Luck at Le'La

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Le'La store, where the group is currently $100L to join and that gets us access to dozens of group gifts as well as their lucky chairs, lucky boards, and midnight mania boards for even more treats. These are all in a separate building, so my link should direct you there or you can go out the front door and look on the ground for a sparkly path leading to the building :) I'm still always gobsmacked by the notion of needing an entire building to hold all the free gifts and prizes you're offering for your group members!

I'm starting the evening with the newest group gift called {Le'La} Balma Swimsuit Outfit. This flirty bikini has extra straps and beads on both pieces, which really adds visual appeal. The top and panties are each provided in Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizing. There's also a HUD of course, with 20 colors apiece for the bra, bra strings, bra beads, panties, panties strings, and panties beads. This means we can do a whole lot of customization here to make this look our own :) 

I won the {Le'La} Idun Bodysuit prize from the lucky boards on the left side of the back wall, and I am so glad I did! This suit could also serve as a swimsuit in my opinion, and it is provided in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. Its HUD lets us choose from an impressive 70 textures each for the main fabric and the trim, with a mix of solid colors and patterns. As you can see, I like having the trim in a contrasting hue to make it stand out :) Of course and as always, I urge you to choose the colors or combo that makes you happy, as that is what fashion is all about.

This pretty and playful look is another lucky board prize, the {Le'La} Eevi Outfit. It includes the bare shouldered tied top, shorts with slit sides, and shoes that remind me of a cross between sneakers and moon boots. All of these will fit Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. There is also a HUD that offers 20 colors each for the top, shorts, and 4 sections of the shoes, so play with those buttons and get wild! 

The lucky chairs around the room are loaded with fantastic prizes too, like this {Le'La} Brigida Dress - UPDATEX. The dress and a cover (crotch cover that is) are each included in Erika, Gen X Classic/Dainty, Gen X Curvy/Dainty, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, and Reborn mesh body sizing. As you can tell, there is also a HUD enclosed, and that lets us pick from 50 textures each for top and skirt, 30 solid colors for the cover, and 5 metals. The dress is revealing but not overly so, and I deeply appreciate the versatility. 

For my final look this evening, we're having a peek at another lucky chair prize called {Le'La} Angelina Outfit. The top, pants, and heels are all designed for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. We can select from 30 colors for each piece with the included HUD, so let the mixing and matching commence! HUDs make me happy, just like this flirtatious style with its bare shouldered top with flared long sleeves, low cut pants with visible thong, and the most slender stiletto heels imaginable.

My weekend was fine, nothing particularly noteworthy really. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as quiet times are very welcome to someone with anxiety :) I'm trying to plan out my week ahead, and I think I've got things ironed out already which is a pleasant surprise. Tomorrow's support group session ought to be interesting, and I am very happy that August in SL is here with new rounds of everything :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Prizes from {Le'La}:

Photo 1:

Bikini: {Le'La} Balma Swimsuit Outfit $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: {Le'La} Idun Bodysuit $0L Lucky Board

Photo 3:

Outfit: {Le'La} Eevi Outfit $0L Lucky Board

Photo 4:

Dress: {Le'La} Brigida Dress - UPDATEX $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Le'La} Angelina Outfit $0L Lucky Chair

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Parfait - Redhead

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Luck and Gifts from Scandalize

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood for lucky boards, and someone in the Scandalize group had been calling the lucky letters in the group chat recently. So that inspired at least part of the post :) We do need their paid group ($90L fee to join) to be able to win on the lucky boards, but that group tag also allows you to visit their group gift building (yes, I do mean an entire building packed with gifts!) and collect hundreds of treats just for you. The lucky board prizes are newer releases with interactive menus that I will be describing for each one I show you, and I must admit I am intrigued by them :) Then I changed into a few group gifts that you can find on the left side of the building, all fatpacks with plenty of variety available on their HUDs.

My first lucky board prize is called SCANDALIZE MERU SET INTERACTIVE FATPACK, and it includes the dress in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and the phone in my left hand with the built in pose as shown. If you hover your mouse over the left shoulder area (inworld, not my photo, LOL) you'll see that you can click it for the interactive menu which will wiggle and jiggle your boobs, abdomen, and booty :) As for the fatpack aspect, that comes in with the HUDs enclosed, like the dress HUD with 15 choices each for solid dress, trim, and both designs seen above that say Malibu Beach or Blessed. The metals HUD offers 5 choices for the zipper down the front. So fun!

Another lucky board prize I am eager to share is the SCANDALIZE VALERIA JUMPSUIT FATPACK. It's also interactive, so you can also click the invisible prim on this outfit to get a menu with body parts to play around with ;) I'm mostly leaving the specific details out because I think you'll enjoy the playful surprise of experimenting for yourself, and a little bit of it being hard to describe or explain without sounding inappropriate, LOL! The jumpsuit comes in Lara X, Legacy, Nhumana, Nhuma Dream, Reborn, and Squish body sizing, along with a HUD offering 15 colors each for outfit, strings, and zipper, plus 10 patterns/logos. My advice that I offer frequently for this brand is to play with all the buttons and see what changes, decide what you personally like, and have fun with it. Fashion should make us happy :)

Are you in the mood for some crisscross applesauce action? The SCANDALIZE. AMINIA TOP FATPACK, AMINIA TOP FATPACK, and coordinating AMINIA HEELS FATPACK are all ready to combine and make that wish come true. Just head up to the gifts building and these are among the many goodies waiting for you. The top comes in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, with a HUD that lets us select from 25 colors for the top, seams, and lace, plus 10 numbered buttons for logos. Its PVC HUD has the same selections without the logos. Unpack the pants and you'll find the same body sizes inside, as well as a HUD with 25 colors apiece for pants, pants PVC, and straps PVC. Another package holds Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizes of our heels, plus a HUD with 25 colors each for the heels, straps, and soles. I really wish HUDs worked in RL, so we could recolor our actual wardrobes or hair or whatever we wished. 

I'm a huge fan of this brand's denim looks, so it's almost surprising that I waited this long to share some! SCANDALIZE.MILENA. MEGA FATPACK is a wonderful group gift that consists of the top, sleeves, panties, and skirt + chains, all in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. Of course there is a HUD because that's how we roll here, and it offers 30 solid colors and 13 patterns for the top, 30 solids for the panties, 30 for the skirt chain, 4 metals for chain 2 (the lower one draped on the right hip), 20 denim textures for the skirt, and 4 metals for the skirt. That pretty much boils down to more possibilities than I can even count, and I love it ♥.

My final look of the evening is my newest obsession for the weekend :) The SCANDALIZE WENDY TOP FATPACK and matching WENDY SHORTS FATPACK are meant to team up and be worn as the sexy outfit you see here. The top fits Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, and its HUD has 25 solid colors and 5 patterns to choose from for the top, seams, and bow. Then we unpack the shorts to find the same sizes inside, and a HUD that offers 25 colors for the strap (hanging from the chain over left front pocket), 20 solid denim and 20 patterned denim options for the shorts themselves. The denim pattern, as you can see on the left above, is a gradient of denim down to animal print :) Two things I love mixed together, so you know I am one happy little camper!

It has been a very humid day here with just a little rain earlier, but the heat makes the humidity feel like you're walking through a swamp if you go outside at all. Going from the car to my parents' house a few feet away was bad enough, LOL, and tomorrow is going to be similar so the farmers market visit will be as early as possible. It'll be 78 degrees when it opens, and a favorite truck will be the featured vendor so it's absolutely worth a visit. Italian food, specifically sandwiches, so I can make 2 or 3 meals out of one tasty choice. Otherwise my weekend looks decent, and I am glad to be able to stay indoors for the majority. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Prizes and Group Gifts from SCANDALIZE:

Photo 1:

Dress: SCANDALIZE MERU SET INTERACTIVE FATPACK $0L Lucky Board

Photo 2:

Jumpsuit: SCANDALIZE VALERIA JUMPSUIT FATPACK $0L Lucky Board

Photo 3:

Top: SCANDALIZE. AMINIA TOP FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Pants: SCANDALIZE. AMINIA PANTS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Shoes: SCANDALIZE. AMINIA HEELS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE.MILENA. MEGA FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: SCANDALIZE WENDY TOP FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Shorts: SCANDALIZE WENDY SHORTS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Audacious - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Luck at Vaki Kvaki

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are seeking Lady Luck, by visiting the lucky boards at Vaki Kvaki. They are free for everyone to use with no group tag required, but the store's group is currently free if wish to join. There are several group gifts available at the moment too, but tonight I'm focusing just on the terrific lucky board prizes I have been able to win :) There are still more, so I will still be hanging out with my fingers crossed!

My first look of the evening combines two pieces that I believe were made to be together :) The black Top VAKI~KVAKI *Grace* prize includes the base top and a transparent 'print' layer with just the snakes on it (if you wear it alone, you'll be confused and exposed, LOL, at least I was) in sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I've added the print layer on the left above but omitted it on the right, as I'm sure you can tell. Similarly, our lavander Skirt VAKI~KVAKI *Grace* lucky board prize has a satin base skirt and a transparent 'print' layer, each in Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizing. I think both of these would look lovely with other separates too, when you are craving variety as I often do.

I've got another pairing for you here, so let's start from the top - that would be our rose VAKI KVAKI crop top~Heart seal~ prize :) The top has obviously been through some stuff with those slashes, a couple of which are closed with several silver safety pins, and there's also a transparent layer for the print of red heart-shaped lollipops. Each is provided in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Mounds mesh body sizing. For a bit of either Goth or Halloween flavor (they do tend to overlap sometimes), I am wearing it with the bone VAKI-KVAKI skirt ~ Selena ~ which I was also fortunate to win from a lucky board. This intriguing wrap skirt will fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and includes a metals HUD with 4 colors to choose from for those closures up by the waist. Skeletal hands aren't scary if they are displaying a peace sign, right? :) 

I kept the spooky skirt on to show another prize, our sky VAKI KVAKI Pullover + Top ~Milka~. It includes the low cut tank top and open sweater, each in Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The enclosed HUD gives us 8 color options for the buttons. It is ideal for this time of year, when the evening gets chilly but you aren't ready to be completely bundled up all day either. 

The body black VAKI KVAKI ~Wendy~ prize is a sexy bodysuit that could also double as a swimsuit if you wish, because in SL there are very few fashion rules. Win this prize and you'll receive sizing for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The sheen makes me think of latex, and the playful cutouts just make me think WOW!

For my final look tonight, I am enjoying the beautiful black VAKI KVAKI Dress ~Mimi~ prize. The dress and belt are each provided in Legacy, Perky, Pushup, Perky Pushup, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes. There is a HUD for the belt with 10 colors and 4 metals, but you'll have to be more observant than I was at first to work it ;) There is a button on the bottom right that turned out to be an arrow to get to the belt page and then to the metals page, but after sitting here staring at a computer screen for over 12 hours at that point, I didn't notice it right away. So I'm sharing my embarrassment in order to help you find it easier :) 

It was a good day, mostly thanks to my dinner with my parents. Food was good, company was too, and the birds are doing fine, whew! The one who was sick got his second dose of medication on Monday, and it really made a difference so he is back to his usual self. Then my mom gave me something she'd found in a random box somewhere - if this doesn't tell my age I don't know what will! It was the birth certificate for one of my Cabbage Patch Kids, lol, Tina Darleen, and I must admit I can't even remember which one that was. I had a redhead with braids, a blonde with pigtails, and 2 preemies but I think their birth certificates said preemie on them. So either my ginger girl or my blondie, both of whom are probably in another box elsewhere at my parents'. I do remember that one of my preemies was Lina Angelina, and her middle name was my godmother's first name so I chose her specifically for that reason :) The other was a boy with a little sprig of brown hair I think. I've got my usual weekend plans ahead, farmers market in the morning and then therapy on Sunday, so nothing too unusual. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Board Prizes from Vaki Kvaki:

Photo 1:

Top: black Top VAKI~KVAKI *Grace* $0L Lucky Board Prize

Skirt: lavander Skirt VAKI~KVAKI *Grace* $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 2:

Top: rose VAKI KVAKI crop top~Heart seal~ $0L Lucky Board Prize

Skirt: bone VAKI-KVAKI skirt ~ Selena ~ $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 3:

Top: sky VAKI KVAKI Pullover + Top ~Milka~ $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: body black VAKI KVAKI ~Wendy~ $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: black VAKI KVAKI Dress ~Mimi~ $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Flutter - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND ISABEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Luck at Kavini

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post might have you searching for a lucky charm to help you win these fantastic prizes. There are 6 lucky boards at Kavini for their group members, and each have 2 different outfits to win so you can really boost your wardrobe with these goodies. Good news - their group is free to join so these treats won't cost you a thing, and even more good news - the boards change every minute so you can hang out for a relatively brief time and still win several prizes. So what's your personal lucky charm preference, a 4 leaf clover or a horseshoe? :) I've got a few plushies that I feel are lucky for me. Oh as a quick reminder, some of these prizes contain no-copy items and will need to be rezzed out and manually unpacked.

My first look of the evening is a fun casual one, which is my favorite style for running around the grid looking for bargains :) Our Kavini (Chloe) Sports Outfit Fat Pack prize includes the tank top and pants in Legacy and Maitreya sizes, along with a HUD offering 9 color choices. Two have camo print, and they are all trimmed in black for a stunning contrast.

I'm feeling chic and flirty with our Kavini (Scarlet) Plunge Dress prize :) The dress actually has a double plunge if you count front and back, and the sleeves are separate so the dress can be worn alone if you prefer. Both our dress and arms will fit Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and we also receive a HUD with 9 colors that tint the entire ensemble at once. 

Next we take a peek at the tantalizing Kavini (Heather) Full Teddy FatPack. This prize includes our teddy, neck, and boots, all in sizing for Legacy and Maitreya mesh bodies. The HUD has 4 color choices for the teddy/neck, and we can change those from leather to latex with a quick click. There are also options to hide or show the lace on the top and/or the sides of the bodysuit, as I've done to the sides on the right above. I love the way the boots have a little panel of lace to match the teddy, very fun! 

Are you getting the vibe that our designer is really big on thigh-high boots? They really do complement these looks, like with our Kavini (Sweethearts) Fatpack Outfit. Included you'll find the tank top, hot pants in open and closed versions (referring to the front, fly) and the boots, all in sizing for Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Let's not forget the handy HUD, which has 3 color options each adjustable as leather, latex, or lace, although I found that the boots stick with whichever texture (leather or latex) you chose last before trying the lace. The top says "Sweethearts" beneath a red heart, and that stylized heart appears on the back of the shorts and on the calves of our boots as well. 

The lace of the evening's final look is just sheer enough that I had to employ some "modesty flowers" which are added in Photoshop so not in SL at all, let alone on your actual prize here. Kavini (Sarah) Lace Bodysuit is a showstopper of a look, pairing the bodysuit and stockings in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. It also has a HUD so we can select from 9 different colors, all of which make this outfit look hot enough to need a Scoville rating ;) 

Well, my anxiety did not enjoy my outing at all this evening, so I am still a bit shaky and frazzled. I did get tasty food that I enjoyed a small portion of, and I'm trying to focus on the positives rather than how much I despise being in the car at all. Tomorrow I'm staying home for sure, and the same for Thursday, so that gives me time to relax. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Board Prizes from Kavini:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Kavini (Chloe) Sports Outfit Fat Pack $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: Kavini (Scarlet) Plunge Dress $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: Kavini (Heather) Full Teddy FatPack $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: Kavini (Sweethearts) Fatpack Outfit $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: Kavini (Sarah) Lace Bodysuit $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Bon Odori at Kiyomizu

 Hiya everyone! Tonight you're all cordially invited to the Kiyomizu Mall for their annual Bon Odori festival. We can click a blue dance pad to join the fun, and after 120 seconds (two minutes, countdown is shown in hovertext at your feet) you will gain access to the lucky boards surrounding the circle of dancers. The boards change fairly rapidly, and there are lots of great prizes for men and women, Lucie avatars, and even dinkies. I'm a little late on this one because with everything happening lately in RL, I forgot to check for a start date and missed the first two weeks entirely, ugh. But I've been spending as much time as possible there to ensure I'd have treats to show you :) Xan joined me one evening and won some goodies too, so that was fun and I do suggest bringing friends to share the merriment. I believe it's open until the 24th of August.

I started with our *R&R* Summer Mini Dress starfish prize, which is a charming strapless dress in vivid colors that do make me think of the ocean and its residents :) The single size fits my Maitreya (5.3) body just right, and as you can tell from the right it is a good idea to find your favorite panties to layer beneath. I'm thinking simple jewelry and strappy sandals to pair with it, how about you?

Next I changed into the =CS= Bikini Swimsuit 101 YATSUHASHI MACCHA prize from Shiorin's Mart which is one of my favorite stops on the Kiyomizu seasonal hunts as well. The design is apparently a famous sweet treat from Kyoto, and I would love to try it someday :) Our bikini comes in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, in one easy to wear piece.

GARDENIAn's * Racy Cape mini-Dress*"Hibiscus-orenge" lucky board prize is a chic tube dress with lovely tropical pattern. It even has a sheer wrap draped around to keep your arms from getting too chilly if the weather turns breezy :) The single size is designed to fit the original Maitreya mesh body.

I was fortunate enough to win these two beautiful prizes from the same lucky board, so I'm sharing them together :) Our **milky-way YUKATA F-5 is on the left above, with **milky-way YUKATA F-6 seen on the right side. They each come in a single size with an alpha layer, to make it even easier to get a proper fit on many different bodies. I love the intricate obi (belt) on each, and the swirling patterns that really catch the eye. From my understanding a yukata is a summer garment that is more casual than a traditional kimono, so this is the right time of year for these beauties. Bonus tidbit - there are men's versions on the lucky board as well!

My final look of the night gave me a good chuckle :) The playful [E*ha] G Curry* 2025* prize from SHOP MOKOMOKO is a sheath dress with wide straps, all imprinted with a label of golden curry. You can see ingredients and cooking instructions, with a genuinely delicious photo on the upper back. We receive classic M and fitmesh M sizes for classic avatars, along with sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. Since they did Lara X instead of original Maitreya, I did a lil body swapping here. The first person to offer to eat or bite me while I'm wearing this is going to get blocked fast enough to make their head spin, LOL, with the obvious exception of Xan. He genuinely loves curry so this might be extra tempting for him ;)

Today was certainly interesting, thanks to my first ever support group meeting from the anxiety and agoraphobia clinic. I was starting to freak out a little bit in the few minutes before it started, lol, because that's what my brain does...but it wasn't too bad and I did speak up a few times. I will give it another go in 2 weeks, as they are biweekly, and wow that'll be September! Time flies, doesn't it? The main thing I mentioned was anxiety about going back to the dentist Wednesday, and two of the members were extremely supportive saying "you got this!" which I do think helped :) It means a lot from folks in the same situation. Anyway I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Board Prizes from Bon Odori at Kiyomizu Mall:

Photo 1:

Dress: *R&R* Summer Mini Dress starfish $0L Lucky Board

Photo 2:

Bikini: Shiorin's Mart =CS= Bikini Swimsuit 101 YATSUHASHI MACCHA $0L Lucky Board

Photo 3:

Dress: GARDENIAn's * Racy Cape mini-Dress*"Hibiscus-orenge" $0L Lucky Board

Photo 4:

Dress Left: **milky-way YUKATA F-5 $0L Lucky Board

Dress Right: **milky-way YUKATA F-6 $0L Lucky Board

Photo 5:

Dress: SHOP MOKOMOKO [E*ha] G Curry* 2025* $0L Lucky Board

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Wasabi // Macaron K9 Ed. Hair - Absolute Pack

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

S@BBiA Sweets

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are stopping by the S@BBiA store, where we can have fun and try our luck :) The store's group is free to join, and there are gifts in two spots (easels in the center, and wall on the right side) as well as lucky boards (group tag needed) towards the left behind the easels. There's a Guess & Win board next to the lucky boards, with 9 squares and one shows a photo of the prize. Click the blank you think is where the match is hidden, and you'll either get a sad face or a prize if you were fortunate enough to guess correctly. If you hang out and try long enough, you have a really good chance of winning up to 4 different prizes there. I'm showing a tiny bit of everything tonight, so buckle up!

My first look of the evening shows you the two most recent group gifts, the ones on the easels, which combine for a lovely full outfit. Their S@BBiA::Ruffle-trim Top & Midi Pleated Skirt consists of the two separates mentioned, each in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. Then I added the S@BBiA::Caged Chunky Sandals, which will fit Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Slink flat feet with ease. Even more good news is that these are exclusive colors of new releases of theirs, still discounted as such between the two easels where you can find these treats. 

Today was a much cooler day in RL, so I'm not fretting over wearing long sleeves or a heavy fabric skirt here ;) This is our S@BBiA::Frill Top & Midi Skirt Gift, and we receive the top along with two versions of the skirt (one high waisted) all in a single mesh size that worked wonderfully with my Maitreya body here. There is an alpha layer included to help adjust your body if it isn't an automatic fit, as with most of their creations.

The S@BBiA::Back Ribbon Blouse Set Gift is effortlessly charming, thanks to the flowing lines and the fun ribbon hanging down the back of our blouse. The blouse and skirt are separates in a single mesh size with an alpha layer, so it can fit many different bodies. Even our pretty pumps are provided, in sizing for classic, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. Their bows pull things together too by being a nod to the back bow, and the skirt is similar to the first gift I shared above but in a more creamy color with softer pleats.

Over at the Guess & Win board, I was lucky enough to claim their S@BBiA::Flamingo Dress to make my bird-loving heart go pitter-patter ♥. The leggy birds can appear on your choice of 3 colors via the enclosed HUD, while the dress is a single mesh size that can fit many different bodies if you use the enclosed alpha layer :) I didn't need it for the Maitreya, but I'm guessing I would if my shape were on the curvier side. 

I won my final look of the evening from one of the two lucky boards, so I was feeling extra fortunate! The S@BBiA::Zipper Dress & Hoodie is all one piece with the look of layers, and that single piece comes in one lone size as with many of these creations :) Of course we do have an alpha layer to make wearing it easier if you need to hide bits and pieces of your body, so you don't have to fiddle with the HUD for your body. The pert hoodie is such a playful touch, and the front view shows off zippers and pockets for visual interest. 

I enjoyed dinner at my parents', and I am still in the process of planning an outing for tomorrow. My weekend is looking busy, but at least I have relatively pleasant weather to look forward to :) I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Prizes from S@BBiA:

Photo 1:

Outfit: S@BBiA::Ruffle-trim Top & Midi Pleated Skirt $0L Group Gift

Shoes: S@BBiA::Caged Chunky Sandals $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: S@BBiA::Frill Top & Midi Skirt Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: S@BBiA::Back Ribbon Blouse Set Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: S@BBiA::Flamingo Dress $0L Guess & Win Prize 

Photo 5:

Dress: S@BBiA::Zipper Dress & Hoodie $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Enigmatic - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Treats from TrendZy

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited TrendZy, where you can find several free gifts with no group necessary. If you do join their free group however, that will also give you access to their lucky boards, lucky chair, and midnight mania board :) I'm glad to have rediscovered this fun and generous store, as it's been a hot minute since I have invited all of you to visit with me. The lucky boards change every 5 minutes and there are several, so if you hang out for a little while, you could wind up with lots of terrific prizes.

My first look is two of four very similar outfits that are completely free gifts to all visitors with no group necessary. The TA Aimee Blue Dress and Shoes is on the left, with the Red version to the right. Each of these (plus the pink and white versions not shown) include our dress in eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, along with shoes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. I really like the cap sleeves on the dress, and the ruched skirt that lifts it slightly on the left thigh.

This very meaningful gift is our TA Cancer Awareness Dress and Boots, which the designer has made to honor the memory of loved ones in her life and I wear for the same reasons (hers and mine). The strapless dress has a sweetheart neckline trimmed in ruffles and adorned with an awareness ribbon on the waist. The boots are thigh high and have some fishnet at the top, very intriguing style! Each of these are provided in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. It is my fervent hope that someday we will no longer need these ribbons because we will be free from the scourge of cancer, but until then we will help friends and family to bravely fight ♥.

Next I changed into the lucky chair prize, which is called Angelina's Purplexed Beach Gown Attire. Its top and maxi skirt are each created for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, in a gorgeous shade of purple :) I so enjoy halter style tops, and the mix of solid top and polka-dotted skirt is a really fun touch.

One of the lucky board prizes I really had my eye on is the lovely *TA* Girl Next Door Light Blue Dress, and well it appears that Lady Luck heard my wishes ;) The playful dress with swish of ruffles down the front comes in sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies, while coordinating strappy heels fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet. Baby blue and white always reminds me of an outfit I had in the 90s, so it's making me oddly sentimental :) 

My final look this evening is also a lucky board prize, Angie's Rozy Dress Lover yellow checkered. It comes in a single size for the Maitreya mesh body (Lara 5.3), and has an intriguing image on the front over top of the softly checkered fabric. The almost detached sleeves give a flirty bare shoulder look that immediately captivated me as well. 

It was a slightly busier day than I expected, thanks to the housemate's insistence on making a difficult outing even long with 2 added stops after. I was irritated but got through somehow, so that is a positive takeaway from the day. Tomorrow I have my usual plans with a friend to play Hello Kitty together online, which might happen at my parents' if the heat is too obnoxious. I am looking forward to chatting with her :) The plans are still coming together for Friday's faux barbecue with my parents, which means not actually grilling outdoors but using an indoor grill and things like chicken hot dogs and turkey burgers. Some would scoff, but we've done it this way for quite a while now and we enjoy it. Hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Prizes from TrendZy:

Photo 1:

Outfit Left: TA Aimee Blue Dress and Shoes $0L Free Gift

Outfit Right: TA Aimee Red Dress and Shoes $0L Free Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: TA Cancer Awareness Dress and Boots $0L Free Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Angelina's Purplexed Beach Gown Attire $0L Lucky Chair Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: *TA* Girl Next Door Light Blue Dress $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Angie's Rozy Dress Lover yellow checkered $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Taffy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond SOLE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Spring Kiyomizu Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got several wonderful treats from the Kiyomizu Spring 2025 Hunt to share, with an added bonus of a lucky board prize that I won in one of the locations. This seasonal hunt has 4 rounds per year, and I've been a fan for ages and ages, so it brings back fond memories while creating new ones. We start at the Kiyomizu Mall, and check around for stores with the hunt sign on display. These tell us how many ninja cats are hiding in that store, and they are very well scripted to keep track of those kitties :) We can click the ghosts floating above the walkways at the mall to get a personalized website link that shows which prizes we have found and where we need to visit next. Some are hiding at the main stores of the designers who have satellite stores at the mall, so tickling a ghost will be quite useful. We have until the 8th of April I believe, so go find your cute ninja felines!

Spring usually brings fresh flowers to life, so the SHOP KERO Off Shoulder Top & Tutu Skirt prize's pattern is a perfect nod to it :) Our bare shouldered top and fluttery skirt each fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a fitmesh M size provided of each piece for classic avatars. There is also a HUD with 4 patterns for our outfit, as well as arrows to adjust the proportions of the pattern size. The circle in between the arrows will reset the pattern size so you can start over again if you get carried away with the arrows and want to try again ;) Why yes, that is the voice of experience, LOL, but we cannot break the outfit so just relax and have fun with it.

Melting Dots Freebie Store is a fantastic place to visit, especially for those just starting out in SL, and their Plaid Shirts Outfit prize in their ninja cat is a lovely casual look that is just right for these pleasant temperatures. That is a one piece outfit, with the tank top, open shirt layer, and denim shorts all linked together. It comes in a fitmesh M size along with sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies. The enclosed HUD lets us choose from 5 plaids for the outer shirt, 5 solids for the tank top, and 2 denim hues for our shorts portion. There are the same texture proportion arrows <O> on this HUD, so you can go with a tightly woven plaid or a more bold, broader striped version if you prefer.

I have some fun news - two of our participating designers have collaborated to design two gifts each that coordinate together perfectly! This bikini is the Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura166 prize, a pink version of their ruffled string bikini. The tops and bottoms are separate, and fit Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. To jazz up your nails to match your bikini, be sure to find both kitties at [::] colon colon for their Maitreya nail appliers :) This is 2025.03 Limited Nail-A, pink with similar flowers as our swimsuit. Don't worry, I've got a closer look in the next image of the second version...

Our next look is the Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura164 prize in racy red, same sizes as I mentioned in the prior photo's description and the same pretty white ruffles trimming both pieces. The nails are [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-B, the beautiful matching manicure for Maitreya fingernails. The flowers make me think of cherry blossoms, and it certainly is the right season to see them at their best. 

So while I was looking for both cats at Shiorin's Mart, I went upstairs too which was definitely the right move for more than one reason ;) Lucky boards are like a siren's call to me, as Xan could easily tell you, and there are a bunch of them that do not require any particular group tag to win. This is the =CS= Bikini Swimwear123 Leopard-S prize which is one of a few that I was fortunate enough to win. Its top and thong bottom are designed for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, with wonderful feline print that I already associate with the hunt for their smaller ninja relatives. These boards offer "?" wild cards that anyone can click, as well as all the letters and numbers you can possibly have as your legacy name's initial. My suggestion is to hang out upstairs for a while and see what you can win, lots of swimwear as well as a couple of lovely casual outfits.

Is everyone ready for the weekend? It was a pretty good day here, and tomorrow is going to be in the 80s (now they're showing 84 in our forecast) so it'll be a toasty one. I'll be home relaxing, mentally preparing for therapy Sunday and then the attempt #2 to get to the dentist on Tuesday. My anxiety is having a field day with that one, but I am still trying to remain optimistic. Meanwhile I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SHOP KERO Off Shoulder Top & Tutu Skirt $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: MeltingDots Plaid Shirts Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura166 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-A $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura164 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-B $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini Swimwear123 Leopard-S $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Girl You Like To Dress

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm excited to share some lucky board prizes and midnight mania gifts from a store with a really fun name, Girl You Like To Dress. It also goes by its initials, GYLTD, and they have a free group with some gifts on the wall across from these boards. I had been hanging out and snagging prizes for a while though and got really fortunate, so that is where my focus is in this post. They are quite generous as you can see, and their prices are reasonable so I am very grateful as well as impressed by their quality. Come on down and win some treats!

My first look this evening is the lovely GYLTD - Dress Sunflower 1, which is a Midnight Mania prize. These boards are what some call "lock and roll", meaning your click stays on the board until it fills up with the required number of clicks, even if that takes several days. I adore the wrapped halter style, and the way the left side of the skirt is cinched and tied to create a diagonal hemline. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included.

Another midnight mania prize I'm delighted to have won is our 17 - Flowers/Brown outfit. The single shouldered top and laced up skirt will each fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The skirt's belt is built in, and matches the background of the floral pattern of our top perfectly. 

Next I combined two lucky board prizes for a fun warm-weather look since I'm still eager for these temps to rise :) The GYLTD TOP 11 is a tied crop tee that has 8 colors to choose from via HUD, in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. Our color options are very earthy neutral types, love them! Then I added the GYLTD - Shorts January 2025 prize, with their intriguingly bold pattern of greenery. This treat includes Classic, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes, all with that great high waist and snug fit. 

Can you believe this beauty was free from a lucky board too? The GYLTD - Dress 15 Lucky Letter Board prize is a playful one-shouldered dress with side slits to show off both hips, and a dark ruffle that highlights the dandelion seed pattern on the main dress. There are sizes for Belleza Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies in this package.

Finally I slipped into the lovely GYLTD - Lucky Letter Board 1/2025 prize. They are labeled overalls but I was thinking 'romper' too, as there are distinct leg openings with an inseam/crotch in between. The sleek satiny fabric is so lush, and it is cut just low enough to show off cleavage while still covering the essentials ;) Win this prize and you'll receive Kalhene, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes of this sweet treat.

It was certainly a day...my outing got postponed twice, then changed to "hey, let's go get pizza", so we placed a mobile order and picked it up. I tried so hard to get the week's plans cemented, because that would help my anxiety ever so slightly, but obviously that simply cannot happen. *deep breath* Things worked out decently in the long run I suppose, and tomorrow is always another day and a new opportunity. Otherwise I have some places to explore in SL later that should definitely cheer me up :) I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Prizes from Girl You Like To Dress:

Photo 1:

Dress: GYLTD - Dress Sunflower 1 $0L Midnight Mania Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: 17 - Flowers/Brown $0L Midnight Mania Prize

Photo 3:

Top: GYLTD TOP 11 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Shorts: GYLTD - Shorts January 2025 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: GYLTD - Dress 15 Lucky Letter Board $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: GYLTD - Lucky Letter Board 1/2025 $0L Lucky Board Prize

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: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)