Scooping Up Prizes

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got another pile of prizes to share from the SLS Scoop N Score hunt, for which we are hunting in a maze of sewer pipes for piles of poop. Normally I wouldn't advise digging around in sewers, LOL, but SL Syndicate has made it an enjoyable but challenging experience to find over 200 free goodies. I wouldn't even want to estimate the retail value of what we receive for free here, but at least 5 figures? The list of participating brands and how many poops they're hiding can be found on the SLS website, so you can double check that you don't miss any of your favorites :) My landmark takes you to the sewers, but there's a teleporter there near the landing zone that can bring you up to the surface for the fun shopping event.

My first look combines two fantastic prizes from the same generous brand. The +CHANDRA+ Kimimora Blouse is a lovely satin top with high neck and soft gathering, plus a bit of a watercolor texture happening that I am loving :) It fits Legacy and Reborn mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 7 colors to choose from. Naturally I added our +CHANDRA+ Willow Pants prize, which includes the same two mesh body sizes (Legacy and Reborn) as well as a HUD which has 8 main colors and 4 metals for us. The metal is for the cross adornments on the front and the waist button. They have a flattering snug fit and fall to just above the ankle, which makes me think that they'll work nicely with some styles of boots too. I like to think about as many possibilities as I can :)

I decided to mix things up by pairing the pants with our :::WD::: Jacket Estelle PBR - Leather Brown treat from Web Dew. They have 3 other gifts that are variations of this cozy and versatile jacket, so this was a random impulse selection ;) It comes in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Prima Busty, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD to tint or hide the sweater beneath. The sweater colors are endless since it's a grid you can click anywhere and adjust the color, and we have 6 metals to choose from for our snaps or buttons (sorry can't tell which they are). It's a warm evening here, so the flirty look without the sweater is really appealing.

Dragon Magick Wares hid this wonderful Pump Up The Jam Tee in one of their poops, and it has an animated image on the front that I really got a kick out of :) The bars you see change colors and height, so it was hard to capture in still images but I am hopeful that you get the idea. There are Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes of this playful t-shirt, which I think will look fantastic with jeans or leggings too.

If you like your clothing a little on the spooky side, I'm going to suggest you track down the poop containing The Muses - Bitsy Spider Tunic - Emerald. The spiderweb pattern made me think of Halloween, and I have a couple of RL friends who celebrate year round so I'll bet some of you do the same. We receive sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. It is just long enough to be a dress, yet just short enough to layer some pants beneath as a tunic shirt. It's up to you and the weather I guess :)

My final look of the evening is one of my favorites, because it's giving me some 90s grunge flashbacks. That wasn't even my music genre of choice, but the fashions clearly made an impression :) This is our Luas Alyssa Purple prize, whose dress and jacket (tied loosely around the waist) each come in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. In case you can't see the white lettering well enough on the upper left and lower right of the dress, it says SLAY which this outfit certainly does.

Whew, it's been a whirlwind yesterday and today here but I am feeling okay :) The podiatrist visit yesterday was quick and not too painful, then a few more stops kept me out longer than usual. Today was gaming-with-friends night, lol, and that was a blast as always :) We are in different states and so we don't have access to all the same stores or restaurants, but we do let each other know if we find something new and exciting somewhere. So many of our chains have closed around here, like Arby's and Cinnabon and now I forget the third one we mentioned. We have lots of nice local shops though, which makes up for it a bit. I've got dinner tomorrow with the fam, and I don't know yet what we're having so that'll be a fun surprise. I hope you're all having a sweet day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from SLS Scoop N Score:

Photo 1:

Top: +CHANDRA+ Kimimora Blouse $0L Hunt Prize

Pants: +CHANDRA+ Willow Pants $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Top: Web Dew :::WD::: Jacket Estelle PBR - Leather Brown $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: Dragon Magick Wares Pump Up The Jam Tee $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: The Muses - Bitsy Spider Tunic - Emerald $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: Luas Alyssa Purple $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Gelato - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Scoop N Score Prizes

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to head down to the SL Syndicate sewers for their 6th annual Scoop N Score hunt. Can you believe it's been six years already? I've been laughing my way through this challenging but oh-so-worthwhile hunt every round (with Xan's help which adds to the giggles), and this was no exception. All hunts have a hunt object to seek out, and this one is of course, poop. Yep, little turds of various sizes, but these have cute faces and slender legs. The sewer system is an intricate maze, and my suggestions are to copy/paste the stores from the hunt website and keep track there of which ones you've found, so you'll know when you've gotten them all, and I also derender each one after I've claimed it. Taking notes on what decor you've seen might also be helpful, and I am a huge fan of teamwork for this one :) There were times I'd stand at an intersection and Xan would dart up each of the possible paths, using me as a placeholder. It took a few hours, which is not bad considering there are over 140 prizes to find.

My first look is the *Sweet Kajira*Gretta Dress pink/green Maitreya which is one of several (8) gifts you can find from SK. The name indicates the size and describes the dress quite well :) The style would work so well with all sorts of roleplay and -core fashion looks, with the romantic corset and lace. I am also a big fan of this color combo, so it was a delight to find this poop. Sentences that only make sense for SL, right? LOL!

Another store with multiple prizes/poos waiting for us is UNA., and I'm feeling extra flirty in their NoaDress SKY treat :) There are sizes for Freya, Isis, and Maitreya mesh bodies included, and the style is ready to turn heads for sure. The halter chain matches the waist chain, then the skirt is tied in place loosely to show off much of our bum. Even the neckline is low enough that you can see a few pixels of nipple, which will vary by shape and skin detailing.

The UNA.Cloe Blue is equally gorgeous and sexy, as is their custom :) This bare backed beauty is provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and is held in place by gently draped belts in the back. I am amused at the fact I've now showed my booty twice in this post so far, although I did try to make it more of a side view and not as in your face.

Picture this scenario if you dare...you wear this stunning UNA.BelleDress Black prize to a fancy, formal event, as it greatly deserves. Someone compliments you on it, and you get to reply "thanks, I found it for free in a sewer" followed by their stunned silence. Then you get to add that you found it in a turd, which will either result in more silence or lots and lots of questions :) Our dress is provided in a Maitreya size, with a HUD that lets us select from 26 gem colors that add a tiny touch of color to our full black gown.

For my final look of the night, I happily slipped into the Luas Elira Purple prize. This sheer lacy diagonal hemmed dress and its belt are each included in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizes. Since they are separates, you can wear the strapless dress with or without the belt, and there's a HUD with 2 metals so you can decide if you want the belt to be silver or gold. I'm usually a silver fan, but gold and purple gives such a royal flavor that I can't resist that either. 

As with most weekends lately, it was a humdinger of a busy one here. My therapy today was intense, and then I had a serious talk with my parents about my grandmother. She's been getting weaker lately and lost her appetite, so the caretaker told my parents that she's seen this before and it is usually an indication of nearing the end of life. My uncle (her son) was there when my parents were, unplanned coincidence, and his younger son was there too...she didn't recognize her son or grandson. My mom said it's also the first week in ages that she didn't ask about me, so she may not remember me right now either. I am very sad, but also want to tell them all that I have enough memories of her in my heart that it's okay if she's lost hers. Apologies to anyone who just got teary, as I did, and I know it's a very rare gift to still have a grandparent at my age. She's close to 98 years old and I believe it's been a good, full life overall. My cousin, the one who was there, moved a couple of weeks ago to a location closer to me, so perhaps I can see him and his wife (and eventually their baby, due in September) more often now :) See, there are still positives in life and I refuse to give into the sorrow completely. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening after a relaxing weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Scoop N Score:

Photo 1:

Dress: *Sweet Kajira*Gretta Dress pink/green Maitreya $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: UNA.NoaDress SKY $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: UNA.Cloe Blue $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: UNA.BelleDress Black $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Luas Elira Purple $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Hani - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Pride At Home

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am pleased to share a celebration of Pride month with the Pride at Home event. This region has a carnival atmosphere thanks to parade floats and decor, and we have an area with gifts and information about the LGBTQ+ community. I have deeply personal reasons for being a firm ally, and that will never change because I just genuinely believe that kindness and compassion are vital in this world. All of the gifts I'm sharing in this post are from the booths of generous designers who are helping us celebrate, and I am very grateful to each and every one of them. I make an effort to keep politics off this blog as much as I can, but it seems to me that loving our neighbors shouldn't be political. As a child of the 70s, I'm also a huge fan of rainbows, so there is a strong visual appeal here in addition to the respect for all humans. All of these gifts are completely free with no group tag required, so please be sure to spread the word to anyone who may be interested :)

For my first look of the night, I slipped on the Luas Dacil Dress Pride Edition, one of two free gifts found at their booth. This sexy strapless mini comes in sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy bodies. The modern pride flag's colors appear here with a fun leopard print, which I am loving! I also needed a little snack, so I nibbled one of the delicious lmndrp. - pride cookies (holdables) gift. There are two versions, the Love is Love versions shown here and another with the word PRIDE on rainbow icing, each with a bento hold as you can see above. Just think, here in SL all cookies are sugar free, gluten free, and calorie free so anyone can enjoy :)

Candy Kitten has a treat for us too, called *CK* Sabrina - pride free. The outfit is two pieces, top and skirt, each in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The top has detached sleeves and playful ruffles, while the skirt has lace panties built in. Both have a beautiful image of a rainbow above the word HUMAN, filled in with various flag's stripes as a touching tribute to all of us falling under the same umbrella.

Two gifts make an appearance here, so let's start from the top...which would be the SEKA's D-Pull Crop PRIDE 2023 GIFTIE. There are 3 versions, labeled as PRIDE1, PRIDE2 and PRIDE3 in the folder, all included in eBody Reborn, Kupra A/B, Kupra Flat, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Maitreya Flat, and Petite mesh body sizes. The notecard made me smile, explaining how the designer came up with the pride theme and added the LOVE nipple tapes for us :) They all go really well with the Belle Epoque - Pride Skirt gift, a low slung mini in frosty white with a gorgeous pair of rainbow wings on the rear. We receive sizes for eBody, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies in this thoughtful gift. Our observers receive a touch of booty cleavage ;)

Next I changed into the charming [ILAYA] gift called Beena Dress & Jacket~ {Love Is Love}. The dress and cropped jacket are both inky black, with the dress reading "Love is Love" in red on the front, and the jacket featuring a rainbow ombre hood. Each piece is provided in Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes, and we also get a materials HUD for each. I love a good t-shirt dress, casual and comfy which means versatility to me, and the jacket is a great addition if you go somewhere that might be a bit chilly.

My final look of the evening is the Female Pride Outfit by Rainbow Rhapsody, which also has a male version that is equally stunning and colorful :) The top and pants will each fit Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a 3 color HUD for the shirt. That lets us choose from black, white, or grey as our backdrop for the pride stripes on the front which have Love, Respect, Freedom, Tolerance, Equality, and Pride written across them, and the back reads "Spread Kindness around like confetti". I am all on board with that saying!! I was saying earlier that it costs nothing to be kind to people, but being unkind can cost that person more than we'd ever know. 

Whew, let the weekend begin! It was a heck of a week, and I'm still dealing with anxiety and stomach issues that might make my trip to the farmers market uncomfortable tomorrow, but I know last week I got through it and it was very worthwhile. It was hot today but should be about 20 degrees cooler when I go out, so that will be a nice relief. I hope you all have something fun planned for your weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Pride at Home:

Photo 1:

Dress: Luas Dacil Dress Pride Edition $0L Pride At Home Gift

Cookie: lmndrp. - pride cookies (holdables) $0L Pride At Home Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Candy Kitten *CK* Sabrina - pride free $0L Pride At Home Gift

Photo 3:

Top: SEKA's D-Pull Crop PRIDE 2023 GIFTIE $0L Pride At Home Gift

Skirt: Belle Epoque - Pride Skirt $0L Pride At Home Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [ILAYA] Beena Dress & Jacket~ {Love Is Love} $0L Pride At Home Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Female Pride Outfit by Rainbow Rhapsody $0L Pride At Home Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Luster - Redhead

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)

Seraphim Trick or Treat Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we explore the Seraphim Trick or Treat hunt, in which we are looking for small carved pumpkins (jack-o-lanterns) surrounded by candy. They are free for everyone, no group tag needed, and they are hiding at the mainstores of several wonderful designers :) The website will guide you with pictures of the hunt prizes, which have links to each store when clicked and viewed full size. Confession - I didn't realize that at first and wound up asking about where to find the landmarks in the group chat the other night, and I'm sure the people who read it thought I was drunk or lazy :P  Believe me, these prizes are worth the bit of embarrassment I went through, and it was a pleasure to explore these generous stores. Some of the designers have out "trick" pumpkins like decoys that do not contain the prize, although one (HU, not shown tonight) had a prize in their trick pumpkin and the treat one with both being designed to be worn together. 

First up, we have the casually cute Luas Jogging Halloween Edition prize. The sporty bra top and shorts are provided in Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. Both are decorated in a seasonal pattern including bats and stars, oh and I see a few crescent moons as well :) 

Maybe your spooky season will include a visit to a beach or pool, or perhaps you would simply love this sexy bikini as loungewear...either way, you can find it for free in the pumpkin at *HolliPocket* :) It is called Witchy Outfit and consists of the top and thong, each in sizes for Erika, Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. There is also a HUD with 5 colors each for the bows and the strings, so we can change up the look quite a bit to suit any mood.

ERSCH has two treats waiting for us, one for the ladies and one with sizes for both. The outfit on the left above is their Candy Lingerie -halloween bats-, and its bra, garters, and panties are each provided in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Reborn Mounds, and Reborn Juicy sizing. There is also a HUD that offers 24 colors for the tiny bows and 5 metals for the chains on the panties, for added variety. On the right I removed the bra and covered up a little with the Sungie Haori -halloween bats-, which is the female counterpart to their Sung Haori for the gents, packed up separately inside. This one has sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, and can be layered over a wide variety of clothing. I chose to share them together for ease and especially since both gifts have the same seasonal pattern. 

I also found the treat pumpkin at .Aitne. and happily claimed this flirty Nora Halloween prize. I started to call it a dress, but upon reflection I think it might be a bodysuit with wide ruffled skirt attachment, but however you classify it I hope you enjoy as I do :) There are eBody  Reborn, Erika, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya sizes provided, as well as a HUD with 4 different textures. Each option has a different background color and varied patterns, although the white has a blood stain on the front but not the back so more of a design than a pattern. The panty part is a daringly narrow thong, which is what made me realize it was not necessarily a dress. 

My final look of the evening comes from Belle Epoque, and is their striking Allegra - Hunt Gift. The skull pattern is dramatic and dare I say haunting, particularly on the long full gown's elegant styling. There are Legacy and Maitreya sizes provided, and you might need to use your body's HUD for some alpha tweaking as I did here with my Maitreya body. My thighs and belly were trying to play peek-a-boo through the mesh, easily remedied and such a sharp result :)

Tomorrow I have an appointment so I will be fairly busy, but it shouldn't interfere with blogging so I have a few possibilities to choose from for my next post. The closer we get to any holiday, the more things I might be able to share :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Seraphim Trick or Treat:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Luas Jogging Halloween Edition $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Bikini: *HolliPocket* Witchy Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit Left: ERSCH - Candy Lingerie -halloween bats- $0L Hunt Prize

Robe Right: ERSCH - Sungie Haori -halloween bats- $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: .Aitne. Nora Halloween $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Belle Epoque - Allegra - Hunt Gift $0L Hunt Prize

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)

More Grand Opening Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features more prizes from the grand opening hunt I told you about last night, at the Impulse sim. There are free prizes with no group tag needed that we can find inside small golden stars hidden in the various stores. I found treats from Luas, UNA, Tentacio, PPK, and a few other wonderful stores whose new homes are all on Impulse. Be sure to look around carefully and take your time, as the stars are small enough not to rez until we are fairly close to them. The grand opening was on the 10th, but I was not able to find any information on when this hunt ends, so I urge you to visit promptly just in case :)

For my first look this evening I am enjoying the Luas Stormy Purple & Green hunt prize. The dress comes in plaid and solid purple versions, each in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The bold green belt comes in the same sizes, and the green collar is not labeled with a size but fit me perfectly. With the dress, belt, and collar being separate pieces, we can decide if we want to wear them all at once or leave off the collar and/or belt. 

I look ready for belly dancing in the gorgeous Luas Fahima Red hunt prize! The top and skirt are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. They are each trimmed with gold ornaments and ravishing red roses, for a striking color combination on a flirty outfit.

Next we have an UNA. prize called Kaolin Purple. It starts with a mini dress wrapped around a slender tube top with the left side bared, then there is a long skirt train on the left side of our dress. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya bodies, and our prize also includes a HUD with 20 texture choices for the top as well as the ability to hide it. The textures are 10 colors that each come in plain silk or an embossed style to match the dress itself. Such a stunning gown, it is very suitable for cosplay or wearing wherever you wish.

Another beauty with roleplay potential is the UNA. Ophelia Pink hunt prize. It fits Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya bodies, and has a romantic style of a corseted top and overskirt in pastel pink atop a white striped full skirt. The way it is gathered in the back is so pretty, almost like a low bustle from various fashion eras throughout history. The textures are delightful, but of course all of these prizes are of excellent quality :)

My final look of the evening is the *Tentacio* Sulaima Skirt/Top, a flirty combo that fits the Maitreya mesh body. The black satin texture looks wonderful on the cinched top and ruffled skirt with daring side slit to accentuate the asymmetrical hemline. We can accessorize this in so many different ways, it can be an entirely different styling each time we wear it. 

This was one of those days where sleep decides to be elusive, so I am nowhere near well-rested but I managed to blog without feeling too worn out. Sometimes my body and brain just get too stubborn I guess, but that just means I will probably get plenty of sleep before going out tomorrow :) I can even nap when I get home, so it should be fine. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Impulse Sim Grand Opening:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Luas Stormy Purple & Green $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: Luas Fahima Red $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: UNA. Kaolin Purple $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: UNA. Ophelia Pink $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: *Tentacio* Sulaima Skirt/Top $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential [FLF]

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)

Grand Opening Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I found out about a very special free hunt that is a celebration of a grand opening. Several stores have moved to a new sim called Impulse, and have scattered gold stars around their new buildings for us to claim dozens of fantastic free prizes. The participating stores are Flecha, Una, Luas, Mushilu, PPK, Tentacio, Athe, and Aureo, and their new home just opened on the 10th so this past Friday. I was unable to find an ending date for the hunt, so I prioritized sharing it just in case it ends very soon. Speaking of limited time treats, I also have a couple of Saturday Sale offers from Entice to show you, and they are available at their discounted price for just a few more days. I think you'll agree that these top quality bikinis are worth hurrying for :)

My first look is a prize from Luas called Lysette Blue & Red. The jumper style dress comes in blue plaid and blue solid versions, with a separate red top and red belt to wear all together or just the pieces you prefer. Each of these components comes in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, with a metal HUD for the belt so you can pick from gold or silver. My high school colors were red and blue, although a very different shade of blue than this, and I can promise you that uniform never looked that sexy! ;) I'm sure that belt would have been a no-no too, although it makes me say yes-yes. 

Next I changed into the Luas Bluebell Berry hunt prize, a beautiful lacy mini dress that fits tight to the bodice and then flairs out into a layered short but full skirt. I had to look up the name of the lace at the neckline, which is apparently called a jabot, not to be confused (as I was) with a cravat. The dress and separate corset belt are each provided in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite sizing, with a HUD for the metals of the corset so you can pick between silver or gold. As you can see on the right above, it looks just as lovely without the corset belt as it does with, so I appreciate the options. 

I also found some stars in the new UNA location, one of which holds their KimBody Green prize. The bodysuit and sheer skirt both fit Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and I would have to guess that means eBody curvy rather than Tonic since usually designers include curvy and fine for the Tonic brand, however since I do not own either I cannot be certain. As it is a free prize, there is no demo and no reason not to pick it up if there is a chance you can enjoy it too :)

This sensual look is the UNA. Kendall Yellow hunt prize, a daring dress with halter strap neck connected to a slender band across the breasts that serves as the bodice, then hooks to the formfitting skirt with side slits. The breast band has heart shaped buckles that partly hide the nipples, at least enough that I didn't need to obscure them for this image. Find this gold star and you can claim sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies. 

Who's ready for the beach? You certainly will be too if you visit Entice and head to their Saturday Sale display. There are 4 terrific bikinis waiting for you, just $75L apiece until this coming Thursday. On the left above I am wearing the Heat Wave Bikini v2 - Iridescent Crochet version, with the Fuchsia Flowers version seen on the right. These strapless tube top and thong bottoms will fit Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The previous releases have been updated to include the Kupra size, and they are discounted as well to $199L each or $499L for your choice of Prints, Food, Floral, Crochet Lights, or Crochet Darks fatpacks. If you want all 5 of those fatpacks (and I wouldn't blame you!) the mega fatpack can be yours for $1799L if you hurry :) This really is perfect timing to save lots of lindens on your new summer wardrobe. 

It was a quiet day here in RL, although not so much in SL thanks to finding out about that sim hunt :) I love it though, the designers did a great job on their new homes and are being very generous having the free gifts available to all visitors and not just their group members. There are still Womenstuff hunt prizes to share, as well as other hunts and an event or two with free gifts, so my month is looking very busy from a blogging standpoint. The only thing I have planned this week is a shopping trip for new sneakers on Wednesday, as mine are about a decade old and doing bad things to my troubled feet. it will be nice to have a pair that doesn't cause pain as soon as I put them on, and I will do my best to find something affordable without skimping on them. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from the Impulse Grand Opening Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Luas Lysette Blue & Red $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: Luas Bluebell Berry $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: UNA. KimBody Green $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: UNA. Kendall Yellow $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Bikini Left: Entice - Heat Wave Bikini v2 - Iridescent Crochet $75L Saturday Sale

Bikini Right: Entice - Heat Wave Bikini v2 - Fuchsia Flowers $75L Saturday Sale

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

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential [FLF]

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)

More FLF Birthday Bash Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more FLF Backyard Birthday Bash group gift to show you, since there were simply too many to fit into one post. The Fifty Linden Fridays group is free to join, and the gifts are in beverage coolers at each display so you just need to click those to receive your free treats. Be sure to visit before the 3rd of September, when the bash winds down for the summer. 

My first look combines several gifts, so let's start from the top with the Flora. blossom top ~ fatpack. It includes Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes, with a HUD to choose from 6 lovely colors. I really do enjoy floral patterns year round, so I am a big fan of this treat :) The pants come from ISON and are called anika patent leather pants (FLF Gift). These slick jeans-styled pants fit Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, and the included HUD has an impressive 30 colors to choose from. These will be able to match just about anything you wish! As for accessories, my choker is the .Quirky. Mad Lover Collar [Gift] which is provided in v1 and v2 (I must admit, I did not see a difference) with a HUD to select from 5 textures each for the band and the closure in front. Since we all deserve a versatile pair of shoes, how about these fun peeptoe platforms from Phedora? They are called Shelbie Heels ~20C. Fatpack, and as you can guess from the name there are 20 colors via HUD for each of 3 parts (top, sole, and platform). The shoes themselves are provided in Belleza, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink high sizing. 

I kept the ISON pants on to show you another top, the charming [JUSTICE] ASHLEY TOP - INDIGO group gift. This gathered tube top has a zipper in the front, and a HUD with 6 metal colors to choose from for said zipper. The top itself comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The neckline hits just low enough that it frames my necklace choice beautifully! That would be our MG - Necklace - Butterfly - Jewelled - GOLD+SILVER gift from Maxi Gossamer. There are a total of 6 versions included, both metals mentioned in the name with long, short 1, and short 2 versions where the short 2 has a smaller pendant. I am wearing short 1 in gold here, with a mix of green stones that I chose from the menu you can access by clicking it. (Either left click the necklace itself, or what I find easier is to 'right click - touch' from inventory.) There are 14 gem colors to choose from, so your lovely butterfly can match or coordinate with anything you wear with it. 

Next we have the gift from VINYL which is their Tokyo Tied Top Pak Metallic Gift. It includes Alice, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, with a 4 color HUD so you can choose your favorite metallic hue. I was intrigued by how long the ties hang down in the front, and that opening above them is a bit racy with that flash of underboob ;) The single shouldered style got my attention too, as I have found lately that I find symmetry in fashion overrated. Those are the ISON pants making another appearance too, and they are about to make yet another...

This tantalizing top is the OSMIA gift called [Peyton], and it has a very useful unpacking HUD where you choose your body size and deliver just that set - Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, or Petite - or you can click the All button to deliver the lot. Each size comes in 9 colors: black, brown, cream, lime (seen on the right above), orange, red, rose (left), tan, and white. Just think of all the things you already have in your inventory that will coordinate so well with this...pants, shorts, skirts, leggings...and just about any color will find its mate. 

My final look of the evening is a fine choice for these still-hot late summer days. The bikini is the Aurly Bikini Tye Dye & Yellow gift from Luas, which surprised me with the monochromatic fabric instead of the bright colors I usually associate with tie dye. The contrast to the vivid yellow is beautiful! The top and panties are each provided in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. I could not resist accessorizing with the cheezu. gold citrus earring group gift, which includes 4 pairs of earrings for you to choose from. There are solid and clear versions each of their lemon and grapefruit slices, and in the main photo I am wearing the sheer lemon but in the closer view (inset) you can see the solid grapefruit with its pink hue. Who else is craving lemonade now?

This has been a very hectic evening, and I am running behind while trying to multitask, apparently not too well. Usually I can handle a few things at once, but I guess I got a little carried away adding more ;) I have an appointment tomorrow so I will be out for part of the day, but it shouldn't interfere with my blogging schedule. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FLF Backyard Birthday Bash:

Photo 1:

Top: Flora. blossom top ~ fatpack $0L FLF Group Gift

Pants: ISON - anika patent leather pants (FLF Gift) $0L FLF Group Gift

Collar: .Quirky. Mad Lover Collar [Gift] $0L FLF Group Gift

Shoes: Phedora ~ Shelbie Heels ~20C. Fatpack $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: [JUSTICE] ASHLEY TOP - INDIGO $0L FLF Group Gift

Necklace: Maxi Gossamer MG - Necklace - Butterfly - Jewelled - GOLD+SILVER $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: VINYL - Tokyo Tied Top Pak Metallic Gift $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: OSMIA [Peyton] FLF Birthday Bash GIFT $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bikini: Luas Aurly Bikini Tye Dye & Yellow $0L FLF Group Gift

Earrings: cheezu. gold citrus earring $0L FLF Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Apple - Redhead

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)

Group Gifts Galore

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am excited to share some more group gifts for the FaMESHed 9th anniversary round. As I mentioned in my previous post, the group is free to join and most of the participating designers are offering a gift in a white box wrapped with a teal ribbon and bow. There is an impressive variety among the gifts, while I am focusing on the female fashions and a touch of accessories you can also find goodies for the guys and home decor. I also have a limited time offer for you from Entice, also a free group gift for Cinco de Mayo. This trio of t-shirts is fantastic for this time of year, so hurry on over!

My first look starts with the Valentina E. Martina Dress Dove gift, which is designed to fit the Maitreya mesh body. It is a column style with flattering seams, and the pale grey color has a silvery quality. I added a necklace from the ..::Supernatural::.. gift called Betina Necklace Fatpack, consisting of 4 metal combinations (silver/silver, silver/gold, gold/silver, gold/gold) and two gem HUDs with 34 lovely choices each. I gave a closer view on the right of the round cut gem that dangles from the chain attached to our heart closure, so pretty!

Purple is one of my favorite colors, so it was fun to pair two different shades in creating this look. The top is our gift from Ramen called ::RMN:: Harona Mini Top Purple -Lara- . It fits the Maitreya Lara mesh body and the style wraps to accentuate the cleavage just right. My pants are the Little Fox - Cassie - Knitted pants // plum gift, which look like an amazingly cozy pair of low rise leggings. They come in sizes for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. 

Next I changed into the Charlotte Pink & Blue gift from Luas. The pink dress and blue belt (with straps that look like suspenders lowered to hang freely) are each provided in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite sizing. Since they are separate pieces, you can easily wear the dress without the belt if you prefer. I really like the way the skirt is gathered, and the peekaboo slit in the upper chest area for a flash of cleavage.

If you are still in the mood for pink, but had something even more flirtatious in mind, I suggest claiming the (*<*) 1313 Elena Set - Special Edition Gift from 1313 Mockingbird Lane. It consists of the sweater, skirt, and thong each in Legacy, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite sizing, with a fun HUD to change things up. There are 6 choices for the strap across the chest (labeled boobs) which are 3 solid and 3 lace, then 3 colors each for the thong waist, skirt bows, and skirt hearts. I am wearing the thong without the skirt on the right so you can get an idea of the versatility of this sexy gift.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Over at Entice, we simply need their free group's tag to claim a three pack of seasonal cropped shirts. Their Cinco de Mayo 2021 - Tshirt is available until the 14th and includes the red and white versions above plus a black version (says Fiesta on the front) each sized for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya bodies. As a bird lover I am drawn to the sombrero wearing cutie on the white tee, and I am curious which ones I will see out and about on the grid :) Show me your favorite! The jeans are a free gift on the marketplace from Delizio that appear here on my blog fairly regularly, with several colors in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega. 

It was a decent day here, and the small birthday dinner earlier was very nice. The weather was warm and humid, so my naturally wavy hair is all sorts of freaky and frizzy, LOL, reminding me that I really need to find a hair product that works without costing an obscene amount. My stylist once recommended something that was over $50 for about 2 ounces, yikes! She normally doesn't push their products but I asked for a suggestion, which I rather regretted. Oh well, I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts Photos 1-4 from FaMESHed:

Photo 1:

Dress: Valentina E. Martina Dress Dove $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Necklace: ..::Supernatural::.. Betina Necklace Fatpack $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Ramen ::RMN:: Harona Mini Top Purple -Lara- $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Pants: Little Fox - Cassie - Knitted pants // plum $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Luas Charlotte Pink & Blue $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: (*<*) 1313 Elena Set - Special Edition Gift $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Entice - Cinco de Mayo 2021 - Tshirt $0L Group Gift

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

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

Hair: TRUTH Blush - Blonde 

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Redeux Part Deux

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I would like to invite you again to the Redeux 4th anniversary celebration, where the designers are offering group gifts for the event's group which is free to join. I am always so happy for any event or store that reaches a milestone like this, since I can only imagine all the hard work and planning that goes into them. We get to benefit by having a chance to purchase some really amazing items, and now free treats to boot :) The weekend might make it a little more crowded there, but it is only open until the 21st so I hope you get to stop by very soon.

My first look is the fun Luas Dara Top Grey, a flirty short sleeved blouse in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite mesh bodies. I love the way the front is tied gently in place, so the neckline hugs the cleavage. As I did yesterday, when I needed a 'bottom' to wear with a top I reached for the Delizio marketplace gift that appears here fairly often. Who can resist several colors of jeans in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega, all for free?

Another alluring gift is the Adriana bikini - White by AURORA. This seductive two piece comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, with a HUD that offers 12 colors each in 4 different wording options for the straps. Those are Bad Girl, Dirty Princess (left above), Daddy's Girl, and Queen (right) with crowns between the words. Which one suits your mood?

This gift has appeal for those learning to be designers as well as anyone who just enjoys wearing cute casual dresses. It is the FLECHA Riana Fitted Dress Fullperm, and each size (eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique) includes Green, Red, and Black (not shown) versions as well as the blank slate on which you can add a texture or color of your choice. There are also notecards and maps tucked inside to guide you with customizing it.

My final look this evening is the Gabrielle Fat Pack from AtaMe, a pairing of bra and high waisted pants with boots attached. Each is provided in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a HUD that offers 4 floral patterns and the ability to turn brightness off or on. The flowers are ideal for spring, and it makes things so much easier to not have to find a separate pair of matching shoes for your outfit :) This is also a flirty alternative for those who find themselves almost always wearing skirts, since variety is the spice of (second) life. 

Happy Weekend! It was certainly a strange week here, but I am doing okay and glad that the weekend is finally here. I will be going to my usual farmers market tomorrow morning, then watching a hockey game in the early afternoon, but no major plans for Sunday. I am taking tomorrow evening off from blogging, but I'll be back Sunday night with some more Free Dove hunt prizes since I interrupted those for the event with the sooner ending time. I hope you all have something nice planned this weekend, whether that means going out or staying home and relaxing. Many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from REDEUX:

Photo 1:

Top: Luas Dara Top Grey $0L Redeux Group Gift

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

Photo 2:

Bikini: AURORA - Adriana bikini - White $0L Redeux Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: FLECHA Riana Fitted Dress Fullperm $0L Redeux Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: AtaMe - Gabrielle Fat Pack $0L Redeux Group Gift

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

Eyeshadow: alaskametro<3 "Jane" eyeshadow 05 Fit B $0L Wearable Tester

Hair: Magika - Midnight 

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)