Fabulously Free Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am wrapping up March and cruising into April with some amazing finds from the FabFree in SL group's gifts. Their listing of gifts can be found on their terrific blog, and their inworld group is always free to join so these treats won't cost a thing :) This is one of the groups I will never ever leave, as it's just a staple of my SL habits to peruse the site and look through the group notices for all the details of sales, events, and special offers. I usually go down the group gift list a ways to show older ones that you might have overlooked, so we all get them before the stores decide to swap them out for something new. They seem to add gifts nearly every day though, so we will never run out of generous stores to visit and I am grateful to every single one of them.

First we see the LEXU - DELLA OUTFIT GIFT, a full outfit that looks just right for a casual weekend outing. The top and pants are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous bodies, with boots that fit Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Slink, and Tonic feet. The cropped short sleeved top has a camo print, and our cargo pants have a drawstring waist and a snazzy golden pocket chain. 

Spells & Charms To Go really brings the magic with their [S&C] Irena Dress (fatpack) gift for FabFree. This tank dress has a diagonal hem that rises all the way up on one side, and a built in collar of the same denim fabric as the rest of the stunning dress. We receive Freya, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes, along with a 6 color HUD so we can change the look. The lace waist and cute heart on the front pocket are such charming details, aren't they?

Do you need a new little black dress? Trick question really, as we could all use a classic wardrobe staple like this in any style that tickles our fancy :) This is the [Sexy Princess] Hannah Black Dress group gift for FabFree, and it is a sleek fitting halter mini. There are sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies included for us to claim for free with that FabFree group tag.

I have a soft spot for the D!vine Style store, as the owner/designer is my landlord, but also because their fashions are always so wearable and definitely my style. This is their FabFree gift called Brielle - Top & Skirt, and it has beautiful pink flowers on a dark background. Each piece comes in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP body sizing. The separates can be worn individually so you could mix them with other wardrobe items (jeans for the top as an example, or a simple tee) but I love them together :) The style of the top caught my eye, the way those straps beneath the bodice cross in the front and then meet up in the back just below the petite zipper holding things together.

My final look of the evening comes from Black Angel and is their lovely ALISSA DRESS GIFT. The style and colors just feel like spring to me, with the loose fitting top tucked into the high-low skirt that just flows with gentle pleating. The gift includes Altamura, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. As for accessories, I think I would keep those on the light side like maybe a simple bangle or choker, matching earrings, and some summery sandals. Naturally I'd love to hear how you decide to wear it, as I am sure your way will look just as wonderful since it will be your personal style.

I had a pretty good day overall, and enjoyed visiting with my parents for dinner. Tomorrow is the farmers market, and then my housemate's unpleasant guest arrives for the weekend to watch Wrestlemania and other assorted sports. That means it will be a very loud weekend, LOL, but I will try to be patient. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: LEXU - DELLA OUTFIT GIFT $0L FabFree Gift

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Dress: Spells & Charms To Go [S&C] Irena Dress (fatpack) $0L FabFree Gift

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Dress: [Sexy Princess] Hannah Black Dress $0L FabFree Gift

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Outfit: :: D!vine Style :: Brielle - Top & Skirt $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Black Angel ALISSA DRESS GIFT $0L FabFree Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Bestie - Essential (@Uber)

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Paparazzi Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I explored some stores whose designers are part of the Paparazzi group, and found several wonderful gifts for everyone who visits wearing the Paparazzi group tag. It is free to join and has a nice range of designers, so I hope you enjoy these visits as much as I did :)

My first stop was V8 Underground, whose Paparazzi gift (on the same wall as several other groups' treats) is called **MARISA MAITO INCUBUS URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT**. It is very alluring, thanks to the plunging neckline and extra short wrap skirt. The outfit consists of the top, skirt, belt, panties, and heels, each in sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 2 choices each for the top (solid or gold embossed), skirt (solid or sheer ruffle), panties (same as top), belt metal, and boots metal. I love that we can wear it with or without the belt, and even slip off the skirt for a private peekaboo!

There are gifts for several groups at Petry Model also, like the Paparazzi's lovely OutFit SOKO seen here. Its dress and sandals each fit Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with 10 color choices for each via HUD. The hemline of the dress is a unique one, thanks to that buckled strap holding an opening loosely in place, and the sandals are so intricate! Can you imagine having to lace them all the way up over the knee in RL? It is much easier to just appreciate the ease in SL of adding them and then tinting them a wide range of colors in a snap :)

Ewa Boutique has the tempting {EB} TAMMI GIFT waiting for Paparazzi group members, all yours for free. The strapless dress is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, while the boots come in sizing for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet (they didn't fit mine quite right so I used the Maitreya HUD to hide my feet, easy peasy). Then we can add the stockings with an Omega HUD, and the bracelets for both wrists are adjustable. The mesh backpack is a playful touch that almost makes it look like the dress has straps from the front, and it is an optional addition just like all of the extras here. That plaid pleated skirt gives a schoolgirl vibe, but the buckles and boots ramp up the sex appeal for a mature feeling that I appreciate.

It could be said that I was slipping in another St. Paddy's Day green look, but without any shamrocks I think the TDPaparazzi Gift from Taylor Designs will look smashing all year round :) It is a charming bare-shouldered long sleeved dress, with short hemline that really hugs our curves in a flattering way. There are Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes included in this wonderful gift.

Another fantastic place to visit, especially with that Paparazzi group tag active, is LEXU where you can claim their ELOISE DRESS GIFT. It is in such a dramatic blood red shade that it will certainly turn heads, if not for that color then definitely the sexy styling :) We receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. Now the only problem is trying to decide which of these great looks to wear first this weekend!

This morning I was washing my hair and when I squeezed to wring the water out of my hair, I felt a tearing popping sensation in the problem finger...somehow that simple action seems to have undone all the help the cortisone shot gave, and now it is even more painful than before the shot. Typing is torture, and I can't imagine how a simple motion I've done every time I wash my hair for decades could suddenly be dangerous. I am continuing to ice my hand every few hours, and will have to go back to the hand specialist I guess. I'll be seeing the chiropractor on Monday as a routine monthly visit, so will also get advice from him since his office also does physical therapy. Ugh. Despite that, I did have a very nice visit with my parents for dinner, and will be going to the farmers market in the morning. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: V8 Underground **MARISA MAITO INCUBUS URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Petry Model--> OutFit SOKO $0L Paparazzi Gift

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Outfit: Ewa Boutique {EB} TAMMI GIFT $0L Paparazzi Gift

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Dress: Taylor Designs TDPaparazzi Gift $0L Paparazzi Gift

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Dress: LEXU - ELOISE DRESS GIFT $0L Paparazzi Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: Magika - Mood

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Weekend Variety

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we begin the weekend with some variety, starting with various group gifts for the Mesh Body Friends group. This is a multi-designer group that is free to join, and participating stores will share news about sales and special offers in addition to many having gifts for the MBF group. Most of the ones I visited also take part in other similar groups so you may see gifts for them as well, making it a good idea to check for other groups you belong to. Then we head to Entice for their Saturday Sale offerings, several new versions of a gorgeous dress at a special discounted price. Lots of ways to save money here while looking fantastic!

My first stop was the YIA store, where I happily claimed their Helena Outfit White GIFT for the Mesh Body Friends group. This pairing of tied tank top and high waisted shorts are included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies each, in a crisp white that is effortlessly elegant. It might be best suited for a warmer climate, but in SL we get to visit areas with any weather we could imagine and then some, so it could come in handy if your cold RL weather has you wanting to stroll along a tropical beach.

I kept the shorts on here to help me share the Max Magic gift, their ::MM:: women's sweatshirt - MBF GIFT. They did specify women's because there is a similar gift for the guys too, and it is not the only male-avatar-compatible gift I spotted so be sure to pass that information along to anyone who needs it :) This cropped sweatshirt fits Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Legacy, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite mesh bodies, with 2 HUDs of 3 colors apiece. Each HUD has a different texture, with the one on the left above that says "as above so below" above and beneath hands holding a moon and sun, with images down the right arm. Then on the right you can see the other HUD's texture, reading "live by the sun, love by the moon" arched around corresponding images of those celestial bodies. If these mystical words and drawings speak to you, come on over and head up to the 3rd floor to claim this gift!

Next I picked up a seductive treat for the weekend, our ::: VInc. ::: Sexy Dress "Nana" Teal GG from Vivacious Inc. The dress has barely attached sleeves and a daring cutout back, revealing a flash of booty cleavage. We receive sizes for Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies when claiming this gift. That vibrant shade of teal really caught my eye, and the style simply oozes sex appeal.

Speaking of sexy, this next gift is a wisp of a bodysuit with intricate straps for the back that are woven as carefully as a spider's web. It is the LEXU - MIA BODYSUIT GIFT, with a dazzling multicolored pattern and an amazing rear view ;) There are Alice, Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya sizes included to fit most popular bodies. 

Last but certainly not least tonight, we have two of the 9 newly released Sweetest Pie Dress variations from Entice which are all part of their Saturday Sale offers for $50L each. I'm enjoying the LSatin - LilacS on the left, and Print - Swirl to the right, each of which will fit Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The V neck will flatter your favorite necklace, and those little horizontal side slashes on the hips are such a great detail. In addition to the 9 new editions, the prior releases are all on sale for 50% off, so this is a perfect time to pick up any that you hadn't added to your wardrobe yet. Those are in the same size set, with individual colors/textures and fatpacks of dark satin, light satin, prints, and patterns. The Saturday Sale pricing started on Friday and lasts until Thursday the 19th, so you have time to try out a demo (always recommended). 

I am trying to be optimistic about the weekend, which realistically will have ups and downs like any timeframe. The farmers market visit in the morning should be terrific, with a new vendor offering Thai food similar to the couple who moved and left the market a couple months ago. This chef is a friend of the former and has her recipes plus her own to offer :) Then the bad houseguest arrives, lol, but I will be able to avoid them for the most part. The weather will be cold and cloudy but no precipitation, whew, and I've got my gloves and scarf ready to bundle up tomorrow. I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ..YIA..Helena Outfit White GIFT $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Max Magic ::MM:: women's sweatshirt - MBF GIFT $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Vivacious Inc. ::: VInc. ::: Sexy Dress "Nana" Teal GG $0L MBF Group Gift

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Bodysuit: LEXU - MIA BODYSUIT GIFT $0L MBF Group Gift

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Dress Left: Entice - Sweetest Pie Dress - LSatin - LilacS $50L Saturday Sale

Dress Right: Entice - Sweetest Pie Dress - Print - Swirl $50L Saturday Sale

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Designer News Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was inspired by a Designer News group gift I saw to explore some more and share a handful with all of you. The group is free to join, and there are many designers who have gifts for the group in their stores so just have the tag active when you visit them. Lots of the participating designers are part of other multi-store groups too, so I do suggest peeking for other gifts at each stop since you might be able to treat yourself to more than one new look with the various group tags.

My first stop was Taylor Designs, with several gifts behind the counter including the TD - DN Gift for Designer News. This flirty aqua halter dress has plunging neckline that reveals the belly button, and the back is mostly bared too for added sex appeal. It comes in a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. 

I also claimed this beautiful dress from Blackbird Lace called Mesa Dress gift. It has a trio of slender straps on each shoulder that merge into one, and a ruffled skirt of a different material than the formfitting body. The gift consists of Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. I really like the way the subtle design accentuates our curves! The gifts for various groups are all located upstairs in this store.

If you head out the front door from the last store and go to the left, you will find the Black Angel store which also has several group gifts upstairs including this lovely CIARA JUMPSUIT GIFT. The sequined texture looks great in that bronze color, and the halter top has a flirty rounded opening to show off some cleavage. There are sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Maitreya, and Petite bodies included in this wonderful gift.

Next I found a chic look for your next night out, the FAVOR - IRA DRESS gift for Designer News. The sleek pencil dress is topped with a bold bow to go with the bold black and red color combination. It is provided in standard mesh sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing. The fabric has some shine to it, very pretty!

For my final look of the evening, I picked up the AMELIA DRESS GIFT from LEXU, one of several generous gifts for a variety of groups. This dress has intricate straps both front and back, holding together a bra top and short skirt in black with tiny red polka dots. The dress seems to have materials enabled, as I noticed the green shimmer and added another subtle ambient light source to bring out even more reflectivity. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies in this lovely gift.

It was a generally peaceful weekend here, especially visiting the farmers market and petting the cute Boston terrier again. I really do believe that interacting with companion animals (and sometimes just watching wildlife) is good for our emotional health, and he is such a playful little guy that just wants to love every human he sees. The only critter in my home this evening is a giant spider, so not quite as cute or cuddly. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Taylor Designs TD DN Gift $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Mesa Dress By Blackbird Lace gift $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Black Angel CIARA JUMSUIT GIFT by BA Store $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: FAVOR - IRA DRESS $0L Designer News Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: LEXU - AMELIA DRESS GIFT $0L Designer News Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Curious - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)