Marketplace Tattoo Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got several gifts to show you from the Marketplace, so you can add some creative tattoos to your wardrobe for free. There is always an impressive variety there, and you can use search words while narrowing down the results with the options on the left like price and categories. The ones I am showing tonight are all free and all BOM layers so they are compatible with most mesh bodies as well as classic avatars. I had a great time exploring the marketplace as usual, and I don't have a special tattoo that I wear regularly so it was fun to experiment and try to decide what type of look suits my avatar. In all of tonight's pictures I am wearing a bikini that I also found for free on the marketplace, a beauty from LOVELACE that has appeared here on my blog in the past.

First we see the NANITAS DESIGNA-Borboletas Tattoo gift, which has several BOM layers included - full, upper, and lower each in fresh and faded versions. I am wearing the full piece on both sides above, fresh on the left and faded to the right. Our body art appears across the chest, on both arms, on our back, and down the front of both thighs. The butterflies (borboletas translates to butterflies) are so lovely, and having greenery around them is a beautiful touch.

The [sovereign] Mandala Gift Tattoo BOM I found next is a gorgeous, detailed style that I think suits my tastes quite well :) I'm never sure what to call this placement...ribcage or upper abdomen maybe? Underboob sounds accurate too, lol, but less official. There are faded, fresh, and medium versions included of this beauty, and I'm wearing the medium for the photo.

You don't have to be a Slytherin to be drawn to snakes, like I was to this GIFT - Holly Ink - Serpent. Our scaly new friend is coiled above a bouquet of red roses, with a few buds surrounding them. We can choose between faded and fresh versions as both BOM layers are included.

My next look might be a bit hard for you to read here, but that just means that the only ones reading it when you wear it will be those you choose to let close enough ;) The !ReXna - [GIFT] Joyful x Chest Tattoo has stunning butterflies in soft washes of color, with a quote that I didn't recognize at first but it is a Bible verse (Romans 12:12). As a matter of fact, it reads "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" then "Romans 12:12" in between the wheat sheathes at the bottom. Now I'm not one to preach here, and the main reason I am sharing this is because the idea of being joyful, full of hope, and patient feels extra important as of late. It's like looking at a religious painting and recognizing that there is beauty in the artwork :) To be fair I've shared things here that would horrify the nuns who taught me all those years ago, but I doubt they would have been fond of tattoos in general or this skimpy bikini. There are faded and regular layers included here, and this store has other gifts available as well for free on the marketplace. 

My final look of the night is our Hannah's Tattoos Skulls on Sleeve - GIFT, a single BOM layer that is unisex and suitable for any BOM compatible body. The roses have a pretty salmon coloring to them, growing among skulls and I do spy a cross in the middle there supporting the thorny stems. I wonder if they are climbing peace roses, which I recall my parents growing at our first house :) Those need a trellis or fence to lean on like this, and ours had a similar color. My favorite thing we had in the backyard at that house was the miniature roses though, as I liked to borrow a bloom or two (carefully and with permission) for my dolls. Who knew a tattoo would make me so sentimental?

I hope you all had a lovely weekend :) Mine was okay, nothing much exciting honestly, and I had therapy earlier so I am still pondering some topics discussed there. I've got a dentist appointment very soon which has my anxiety soaring, but I also have some coping skills I can try out. Wishing you all a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK $0L Marketplace

Tattoo: NANITAS DESIGNA-Borboletas Tattoo $0L Marketplace

Photo 2:

Tattoo: [sovereign] Mandala Gift Tattoo BOM $0L Marketplace

Photo 3:

Tattoo: GIFT - Holly Ink - Serpent $0L Marketplace

Photo 4:

Tattoo: !ReXna - [GIFT] Joyful x Chest Tattoo $0L Marketplace

Photo 5:

Tattoo: Hannah's Tattoos Skulls on Sleeve - GIFT $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Enigmatic - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SL20B Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to head to the SL20B Shop & Hop, which is the shopping portion of Second Life's 20th birthday extravaganza. There are a whopping 24 regions filled with hundreds of designers' displays, 4 adult regions and 20 moderate. I'm sharing gifts found at Hollyhock this post, which is one of the moderate ones, randomly chosen as well I had to start somewhere ;) I keep the gifts organized by region so it makes it a little easier for you to locate, but there is also a listing on the SL blog of all the participants and direct landmarks. The theme is Our Fantastic Future, so the build has a new look and some of the offerings are themed but not all. I so look forward to these events, and am tickled pink to be a part of such a wonderful community as we have in Second Life. There is a little something for everyone, and this is a very impressive landmark that Linden Lab is proudly celebrating so come join in the fun!

KaiDesign has a generous set of 4 gifts at their display, so I am starting this evening with two of them here :) The *KD* Yaba top and *KD* Yaba skirt have the same dark denim fabric with delicate pattern, each with clever styles. The top is a cropped halter in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, while the skirt is asymmetrical with daring side slit in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn versions. We can wear them together or separately, just depending on our mood really. The other gifts are different pairs of lighter denim sandals, which you will have to claim to see ;)

I've been a fan of Sway's for a very long time, especially their annual Advent calendar/hunt, so it was no surprise to see two terrific gifts from them among their many summery offers. Their Swim Ring [Quack] rainbow includes wearable and rez versions, so yes this is the wearable ;) The holding pose is built in so my hands naturally rested on either side of the duck's head, and the rainbow gradient makes it so colorful and cheery. The other gift is a tent, so maybe you feel the urge to go camping in your back yard? I used to do that in RL, so it will be fun to do the same virtually.

Next I changed into the *CK* Deep night dress free gift from Candy Kitten. This beauty will fit eBody, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, and is a flirty combo of deep plunging back and strapless top. The bra cups and hip slits are each trimmed in black lace which is a dramatic contrast to the pale blue fabric with lovely pink roses, and for some reason I am thinking this could double as lingerie with that sexy lace. 

All this walking around and exploring could make any avatar hungry, right? So be sure to stop at the MIDNA display to claim their free and adorable Cat Drink. This tasty dessert beverage has a built in holding pose, and looks like a rich berry milkshake topped with chocolate and a scoop of ice cream decorated like a cat head. This is not the only edible treat you'll see at SL20B, so your avi will be well nourished and treated to visual feasts at the same time.

For my final look of the evening, I had to slip into a marketplace freebie bikini to show off as much skin as possible since the skin is decorated with a terrific tattoo gift! The bikini is from LOVELACE, their Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar), and comes in system/BOM layers. Back at SL20B we have the charming Juna. Uccy Tattoo which is also system/BOM layers so I hope you have a compatible mesh body by now :) There are ultra light, light, medium, and dark versions provided, so I am sharing the dark on the left above and the ultra light to the right. This way you get the general idea of its range from darkest to lightest, and can join me in admiring the beautiful floral branch that a sweet bird is perched on. The artwork is stunning, and the coloring of the bird made me think robin initially but the body (head, beak, tail) doesn't seem to match up. I'm also not certain what tree branch is being depicted, none of which detracts from how much I love this tattoo. 

It was a dull and rainy day, and I wound up not going to my parents' for dinner as I usually would on a Friday so that is a bit of a bummer. As long as my anxiety doesn't get the best of me, I will be going to the farmers market in the morning though :) Missing it last week was frustrating, so I am eager to visit again. Otherwise I am still exploring SL20B and picking up gifts from a few more Shop & hop regions this weekend, which may mean dealing with crowds and lag but I expect it to be well worth the effort as always. I hope you all have an amazing weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Hollyhock Region:

Photo 1:

Top: KaiDesign *KD* Yaba top (sl20b gift) $0L SL20B Gift

Skirt: *KD* Yaba skirt $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 2:

Floatie: Sway's Swim Ring [Quack] rainbow $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Candy Kitten *CK* Deep night dress free $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 4:

Drink: MIDNA - Cat Drink $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 5:

Tattoo: Juna. Uccy Tattoo $0L SL20B Gift

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar) $0L Marketplace

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

CORAZON Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was feeling random, and had recently visited the CORAZON store where I discovered lots of generous group gifts. These are tattoos that are mostly unisex and mainly system/BOM layers, so they should have a wide range of compatibility. With many different styles, I also feel like there is a little something for nearly everyone who enjoys the needle-free experience of SL body art :) The CORAZON group is currently free to join, so these delightful gifts will not cost you a thing. I am wearing a simple bikini that is a marketplace gift from LOVELACE to cover the essentials while showing you these goodies (but not my "goodies" if you catch my drift, LOL) so I am glad that BOM permits lots of layers.

My first look of the evening is the .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT GAME OVER :. seen here. It consists of light, medium, and dark (shown above) versions which are all BOM layers, reading "GAME OVER" and "Play again? Yes No" beneath. There is a faint yes and no at the neckline too, possibly slightly obscured by my skin's neck blender layer (I tried rearranging them but it didn't permit it). This brought back fond memories of 8-bit games I'd played in my youth, both on home consoles and arcade machines. As with all of the tattoos I'm sharing tonight, they are front only so you can wear a separate layer on the back if you have a back-only design that you would love to add to it. That's just another BOM benefit :)

Next I changed to the .: CORAZON :. Tattoo EYE PEAK :. group gift, with an image of an eyeball on a stormcloud shooting bolts of lightning. There are rays above that could represent the sun shining behind the cloud, and as with all art the interpretation is ultimately up to each viewer. This gift includes light, medium, and dark versions as its 3 BOM layers, and as usual I chose the darkest one to make it clearer in the photo (I hope). The slightly faded versions give a sense of an older and longer-enjoyed tattoo, so it all boils down to your personal preferences.

This beauty is the .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT FLOWER :. group gift, a single BOM layer so it will be the opacity seen here. The wispy petaled red flowers have a butterfly visiting them, and their stem leads down to what google translate tells me reads "I will never give up" down the center. I am not multilingual and cannot verify that, but I do think it goes well with the idea of flowers blooming from the dark and dirt to become beautiful blossoms. 

There is an entire section of the group gifts wall dedicated to zodiac signs, so I decided to share my RL sign here :) This is the .: CORAZON GACHA :. ACQUARIUS:. tattoo, and my guess is that the previous gacha set was converted into group gifts when gachas became illegal in SL. Aquarius is the sign of the water bearer, so the saying beneath "Your Heart Is Your Water" makes sense thematically. The female image is in aqua tones which is also quite appropriate, and she has a wonderfully mystical air about her. 

"La Vie est Belle!!! Life is Beautiful" proclaims my final look of the evening, and I couldn't agree more :) This is the .: CORAZON :. Gift Vitta :. tattoo, and it is provided in light, medium, and dark BOM layers. There is a dainty multicolored butterfly perched to the left of the text, bringing a touch of bright color that helps reinforce that life is indeed beautiful. This is as good a time as any to give the details on the bikini I've been wearing tonight too, the LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar) gift found on the marketplace. The bikini top and thong bottom are separate system layers, and were initially designed for classic avatars but thanks to Bakes on Mesh, they work just as well with any compatible mesh body. You can see that it looks great on the Maitreya body here, simple crisp lines that covers just where it should.

My new hair is one of the two new releases at Truth Hair, also known as "where Dawn spends most of her lindens" ;) They were for the Saturday Sale so might not be discounted for much longer, but I happily picked up the Essential pack of the Twist style which is a shorter version of a prior release called Twisted. There are stylist options on every color HUD, and a set of butterfly clips you can add that has a color HUD for those as well. The rubber bands holding the braids can be hidden or colored to suit your preferences.

It was a very nice weekend here, and although my anxiety flared up before the farmers market Saturday I still went and enjoyed myself :) The rides to and from, not so much, but I don't have any plans to go out at all this coming week which should be helpful. There was a new vendor with home cooked dog food at the market, so lots of people brought their dogs to check it out. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from CORAZON:

Photo 1:

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar) $0L Marketplace

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT GAME OVER :. $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Tattoo EYE PEAK :. $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT FLOWER :. $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON GACHA :. ACQUARIUS:. $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Gift Vitta :. $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Twisted Tattoos

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are back to the Twisted Hunt and its Fall 2021 Beyond The Veil round, focusing on some of the many tattoos that are among the free prizes. As a reminder, we are looking for Dusk (smoky purple) colored cubes in this challenging hunt that does not provide hints except in their group's chat and allows each store to hide up to 13 visible decoys. There are side hunts, special offers, and all sorts of themed decor to enjoy while hunting, and if you see a Twisted easel at a store you definitely want to click it and read that notecard :) I wound up grouping the tattoos together since I just needed one very revealing outfit to hide the crucial bits, LOL, while showing enough skin to display the tattoos to their fullest. I chose a free gift from the marketplace, a bikini from LOVELACE that I have used for this purpose before that comes in system/BOM layers. 

My first look is two of the prizes to be found at ~*Wyld Winter*~ since there is a main prize and a spooky side hunt. A bit more about the side hunt: there are 7 prizes in a creepy but fascinating search through a house where a doctor lost his mind after his wife and baby were murdered. If you can handle blood and enjoy an eerie mystery, you can find the tattoo I am wearing on the left called ~*WW*~ Botanist's Moon Tattoo along with several home decor items. The tattoo on the right is the main prize called ~*WW*~ Phases Tattoo, and each of these come in four different opacities (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) in BOM and Regalia body versions each. They are all tintable which I have done on the left to a purple that reminded me of the cubes, with the default white shown on the right. 

Next I slipped into the GERMINAL - GHOSTLY TATTOO hunt prize, which goes across both shoulders and arms all the way down to the palms, with a smiley face of X's on the front. The gift includes the original (as shown), faded, and old versions each as system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega. That means there is plenty of compatibility for just about anyone to be able to wear them. 

{Soleil et Lune} has an intriguing prize waiting in their spinning cube for us, called Magister Ritualistic Tattoo - Magic. It comes in a system/BOM layer and covers us from head to toe, well more like shoulders to toes ;) The color is more vibrant of a purple than the cube hue, and those look like runic markings perhaps? Such an intricate look, and I can definitely feel the magic.

I was also very impressed with the LYM - Until We Meet Again prize from Leave Your Mark Tattoo. It does say "until we meet again" both front and back, and has some beautiful women's images with a hand holding a rose on the back above people walking together. The full sleeves are very artfully done, and the chest piece made me think of stained glass. It includes a system/BOM layer and an Omega applier, so if you sport a classic avatar or your mesh body is BOM compatible or Omega compatible, you can enjoy this body art as much as I am.

For my final look of the evening I direct your attention upward to my face, where you fan see the Fallen Gods Inc. Medusa Face tattoo. There are full (on the left) and no lip (right) versions that each come in 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100% opacities, all of which are tintable so you can change the color as often as you wish. To tint any tattoo or any system layer that is tintable, just go into edit and you will see the white box for color which you click to open the window to choose any shade you wish. Then you click "save as", give it a name (I usually just add the color name to the end) and you have a brand new copy with the tint you applied. I chose a bold crimson on the right above when I tinted the no-lip version, fairly random but that's me ;)

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

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from the Twisted Hunt:

Photo 1:

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar) $0L Marketplace

Tattoo Front: ~*Wyld Winter*~ Botanist's Moon Tattoo $0L Side Hunt

Tattoo Back: ~*WW*~ Phases Tattoo $0L Twisted Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Tattoo: GERMINAL - GHOSTLY TATTOO $0L Twisted Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Tattoo: {Soleil et Lune} - Magister Ritualistic Tattoo - Magic $0L Twisted Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Tattoo: Leave Your Mark Tattoo LYM - Until We Meet Again $0L Twisted Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Tattoo: Fallen Gods Inc. Medusa Face tattoo $0L Twisted Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Curious - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Treasuring The Gacha Life

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting a little slice of history, as it is the last ever round of The Gacha Life. The decision by Linden Labs to eliminate gachas from SL since they are not legal in all countries has sent ripples through the community, with many stores discounting their gachas for the remainder of the month and asking their customers what they would like to see happen to the offered products in the future. As for The Gacha Life, their final round has a theme of Almost Fall and there are plenty of items available in addition to free group gifts :) The group is free to join, and you will find gifts at just about every display in a black bag with a framed photo of the gift next to it. Are you ready to see some of those generous gifts?

My first look is a full outfit from GIULIADESIGN which is called AVA. She consists of the top, belly chain, and leggings each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with coordinated stiletto heels that fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet. The colors and long pants are a nod to fall, but the bare belly and arms revealed by our top are still delightful for these warm days of late summer.

Next I slipped into the DPB Betsy Dress - Harvest Black group gift from Dore Papillon Boutique. This flowing mini dress has detached gathered sleeves and a gorgeous floral pattern on a dark background, while there are panties included to wear beneath. Each are provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizing.

For this look I combined two gifts that you can decide to mix and match however makes you the most happy :) The top is the BQ ::Gold Kay Top:: from BLONDEQUEEN, and it is included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The pants are the gift from LMagnums which are their Tatianna Capri Pants - Red. You will find sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, and Hourglass mesh bodies inside this gift, all with the ruffled midcalf hem and low waist with double row of buttons in front. 

This cozy look can be found at the LOVE LACE display, tucked inside their gift bag. It's called ::LL:: Maxi Sweater // Unicorn Pack, and it is just the right length to serve as a long tunic style sweater or a short dress, depending on the weather and destination. The sweater comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, with a 4 texture HUD so you can change the look on a whim. The extra long sleeves and soft colors make me want to snuggle up with some hot tea, and have a cheerful chat with a friend :)

For my final look of the evening, I am pleased to share the KEY STYLE group gift called bamby color nw. This intriguing outfit looks like a flirty bodysuit with skirt ruffle, tied in the back then laced like a corset. There are sizes provided for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, along with a HUD to change the bra and ruffle to your choice of 4 colors. I think it wraps up the post with a whimsical yet sexy style.

Whew, my whirlwind of a week has reached the weekend :) The dental visit yesterday went fine, and I am still quite amused by the deja vu I always get from the nitrous. For example, when I recognized a song on their radio I correctly "remembered" the next two that would be coming on. The conversation with the hygienist felt like we had had it before, impossible since it involved her new baby. The mind is a mysterious thing, and the way that gas affects the thinking process is a hoot! It keeps me calm and panic-free so I am grateful for it. Otherwise I have my usual Saturday farmers market visit planned, and will finish watching a movie when I get home. I am still slowly working my way through the Marvel cinematic universe, better late than never. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from The Gacha Life:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [GIULIADESIGN] -AVA- $0L TGL Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Dore Papillon Boutique DPB Betsy Dress - Harvest Black $0L TGL Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: BLONDEQUEEN BQ ::Gold Kay Top:: $0L TGL Group Gift

Pants: LMagnums Tatianna Capri Pants - Red $0L TGL Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: LOVE LACE DESIGNS ::LL:: Maxi Sweater // Unicorn Pack $0L TGL Group Gift 

Photo 5:

Dress: KEY STYLE bamby color nw $0L TGL Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Trinket - Essential

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - DELIAH apricot (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SL18B and Summer Carnival

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have two events for us to enjoy, so there is plenty of variety for all to appreciate. The SL18B celebration is still underway with a 16 region Shop and Hop, 320 designers offering discounted items as well as many free gifts. The gifts I am sharing tonight are all from the Frosted region, since I find it easiest to keep them sorted by which sim/region I found them in. I also stopped by the Summer Carnival at Malus, filled with "Fun in the Sun" until the 16th of July. There are exclusive offers, gifts of $25L or less, and even some gachas for those of us who enjoy the surprise of those addictive machines :) Let's get started!

My first look is an SL18B gift from [JUSTICE] called TERRY ROMPER - FATPACK. This strapless one-piece short outfit comes in sizes for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with a HUD to choose from 20 terrific colors. I really like the built in belt, a slender strand tied in a loose bow in the front that always matches the outfit's color perfectly. 

*HolliPocket* has a flirty duo of slip dresses as their gift for all visitors. Melina Slip includes silver and silver dot versions, with the original silver being decorated with an intricate lace design. Each are provided in Legacy and Maitreya sizes, and you can really tell from the rear view how transparent they are. I am a big fan of the crossed straps in the back, adding visual interest along with the textures.

I also found the gift from PULSE which is their Jazzy Dress - M Lara / Wine. As the name indicates, it is created to fit the Maitreya Lara body, and in a rich ruby color worthy of your favorite red wine. It has crossed straps both front and back, and the peekaboo belly cutout is an alluring touch. 

Next I slipped into a commemorative top that is the *PSS* Cosmos Tops SL18B Gift. This short sleeved crop top with sheer panel comes in Legacy and Maitreya sizes, in a deep turquoise with SL18B emblazoned across it. You can pair this with anything you wish, as I have done with the marketplace gift from Delizio who appear here rather often :) Their jeans come in several colors as system/BOM layers along with Maitreya and Omega appliers, so they are versatile in multiple ways.

For my final look of the evening, I warmly invite you to the Summer Carnival where we are visiting the HORL display for some gorgeous body art. The tattoo on my right thigh is their Faith Tattoo, and can be yours for $180L. It is a BOM (Bakes On Mesh) layer that can also be worn by classic avatars, but I am wearing it on my Maitreya body which is BOM compatible. The intricate design reminds me of the chandelier style tattoos that you might see on upper ribs beneath breasts, with this one being held up by a sprig of dainty flowers. The lotus in the center captivated me, and honestly is a big part of why I was drawn to share this with you. If you'd like to visit the HORL mainstore you can click >here<, while the link in my ending credits is for the event location. As for my bikini, that would be another marketplace freebie that I enjoy wearing when I need to cover up just the basics ;) It is called Lovelace Basic Bikini Black, and indicates as being for classic avatars but the system layers work as BOM too. 

It has been another hot one here with some thunderstorms this evening that made me a little nervous about possibly losing power, but *knock on wood* so far so good. They seem to be caused by a tropical storm off to the south, so eventually things will settle down. It's interesting how much the weather can affect people's moods without them realizing it. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All SL18B Gifts from the Frosted Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [JUSTICE] TERRY ROMPER - FATPACK $0L SL18B Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: *HolliPocket* Melina Slip $0L SL18B Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: PULSE - GIFT / Jazzy Dress - M Lara / Wine $0L SL18B Gift

Photo 4:

Top: *PSS* Cosmos Tops SL18B Gift $0L SL18B Gift

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

Photo 5:

Tattoo: HORL - Faith Tattoo $180L Summer Carnival

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar) $0L Marketplace

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

Hair: TRUTH Halona - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Twisted Tattoos

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more Twisted Hunt prizes to show you from their Spring 2021 round, and this handful includes several tattoos. The hunt's theme this round is Djinn, and the color is sandy orange which can be found on the cube we are searching for as well as many of the prizes. Please check out the hunt's website if you are not familiar with this tricky adventure, so you can be prepared for such things as decoys (up to 13 visible permitted) and how to ask for hints (inworld group, politely) to get as much enjoyment as possible from it. The other most helpful tip I have is to be on the look out for easels with the hunt logo on them, as clicking them will give you a notecard with that store's details like side hunts, sales, gachas, and even occasionally a handy hint :) We have until the 15th of April so there is still plenty of time to find the cubes and claim some free goodies.

My first look is one of two treats inside the same cube at FMB Fashion, this being the ladies' gift called Brynn Dress. It comes in standard mesh sizes as well as Eve Pulpy, Eve Slim, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing. There is also a HUD provided with a grid of tinting possibilities or you can enter the hexadecimal (6 character) HTML color code. It also has buttons to adjust shine, glow, and alpha, so this is a really versatile addition to any wardrobe.

For this look, I will start with the bikini you are going to see in the remainder of my photos this evening :) It is a marketplace freebie called LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK, and includes system/BOM layers for the top and thong separately so you can wear them separately or together. The tattoo is the Twisted hunt prize from Leave Your Mark called LYM - Rub Me The Right Way. You can see the genie lamp on the lower right of the back part, releasing a beautiful genie in swirls of mist. The sleeves have a pop of color towards the shoulders, with different artwork styles blending together. The tattoo comes in a system/BOM layer and an Omega applier, so that should provide a lot of compatibility with various avatars.

Our next stop is ~*Wyld Winter*~ where you can find 3 cubes that contain prizes among several decoys too, so be sure to look thoroughly. They are each tattoos in BOM layers in 4 opacities (25, 50, 75, and 100%) and with Regalia body versions, and all are tintable. This artwork on my arms is their The Djinn's Garden and can be seen here in its original white. 

Another cube holds the striking The Djinn's Binding prize, a front ribcage (underboob) design with a lotus and delicate chandelier-like draped chains. The scalloped dark line is the tattoo, not to be confused with the straight band of the bikini string :) For this one, I added the tattoo and edited it, adding a tint to black which I randomly chose since my skintone is rather pale. I saved a copy and added the word black to the end of the new name, so I now have this color in the folder to wear whenever I wish. 

The Djinn's Lamp is the third prize from ~*Wyld Winter*~, and this one appears on the left thigh down the leg past the knee. I tinted it a reddish brown since the art style reminds me of henna, but remember you can choose any color your imagination leads you to pick :) The genie's lamp is on the left hip, and from the front the thigh area reminded me of a peacock. So pretty and detailed! Technically you can wear these all at the same time since they are on different areas of the body, but I felt it easier to differentiate doing one at a time. It will depend on what I am wearing and therefore which one is easily seen, which I wear at any given time and what color I tint it. 

I think the technology in my life decided to celebrate April Fool's a little early, because my mouse is all laggy and stuttering when I move it, and when I rebooted my PC yesterday it developed a new bad habit of a Windows Security alert that actions are recommended when there are in fact none needed. I was already planning to take tomorrow evening off from blogging because of a dental appointment, so I feel like this is a weird hint to reaffirm that decision like my computer wants time off too. So I will return on Friday evening, and since it is a new month I will have even more possibilities of what I might choose to share. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Twisted Spring 2021:

Photo 1:

Dress: FMB Fashion Brynn Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK $0L Marketplace

Tattoo: Leave Your Mark LYM - Rub Me The Right Way $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Tattoo: ~*Wyld Winter*~ The Djinn's Garden $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Tattoo: ~*Wyld Winter*~ The Djinn's Binding $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Tattoo: ~*Wyld Winter*~ The Djinn's Lamp $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Flirt - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Brighter Days Ahead

Hiya everyone! Tonight I am back with more treats from The Wash Cart Sale, all of which are $50L or less with some exclusive offers available. This terrific event is open until the 25th of the month, so come visit and grab some demos and enjoy the variety. There are also more $1L prizes from The Jerky Turkey Hunt 10 in this post, since you know I cannot resist a good bargain and I appreciate the thrill of the hunt in SL. These are hiding inside orange feathers, and the hunt's website will guide you with landmarks, hints, and some preview photos so you know what is in those brightly colored plumage. My title tonight might be wishful thinking, but I was partly inspired by the outfits being for holidays that are still in the future and give us something to look forward to :)

Dixie Dandelion's cart can have you ready for Christmas season (how is it only 6 weeks away?!) with a fun sweater dress in several color choices. I am wearing their DD Santa Baby Royal on the left, DD Santa Baby Purple on the right, and they are each $50L with two other colors (red and green) available as well. Each includes sizes for classic avatars (standard S,M,L plus fitmesh S,M,L) and for mesh bodies with versions for Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous. If home decor is more your style, there are some selections on their cart of that nature as well :) Their mainstore link is here, and the ending credits link will bring you directly to their cart for these specific offers. 

As you could tell from my last post, I am a fan of SL tattoos, and so I am excited to show you one of the choices from the InnerJoy Love Tattoos cart at The Wash this round. This gorgeous body art is their Double Rose Tattoo Pac*IJL*. I was drawn to the contrast of shadowy roses with a few colored in with vibrant pops of red, and this tattoo is very easy to wear since it is provided in a system/BOM layer as well as appliers for Maitreya and Omega. This particular offer is $25L, with others either at that price or $50L like their exclusive full body tattoo that you really ought to have a peek at. Their mainstore is right here on The Wash sim and very close to their cart, while the link in the ending credits will have you standing right in front of said cart :) As for my bikini, I am wearing the same flirty number as in my last post, a marketplace gift from LOVELACE that comes in system/BOM layers only and is quite possibly an older offering but works perfectly with my updated Maitreya body. 

Let's head over to the hunt path, where I visited MELANGE!NC. to find their bright orange feather. It contains this versatile =Let It Be= OMEGA/CLASSIC Ensemble, with several components to mix and match. The jumper and bra are provided in system/BOM layers and Omega appliers, with 8 colors for the bra like the blue on the left above and the red barely peeking through on the right ;) The cropped hoodie on the right comes in standard fitmesh sizes as well as Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink versions, and as you can see it complements the outfit very well but you can wear either individually if you prefer. There are even shoes included with this look, the wedge heels I'm wearing in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet. It is hard to imagine that all this is only $1L, but I assure you it is if you find that feather :)

I kept the pants layer from the Melange prize on here, but changed into a totally different prize for the top. This is the .{SA}. Jess Cropped T-Shirt Gobble Wobble from Starlight Apparel, a fun Thanksgiving themed shirt that says "Gobble Gobble Til You Wobble" around a turkey in a pilgrim hat. It comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, and will look great with your favorite pants or skirts. 

My final look of the evening is one of two prizes inside the feather at Ink Blots, since they have created a male and a female prize for us. Their TJTH10 Gift Female starts with the cowl neck sweater dress in fitmesh standard sizes plus eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. The thigh-high boots are also provided, in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique versions. This is a wonderful choice for cool weather, and I love the way the short hemline is offset by the height of the boots so there is really only a sliver of skin showing of each thigh. 

Yesterday and today were both fairly busy days for me, and I am glad to have them behind me so I can look ahead to more enjoyable plans. Tomorrow I am mostly going to rest though :) My dental appointment went well, and it shows how long I have been going to that office when the hygienist is about to have her third child next month when I knew her before she was even planning her first. Everyone in that office is extremely friendly and pleasant, which puts us more fearful patients at ease. Today was a podiatrist visit, so now my toenails are healthy and not growing into where they shouldn't, a little sore as a result but better than the ingrown ones were feeling. It's like routine maintenance I suppose. I found it interesting that people both places asked how I was doing, then repeated the question like no really, how are you holding up? It is reassuring to know that people are looking out for others and truly care, and I have been lucky so far with my immediate family and small circle of friends staying healthy. That is my deepest wish for all of you too, as winter is approaching and lots of countries are seeing spikes again already. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress Left: Dixie Dandelion DD Santa Baby Royal $50L Wash Cart Sale

Dress Right: DD Santa Baby Purple $50L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 2:

Tattoo: InnerJoy Love Tattoos Double Rose Tattoo Pac*IJL* $25L Wash Cart Sale

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK $0L Marketplace

Photo 3:

Outfit: MELANGE!NC. =Let It Be= OMEGA/CLASSIC Ensemble $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Top: Starlight Apparel .{SA}. Jess Cropped T-Shirt Gobble Wobble $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: Ink Blots TJTH10 Gift Female $1L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Shadow - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - ZELLA cotton candy (system layer for BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

The Wash and Jerky Turkey

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I chose some more fantastic offers from The Wash Cart Sale to show you, since there are plenty to choose from and I am having a great time with them all :) All cart items are $50L or less, and there are many exclusive offers available so we don't want to miss out on anything. I also have more hunt prizes from The Jerky Turkey Hunt 10, which is another very affordable way to boost your autumn wardrobe and spruce up your living space. The gifts are hidden inside bright orange feathers, and you can find the hints on their website along with all the landmarks and some preview photos. 

Our first stop is the Vicarious Youth cart at The Wash, where you will find clothing for adults, teens, and kids. Naturally I chose the two very pretty outfits for the adult ladies to show you, starting with the {-V-} Sophia - Teal/Black Velvet on the left. It is provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The sparkly top dips into a deep V in the back, and the skirt has such a lovely embossed texture. There are coordinating outfits for the younger sizes as well, so you and your family can match in style. Another look that has matching kids/teens sizing is the one I am wearing on the right above, {V*Y} Alexis Dress - Flannel Moose (Adult). The plaid skirt looks wonderful with the embroidered moose on the top, doesn't it? This dress comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. All of the selections on this cart are just $25L, so you can stock up on fun looks for the entire family. The link to their cart is in the ending credits, and their family-friendly mainstore is located here. 

Another cart you won't want to miss is by Leave Your Mark Tattoo, who are offering several detailed unisex tattoos in system/BOM layers and Omega appliers. This gorgeous body art is their LYM-1-Dream Of Me, and I am enchanted by this look! There is a woman in a flower crown, deep in thought with her hair cascading in waves down between our breasts to an intricate lotus design. The arms are full sleeves, and the back has another beauty who is surrounded by butterflies. This selection is just $25L, and I also want to mention that there is a free gift there on the lower left side. You can visit the Leave Your Mark Tattoo mainstore by clicking here, and the link in the ending credits will bring you directly to their cart. If the bikini looks familiar, it is a marketplace gift from LOVELACE that I last shared peeking out through a fishnet dress a few days ago.

Over to the hunt path, I was excited to find the prize at Prism because I am always looking for classic casual outfits. This is their ZARINA Sweater & Cords Outfit by Jezzixa Cazalet, and it is a flattering combo with both pieces hugging every curve. The sweater and cords are each provided in a fitmesh M size plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. There is even a HUD included for the sweater with 6 color choices, so you can change the look as often as you wish. My advice is to be careful when you click this prize to purchase it, get your camera angle behind it or you might accidentally wind up buying the item in front of it. 

I kept the pants on from the Prism prize so I could show you another prize, the HOKIE sweater from ZFG. This delightful top has a bare shoulder above long sleeves, with bold buttons across the diagonal neckline, and there is a fun slit on the left hip. It comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, with a 4 color HUD so you can suit any mood or match whatever bottoms you wear with it. I personally think it will look terrific with jeans or leggings of any color.

My final look comes from the feather at anny's Fashion, which contains their [AF] Nevaeh Panties and Top *fatpack*. Now if you're looking at this outfit and thinking those look more like pants than panties, I agree and can only assume it is a typo or a language translation issue. I really like the athletic look of this outfit, and its versatility! The top and pants are linked together to wear as one, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. There is also a HUD with 10 colors each, so you can change the top and bottom separately and create the combo you desire. The cuffs and stripes down the legs make me think of a long lost pair of sweatpants that I used to wear all winter long, they were so comfy and for hockey reasons I deemed them lucky ;)

Well, I have my next couple of days planned out, and because of a dentist appointment tomorrow (nitrous, whee!) I will be taking tomorrow evening off from blogging. I have a different appointment the following day, but it shouldn't interfere with my ability to blog that night so I will be back here soon :) This just worked out to be a busy week for me, as it happens from time to time, but it doesn't seem like it will affect things here too much. Meanwhile I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress Left: Vicarious Youth {-V-} Sophia - Teal/Black Velvet $25L Wash Cart Sale

Dress Right: {V*Y} Alexis Dress - Flannel Moose (Adult) $25L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 2:

Tattoo: Leave Your Mark Tattoo LYM-1-Dream Of Me- ACS OSC $25L Wash Cart Sale

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK $0L Marketplace

Photo 3:

Outfit: PRISM ZARINA Sweater & Cords Outfit by Jezzixa Cazalet $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Top: ZFG HOKIE $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: anny's Fashion [AF] Nevaeh Panties and Top *fatpack* $1L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Shadow - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - ZELLA cotton candy (system layer for BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)