyas Night out $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Enigmatic - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Time For SL22B Shop&Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm ecstatic to share some gifts from the SL22B Shop & Hop event, celebrating the 22nd birthday of Second Life. First of all, just think about what an impressive accomplishment that is, bringing people from all over the world together in a virtual universe where people can be anything and anyone they wish! I'm so grateful to Linden Lab for their hard work and persistence, and to every designer who has ever added to my massive inventory (LOL) or participated in a Shop & Hop event :) As you probably know, there are discounted items and a gift at every display, and this time around we have 20 moderate regions and 4 adult regions for a total of 24 regions with 20 stores apiece. That means we've got 480 displays to enjoy, whew! Tonight's gifts are all found in the Gilded region, as I find it easiest to keep them sorted that way and tackle one at a time for blogging. I also highly recommend the FabFree spreadsheet of gifties :)

My first look starts with the Grumble-Dragon Skin Dress, yours for free with no group necessary. This sheer tank dress has such a striking pattern in vibrant colors, something I do associate with the Grumble brand :) We receive sizes for Erika, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Prima Busty, and Reborn mesh bodies. For a little extra eye candy, I added our [NC] - Roses Choker gift from Noble Creations. This lovely deep pink choker with 3 rose blossoms on the front has a resize script built in, so we can adjust if needed. I think the color went well with the dress, as there are some vivid shades of pink in that pattern along with tons of other hues.

An instant summer favorite is our "Freda" Shop&Hop 2025 Gift Printed Jeans Shorts & Shirt. It consists of the top in blue and red versions, each in Gen X Classic/Dainty, Gen X Curvy/Dainty, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh body sizing, with the shorts in red or green that fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies. I'm wearing the blue shirt and green shorts on the left, red and red on the right :) The shirts are loosely buttoned and tied, while our frayed-edged shorts have a built in belt slung low around the hips. For this photo and all the rest, I've changed from Lara 5.3 to my Lara X body.

Our [GIULIADESIGN]-ARYA-01 is a dreamy pairing of flirty slip dress and bolero style jacket to cover our arms and just a sliver of upper back. They fit Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The print on the dress reminds me of tiger stripes, in a soft silvery color that is very flattering with the pale pastel pink.

Please be sure to pick up both generous gifts at the [Ari-Pari] display, similar casual cute shorts outfits that both can liven up your wardrobe this time of year. The Hayln Outfit seen here pairs a solid cropped tank top with sporty shorts in multicolored square designs, each in your choice of 5 colors via HUD. The top and shorts are each provided in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. So cute!

Our [Ari-Pari] Daiya Outfit gift is the same style top and shorts, so it includes the same sizing as Hayln :) The geometric pattern on the shorts is the difference, fewer colors in the pattern itself but just as mesmerizing with the eyecatching design. It also has a HUD with 5 colors each for top and shorts, so we can mix and match to our heart's content once again.

Greetings from the heatwave, LOL, and I am not handling it particularly well. Thank my thyroid for that one I guess, as my body has no idea how to regulate temp or cope with changes like this. The AC is really struggling and I will be going to a hotel for the next two days, much to my chagrin. It is about a 15 minute drive, but my anxiety and agoraphobia have decided that will feel like 15 hours and they are pitching a fit...sadly this does mean that I will be unable to blog for a few days. I will be borrowing a laptop and trying to login on the hotel wifi, but the odds of a successful login are slim since it takes me an average of 5 attempts on a wired connection here. Yep, every single day I am cussing and tearing my hair out trying to login, LOL, it's fun on a bun. The mobile version eats my group notices and inventory offers as I've discovered the hard way, so that isn't going to cut it. I guess I'll be back Friday then, at which time I'll also have a houseguest so I will be extra busy but probably cooler ;) Hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL22B Shop&Hop - Gilded Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Dragon Skin Dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Necklace: Noble Creations [NC] - Roses Choker $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: "Freda" Shop&Hop 2025 Gift Printed Jeans Shorts & Shirt $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [GIULIADESIGN]-ARYA-01 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [Ari-Pari] Hayln Outfit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Ari-Pari] Daiya Outfit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Naughty List Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are peeking under the tree at the EBP Naughty List 9 event, where the Evil Bunny Hunts group tag (I'm Evil!) will let you collect several wonderful gifts for free. The event also features exclusive offers, discounted items, and $10L treats at each display, so it is very much worth visiting before the end of the round/month/year. That's right, it all wraps up on the 31st so if your pre-Christmas time is limited, you'll still be able to squeeze this in later :) Of course you might decide you cannot wait that long for some of the gifts you see in this post, and I wouldn't blame you there either.

My first look of the evening is the stunning Grumble-Doves Dream Dress, which is waiting for you for free under the tree. The intricate stained glass pattern looks amazing on our extra short, single shouldered mini dress, don't you think? It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. As you're about to see, it isn't their only gift either...

The Grumble-Sinner Dress-Cute gift has some sheer panels that I find are an honor to the sinner part of the name, and the woebegone teddy and bunny in the pattern would be the cute parts :) It comes in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

My thoughts when first trying on our *Glitter Bunny* Katarina Dress Mini HUD gift included "princess", "ballerina", and "booty!" once I turned around ;) The dress and sleeves are separate pieces in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, and as the name indicates we also receive a HUD with 3 colors. The sweetheart neckline dips low beneath the cleavage, and the ruffled skirt is rather short in the rear area as you can see. I'm sure I have a full coverage pair of panties somewhere in my inventory that I can slip on beneath for public wear.

I definitely got a chuckle from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. MEH CAT Tee gift, which is tucked under the tree for us. I have used "meh" as an answer many times lately to Xan asking how my day was, so I feel ya, kitty! There is an unpacker HUD that lets us choose the sizes we wish to deliver - 4 standard sizes, eBody Classic, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies.

For my final look, I really wanted to share the exclusive offer from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. which is their POUTING Tees. It's just $150L and only available during this event, so if you love it as much as I do please come on over :) There are 3 versions via HUD, the "Better Not Pout" kitty on the left above and the "If cats could buy Christmas cards...they wouldn't" on the right being two of those three. That cat's got a little speech bubble with "Bah humbug" next to him, so there is no mistaking how he is feeling. The HUD will be in the folder with whichever sizes you choose (same unpack HUD as the gift in photo 4) and you can switch the look whenever you wish.

Does anyone else feel like it can't possibly be partway through December already? It just feels so unreal to me, like it was just summer and then fall felt like just a couple weeks long at most. The most random thing I did today was watch Ghostbusters II and then the original which came on afterwards, so no wonder my brain is a bit swirly ;) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Naughty List 9:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Doves Dream Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Grumble-Sinner Dress-Cute $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: *Glitter Bunny* Katarina Dress Mini HUD $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. MEH CAT Tee $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. POUTING Tees $150L Naughty List Exclusive

Pants 4&5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Noella Hair

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

FabFree Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it felt like time for variety, and I've seen several updates to the FabFree group listing recently, so that served as an ideal inspiration :) As I usually do though, I dug through the less recent additions so we could make sure we all see and claim them before the stores decide to swap them out for newer offerings. There are so many wonderful designers who are part of the FabFree family, and the group is free to join so it definitely deserves a place among our group slots. 

My first look of the night is the *Shining* GIFT Madison Set, which is a blouse and denim shorts linked together into one easy-to-wear piece. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included, as well as a HUD with 8 color choices for the blouse and 6 for our shorts. The black belt is attached too, a great neutral to match any color combo you wind up deciding upon. For this image I'm wearing Lara X, then swapped over to Maitreya Lara 5.3 for the remainder of the blog.

I always enjoy visiting Grumble for lovely and affordable clothing, but of course it doesn't get any more affordable than a free gift :) Their Yummy Dress-Prism is our FabFree gift (one of several multi-designer groups' gifts) located by the front door, just look for the rainbow striped FabFree logo. This beauty fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies. The hemline is slightly asymmetrical and a bit cheeky, which goes well with the single sleeve and the faceted texture with gorgeous colors.

Next we visit Glitter, who have always been quite thoughtful about offering gifts for several different groups as well. Their Irina Fitmesh Outfit Purple 3 patterns is yours for free with the FabFree group tag, and it is versatile as well as elegant. The top and skirt are each provided in sizing for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Signature Alice, Hourglass, Physique, Star, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD with 3 textures for each, so we can pick from solid satin, lace overlay, or see-through lace alone. All pretty, with a little seduction from the sheer lace if you feel daring :)

Speaking of sheer, the ART & FASHION - MISTERY WOMAN OUTFIT has some sexy transparency happening as well :) This gorgeous gown comes in 5 fitmesh standard sizes, as well as Freya, Isis, Venus (each in Natural, Perky, and Pushup versions), Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The gift also includes the mask I'm wearing, although my bangs were poking through so I had to adjust it outward away from my face quite a bit. It's got a Phantom of the Opera vibe, but with both main characters combined into one.

My final look of the evening is our MOoH! Cecilia outfit gift, and I am feeling wonderfully flirty in it :) The corset style top and slim fitting miniskirt are each provided in Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy body sizes, with a BOM black heart cover (crotch pastie) for each body positioning. There's also a HUD as I'm sure you can tell, with 8 textures each for top and skirt plus 5 trim colors and 6 metals for the belt which is built into our skirt. The skirt's trim is a sheer ruffle that scoops its way around the opening on the left thigh, very playful and fun detail. Have I ever mentioned how much I adore their unpackers at this store? Just wait 'til you see it, an adorable winged cow, just like their logo and store's decor.

Well, it was a fairly decent day and I did wind up doing a very small outing to the nearby park. The weather wasn't too awful, and I stayed in the car (sat in the parking lot for a bit) but at least I got to see some really cute dogs enjoying their walks :) I remember a few months ago when going there was absolute torture and I would have been in rough shape after, so I do feel that some small improvements have happened over time, even if very slowly. I'm apparently reliving shark week too, as Jaws is on SyFy and will be followed by 2, 3, and Revenge in an all-night marathon that I won't be watching since I'll be in SL and chatting with Xan on Discord. I've seen this movie so many times over the years, and it is what inspired my childhood best friend to want to become a marine biologist (she did not, but she did study it for a year in college) so I blame her for my being drawn to it. It never stopped me from going into the ocean, despite my annual trips "down the shore" from infancy till mid-20s being near the area whose shark activity inspired it over 100 years ago. Oh well, I hope you're all having a glorious day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for FabFree in SL:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *Shining* GIFT Madison Set $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Grumble-Yummy Dress-Prism $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Glitter Irina Fitmesh Outfit Purple 3 patterns $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: ART & FASHION - MISTERY WOMAN OUTFIT $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: MOoH! Cecilia outfit $0L FabFree Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Midnight Hair

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Beached Bunny Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring the Beached Bunny Hunt 14, a $1L hunt with teal beach pails hidden in each participating store. The pails have a yellow handle, are filled with sand, and have a green shovel. I find the bright colors helpful in spotting them, which is why I felt it worth mentioning :) The website helps with hints, preview images, and of course the links to each stop, so it is needed to navigate the hunt path. I'm still amazed that we've been able to enjoy fourteen rounds of this fun hunt! That's got to be about 100 regular years in SL terms, lol, and their longevity is inspiring.

My first look comes from the hunt organizer, Grumble, and is called Hot Beach Dress. The name definitely suits it, with its daring top and flirty skirt, plus vibrant tropical pattern! Find the pail and you'll be able to claim sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Peach, Prima Busty, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. 

The store MOONLIT MUSE is a rebranding of the former Emi's Attic, so the general style may look familiar if you were acquainted with them :) They have a terrific swimsuit offering called {beach bums Complete Collect} which is a full set of bikini tops and bottoms in BOM system layers. They each come in black, deep red, fuchsia, oyster, purple passion, royal blue, summer green, and sunrise orange. I'm wearing summer green top and bottom on the left, with oyster top and purple passion bottom on the right above. The tops are like longline bras, and both are trimmed in a wide lace band that I really like and am inspired to use these as undergarments when the mood strikes.

The black bikini bottom from the prior photo came in handy again, this time to help me share the nope. melly - ombre gift. This is another store I remember as a prior brand name, ZFG, standing for zero f's given ;) The strapless knotted top is provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes, along with a HUD offering 10 playful ombre textures. Those tend to remind me of fancy tropical drinks, which I think suits the hunt's theme particularly well. I would happily wear this with skirts, shorts, pants, or jeans depending on the time of year and where I'm headed. 

I have a confession...Emerald Couture is labeled as a skip on the website, but it also had a hint shown, so I decided to give it a whirl since I thought I'd spotted the hunt object when I was here recently. It is definitely out and for sale, and I can confirm that it contains their charming EC Clarissa Outfit White :) The top and overalls-styled skirt will each fit Erika, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Peach, Prima, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. We also receive matching sandals for Belleza, Erika, Gen X, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Prima, Reborn, and Slink feet, so we are all set for footwear with this generous dollarbie too. Much appreciated!

My final look of the evening is perfect for finding yourself 'beached' like the bunny ;) It's the ~J~ Summer Festivities Bikini from The Undiscovered Jewel, and the fabric is alight with multicolored fireworks on a dark night sky shade of blue. Separate top and bottom are each provided in Kupra, Bimbo, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing, covering just enough while letting you sizzle like your favorite type of pyrotechnic display. 

My evening was off to a great start - company, very nice dinner at my parents' house, then back here to enjoy ourselves - when said company developed pains that caused them to realize they need immediate medical attention. So, while I am sitting here typing this, my houseguest is on their way to the local hospital emergency room 😟. It is not terribly far but things do look different in the dark, and they will be keeping me updated (via text) on their status. My third dose of my new medication is still making me feel jittery, which is nothing compared to the genuine concern I'm now experiencing, so it is a chaotic weekend indeed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for them, while trying not to work myself into a panic attack because I've had quite enough of those lately. Otherwise the plans for the weekend are intended to be relaxing, so we shall see. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Beached Bunny Hunt 14:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Hot Beach Dress $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Bikini: MOONLIT MUSE {beach bums Complete Collect} $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: nope. melly - ombre gift $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Clarissa Outfit White $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Bikini: The Undiscovered Jewel ~J~ Summer Festivities Bikini $1L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Lyric Hair

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Under The Sea

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're headed Under The Sea, thanks to the 5th annual round of the event by that same name. It is an Evil Bunny production, so the Evil Bunny Hunts group (free to join) is the one you need to claim several thoughtful gifts in small black bags. Just about every display has one, with a framed image of the gift next to it, so you can enjoy the beautifully decorated area and grab some treats :) There are also plenty of special offers waiting to fulfill your retail therapy needs, so bring your wallet and enjoy! Fun bonus - the group tag says "I'm Evil!" 😈

My first look of the evening is the lovely EC Bannie Summer Dress GG from Emerald Couture. There are 5 standard mesh sizes as well as Erika, Freya, Isis, Venus, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, Prima, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. The gift also includes a HUD with 4 different textures, so you can change the look on a whim. I really like the way the straps connect in the middle of the neck strap, an interesting detail among many.

If you think of things you can find under the sea, does mermaid come to mind? Well, it sure can if you pick up the *Glitter Bunny* Kiri Dress Sparkling Mermaid gift! :) This beauty is provided in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Pinup, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The HUD will let you select from 5 fun ombre choices, colors to make your underwater dreams come true. I definitely don't recall Ariel wearing anything this sexy though! 

Next I ramped up the flirt factor with the Grumble-Sinner Dress-Roses gift, since its sheer fabric gives us a little peek-a-booty ;) It comes in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizing. The floral pattern is beautiful, don't you think?

The [Pixel Doll] Andrina Dress Extra 01 gift is another sexy treat we can claim for free, and celebrate all things oceanic or sparkly :) The mermaid type scales on the texture have a shimmery combo of colors, and the deep plunging neckline goes down even further in the back for a flash of bum cleavage. There are Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes included. 

My final look of the night is a duo of group gifts you can find among the many offerings. On the left I'm wearing the Shroom Top from JR Wolf Creations, a playful halter top with intricate straps and a vibrant (some might say trippy!) pattern. It fits Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The cutie on the right is our Adore Amore Perla Tied Top Green Melons gift, which is cropped even shorter than the other top and has a sweet pattern of watermelon slices sketched onto its sage green background. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes provided, all for free. With both of these gifts I'm wearing the Delizio marketplace jeans in white, one of several colors in the free gift that appears here on my blog quite often. There are system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega, so lots of versatility.

It was certainly a calmer day, and I think I appreciated it even more for the quiet break. My foot is still sore but not discolored, so the toes might be okay after all. I just need to continue icing and elevating while it still feels achy. The PC has had no problems at all, so I do think that replacing the power supply was the only thing it needed :) We all know that parts of computers can fail at any time of course, but it still can catch you off guard if things seem completely fine then BOOM chaos. I'm still trying to decide what tomorrow's blog post will feature, since I have a few potential choices and will be happy with any of them. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Under The Sea 5:

Photo 1:

Dress: Emerald Couture EC Bannie Summer Dress GG $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: *Glitter Bunny* Kiri Dress Sparkling Mermaid $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Grumble-Sinner Dress-Roses $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [Pixel Doll] Andrina Dress Extra 01 $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top Left: Shroom Top (JR Wolf Creations) $0L EBH Group Gift

Top Right: Adore Amore Perla Tied Top Green Melons $0L EBH Group Gift

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Gilded Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got some more SL21B Shop & Hop gifts to share, but unlike last night's these are on a non-adult region called Gilded. There are 20 moderate regions like this, and 4 adult ones, all of which have 20 displays apiece for a total of 480 amazing stores. All have discounted items and gifts, and I cannot recommend the FabFree guide enough for deciding where to go :) Their team worked so hard on it and are keeping it updated as needed. As for the event itself, the 21st birthday of SL's celebration is open until the 21st of July so we have time to visit everywhere and enjoy.

I'm starting the evening strong with the sexy [ADD] Valerie Dress - BlueL gift. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, with a very handy HUD. That offers latex (left above) or silk (right) texturing, 7 metals and 5 glossiness settings, plus 10 colors and an on/off option for the built in panties. It looks fantastic from the back as well as the front, don't you think?

Another don't-miss gift is the ::ALTER:: Aruba Top & Skirt (Suit) ~ Gold seen above. They are actually linked together as one piece, which fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The top has a really fun collar connected by diagonal strap across the front, with lots of bands to help create this playful style.

When you visit the Grumble display, you'll find several free gifts there including this sassy Wrap Dress-Bear treat. The style has a peek-a-booty cutout on the back and low scooped arm openings, for flashes of skin in intriguing places :) We receive Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Prima Busty, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes.

Next we have a versatile gift from ERSCH called Reenis Dress -lilac- . The name doesn't even give you the full picture though, as it includes the dress, panties, and a separate top that will each fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, Mounds, and Waifu bodies. There is also a HUD with 50 different colors for the pearls and 10 for the metals, so we can really customize the appearance :) The top can be worn instead of the dress, with the panties, if you want the look of just seashells and pearls with no flowing skirt portion.

For my final look of the night, I'm feeling romantic in our .:(CW):. Nicole Sexy Dress SL Happy! gift from Celestina's Weddings. It is delightfully ruffly, and the soft creamy color will flatter many. The strapless high-low hem gown comes in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Bombshell, Lara X, Petite X, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Prima, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. 

It was a decent day here, hot but no rain, and dinner with my parents was nice. Unfortunately my mom's oven has been acting up lately and running hotter than set for, so the stuffed shells were overcooked and wound up with a few crunchy spots. She was embarrassed but we didn't care and I even brought home a few leftovers :) I'm starting the new dose of one of my medications in the morning, and I don't expect to feel any differently because it is just a small increase, at least not for a while. I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Gilded Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: [ADD] Valerie Dress - BlueL $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ::ALTER:: Aruba Top & Skirt (Suit) ~ Gold $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Grumble-Wrap Dress-Bear $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: ERSCH - Reenis Dress -lilac- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Celestina's Weddings .:(CW):. Nicole Sexy Dress SL Happy! $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Opulent / Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)