FlowerDreams Come True

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I popped over to FlowerDreams, a brand that I've enjoyed for many years as providing high quality formalwear for so many special occasions. Their less formal dresses are equally elegant, and I was impressed by how many gifts they are offering for their group. It's currently free to join too, so you absolutely need to visit :) These are all on the wall to the left when you enter the store, go right to the gifts, then make a left to see shelves with gift boxes. There are others on neighboring walls too, simply irresistible.

Color me gobsmacked by our .:FlowerDreams:. Bette Gown group gift! This sleek mesh gown has a bold ruffle that goes over one shoulder and drops down to bare the other one, with a black mermaid style skirt. We receive a fitmesh M size along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizes. There is also a HUD enclosed with 18 textures for the ruffle, all of which are wonderful choices. 

I was also very drawn to our .:FlowerDreams:. Daphne Dress group gift because of its lovely portrait collar. There is a fitmesh M size included, plus sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. The included HUD offers 12 pretty pastel colors for the subtle floral pattern fabric you see above :) I think this would be fun for a 50s era roleplay as well as just feeling extra fashionable.

The gifts can get flirty too, like the stunning .:FlowerDreams:. Ivy dress. The mesh dress fits the Maitreya body, and has add-ons of a fur skirt and a skirt with resizer built in which is the sheer section you see. Then we get to choose from 9 colors for the mesh dress via HUD. Since they're all such dark hues, you can barely tell that the one I changed to on the right above is blue ;) It's really eye catching, thanks to those fun openings, don't you think?

Next we see the playful .:FlowerDreams:. Zoe dress gift. This treat fits Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Maitreya, Petite, Signature, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. I'm sure you also guessed that we receive a HUD, and that has 12 choices for us. Most are solid colors but a few have patterns, so it is a lovely variety. The style is so flattering too, with that little peekaboo opening beneath the bust. 

My final look is a great choice to sparkle this weekend! Our group gift called .:FlowerDreams:. Lin outfit is a pairing of gathered tube top and miniskirt, each in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Signature Alice bodies. The sequined texture is an immediate plus for me, and the hot pink hues with some purple tones are right up my alley. Hope they are favorites of yours too!

Yesterday did not go quite as I had expected...honestly the eye exam itself probably went better than I thought it would, since the dilation drops didn't burn this time and the doctor was much friendlier than the prior time I'd seen her. However, she said my eyes are very healthy but I do need the cataracts taken care of. WHAT? My blurred vision was apparently due to slightly early onset cataracts and not just needing a new prescription :( They must be pretty bad if she says I should get them done ASAP, and do I even have to explain that someone with anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia does not do well hearing that they need surgery twice? I looked it up and the average age is 65-70, whereas I am 55 so it is a little unusual. I had dinner with my parents this evening and told them all about it, and they were both stunned but reassuring. They had their surgeries at 66 and 64 (dad and mom respectively) and neither had any problems whatsoever. They said it was quick, simple, painless, and really nothing to worry about. I do feel a bit better, although my Sunday therapy session is going to be quite interesting as a result ;) Before that I'll go to the farmers market tomorrow since no rain to make the owner cancel, lol, and I am looking forward to that as always. I hope you all have a nice weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FlowerDreams:

Photo 1:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Bette Gown $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Daphne Dress group gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Ivy dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Zoe dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: .:FlowerDreams:. Lin outfit $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Hazel Hair

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CYNTHIA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Sweets from Scandalize

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features free gifts from a paid group, SCANDALIZE, who have a new group gift building for us to indulge in some generous treats. The group is currently $90L to join, but with 200 gifts waiting for us there, that cost is minimal compared to the benefits. I've been so grateful for their gifts over the years, which are usually fatpacks with plenty of colors and patterns to make these outfits look brand new with just a few clicks. Plus like many of you I'm sure, I do love a good bargain! The last couple of times I shared gifts found on the right side of the building, so this time I am showing you some of the left half's many gifts, simply to try to help you locate them quickly.

One thing I particularly admire about this brand is their outstanding denim, so the SCANDALIZE-INIVY SET FATPACK gift was a no-brainer that I had to share :) There's a matching INIVY HEELS FATPACK gift too, so naturally I am wearing them here as well. The outfit includes the top and skirt in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that lets us choose from 30 solid colors, 7 patterns, and 9 denim textures each for the top and seams, plus 15 denim hues for the skirt. Then the heels, which fit the same mesh bodies' feet, include a HUD with 30 solid colors and 10 denims apiece for the heels, insole, and sole, with 2 metals. The maxi skirt looks so modern with the thigh-high slit on the left leg, and the tied top has a very playful feeling.

The most common way of wearing denim is jeans of course, and there's no shortage of those amongst our lovely gifts. The SCANDALIZE-AMARI TOPS FATPACK and enclosed AMARI JEANS FATPACK would be a perfect example :) The top fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and its HUD offers 30 colors and 13 patterns each for the top, seams, and straps. The patterns for the top are generally with an image on the front, like the Wild Flower you see on the left above. The jeans come in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn, plus a HUD of course that lets us pick from 30 colors for the belt and 10 denim shades for the jeans. Did you notice the little notches on the back of the skinny jeans' hems? That's a great way to make sure they are easier to get in and out of in RL, so a feature that translates cleverly to SL if you like to bring realism to your second life.

If you prefer your shirts to have long sleeves, be sure to grab the SCANDALIZE-RECKA SET FATPACK while you're here :) The top and jeans are provided in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs, with 2 HUDs to help us customize the look. The top HUD offers 30 solid colors, 30 colors with dots, and 15 patterns. Then the jeans-belt HUD has 30 color for the belt and metal, plus 30 denim shades to get those pants to suit your mood or tastes. The metals are for that bold and sassy belt buckle that definitely caught my eye, and I appreciate having a belt for the jeans as it tends to elevate their look.

I promise that they have gifts without denim if you prefer though ;) The SCANDALIZE=Salpique FATPACK and coordinating SCANDALIZE-Salpique BOOTS FATPACK combine to make a great example of non-denim, very playful clothing. The romper and tank top are provided in Belleza Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Perky, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with HUDs for each. The romper's HUD has 30 solid color choices, and the top HUD offers 30 solid colors and 6 patterns each for the top and the buttons. Unpack the boots and you'll find sizing for Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 30 colors each for the socks, boots, and soles. Now if you noticed the adornments on my wrists, those are scrunchies that are also included, left and right wrists, and a HUD for each (25 solids, 5 patterns) so you can adjust them separately. I've got a scrunchie in my hair as I type this, and am always happy to see them come back into fashion :) I think they're cute and gentle on the hair and scalp (no headaches from pulling) and I do wear them on my wrist occasionally. I am also giggling that I look like I'm off to a jazzercise class in this outfit :)

My final look of the night is our SCANDALIZE. Milas DRESS FATPACK gift with the SCANDALIZE. Milas BIKINI FATPACK beneath. There are Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu sizes of the dress, as well as a HUD offering 30 solid colors and 3 patterns apiece for the dress, bow, seams, and cuffs. The bikini has separate bra and panties in the same sizes, with a similar HUD that has 30 solid colors and 3 patterns each for our bra, panty, bra seams, panty seams, and straps. My first thought of where to enjoy this is the beach, so you can slip out of the dress and soak up the sun or go for a swim in just the bikini :) 

I just paused for a moment to take a few slow, deep breaths to refocus myself because I'm having a bit of anxiety about my eye appointment tomorrow. I know that most people wouldn't be fearful about such a visit, but my severe nearsightedness makes it scary to have to take my contact lenses out and I don't really enjoy having drops in my eyes (the dilation, EWW hehe) or having to play the "better or worse" game. They're usually all the same to my barely functioning eyes, lol. I won't be able to blog tomorrow, but I'll be back Friday evening with some freebies or bargains to share :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Scandalize:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE-INIVY SET FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Shoes: SCANDALIZE-INIVY HEELS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: SCANDALIZE-AMARI TOPS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Pants: SCANDALIZE-AMARI JEANS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE-RECKA SET FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE=Salpique FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Boots: SCANDALIZE-Salpique BOOTS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: SCANDALIZE. Milas DRESS FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Bikini: SCANDALIZE. Milas BIKINI FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - May Hair - Group Gift

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CYNTHIA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Addicted to Offers and Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight the gifts I'm sharing are all for the *Addicted to Offers and Gifts* group, which is currently free to join. It's a multi-designer style group, so there are lots of great stores who send notices to update us about what's new and on sale there. Of course, they can also offer a gift for any group members who stop by, so keep an eye out for those group signs at any store you go to :) They are nearly all familiar brands to me by now, and I trust that you'll find some excellent reasons to join me in visiting. 

First up, we have the flirty Luna Chelsea gift called FAIYA DRESS. For this one, please right click the sign and pay the $1L price, then it will be automatically refunded while the group is delivered to you. The halter dress and panties are each provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. There is also a HUD enclosed with 35 colors for each piece, and all the dress colors have that fun animal striped pattern that looks really creative in bold hues.

The TREND - Ada Bodysuit - Fatpack gift from the newly rebranded Bad Doll is a revealing treat that can be very colorful too :) That's because of the HUD which has 30 wonderful choices, a few colors looking more sheer than others to me. The bodysuit itself will fit Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The back is even more daring, thanks to the bottom narrowing to what I might call booty floss ;) It's a very slender strand as a G-string, lol, so you can use your imaginations for that one.

In the same building, you can also find the Melody store which has 2 gifts for this group. This one is called Sarabi// FATPACK, and its top and skirt each come in Classic, Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD that offers plenty of colors for the top, lace, and skirt to mix and match with. I really like the way the top has a different texture, with the skirt being shiny like satin or latex, for extra visual interest.

Our Melody Camela Gift is such a bold and sexy look, a dress with dramatic openings to show lots of cleavage and midriff. The gift includes sizing for Classic, Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also find a HUD inside with 20 colors apiece for the skirt, top, strap, and clasps, so that makes for a lot of versatility. 

I'm wrapping things up this evening with the [K-Style] KARMA DRESS #17 group gift. There is something so charming about the floral pattern on a classic strapless minidress :) It is still technically spring, so if you prefer to keep your flowers in this season, here's a perfect pick! There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included.

Whew, I just had a sneezing fit so I would say spring is certainly still in the air. Because of my eye appointment Thursday, we rearranged the gaming night with friends to tonight since it was convenient for all of us. So I had a good evening, then watched some hockey where the Vegas Golden Knights eliminated (swept 4 games to 0) the Colorado Avalanche in their series. So now Vegas is headed to the Stanley Cup, and I am not really surprised. The temperature is climbing in my room, not the type of thing that makes one think of *ice* hockey ;) I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Addicted to Offers and Gifts:

Photo 1:

Dress: Luna Chelsea FAIYA DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: Bad Doll TREND - Ada Bodysuit - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Melody Sarabi// FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Melody Camela Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [K-Style] KARMA DRESS #17 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - May Hair - Group Gift

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

Energy Weekend Price

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are at the ENERGY Weekend Price headquarters, where joining the free group can get you lots of lovely gifts :) Of course you can also learn about the wonderful weekend sales here, even if we aren't currently in a weekend they do seem to come around shockingly quickly lately. Personally I am always eager to find ways to save some money, but the RL economy lately has been hard to describe without cursing, LOL, so it is even more of a treat to find affordable sales offers. Oh I do have a quick note about yesterday's post too- the group for the new brand (demoore) is only free until the end of the day according to a [FLIRT] group notice I got when logging in after posting, so I do hope you hurried there like I'd suggested :) 

This sweet and sassy look is our {Fantasy world} Eline dress GIFT. It includes sizes for Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 5 choices each for the sleeves, bodice, skirt, and edging of said skirt. We can really come up with some creative looks this way :) I think between the two sides above you can see all 5 textures, 4 solids and 1 pattern. Being this short in the rear especially, I'm going to recommend adding your favorite panties beneath. 

Sometimes we just need a flirty casual outfit, like the Mellani's Set "Laura" gift. There are Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes each of the top, sleeves, and pants, each of which come in beige, black, pink, and white versions. All that will make more sense once you're looking in the folder ;) I love having variety, and this outfit has some fun details like the ties on the top and the split hem pants that are also loosely tied. 

Those pants came in handy again to show off the ENERGY - shirt Nicole group gift, which is another generous treat with various versions included. The black, black print (left above), white, and white print (right side) are all included in Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The full sleeves look so good attached to the collar, above that cinched tube top that covers just enough. 

Once again I am wearing those Laura pants for added modesty, to share the lovely {Fantasy world} Lindy - dress. My poses here don't show it as obviously but the hem falls short enough that everything was visible, if you catch my drift. Panties would be essential out in public if not a specifically adult destination ;) The dress is decorated with tiny reddish roses up top, so pretty against any of the 5 colors you choose from via HUD for the background. The dress fits Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

For my final look this evening, I've chosen the fantastic Mellani's GIFT for ENERGY outfit. I think it was intended for Halloween, but I know that plenty of people wish to celebrate Halloween all year long, so enjoy! Our dress comes in Black and Print 1 versions while our boots are in Pink and Black versions, all of which you'll find inside the gift in Erika, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes. I'm wearing the black dress on the left, surprisingly enough, with the pink boots, and the right side is Print 1 dress paired with the black boots. If you noticed and love the chains and crosses on the upper edge of the front of the pink boots, you'll be happy to know that the black pair has them too :) 

This is going to be a rollercoaster of a week I think, but for now I am feeling positive after a really good support group session. The weather is still a rollercoaster too, but it has to settle down eventually, right? I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Energy Weekend Price:

Photo 1:

Dress: {Fantasy world} Eline dress GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Mellani's Set "Laura" $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: ENERGY - shirt Nicole $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: {Fantasy world} Lindy - dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Mellani's GIFT for ENERGY $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - May Hair - Group Gift

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

Last Chance To Flirt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post has some limited time offers, because of the rebranding of the [FLIRT] store. Their group was set back to being free to join and there are some gifts currently available, but soon (no timeframe specified yet) they will be reopening across the way as demoore. Now there is a new group for demoore that you can currently join for free as well, but we don't know when that opportunity will pass by so I am going to recommend you hurry :) We are very fortunate to have opportunities like this, because I think this group was usually about $300L to join other than Advent season, and I believe we all deserve a little treat.

We start with the alluring VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Semi dress, which has a low cut neckline and short hem to really turn heads. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 6 textures. It's another case of enjoying them all so I can't even pick a favorite, but that is certainly a good thing!

The VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Chimera romper fatpack is ready to show off all the cleavage and hug every curve :) It fits Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Pushup, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy bodies. As you can tell from the name and the photo, there's also a HUD enclosed that offers 24 lush colors. The texture reminds me of suede, and I love the decoration on the front. 

Next I changed into the charming [FLIRT] Giulia dress-Gift-Fatpack. We receive this bare shouldered beauty in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 24 colors apiece for the main dress and the ruffled edges. Let the mixing and matching commence!

You might also pick up the sexy [FLIRT] Bella set-FATPACK group gift while you visit :) Its top and skirt are each provided in Cinnamon, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes, with a HUD that has 10 color choices each for the inserts, decoration, and lace. You'll notice on the left above I have red, white, and black segments, so each of those are controlled by one set of buttons. The lace is sheer so you might need some added coverage beneath if you go somewhere G-rated. 

For my final look of the evening, I paired two gifts that I think work perfectly together. The VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Indas top-FATPACK consists of sizes for Cinnamon, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, along with a HUD with 8 color choices for 3 sections plus 4 metals. You can wear it with the VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Lada skirt if you'd like, another shiny latex look with Cinnamon, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes included. This HUD has 8 color choices as well, not the same exact set as the top but ones that will coordinate quite well :) 

Hair note: Magika is celebrating their 20th anniversary (YAY!) until June 1st, so if you hurry over (yep, another limited time offer, lol) you can join their group for free if not already in it to claim this beautiful gift of hair. There's also a sale of course, 50% off most styles (not the newest ones) so bring your 'wallet' and get ready to demo some new 'dos :) 

Whew, this weekend somehow got my brain all turned around so I barely know what day of the week it is. After a trip to the grocery store this evening, I am one tired magpie, but I got through it and picked up a few helpful items that made it worth the effort. I'm nervous about the week ahead because of an appointment later in the week, but for now I am focusing on the positives and the present. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from [FLIRT]:

Photo 1:

Dress: VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Semi dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Romper: VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Chimera romper fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [FLIRT] Giulia dress-Gift-Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [FLIRT] Bella set-FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Indas top-FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Skirt: VIP GIFT [FLIRT] Lada skirt $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - May Hair - Group Gift

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

Palomma Plaza Pretties

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Palomma Plaza, which is loaded with free group gifts from many generous designers. If you recall The Free Dove, this is in the same spot and is in honor of Palomma "Dove" Casanova who operate The Free Dove for many years until her passing in 2023. The group here is free to join and give you a "Doves Angel" group tag, allowing you to claim an impressive number of gifts for just about everyone - men's and women's fashion, accessories, skins, hair, shapes, and more. My link will give you a red arrow to the spot between 3 displays of gifts that I'm sharing tonight, but I strongly encourage taking a peek around everywhere here :) I did a lot of mixing and matching among the brands, as you'll see, and am so glad I visited as always. Stay tuned as I believe their Doves Dreams event will be coming this month as well, with sales and gifts I will be glad to share.

First up, I start with the MAYHEM - SOFIE TOP FATPACK with its fun wrapped and crossed straps. This treat includes sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with 16 patterns and the ability to tint them. As for the bottom, well I found 2 coordinating gifts on a neighboring display :) The ExeCute // Ava Mini Skirt is so flirty, barely more than a tiny ruffle and waistband, that fits Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 17 colors apiece for skirt and waist. Because it's so brief, I appreciated being able to layer the ExeCute // Ava Thong Pink beneath. Conveniently, our pretty pink thong comes in the same sizes as the skirt, and the same name Ava being used made me think of combining them.

I came up with another pairing from these gifts too, and as always let's start from the top ;) That would be the Mayhem - YASHA HALTER FATPACK, a stunning top with high neck and bare shoulders that is carefully laced down the front just loosely enough to show off little flashes of skin. It fits Erika, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD that has 11 color choices each for the shirt and laces. I will note that this seemed to have a demo script inside, so after 5 minutes the HUD self-destructed on me ;) I unpacked a new copy and was able to use that however, and once you have the color you wish, you don't necessarily even need the HUD. It goes great with our ExeCute // Kudo Leggins gift, which are provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies. It too has a HUD, so we can choose from an impressive 42 colors each for the pants and the straps in the back. I really love all that crisscrossing back there!

Many times I feel like bodysuits in SL can also be worn as swimsuits or vice versa, and the ExeCute // Rose Bodysuit Fatpack gift is a perfect example of that :) The style is delightful, with gathering and a floral top with solid colored lower portion. As a matter of fact, we get to select from 10 textures that will match the neckline to the bottom, thanks to the enclosed HUD. There are sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included.

Next I slipped into the lovely MAYHEM Melody Dress Solids FATPACK gift. That lacing is just so eye-catching, and the playful little openings sure do tantalize us. We receive Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes of this beauty, along with a HUD offering 20 fun colors to tint the dress. The fabric has a soft satiny sheen to it, just another fantastic detail that I couldn't help from mentioning.

My final look combines two more gifts, this time from the same brand and possibly meant to go together. The [ARTi'S] Darlene Top is a fun tank with spaghetti straps, lace neckline trim, and a notch in the back where it is ever so slightly unbuttoned. It fits Erika, Erika Petite, Gen X Classic/Dainty, Gen X Curvy/Dainty, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Rebirth, Rebirth Petite, Reborn, Smol, Waifu, Senra Jamie, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. Whew! The menu to unpack which size you want is a few pages long, and it's no wonder :) As for our [ARTi'S] Fluffy Skirt gift, the lacing on the sides is an intriguing detail just like the lightly furry texture that makes me want to touch it. We receive plenty of sizes here too - Erika, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Prima, Rebirth, Reborn, Senra Jamie, and Tonic bodies. That is pretty much the same set but without the bust mods that do not affect below the waist sizing :) Just because I'm wearing these together here doesn't mean that we can't easily pair either of these with anything else in our wardrobes, or something new you find right here at Palomma Plaza. 

It's been a busy type of weekend, and that is not really good or bad; I'll go with calling it a mixture. The farmers market was quiet but fun, not many vendors but I adore the ones who were there :) The featured lunch vendor was very slow because of a malfunctioning grill, which isn't their fault but probably caused stress for themselves and others. The weather was decent at least. This afternoon we caught a mouse in my office here, isn't that fun...I'd been hearing chewing again, and learned my lesson earlier in the week not to scold it, LOL. This one is now happily released safely elsewhere, in a wooded area where it can probably find some friends and hopefully not try to return. Tomorrow evening is my support group meeting, which I am looking forward to since I do find them helpful. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Top: MAYHEM - SOFIE TOP FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Skirt: ExeCute // Ava Mini Skirt $0L Group Gift

Panties: ExeCute // Ava Thong Pink $0L Group Gift

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Top: Mayhem - YASHA HALTER FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Pants: ExeCute // Kudo Leggins $0L Group Gift

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Bodysuit: ExeCute // Rose Bodysuit Fatpack $0L Group Gift

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Dress: MAYHEM Melody Dress Solids FATPACK $0L Group Gift

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Top: [ARTi'S] Darlene Top $0L Group Gift

Skirt: [ARTi'S] Fluffy Skirt $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Third Life Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I realized it had been quite a while since I'd shared any gifts for the Third Life group, and it's only $10L to join so it just felt like a good idea to remind people about it :) The group notices are plentiful, so be sure to read through and see what new releases and special offers you can find out about. I've been a member for ages now, and have appreciated that fact more times than I can even count.

My first stop was Grumble, partly because I'd tried to visit a few times recently and the store/region was inaccessible. I was concerned and really wanted to make sure everything was okay, and it sure seems to be :) Their Be my Fantasy dress-skulls gift for Third Life is a stunning and flirty minidress, with asymmetrical hem and neckline. The vibrant colors in the pattern really pop against the black background, something I do associate with this brand. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes provided.

The ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT is found at Black Angel, with all their other generous groups' gifts. The picture on the wall does not match, so you'll want to look for the Third Life group sign and click below it. As we head towards warmer weather (I hope!) we'll find even more use soon for the bikini top and panties you see here :) Each will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. I adore the color and the shine of the material!

Across the shopping area is Blackbird Lace, where you can pick up their Denisa Dress gift. It is a real showstopper with that sheer golden fabric, decorated with flowers and trimmed in solid gold. I must note that the white flower on the crotch is something I had to add in Photoshop after the fact, and not actually on the dress at all :) I hadn't realized while taking the picture that it was that sheer, lol, but of course I'd noticed that bum cleavage in the rear ;) Open this gift and you will find standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. 

This fantastic gift is the Nala Design - Coren Outfit. Its gorgeous ruffled halter top, tight miniskirt, and strappy sandals are all included in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD that offers 9 colors apiece for the top, skirt, strings, and shoes. I love the ability to mix and match, so you know this is right up my alley.

For my final look tonight, I changed into the ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! since I think it's a sweetly sexy way to wrap up the post. The crossed halter top, lace-edged miniskirt are each provided in sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with matching sandals designed for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet. The bust has little cutouts and a pink design, so most of what you're seeing there is not me, LOL, but you might want to wear pasties beneath if the openings are a concern. I don't say that to shame anyone who doesn't care about wearing pasties, but I did want to mention it in case you would otherwise wear it to a G-rated destination. We all know that SL fashion leans towards the revealing side :)

I feel like I'm trying to do entirely too many things at once, which is fairly typical lately. Dinner with my parents was nice, and I am eager for the farmers market tomorrow morning where I'll probably also see them. I keep thinking I have something Sunday that is actually Monday, and I'm still amazed that March is almost here ;) Time sure does fly lately. The new month means hunts, events, and all sorts of SL excitement, so that is a positive thing. I'm pretty sure there is a round of the Twisted hunt in March for example. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Be my Fantasy dress-skulls $0L Third Life Gift

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Outfit: Black Angel ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT $0L Third Life Gift

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Dress: Denisa Dress by Blackbird Lace Gift $0L Third Life Gift

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Outfit: Nala Design - Coren Outfit $0L Third Life Gift

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Outfit: ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! $0L Third Life Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Happy Anniversary to The Fifty

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're celebrating the 4th anniversary of The Fifty event, same brand that brings us Fifty Linden Fridays each week :) If you've ever gotten a fantastic deal towards the end of the week, they are probably responsible for that. This event is all in one spot, unlike the FLF sales list that brings us to mainstores, and when you visit this event you'll notice little cardboard boxes at most of the displays. Those are our group gifts, and the Fifty Linden Fridays group is currently free to join so these are as budget-friendly as can be :) Of course there are also terrific discounted sales offerings to enjoy, so we don't want to leave our wallets at home entirely.

This sweet and sassy dress is our -Pixicat- Alana Dress - Skull gift. The squared neckline is trimmed in lace with a bow in the front center, and the full sleeves look great with the flared skirt :) We receive Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh body sizes, along with a HUD offering 30 colors for the bow, 2 for the lace, and the option to show/hide the trim. I really like it with the white lace to bring out the skulls from the pattern, and the bow has so many choices that you really can't go wrong with any of them.

I am also grateful for the #11 Apple Blossom - Lilian Dress gift, in a spicy mustard yellow shade that will easily turn heads. It fits Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with one spaghetti strap dangling down the left arm while the rest of the dress hugs the body tightly but not overly so. 

Next we are focusing on some new body art, which is our Imperia collarbone bats tatt gift. The more I read about bats, the more intrigued I am and the more I like them :) As for the gift, it includes 3 BOM layers - faded, fresh, and worn. This is the fresh I am wearing here, in hopes that it photographs the most clearly, but they look terrific in any of the opacities provided.

I paused for a moment before taking this photo, wondering if the word on the front of our Nectarine - Raglan Tee [SOUP] gift has a deeper meaning that I am not aware of. Since I never figured it out, I'm just going to say that it made me smile simply because I love comfort foods and it is still absolutely soup weather here :) This fun cropped tee comes in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. I think it looks really cute with the Delizio jeans from their marketplace fatpack gift, but also could see it with shorts in the warmer weather.

My final look of the night is our ELEVEN - Seyran Top [GIFT] in black, with both straps over the right shoulder for a very creative look. There are Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh body sizes included. I accessorized with the MICHAN - Star Necklace GIFT which you can see a closer view of in the upper right inset, a brief gold chain with delicate stars to add a little sparkle. This beauty comes in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn bodies.

I am slow tonight because my gaming evening with friends ran a little later than anticipated, so I'll just say that I had a great time as always and am eager to visit my parents' for dinner tomorrow. My outing yesterday was bittersweet, as I visited a shop that is closing on Saturday and I am always saddened to see a small business go under for financial reasons when they have tried so hard to keep it afloat and make their customers happy. Oh well, I do hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from The Fifty Event:

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Dress: -Pixicat- Alana Dress - Skull $0L FLF Group Gift

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Dress: #11 Apple Blossom - Lilian Dress $0L FLF Group Gift

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Tattoo: Imperia collarbone bats tatt $0L FLF Group Gift

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Top: Nectarine - Raglan Tee [SOUP] $0L FLF Group Gift

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Top: ELEVEN - Seyran Top [GIFT] $0L FLF Group Gift

Necklace: MICHAN - Star Necklace GIFT $0L FLF Group Gift

Pants Photos 3-5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Fabulously Free

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post will give you plenty of reasons to be thankful for the FabFree in SL blog, and their in-world group which is always free to join. As you probably know by now, they've got a very impressive list of gifts available for their members, so it is a pleasure as always to show off a few of those for you :) I tend to go for the ones that have been there a while rather than the newest, just in case their timers are almost done ticking, meaning the designers might be ready to swap them out for new ones soon. I just don't want you to miss out on anything just because it's a bit less recent, since I certainly found some terrific treats down in the list a bit.

My first stop was La Feminique, where the Crystal Outfit waits for us on their back wall. The cropped top and short skirt are both provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The soft pink and pale sage green look lovely together, and both highlight the floral pattern of our pleated skirt very nicely.

I also visited the wonderful :.C!L.: Boutique and grabbed the fun I<3NY T-Shirt & Black Denim Skinny Jeans gift. Our cozy tee and dark slim fitting jeans will each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The "I ♥ NY" on the front is of course a reference to the New York state marketing campaign that I remember from my childhood, and I have been there several times (mostly back as a kid, teen, young adult) and did enjoy all of my visits :) 

This flirty look is our {Chaotic} Georgia outfit, and it became an instant favorite for several reasons :) The name is the same as a very good friend of mine, and I love the combo of cropped hoodie and subtly textured leggings. Each are included in sizing for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that offers an impressive 37 colors apiece! To get from page to page on the HUD, just click the arrows at the very bottom so you can change it all up whenever you wish.

Next I'm enjoying the SENYA DRESS by BA Store GIFT from Black Angel store. Its floral paisley pattern looks so pretty on the teal background, and the strapless style is complemented by the ruffle at the hem. Our gift includes Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

Our final stop of the night is MadCatCreations, for their MCC - woman - Soft spring sweater and skirt - single treat. Quick side note - they do offer a men's gift for the group as well, along with several other groups' gifts for both. This gift is a one piece set in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Waifu, Senra Jamie, and Star mesh bodies. The patterns are so intriguing, with knit and stripes for the top and antique looking handwriting around the skirt. 

It was a busy evening here but a good one, as I got to spend time gaming and chatting with a friend :) Now I'm preparing for much busier day tomorrow, farmers market then belated Thanksgiving celebration. It's a little intimidating having so much in one day that can be anxiety inducing, but I will take it one step at a time and try to be kind to myself. I hope you all have a nice weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: La Feminique Crystal Outfit $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: :.C!L.: I<3NY T-Shirt & Black Denim Skinny Jeans $0L FabFree Group Gift

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Outfit: {Chaotic} Georgia $0L FabFree Group Gift

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Dress: Black Angel SENYA DRESS by BA Store GIFT $0L FabFree Group Gift

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Dress: MadCatCreations MCC - woman - Soft spring sweater and skirt - single $0L FabFree Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Fawn

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Cleo

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity