Happy Anniversary SENSE

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a part two of the SENSE Event and their 7th anniversary round, which wraps up on the 8th so please do hurry and stop by :) Their group is free to join, and there are many gifts available at various displays in pretty black bags with the Sense logo. I could keep going with more parts since there are so many generous gifts, but the calendar is not my friend in that regard unfortunately. I'm still annoyed at myself for not finding out about it until its final week, but I'm grateful to be able to sneak in two full posts about it before the round closes. 

My first look of the evening is the AXE-GIFT Dress, a sweet treat in brick red that looks warm and inviting. The high neckline and long sleeves are balanced by a very short hem, and this lovely gift includes Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, and Reborn mesh body sizes. It is tempting me to add some leggings beneath for a more wintry look, or at the very least some undies to prevent cam-pervs ;)

I also adore the AXE-OUTFIT Grace gift, from its glittery tube top to its extra shiny pants with slits on the flared legs. The top is provided in sizes for Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies, while the pants fit Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. The subtle plaid on the pants are a fun touch too, and Xan even noticed the reflective qualities of the pants :)

I kept on the pants so I could show you two wonderful tops here :) The MCC - woman - xmas sweater 10 from MadCatCreations is the lovely on the left, and has a turtleneck built in to match the cuffs and hem. It is provided in Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Waifu, Senra Jamie, and Star mesh body sizing. Then on the right you can see the AnaSTyle - Lia Red - Top, giving very different weather vibes yet in a similar hue. This cutie is designed for Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and will go just as well with your favorite skirt as with a casual pair of jeans. 

Next I slipped into the gorgeous JXL-DRESS 13/08 gift, which is one of two I found at the event from this brand. The broad ruffle up top loops around diagonally to provide a single sleeve, and the right side of the skirt is slit all the way to the waist and tied in a playful bow. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Pinup, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The green has a deep and rich quality that I definitely appreciate.

My final look of the night has a similar fuzzy quality to the first picture up there, at least on the pretty sweater :)  Our ALO - Anais Top & Skirt - Set 05 gift includes Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, and the top and skirt are separate pieces if you wish to wear them individually. I never rule that out when it's a possibility, even if I am enjoying the various shades of blue together. It made me think of this great song from the 70s, Misty Blue by Dorothy Moore, which I cannot recommend highly enough if you are feeling a bit reflective and enjoy bluesy slow songs by a woman whose voice sounds like warm honey.

I'm really slow tonight and I'm not even sure why. Dinner with my parents was nice, and my dad sounded unusually supportive when I mentioned the outings I'd done this week. He's usually pretty emotionally detached, so I'll take whatever kindness I can get from him :) The weather is getting very wintry here, with 3-6" of snow coming on Monday but some icy conditions before then (like currently) so I am staying home and trying to stay cozy. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SENSE Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: AXE-GIFT Dress $0L Sense Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: AXE-OUTFIT Grace $0L Sense Group

Photo 3:

Top Left: MadCatCreations MCC - woman - xmas sweater 10 $0L Sense Group

Top Right: AnaSTyle - Lia Red - Top $0L Sense Group

Photo 4:

Dress: JXL-DRESS 13/08 $0L Sense Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: ALO - Anais Top & Skirt - Set 05 $0L Sense Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Parfait - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

WIP Event Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited the WIP Event, whose December round is loaded with group gifts galore, and their group is free to join so all these looks will cost you nothing but a group slot and the time it takes to click the pretty gift boxes. Of course there are lots of fantastic sales offers to look over as well, and I had to keep my demos separate from the gifts for future reference ;) We have until the 22nd to enjoy the festivities here, so I hope you're able to pencil in some time on a very busy December calendar. Speaking of which, a lot of these designers are ones I am visiting the mainstores of on a daily basis for their Advent calendars, so the familiarity made me smile.

For my first look of the night, I'm wearing the beautiful ::ALTER:: Paris dress ~ White gift. The crossed front is held in place with metallic straps, for which there is a HUD with 3 metals so you can change their color if you wish. The dress fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I'd also like to note that I spied an extra item in the folder which is the black version of the dress, all boxed up in the same sizes :) Possibly a mistake, not that I am complaining in the least but I decided to omit it from this photo in case the designer happens to fix that and remove it. Same great style, and I fully expect this to make appearances at holiday parties and club nights.

Peek inside the AnaSTyle gift box and you'll receive their Dania Fur Jacket (Azure) to keep your arms and bust warm and fashionable. There are sizes for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, and as you can see it layers nicely :) The fur has a glow to it because of that bright color, and I just felt so snuggly in it. I'm sure it will look just as pretty over a tank top and jeans if that's more your jam, as you dash around the grid to shopping event like WIP.

There seems to be a color scheme afoot, don't you think? Moonie has multiple displays at the event with gifts at each, so I paired two here and I'm thrilled with the results :) The Moonie - Winter Sweater is provided in Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizes, in fuzzy bright teal that matches the flower on the Moonie - Winter Skirt wonderfully. That gift holds Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes so it aligns with the sizing of the sweater, and has a snowy texture that almost made me think the flower was a snowflake at first glance. Bonus cuteness points for the black bow at the waist too.

My next look will let me visit the beach and just dream about snowflakes ;) The bikini is our JXL - GIFT, one piece with the look of two plus a belt, that fits Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. It's got plenty of playful bows, and the string around the waist is decorated with beachy charms that look like they would tinkle with movement. I'm sure you noticed the added body art too, which is actually our Moonie - Winter Snow BOM Tattoo so a third gift you get to see of theirs here :) The BOM layers are 50%, 75%, and 100% opacity so you can decide just how dark you want your red snowflakes to be. I've gone with the 75% here.

My final look of the evening is our [ZEX] Christina dress. Dove gift, and the feathery skirt definitely gives dove vibes :) It is a fun mini dress with carefully sculpted tight bodice, held in place by golden chains so we don't even need to add a necklace. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies included. I think the skirt makes me want to dance, or at least spin around a bit to see if the feathers flutter. 

My day took a frustrating turn with plans canceled out from under me, so I'm trying not to be a pouty magpie (spoiler alert, it's not working yet LOL). Tomorrow might be an outing, but I am not getting my hopes up. What I do hope of course is that you're all having a pleasant day/evening, with many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from WIP Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: ::ALTER:: Paris dress ~ White $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 2:

Jacket: AnaSTyle - Dania Fur Jacket (Azure) $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Moonie - Winter Sweater $0L WIP Group Gift

Skirt: Moonie - Winter Skirt $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bikini: JXL - GIFT 

Tattoo: Moonie - Winter Snow BOM Tattoo $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [ZEX] Christina dress. Dove $0L WIP Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mellow - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Vogue Anniversary Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight another event's anniversary round came to my attention, and it ends soon but it's SO worth hurrying over to! The VOGUE event is enjoying their first anniversary, celebrating with gifts from just about every designer for the VOGUE group (free to join) in lovely ornate golden boxes that have legs and look to be intricately crafted. They remind me of jewelry boxes, and all of them have hovertext so you can spot them pretty easily. This round closes on the 25th, so we have just a few days to visit and enjoy the new releases and plentiful gifts. Does the word "vogue" make you think of the Madonna song, the dance it references, or maybe the phrase 'in vogue' meaning fashionable? No matter which one it is, let's add this event to our associations :)

For my first look of the evening, I am enjoying our TO.KISKI - Alana Mini Dress. Purple gift. Just look at that shine! The single sleeved mini is gathered on the right side and tied in the front, with the bow dangling playfully down the thigh. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kupra Add-on Natural, Legacy, Pinup Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies.

I also happily claimed the Resurrection - EIVOR Gift, a leathery mini with a notch at the bust with the sides folded over playfully. This beauty is included in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Prima, Prima Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. This is the type of dress that can be made more casual or formal depending on your accessory choices, like lots of bold colors or keeping things sleek and neutral. 

I've been really into deep shades of blue lately, so the Malizia - Allison Dress 16 gift instantly captivated me. It's also because of the style of course, ribbed stripes and the tiniest ruffles trimming every hemline, and detached sleeves that are actually built in so it's all one mesh piece. We receive Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes of this wonderful dress.

Yesterday I had a leopard print top bringing out the animal in me (vague song lyric reference there, Physical by Olivia Newton John) but tonight my beast-inspired pattern is snakeskin :) The JXL - DRESS 03/B gift is designed to show off every curve, thanks to the sweetheart neckline (hello, cleavage!) and fishnet inserts on both hips. It comes in sizes for Classic, Curvy, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies.

My final look of the evening is the flirtatious Melody Loralyne // FATPACK gift. It catches attention with its cutouts, both the chest and along each side, then brings variety with a HUD offering 20 colors for the dress and 4 metals for the buckle at the throat. We receive Classic, Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizing. I think I mostly chose bright colors for variety since lots of October's fashions have been dark and moody.

My day went okay, and included a trip to a dollar store (Dollar Tree) for the first time in probably 20+ years. It's odd, my old neighborhood had several of them, but then I moved half an hour away to a different county and had a mini culture shock. So now there's one just a few minutes away, and it was a fun trip down memory lane in some ways. I did pick up a few things, and am still trying to figure out where Thursday's outing should be. I've been watching lots of hockey since it's Frozen Frenzy night, where every team in the NHL played so that's 16 games that started every 15 minutes. Wild, huh? There is yet another event that I delayed blogging about tonight to prioritize this one which ends sooner, so I do have plans for tomorrow's post already :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from VOGUE Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: TO.KISKI - Alana Mini Dress. Purple $0L VOGUE Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Resurrection - EIVOR Gift $0L VOGUE Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Malizia - Allison Dress 16 $0L VOGUE Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: JXL - DRESS 03/B $0L VOGUE Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Melody Loralyne // FATPACK $0L VOGUE Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Moment - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Almond LILLY SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)