Kiyomizu Mall Hunting

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I finally had a chance to complete the Kiyomizu Spring 2026 hunt for cute ninja cats, which starts at the Kiyomizu Mall and also has us visiting several mainstores of the brands found here. The best way to navigate is to click one of the floating ghosts above the walkways of the open mall, who will give you a personalized link to show you the cats that you've found and the ones you still need to seek out. You can't refresh the page though, so you will need to click another ghostie when you want a new listing. Did you know that the mall is named for the Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple in Kyoto? While there is a temple on the grounds, I had to do a little googling to find that out :) I haven't visited many places in RL so I love learning about them through SL! By the way, the hunt is entirely free with no group needed, and is open until the 12th of April. 

For my first look of the evening, I found the ninja kitty at Shiorin's Mart with their =CS= Female Sportswear 101 prize inside. It is a single piece sweatsuit in lovely purple with white stripes, and I 💗 Kiyomizu on the front with an image of the temple and same text on the back. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies included. It is a fun way to remember the hunt, and let people know where to visit if they want to do some sightseeing.

I don't usually choose favorites, but if pressed I would have to admit that the SHOP KERO Bird Dress touched something special in my heart. You know by now that I adore birds of all kinds, and some seasons do have feathered associations like cardinals for winter and robins for spring. There are lots of species on the various textures for this dress too, thanks to its HUD offering 12 different prints and arrows to adjust the proportions of the pattern or reset it with the circle in between those arrows. The dress is provided in a fitmesh M size along with Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizing.

MeltingDots freebie store is another wonderful stop on the hunt path, and I'm delighted by their Spring Outfit 2026 v2 prize. The frilly top, separate sleeves, pants, and boots are all included, with a fitmesh M size as well as sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. I'm sure you guessed there are HUDs as well :) The main outfit HUD has 6 choices each for top and pants with arrows to adjust the transparency of the sleeves and the pattern proportions on the top. Then the boots HUD has 6 solid colors to mix and match with the clothing :) The button fly jeans styling is such a classic, and the ankle boots fit mid height feet with ease.

Next we visit Mumu's Shop to claim their sweet *R&R* @O Spring Cat outfit. This prize is a one piece sweater and miniskirt combo, in a single size with an alpha layer to help it fit most bodies. It is made even cuter by the cat face on the front, don't you think?

My final look of the night is a doubly delightful prize from [:] colon colon, their 2026 03 LimitedNail package. There are two different applier HUDs inside for the Maitreya/Lara X mesh bodies, one with the gorgeous pink on the upper/left part of this image and the other slightly deeper shade with alternating fingers sporting a subtle floral design on the lower/right. I adore them both, and they are certainly fun for spring :)

My neck is still pretty sore, but I am using heat and taking advil so all I can do now is just cross my fingers (in spirit) and maybe it'll calm down with some rest. I did sleep a little better this time, so that is a slight improvement :) So no plans for the week other than relaxing until Friday, when my primary care doctor visit has been rescheduled a week early. That makes next week less chaotic so it's a good thing. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Spring 2026 Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Shiorin's Mart =CS= Female Sportswear 101 $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: SHOP KERO Bird Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: MeltingDots Spring Outfit 2026 v2 $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: Mumu's Shop *R&R* @O Spring Cat outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails: [:] colon colon 2026 03 LimitedNail $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

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)

Kiyomizu Summer Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm sharing some free hunt prizes from the Kiyomizu Summer 2024 hunt, a seasonal (4 times a year) exploration of the lovely Kiyomizu Mall and some of the stores' main locations. The floating ghosts will help you out with a link to a personalized website that shows which ninja kitties you have found, and where the ones you still need are located. I've always been impressed with the scripting that goes into this hunt :) The signs keep track of things, and the cats communicate with them. There are no hints and these kitties can be resized or even flattened to hide in walls, so be prepared to do a fair amount of searching for some of them! Others are large and easy to find, so you don't know what to expect until you arrive. I start out wandering the entirety of the mall, looking for hunt signs in those stores, then give a ghost a click to see where else I need to be :) This summer round lasts until the 7th of July, so we have some time yet to enjoy.

Summer does mean lots of beach fashions, so the ninja cat at Shiorin's Mart is ready with their =CS= Bikini Swimsuit prize. Pet him and you'll receive the bikini worn as one piece in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes, in black with bursts of pretty fireworks as the pattern. There is even a little text on the lower left bra cup that says kiyomizu 24 so you will always know where and when you picked up this sweet treat :)

Next we see the playful SHOP KERO School Girl Summer Uniform, just as versatile as it is cute :) The shirt with attached tie and fun pleated skirt are each provided in Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, and there is also a HUD included with 12 choices each for the shirt, skirt, and plaid tie. The blue button on the lower right of the HUD is not labeled but I clicked it and discovered it is an on/off option for the tie. I used to be afraid of trying anything like that in SL, but over the years I've decided that I cannot damage anything permanently, and if something goes wrong I can always redeliver or unpack a new copy :) I am more cautious with things that do not have copy permissions. So give things a click and have fun!

MeltingDots Freebie Store has a great seasonal hunt prize for us too, their Tropical Swimwear 2024. The one-piece style is relatively modest which is certainly a good thing sometimes, with crossed straps in the back that I simply adore. It fits Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that offers 6 patterns for the main swimsuit and 6 solid colors for the bows on the front straps, and <> arrows to adjust the proportions of the texture you select. The center button between the arrows seems to be a reset for that sizing. So on the right above, I used the arrows to make the pattern much larger, repeating less frequently, with the default on the left and you can go even smaller if you prefer.

I've been a fan of Frangipani Garden for ages, so I was thrilled to claim their *FG* Monique Bikini prize from this hunt. The bikini and sarong are all one piece, designed for eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, and Petite X mesh bodies. The colors and pattern are giving groovy retro vibes! 

Just when I thought I was done, a tempting treat kept haunting me until I added a bonus shot ;) In my hand you will see the .:H/D:. Strawberry waffle sandwich from Honey Dragon, which comes in biggies and dinkies versions. It has the hold pose you see above, without an eating animation, so you can use it for photos without unexpected nibbling. Can I just say how delicious this looks? Fresh waffles, chocolate icing with rainbow sprinkles, and a layer of thinly sliced strawberries sandwiched between...drool! Xan can tell ya that I am fascinated by SL food in general, and appreciate knowing that there are no health consequences if my avi decides to chow down on spicy beef or any of the dozens of other tasty things I can no longer enjoy in RL. Just think, this waffle sandwich can be enjoyed any time of day or night, no calories and no cooking skills needed :) 

Yesterday went fairly well, all in all, as I got to the lab to get my blood drawn and got through it even though my usual phlebotomist wasn't there. I'd been looking forward to seeing her, as we've known each other for over 20 years and she always asks about my parents, etc., so seeing a stranger made me want to turn around and run away. Thanks, anxiety :P  But I didn't, and even though he had bad smoker's breath and kept calling me hun, I tolerated the blood draw and made it home in one piece mentally. My doctor already got the results and adjusted a medication, like geez that was fast! Now the pharmacy has to obtain the new dose, and I will be retested in a month. The weather is still hot with a touch of storms tonight, so I am doing my best to stay calm and cool. I'll probably pivot back to Shop & Hop tomorrow unless something else time-limited crops up. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Summer 2024 Hunt:

Photo 1:

Bikini: Shiorin's Mart =CS= Bikini Swimsuit 101 HANABI-KYMZ $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 2:

Outfit: SHOP KERO School Girl Summer Uniform $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 3:

Swimsuit: MeltingDots Freebie Store Tropical Swimwear 2024 $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: Frangipani Garden *FG* Monique Bikini $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 5:

Food: Honey Dragon .:H/D:. Strawberry waffle sandwich $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Opulent / Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Summer at Kiyomizu

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring the Kiyomizu Summer 2023 Hunt, which starts at the Kiyomizu Mall and continues at the main stores of several of the designers who have a satellite location at the mall. Because of the wonderful scripting of this hunt, we can tell at any time by clicking a floating ghost above the walkways at the mall which free prizes we have clicked and where there are still ones to be found. The hunt object is a cute ninja cat, and the hunt signs at each stop tell you how many are hidden there. I enjoy this hunt every time a new season rolls around, despite it being a little tricky with the lack of hints and the interesting ways these kitties can hide! The summer round is open until the 9th of July and there are about 20 cats to locate.

My first look this evening is the =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2023SUMMER 1 from Shiorin's Mart. It consists of the bikini top, bottom, and pareo (skirt) each to fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. They all have a great geometric pattern in green and white, with solid green strings holding our bra and thong snugly in place. The pareo layers over the bikini very nicely, for a versatile summer outfit.

The ninja kitty at M*Motion will give you this terrific C23 KYMZ Summer Gift bikini if you pet him gently :) It is worn as a single mesh piece and fits the Maitreya Lara mesh body, with a funky pattern of blocks of multicolored stripes on a dark background. The bottom has relatively modest coverage for a string bikini, so it'll be a fun choice for your next beach or pool visit.

For a charming formal look, be sure to find the prize at SHOP KERO which is simply called Prom Dress. It has an elegant single shoulder design, with sheer fabric that starts at that shoulder and drapes down the left arm, across the waist, and all the way down past the hemline on the right. So pretty! We receive a fitmesh M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. There is also a HUD with 8 colors, all of which change both the dress and the 3D flowers on the bodice.

It is always a pleasure to visit (and tell others about) MeltingDots Freebie Store, as we can find treats for everyone as well as this cute Rompers Gear hunt prize. There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes included and a fitmesh M for classic avatars. The provided HUD offers 12 color options and 3 metals for the snaps and belt buckle, as well as arrows to adjust the proportions of the fabric pattern. I made it a little larger on the right to show you what I mean. The romper's style is a cozy casual look, with solid cuffs on the sleeves and shorts, and a built in belt that rides a little low beneath the natural waist.

Most of the time I don't play favorites among the various looks I share each post, but if you asked me to choose tonight I'd have to go with this *R&R* Cat Dress 2306 prize. It isn't labeled with a specific size but fits my Maitreya body perfectly, so that is my best guess. The halter style is always a hit with me, and the hot pink (Barbie movie anyone?) with lacy pattern is decorated with adorable kitties on the front with their paw prints across the back ♥. The two on the midriff with their tails together to form a heart just made me melt from cuteness overload, and it's a lovely little nod to the ninja cats who held onto all our prizes for us until we found each one.

It was a quiet weekend, which is not a bad thing other than not feeling up to going to the farmers market I usually visit. Anxiety can be brutal, so I am trying to be kind to myself and keeping distracted however I can. I hope you all had a beautiful weekend and are enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Summer 2023 Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Shiorin's Mart =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2023SUMMER 1 $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 2:

Bikini: M*Motion C23 KYMZ Summer Gift $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 3:

Dress: SHOP KERO Prom Dress $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 4:

Outfit: MeltingDots Freebie Store Rompers Gear $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 5:

Dress: *R&R* Cat Dress 2306 $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kiyomizu Autumn 2022 Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we take a look at some of the prizes from the Kiyomizu Autumn 2022 Hunt, which starts at the Kiyomizu Mall and has us looking for ninja cats. When you find each one, just give it a click to receive your free prize, sounds easy enough...however some of them are hidden in unusual ways like shrunken down, flattened, or inside of another object. I recommend wireframe if you get stuck at a particular store. The mall locations with prizes have the scripted hunt signs that tell you which number stop the store is, and how many cats are hiding (all the ones I recall were just one) which also confirms that they are set up and ready. The ghosts floating above the walkways at the mall will send you to a custom link that shows which ones you have found and what URLs you still need to visit. We have almost 2 weeks left for the hunt, as it wraps up on the 10th of October.

First I slipped into the adorable GARDENIAn's kana prize called Camisole Pink "usa-chan". It is designed to fit Maitreya mesh bodies, and has a sweet pink bunny surrounded by flowers and butterflies on the fabric. I know this is an autumn hunt, but I think I like this for year-round wear depending on what we pair it with :) For example I'm wearing it tonight with the white pair from the fatpack of jeans from Delizio that are free on the marketplace.

Next I changed into the charming M*Motion C22 KYMZ Autumn Gift. This figure hugging dress with bare shoulders fits the Maitreya body. It looks great with the vibrant fall leaves pattern, and sheer wide ruffle on top. Did you notice the zipper in the back? It is an especially nice detail since many SL fashions leave me wondering how we would get in and out of them in RL ;)

If you find the cat at Amikko and pet it (click it), you will receive their Autumn Knitted Dress I'm enjoying above. It comes in 3 classic sizes and 3 fitmesh sizes (S, M, L each) for classic avatars, along with Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The sleeveless style is balanced by a softly pleated full skirt and an attached black leather belt that matches the pert collar. The colors are ideal for the season too, with the green knit picking up some of the leaves in the skirt.

SHOP KERO is offering this Simple Blouse & Pleated Skirt for everyone who finds their ninja kitty. There are a fitmesh M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes for each piece, and a HUD with 10 colors to choose from for each. Just click the tab on the left side for which piece you want to tint, and then select your shade. 

For my final look of the evening, I am wearing the lovely Autumn Setup from MeltingDots Freebie Store. The top and skirt each come in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, plus a fitmesh M size for classic avatars. Then there is a HUD provided with 8 seasonal textures to choose from (entire outfit all at once) and 2 shades for the waistband and trim. The HUD also has arrows we can click to adjust the proportions of the texture, in other words make it larger or smaller on the clothing, just click them to try it out and you can click the center circle between the arrows to return it to default. I really recommend grabbing a landmark for this store and passing it on to anyone you encounter who is new to SL, since there are lots of gifts here that are classic avatar-friendly and plenty of non-clothing items that are really fun :)

I had a decent day at home, and I am looking forward to the new month soon because it always means new rounds of hunts and events to explore :) Sometimes I find familiar ones, and other times they are just beginning their SL experience. Things change quite often in SL, but one very consistent thing is that we can always find something to do, somewhere to visit that we haven't been before, or someone to chat with. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Top: GARDENIAn's kana Camisole Pink "usa-chan" $0L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 2:

Dress: M*Motion C22 KYMZ Autumn Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: [Amikko_Hunt Gift] Autumn Knitted Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: SHOP KERO Simple Blouse & Pleated Skirt $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: MeltingDots Freebie Store Autumn Setup $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: Doe . Breathe . Flux 

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kiyomizu Summer 2022 Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring the Kiyomizu Summer 2022 hunt, which starts at the Kiyomizu Mall and continues at several of the designers' mainstores. The free gifts can be claimed by locating the ninja cat hiding in each store, and I usually start by perusing the mall and looking for the hunt signs to see if a particular store is participating or not. The scripting for this hunt is fantastic, as those signs help keep track of how many cats are in each store and if they are ready or not. For a personalized list of all the URLs and which ones you have found compared to where you still need to visit, be sure to click a floating ghost above any of the walkways at the mall. These cats can be resized fairly small and hidden inside things (walls, boxes, etc.) and there are no hints, which makes this hunt relatively tricky but it is still very worthwhile and fun. This is the final week of the hunt, as it wraps up on the 10th, but it is still very doable in that timeframe.

If you have ever wondered if a swimsuit can be strapless yet strappy at the same time, look no further than the prize from M*Motion. Their C22 Strap less One-piece is designed to fit the Maitreya mesh body, and has a beautiful pattern of pastel triangles. The open back is where you'll find the straps, crisscrossed to hold things in place perfectly.

I also found the ninja kitty at [Amikko] so I was able to claim their Kiyomizu Hunt 2022 outfit. The dress comes in a fitmesh M size for classic avatars as well as versions for Maitreya and Slink Physique mesh bodies, and the kiwi slice earrings are a playful touch that really complete the look. I think it's very fitting for summer since I do think of fresh fruits this time of year :)

Next we get to take a look at the charming SHOP KERO Saree hunt prize. The dress is a single piece that fits fitmesh M as well as Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. Then there is a handy HUD that offers 8 colors each for the dress and shawl, with arrows that enable us to adjust the proportions of the pattern on each. As you can see on the right, I made both patterns a little bit bigger as an example.

I also found a wonderful prize at MeltingDots Freebie Store, their adorable Summer Dress Dots. This ruffled sundress is included in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine sizes, with a similar HUD to the prior gift above. It lets us choose from 6 colors for our background, and we can adjust the size of the polka dot pattern with the arrows. i am a fan of polka dots and sometimes lean towards the larger sizes, but other times the daintier the better. This way I can suit any mood or whim!

My final look of the evening is the Hapi*Rabi Stacy - ksh prize, a truly eye-catching beauty of a dress in Legacy and Maitreya sizing. The details make the difference here, from the bows atop each shoulder to the plunging front and back, to the frill at the hemline. The white floral pattern looks so sweet on the soft teal fabric, and I can easily see myself wearing this a lot throughout the summer and beyond.

I finally watched the rest of Stranger Things today, and was blown away by everything that was revealed. It was intense, intriguing, and I was brought to tears multiple times. Next season is bound to be just as good, although possibly even darker so I will need to be prepared. That was pretty much the only interesting thing my day held, LOL, but that isn't too bad :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: M*Motion C22 Strap less One-piece $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: [Amikko] Kiyomizu Hunt 2022 $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: SHOP KERO Saree $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: MeltingDots Freebie Store Summer Dress Dots $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Hapi*Rabi Stacy - ksh $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Lullaby - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More Kiyomizu Prizes

 Hiya everyone! Tonight there are more wonderful free prizes from the Kiyomizu Summer 2021 Hunt to see, found hiding inside ninja cats at various locations. I usually start at the Kiyomizu Mall and check all those stores for signs, which tell you if the store is set up and how many cats are waiting. Then I click a floating ghost above one of the walkways at the mall to get a personalized website URL to show what cats you've found and where you still need to visit. Some of the store's mainstores have them instead, so you will be teleporting to several different regions to collect all of these generous kitties. 

First I slipped into the Magiclo prize which is their .: MC :. BlousonDress_Kiyomizu. It is provided in Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, all with that summery sleeveless style, layered skirt, and two different fabrics that go quite well together. 

Another fun choice for the season is this Sunflower Dress from the MeltingDots Freebie Store. I strongly suggest giving this landmark to anyone you meet who is new to SL or returning after a long time away, since they can find many gifts year-round in addition to this cute hunt prize right now :) The dress comes in fitmesh standard sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body versions. There is also a HUD with 5 texture choices and arrows to adjust the scale of the texturing. 

I also found a cat at Made in USA, which held their Suit A / kiyomizu prize. It comes in a single mesh size with an alpha layer that works for classic avatars or BOM compatible mesh bodies, so this sleek styled one-piece suit will work for many of us. 

Next we see the .*.Jury PoP.*.Large Dot Ruffle Neck Mini Dress(Orange&Green) prize, a cute formfitting dress decorated in large polka dots and a fun frill above a tuxedo type bodice. It is included in 3 sizes for classic avatars (XS, S, M) and versions for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

For my final look this evening, I wanted to share a closer view of the nail polish I have been wearing in all of these images. It is the free hunt prize from [::]colon colon called SuikaNail-KiyomizuHunt2021summer. It consists of appliers for Altamura, Belleza, Kupra, and Maitreya mesh body hands, with an adorable watermelon slice design complete with seeds and rind at the cuticle. The texture is so well done, and will look wonderful on any shape or length nails you use. 

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

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Summer 2021 Hunt:

Photo 1:

Dress: Magiclo .: MC :. BlousonDress_Kiyomizu $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: MeltingDots Freebie Store Sunflower Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: Made in USA Suit A / kiyomizu $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: .*.Jury PoP.*.Large Dot Ruffle Neck Mini Dress(Orange&Green) $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails: [::]colon colon SuikaNail-KiyomizuHunt2021summer $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: Magika - Gemma

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Make Your Soul Bloom

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are going to take a look at a few more wonderful offers from The Wash Cart Sale and its Make Your Soul Bloom final round. The sale features items for $50L or less with some exclusives, for affordable ways to brighten the look of your avatar or living space this season. We have until the 7th of April to complete all our purchases, so be sure to try out demos and enjoy browsing before then :) I am also sharing some more Kiyomizu Spring 2021 Hunt prizes, which are all free and can be claimed by finding and clicking ninja cats at the Kiyomizu Mall or in the mainstores of certain designers who also have stores there. The best way to navigate this hunt is to click a floating ghost above one of the mall walkways, who will give you a link to a personalized website that shows which cats you have found and where you still need to look. 

Our first stop is the Emerald Couture cart at The Wash, with so many great choices that I just picked two randomly to show you. The dress and shoes on the left is their EC May Outfit Peacock, and I really like the deep colors and puffed sleeves. The dress comes in standard mesh sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body versions. Our matching shoes are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink Mid feet. On the right I am enjoying the EC Boe Boho Dress Pink Jungle, which puts a spin on the usual green shades you would generally see in a tropical pattern. It includes a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous versions. Both of these and many other outfits are currently discounted on their cart, and you can always visit their mainstore by clicking here to see their full range. 

Another cart I have always enjoyed visiting each round is that of ..::battle fairy::.. whose mainstore is located right here on The Wash sim. This time they are offering several gorgeous varieties of their Doutzen Dress, like the Lily on the left above and Orchid on the right. Each is just $25L and includes sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with two pairs (black and white) of stockings in system/BOM layers. The dresses are dramatically styled with a long sleeve contrasting a bare shoulder, and side slits all the way up to the waist. So sexy!

Over to the Kiyomizu Hunt, you will be happy to see that there are two generous gifts to be found in separate cats at Amikko. This is Amikko Gift A / Spring knitted top & jumper, both of which are crafted for the Maitreya mesh body. I do enjoy a layered look like this, and the floral pattern brings it into spring nicely. If you prefer, you can wear the jumper without the top beneath, or maybe you have a different shirt you would like to try it with? I am a firm believer in making looks your own, whatever it takes to do that. 

This classic beauty is the Amikko Gift B / Spring knitted top and skirt, two individual pieces that fit the Maitreya body very nicely. The soft mauve color is flattered by the contrasting black waistband, and the floaty skirt gives things a retro feel. The top is very similar (maybe identical) to the top from the prior gift, which shows just how versatile these pieces are. 

My final look of the evening is the prize from MeltingDots Freebie Store called Spring Bralet & Shorts. Its two components are each included in a fitmesh M for classic avatars, as well as sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. There is also a HUD provided with 5 colors of the dotted floral pattern you see, plus 2 metals and some other buttons you'll want to experiment with. One made the ruffle on the bralet sheer (as seen on the right above) and the < arrows > adjust the proportions of the texture. I made it smaller on the right, for more petite polka dots and daisies. 

We are almost to the midpoint of the week, and I am doing pretty well...my arm is much less sore from the injection, just a bit of lingering ache from certain movements that I expect to go away completely soon enough. It is getting warmer out which is refreshing, and I hope to see the groundhog that lives in my backyard again soon :) Eventually there will probably be babies too, and I love watching those little cuties exploring their world and learning how to forage. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit Left: Emerald Couture EC May Outfit Peacock $25L Wash Cart Sale

Outfit Right: EC Boe Boho Dress Pink Jungle $25L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 2:

Dress Left: ..::battle fairy::..Doutzen Dress Lily $25L Wash Cart Sale

Dress Right: ..::battle fairy::..Doutzen Dress Orchid $25L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 3:

Outfit: Amikko Gift A / Spring knitted top & jumper $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: Amikko Gift B / Spring knitted top and skirt $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: MeltingDots Freebie Store - Spring Bralet & Shorts $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kiyomizu Winter Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I would like to share several more prizes from the Winter 2020-21 round of the Kiyomizu Hunt. It starts at the Kiyomizu Mall and continues at some of the mainstores of the designers who have locations in the mall too, so the best way to keep track of where you still need to visit is by clicking a ghost floating above the walkways. They can link you to a personalized website showing you what ninja cats you still need to find, with the landmark for the exact location of the scripted sign at each stop that keeps track of how many hunt objects are active. This winter round is available until the 11th, so a few more days remain to find all these tricky but generous kitties. 

There are 3 prizes hidden with different cats at Korpokkur House, two of which can be combined to create this adorable outfit. The Turtle Top and Skirt are each designed for the Maitreya mesh body, in soft brown with white trim that makes me think of gingerbread. The third prize is a table, so you can also decorate your home a bit when you find all of these kitties. 

I do enjoy a nice versatile dress, so I was very excited to claim the prize at SHOP KERO called Plaid Winter Tunic. It starts with the dress in classic M and fitmesh M sizes for classic avatars, along with sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. It also includes a HUD with 24 textures (8 plaid, 16 solid colors) for the top, skirt, belt, and sleeves. Each section has a button on the left side of the HUD, so whichever you have highlighted by clicking will have your chosen texture applied. 

I certainly do feel like royalty in the Princess Gown prize from MeltingDots Freebie Store, and you can too! It has an elegant full skirt, sweetheart neckline, bare shoulders with detached sleeves, and a sash layer that can be tinted separately from the main gown via HUD. That HUD offers 10 colors each for the gown and sash layer, while the gown itself is included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies plus classic M and fitmesh M for classic avatars. Please click this image to see it full size, as I had to make it wider than usual to show off that lush full skirt :)

I also found the ninja cat at Magiclo, who kindly gave me this Sleeve RibbonM_Dress[Kiyomizu]  prize. It comes in Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, with flared sleeves tied with pretty red bows. The colors have a Christmas flavor, but the snowflakes are suitable for all winter long. 

My final look of the evening is from KoCha, a treat for anyone with the Maitreya body and hands. It is their Nail_Red Christmas ver. applier, which will adorn your nails with a mixed manicure of solid deep red with accent nails of pink ombre with white holly leaves that have matching deep red berries in their center. You have to look very closely to notice that the artwork is holly, and I almost took the berries for hearts at a very quick glance, so you can bet I will happily wear these when an outfit matches, regardless of what the calendar says ;) Mixed manicures like this are so fun, and I did notice that my toenails received the same polishing from the applier HUD so you will be fully coordinated. 

It was a quieter day here, although there is still a lot of sifting through various news reports and trying to make sense of everything that happened yesterday. The weather is chilly and so is this room, so I am snuggled under a brightly colored lap blanket that a friend gave me a few years ago. It is not particularly thick, yet it helps keep my legs just warm enough. I think of her friendship and smile every time I use it :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Winter 2020-21:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Korpokkur House [KH] Turtle Top & Skirt $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: SHOP KERO Plaid Winter Tunic $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: MeltingDots Freebie Store - Princess Gown $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: .: Magiclo :. Sleeve RibbonM_Dress[Kiyomizu] $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails: KoCha - Nail_Red Christmas ver. $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Kaijah - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)