Pick a Poppy at Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are revisiting SL20B Shop & Hop, this time the Poppy region which is one of 20 moderate and 4 adult regions filled with hundreds of designers' displays. Each one contains discounted and exclusive offers as well as a gift for everyone, so those generous gifts are what I'm sharing here :) I'm sure you know the deal by now, 20 stores per region with a theme of Our Fantastic Future for the 20th birthday of Second Life. The world of SL is virtual, but the joy I feel for them is real, and it is a pleasure to be a small part of it.

My first look shows you both gifts from [Pixel Doll] since they were considerate enough to offer two lovely dresses. On the left is their Leilah Dress 01, with Leilah Dress 02 being the one on the right. Both include the dresses and separate sleeves that each fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The dress looks great with or without the sleeves, as it has that choker style collar with strap down to the center of the bodice top, somewhat like a leash for an edgy little kick. Which one makes you want to wear it first, the multicolor cow print or the heart pattern of pink and teal?

I feel like a sexy goddess in the *LuLu* Sunshine gift, and I'm sure you can see why! There is just a single size of everything in here, which seems to be Maitreya sizes for clothing and unrigged for the accessories. The gift includes the bra, panty, nippies (starburst shaped nipple covers on right above), left and right bracelets, left and right anklets, headpiece, two necklaces (one shown on each side of the above image), and a nose ring. Whew, that is a haul! We can wear as many or as few of these at once as we wish, changing the look considerably.

The bra and panty from *LuLu* came in extra handy when I realized I also had a great beach cover to share. This is the -Narcisse- Paula Beach Cover SL20B gift, and it is another humdinger of a fully loaded gift. There are Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya sizes each in many colors: azure, black, blue smoke, fanta (seen on the right above), lapis, mushroom, poppy, rose violet (left), ultramarine, and white. That can match just about any mood or swimsuit :)

For those parts of the summer where you aren't lounging on a beautiful beach, perhaps you'll need a stunning new dress? The AlaFolie - JALIA gift is an excellent choice, with those bare ruffled shoulders and formfitting style. It fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and includes a 4 texture HUD. The patterns we can choose from are quite different yet all floral, so I enjoyed clicking all the buttons and trying on each lovely option.

My final look of the evening is one I have been wearing quite a bit since picking it up, the ::pm:: SL20B Gift from PurpleMoon. The tube top and mini skirt are each provided in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. I love that both pieces have red bow adornments, tying the look together (no pun intended) just like the red hue itself does.

The next time I get a weird craving for Olive Garden (which I hadn't had in at least 10 years), I really need someone to talk me out of it. While it tasted delicious, my stomach is simply not happy as a result and is probably going to punish me for it all night. Sigh. And when did they get so expensive? Oh well, I spent some of the evening watching the first round of the NHL draft, and was interesting seeing young men from all over the world getting to experience a dream come true. One guy's little brother was there with him, crying from happiness, and it melted my heart into a puddle of mush. It is wild to realize that these guys are all younger than Second Life, LOL! That is cracking me up, and in a few years my SL avatar/account will be older than the incoming drafted players. How many gray hairs do we think that realization caused to sprout from my head? *giggle* I do hope you are all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL20B Shop & Hop - Poppy:

Photo 1:

Dress Left: [Pixel Doll] Leilah Dress 01 $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Dress Right: [Pixel Doll] Leilah Dress 02 $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: *LuLu* Sunshine $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: -Narcisse- Paula Beach Cover SL20B $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: AlaFolie - JALIA $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ::pm:: SL20B Gift from PurpleMoon $0L Shop & Hop Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Sunny - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Sugarplum Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some more gifts to share from the Halloween Shop & Hop event, all from the Sugarplum sim which is one of 8 fully packed and wonderfully decorated sims. The event's participating stores are a mixture of older and newer, home decor and clothing, accessories and much more. It is open until the beginning of November, so you can take your time and visit each sim whenever you have a little while to spare. I really enjoyed my visits and exploring to see what each designer is offering for sale and as gifts for all.

Let's start this post with some shine! This gift is from Salt & Pepper, called Ava Fatpack. The long formfitting gown is cut all the way down to the belly button, and comes in sizes for Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite bodies. There is also a HUD provided with 16 choices, 8 of which are solid colors and the other 8 are lovely ombres. You can turn materials on or off with the HUD as well, but personally I think it enhances the appearance to have the materials on if your computer cooperates.

Another gift you won't want to miss is from Valentina E., their Laura Dress Emerald. It is designed for the Maitreya mesh body, with a single bare shoulder and very flattering style. The color is so versatile, since it can remind one of spring or be paired with red for Christmas, and for fall I am thinking of pairing it with gold jewelry. 

Speaking of pairing, two stores collaborated to provide matching gifts that I simply adore! The top is our gift from -Narcisse- called Cameron Crossover Mini, and it is created for the Maitreya body. There was a sign at one of the stores' displays showing a picture of the outfit and telling us where to find the other piece, and the stores are directly across from each other on that Sugarplum sim so it is easy to find :) The shorts are from LYBRA, their GHOSTIE PANTS, sized for Alice, Freya, isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies. The texture on both is delightful, and I look forward to wearing them together or separately.

My first thought when I tried on the [RNK] Oversize knit Top gift was "snuggly" and my second one was "CUTE!". The tiny pumpkin pattern looks great against the rich cable knit sweater, which has a sheer fuzzy layer atop for added warmth. The top has been created for the Maitreya mesh body. 

For my final look of the evening, I had fun with the gift from AlaFolie called Sabrina. The bolero (sweater) and pants are each provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Ruth, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. As you can guess, there is also a HUD offering 2 texture choices for each piece. You can pick the spooky but friendly black cat (whose back appears on the back of the sweater) or the skeletal hands among flowers for the top, then decide between artistic skulls or smiley spiders for the flowy pants which are tied to add lift and fullness. Plenty of potential here!

It was another one of those days where I kept losing track of what day of the week it is, LOL, like my brain's built in clock and calendar are malfunctioning. I'm pretty sure I thought it was Thursday when I woke up, then by evening I thought it was Tuesday. Oh well, otherwise things are going fairly well here and I am looking forward to the weekend already. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Sugarplum sim:

Photo 1:

Dress: Salt & Pepper - S&P Ava FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Valentina E. Laura Dress Emerald MT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: -Narcisse- Cameron Crossover Cami $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Shorts: LYBRA GIFT ~ GHOSTIE PANTS $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Top: [RNK]Oversize knit Tops HW $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Photo 5:

Outfit: AlaFolie - SABRINA $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Kaijah - Blonde

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - ASTRID marshmellow (system layer for BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Flirty Birthday Gifts

Hiya everyone! Tonight I will be showing you some of the generous gifts you can find at the Snowflake sim of the SL17B Shop and Hop event. There are 10 sims total that have been set up with talented designers, who have some special discounted selections for use to peruse as well as some thoughtful gifts to help celebrate the 17th birthday of Second Life. I have been here for nearly 13 of those 17 years, and am just so proud to be a tiny part of this incredible community! The Lindens work hard to support us, and there are many creative people out there who contribute in various ways so that our avatars and homes look terrific while visiting all the exciting sims we go to each time we log in. Of the 10 sims in the SL17B Shop and Hop, I have the gifts sorted by sim so I am clear on where to find each one, rather than expecting you to visit multiple crowded locations all at once. It is quite warm here in RL, so some snowflakes would be highly unexpected but in SL we can find those unique icy flakes just by teleporting. I also experienced some hair boredom it seems, LOL, as I was feeling like a quick change to blonde would be a pick-me-up :)

First up this evening, we have the .Safira. Angel SL17B Gift which is a trio of strapless mini dresses with built in panties. It includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, each in Blue (seen on the left above), Blush, and Lilac (right). Those buttons are really working overtime to keep our dress in place, LOL, and I love the smattering of stars in various sizes.

My next look is courtesy of -Narcisse- and is their Skye Silk Romper, designed for the Maitreya mesh body. It is provided in 3 different colors: Coral (left above), Florida (right), and Nightshade which is a deep purplish hue. They have plunging necklines and slit sleeves pinned together partway down, and high cut legs for even more flirtatious views. 

The gift from AlaFolie is called Floralie Happy, and is a long strapless column dress with a wide layer of lace at the hem. It includes standard mesh sizes as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine, with a HUD to change the main body and the top section each to your choice of 4 vibrant patterns. When you click from the bottom row, the texture appears on the main dress and that top part turns to black, then you can pick a pattern from the top row or leave it solid black as I did on the left here. There are even underpants included in system/BOM layers and an Omega applier for modesty.

There are two well-coordinated gifts at the LYBRA display, so naturally I decided to show them off together :) They are the aptly named SLB17 TOP and SLB17 SKIRT SET, each of which has 2 HUDs included, one with 3 solid color choices and the other with 3 patterns. The top, skirt, and matching panties (which make it a set, and you can wear the skirt without if you are feeling daring) all come in Alice, eBody, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes. The blouse has pretty crossed straps in the back and slightly flared hem, while the skirt dips low in the rear and has a fun ruffle. 

I kept the LYBRA skirt on to wear with the sassy little gift from {ViSion}. Their gift top is a narrow tube with 5 possible textures via HUD, and you will find arrows to adjust the transparency level on that HUD too; I went down 30% on the right to show you a glimpse of possibilities. The gift comes in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing for several popular mesh bodies. I think my avi was feeling very "blonde bombshell" on the right ;)

Is it Friday yet? Okay I know it is nowhere close, LOL, but I am not going to get any decent rest until then it seems. I somehow didn't notice on my calendar that I have a doctor's appointment (podiatrist, stupid toenails that like to grow in wrong) tomorrow so that's 3 days in a row. This magpie prefers her own roost, not flying all over creation in RL...I will be fine of course, just disappointed that things worked out this busy this week. Thursday I am not leaving the house, then Friday I have dinner at my parents', followed by Saturday morning farmers' market. My appointment with my new family doctor earlier went very well, and I feel comfortable with her which is a relief. It is an individual practice in a medical office building, so she can easily refer people to specialists in the same location if necessary, for example there is a woman who does mammography in the building that I can go to when things calm down a bit. I liked that she is not pushy but she is guiding me towards improvements, like suggesting a book with gentle exercises that are good for neuropathy patients. Well, I hope you are all having a safe and relaxing day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Gifts from SL17B - Snowflake Sim:

Photo 1:
Dress: .Safira. Angel SL17B Gift $0L SL17B Gift

Photo 2:
Outfit: -Narcisse- Skye Silk Romper $0L SL17B Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: AlaFolie - FLORALIE HAPPY $0L SL17B Gift

Photo 4:
Top: LYBRA. SLB17 TOP $0L SL17B Gift
Skirt: LYBRA. SLB17 SKIRT SET $0L SL17B Gift

Photo 5:
Top: {ViSion} // Top - GIFT // SL17B $0L SL17B Gift

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

Eyeshadow: alaskametro<3 "Noelle" - eyeshadow 04 !TESTER! $0L Wearable Demo

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Shadow - Blonde

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

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

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity (Various Sets)

FaMESHed is Fantastic

Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more group gifts from FaMESHed and their 8th anniversary round to share, and these seem to be leaning toward the flirty side. That may work well with your remaining weekend plans or just might be your own personal aesthetic, or perhaps you are like me and change your style to suit your mood. Whatever the case, I think you will be pleased when you join their free group and claim the bounty of gifts that await :) There are original mesh creations of clothing, accessories, home decor, and more among the gifts and the offers for sale, so you can expect to find unique treasures to brighten your Second Life.

My first look starts with the Blossom&Seeds Koki Dress No.4, a stylish mini with sheer midriff and laced back. It includes Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizing. I accessorized with another gift, the Remi Bracelet and Necklace from [JUSTICE]. These are nonrigged so they can be adjusted if necessary, and include a HUD with 10 metals for the beads plus 20 each for the strands they are affixed to and the wires (strings?) that go across them and hold them in place. The inset shows a closer view of the creative design.

Next I slipped into the SAUVAGE group gift called Catalena White, which actually consists of two versions of the same stunning dress, white and ombre. Each come in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, so several popular curvy bodies. I love the way the ruffle at the top drapes over the bust, and the high slit on the left thigh is daringly up to above the waist. Does anyone else ever marvel at how some SL clothing like this dress would be nearly impossible to wear in RL without involving double sided tape and possibly not moving at all? Never fear, you can dance the night away in this fun gift :)

I did mention that tonight's gifts are on the flirty side, well I think this kicks it up a notch right into sexy! I am enjoying the ~Nerido~ Lilith Bra/String - Lavender here, matching lace bra and panties in sizes for Maitreya and Legacy (with an added Legacy Perky size for the panties). Then I added the jewelry, the gift from -Narcisse- called Lia Bodychain ML fitted for the Maitreya Lara body. It includes a HUD with 10 metal colors, and I must say the style is delightful...the single loop around the neck down the front to the waist, then double chains from the back of the neck around to that circle in the front. 

Bombshell is offering this incredible dress called Julia in Baby Pink as their group gift, and I love it! The color appeals to me of course, but the styling too with that draped sash in the front really caught my eye. It is provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizes. 

My final look of the evening is a playful mini from {le fil casse} called Francine Dress Seafoam. The halter strap is held in place with a bold bow above each breast, and that is one impressively short hemline ;) The soothing color is accentuated with a dusting of paler polka dots, just the right size to be noticed without being too subtle or too loud. As a nod to our current world climate, I chose the timely Hope Necklace from Cae as my accessory for this look. It has a resize script built in that you can access by clicking, and there is a HUD provided with 6 metals and 15 gemstone colors to choose from. I appreciate the versatility, and the sentiment of hope.

It was a chilly day here, but I am glad I got some fresh air and saw (safely, with masks, from an appropriate distance) some of the people I usually got to visit with at the farmers market before the pandemic. There was just one customer without a mask that I saw, out of at least a dozen people, so that was reassuring. I wound up buying more food than anticipated, so I think I am stocked for the entire week and then some :) My parents and I gave one of the ladies a Mothers Day card and flowers since she has always been so sweet to us and considers us family. I am getting all sentimental now just thinking about it, can you tell? Whew, well I hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Group Gifts for FaMESHed:

Photo 1:
Dress: Blossom&Seeds Koki Dress No.4 $0L FaMESHed Group Gift
Jewelry: [JUSTICE] REMI BRACELET AND NECKLACE $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 2:
Dress: SAUVAGE. Catalena. White $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 3:
Lingerie: ~Nerido~ Lilith Bra/String - Lavender $0L FaMESHed Group Gift
Chain: -Narcisse- Lia Bodychain - ML $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: Bombshell Julia // BabyPink $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Photo 5:
Dress: {le fil casse} Francine Dress Seafoam $0L FaMESHed Group Gift
Necklace: Cae :: Hope :: Necklace $0L FaMESHed Group Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Labyrinth - Redhead 

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

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

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

Belle of the Ball

Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited the Belle Event, where I joined their free group and was able to claim dozens of generous gifts to celebrate their first anniversary. The event is open until the 16th of March, so you have a couple of weeks to visit and do some shopping :) I saw lots of fashion, accessories, and home decor that looked very tempting, so I will be making a return visit as soon as I try on some demos. Meanwhile I am pleased to share some of the free gifts with you in this post. The group is free to join, so these looks will not cost you a thing.

My first look starts with the #AppleBlossom California No.5 dress, a beautiful mini dress decorated with lace and tiny pearls. It comes in Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. I accessorized with the gift from Narcisse, their Delicado choker which is unrigged and includes a HUD with 9 metals to choose from. It is versatile enough to look striking with any outfit you pair it with.

It's about time for my arrival! This outfit's name earwormed me, as it is the X-Tina Dirrty v2 gift from [Pare]. It consists of the bra in onyx and white, and skirt in navy and red, all in sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies. You can mix and match them however you please, and I won't tell anyone if you decide to dance to Dirrty in this outfit ;) 

I kept on the red skirt from the Pare gift, to wear with our gift from [JUSTICE] called Sandy Tank. This cropped top comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, plus a HUD with 6 subtly different metals for the hoops holding the bottom strip on. I love the embossed stars on the slighty shiny material.

Another very pretty dress can be found in the gift box at the Bombshell display, their Audrey / Flower 01. It comes in Freya, Isis, and Maitreya versions, with a dark blue background for the pale blue and white blossoms and their leaves. The neckline spoke to me as being ideal for a little jewelry, so I added the MIDNA - Rafka Necklace and its adorable winged piggy. The gift includes a HUD with 10 gem choices and 5 metals for the pig and the wings, so you can have a lot of fun customizing this cutie to suit your tastes or match an outfit.

There was so much terrific jewelry among the gifts that I chose to showcase two pairs of earrings for my final look of the evening. Together they make up the gift from KUNGLERS and are called Irina earrings, with a quartz pair (the pale pink on the left) and an obsidian pair. The chandelier style is both bold and elegant, and all the earrings have a resize script built in so you can decide if you want to go even bigger or a little smaller. I am a fan of statement earrings, perfect for a fun updo hairstyle and a pretty outfit. There are so many other pairs of earrings among our group gifts that if you love them too, you will not be disappointed.

How was your weekend? Mine was busy but I enjoyed it :) Yesterday I found plenty of treats at the farmers market as usual, and I always have great conversations with the vendors who are there sharing their hard work each week. Today was mostly focused on hockey and household chores, so you can guess which one was more exciting. Now I am just happy to be here and blogging, and looking into new rounds of events and hunts for the new month. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Group Gifts from the Belle Event:

Photo 1:
Dress: #Apl.Blossom California No. 5 $0L Belle Group Gift
Necklace: -Narcisse- Delicado Choker - unrigged $0L Belle Group Gift

Photo 2:
Outfit: [Pare] X-Tina Dirrty v.2 $0L Belle Group Gift

Photo 3:
Top: [JUSTICE] SANDY TANK - GIFT $0L Belle Group Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: Bombshell Audrey / Flower 01 $0L Belle Group Gift
Necklace: MIDNA - Rafa Necklace $0L Belle Group Gift

Photo 5:
Earrings: KUNGLERS - Irina earrings $0L Belle Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Joy - Redhead 

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - JULIE dew (system layer for BOM)

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

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Hands: Slink Dynamic Hands Female

Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

Happy Sweet 16

Hiya everyone! Tonight we begin the SL16B celebration, which stands for Second Life 16th Birthday. I couldn't resist visiting the shopping event, which covers 5 whole sims and most of the participating designers are offering gifts to help us celebrate. I am separating them by sim, since it's easier (on everyone) for me to tell you that all of tonight's looks are from the Aurelian sim than to say there are items from 3 different sims in one post. There are so many people visiting these sims that you will probably experience considerable lag, particularly if you go in these early days, but the event lasts until the 8th of July so you have plenty of time to join the crowds. Suggestions that might help with lag: take off everything and wear a full body alpha, and adjust your settings (preferences -> graphics -> general, maximum complexity) so that most avatars will become 'jellydolls' and therefore easier to render. Funny story - when I was in the 5th of the five sims I visited this morning, I wound up crashing and was set to log back in where I'd last been...so I logged in to find myself in the fountain in the middle of the sim! Not what I was expecting, LOL, but my avi had a nice cool swim I guess.

My first look is the gift from Candy kitten, called *CK* Flower power dress Present. It comes in Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizes, and you can probably guess that there is a texture HUD provided too. That offers 7 different choices, fun patterns like flowers and watermelons and the two choices seen above.

A great way to celebrate summer is with this -Narcisse- Ashley Monokini in its SL16B Special Edition. It comes in a Maitreya mesh size, in a bright crimson shade with tiny white polka dots. The intricate straps are so much fun!

Maybe you are craving something green instead, well [[ Masoom ]] can help you with their gift called Maple dress in Green. There are also optional, tintable panties in addition to the dress, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Physique, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Did you notice the playful cutout on the left hip?

This lovely gown can be found in the Aurelian sim too, at the Dead Dollz display. It's called Izabel Dress in Azure, and is crafted for the Maitreya mesh body. Just look at that satiny texture, with tiny embroidered flowers and petite ruffles. The halter style is beautiful, and the back has a flirtatiously deep plunge.

My final look this evening features the top from Eliavah, which is called Amaranthine Blouse. That deep red with golden pattern looks terrific on the ruched texture, and the wrapped off-the-shoulder style. The gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies.

It was a hectic morning, thanks to weird internet issues that affected a large chunk of the East coast...that last photo was taken when I had no internet anymore and didn't realize it yet, but my pose wouldn't work and I knew something was off. What I thought was glitches turned out to be a DNS issue or something, and my ISP was downright rude when I tweeted their support account. Oh well, it was resolved eventually and I am very relieved. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Gifts from SL16B Aurelian Sim:

Photo 1:
Dress: Candy kitten *CK* Flower power dress PRESENT $0L SL16B Gift

Photo 2:
Swimsuit: -Narcisse- Ashley Monokini - ML - SL16B Special Edition $0L SL16B Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: [[ Masoom ]] Maple dress- Green $0L SL16B Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: Dead Dollz - SL16B Gift - Izabel Dress - Azure $0L SL16B Gift

Photo 5:
Top: Eliavah ~ Amaranthine Blouse [Lunar 2k19] $0L SL16B Gift
Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Light Blue) $0L Marketplace

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Helana - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - CHANT dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: LIVIA::Pheya Eyes [Genus HUD] $105L TMR June Exclusive
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

Finders Keepers

Hiya everyone! Tonight there is another hunt I am excited to share with you, the Finders Keepers St Patricks Day Hunt. You will be seeking pots of gold, hidden for free at each store, and there is a picture of the hunt object on their website along with all the hints. If you join the hunt's inworld group, there are some group gifts in their notices as well as a HUD that helps you teleport to each location quickly. While the group is free to join, it is not required to claim the prizes, and you can copy each SLurl from the website if you prefer. The hunt started on the 17th and only runs until the 24th, so time is limited for you to get started.

This first look is the [[ Masoom ]] St Patricks Hunt Gift, called Narci Dress, and it comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. The draping is delightful, covering one side of a ruffled satiny bra in fabric that looks gently flecked with sparkles. Just find the pot of gold to claim this treat for free.

The next prize I chose to share is quite revealing and romantic, called [Glitzz] Rose Bra and Panties in Turquoise. Each part is provided in Maitreya sizes, but can quite possibly work with your favorite body depending on the shape. With bright golden links connecting the exquisitely tied cords, this is one intriguing hunt prize.

Decoy is offering a pair of dresses inside their pot of gold, both of which have such a spring feel to them. They are the Lillie Dress in grass green (left) and shamrock (right), each in Hourglass and Maitreya sizes. I love the ruffled, off the shoulder look, and decided to accessorize with another prize. That would be the Narcisse Finders Keepers St Paddys Collar, in just the right shade of green with a dainty bow in the front. This sweet collar is going to look great with anything you decide to wear it with, from gowns to jeans and a tee.

Next we head to Gaia to claim their Amber Jumpsuit - Patrick hunt prize, which comes in a Maitreya size that can probably be accommodated by other mesh bodies too with use of your alpha HUD. I was impressed with the sleek style and the way the straps in the back add a unique touch.

My final look of the evening is another emerald hued treat, the glutz. lucky suit which is their prize tucked inside their pot of gold. It is included in a Maitreya size and a Busty Fitted Kemono version, and there is a good chance that one of these will suit your personal shape or body. The bold straps are contrasted by the delicate touches of a faint pattern on the front, giving this look extra personality. My skybox does have a hot tub, and I am definitely wearing it there among other places.

Today was a much more relaxing day, as I did not have to rush anywhere and just did my usual Sunday chores instead, not terribly exciting but there is something soothing about simple routines. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Prizes from the Finders, Keepers St Patricks Hunt:

Photo 1:
Dress: [[ Masoom ]] St Patricks Hunt Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:
Lingerie: [Glitzz] Rose Bra/Panties - Turquoise $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:
Dresses: Decoy - St Pat's Hunt Gift Lillie Dress $0L Hunt Prize
Necklace: -Narcisse- Finders Keepers - St Paddys Collar $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:
Jumpsuit: Gaia - Amber Jumpsuit Patrick $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:
Suit: glutz. lucky suit $0L Hunt Prize

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Lady - Redhead
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - ANISE v2 marshmellow (Omega head/body)
Eyes: *Inkheart* - Tender Eyes - Pale Brown
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)

Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

WOH3 Treats

Hiya everyone! Tonight I will be wrapping up my coverage of the Women Only Hunt 3, which I have greatly enjoyed and hope you are too :) There are plenty of prizes you have not seen here, so I definitely encourage you to visit the hunt office and grab that free HUD, then see how many of these free coconut halves you can find to claim the lovely prizes. There are nearly 80 participating designers, so plenty of variety too. 

If you want to be pretty in pink for your next beach trip, I have two prizes here that will help you succeed in that wish. The swimsuit is from 1 Hundred and is their WOH 3 Gift Chevron Suit, with bold pink and white in that classic zig zag pattern. It includes sizes for Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, and Slink Physique, and the little bow on the front is an unrigged attachment that you can adjust or leave off to suit your taste. My feet found their taste of pink and white from another coconut, this time at Razor. Their gift is Tropic Flip Flops in Pink Hibiscus, in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink flat, and TMP. They look very cute with this swimsuit but will be well suited (sorry, bad pun) to any beachwear you decide to wear with them.

Two more terrific prizes here, starting with the very sexy Coax Lingerie from [Cynful]. This bra and panties set includes Belleza Freya, Belleza Isis, Belleza Venus, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, and Maitreya sizes for each part, in a flattering mint green color that I love. Such delicate lace, and the styling is exquisite. I decided to add a punch of color in the form of tattoos, specifically the {T'ink} Summer Treats prize from their adorable store. The tattoos come in faded or fresh versions (fresh shown here) in system layers along with TMP and Omega appliers. I couldn't resist those cute little faces on the cool ice cream cones, and the bright colors added to the fun.

This intriguing dress is our prize from [sYs] called MORISSETTE Dress, and is provided in several fitted mesh sizes: Belleza Freya, Belleza Isis, Belleza Venus, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, TMP, and Standard. I can't be the only one who pictures Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas? The soft colors and boldly contrasting stitches, along with the unique patches, give this a truly unforgettable look.

I brought out the free gift I found on the Marketplace recently from Be Free called Short Jeans Tongue, so I could show you a couple of fun shirts without going bottomless ;) This top is our prize from .:cheeky:. called Shai - sporty Top! WOH 3, and it comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique and TMP. The front says Summer Queen with a playful pink crown above the Q, and I love the back with its T straps and venting, gives it a very athletic look. 

One last look of the evening, this time I have topped those shorts with a simple, elegant tube top from the coconut hidden at Narcisse. This is their Tiffany Tube Top in Lemon, which comes in Hourglass, Physique, and Maitreya sizes and can easily be dressed up or dressed down, depending on your taste and mood. I decided to dress it up a bit by adding the lovely BEO prize called Miranda Necklace in orange, a bold chain with a mosaic of gemstones in assorted shapes. I think the colors look great together, and they do make me think of summer as well as citrus. Now I am craving rainbow sherbet, LOL! 

Tonight I would like to make note of my skin, which is our WOH3 prize from WoW Skins, the beautiful Jaycia skin in their Tan skin tone. The prize includes system skins with and without cleavage, and an Omega HUD for both head and body, so there is a lot of compatibility there. I was particularly drawn to the artfully done eye makeup, so pretty and balanced by those just-right brows. I am a fan of the lip color too, bold but not overly so, this look just feels fresh and classy to me. I also have a hair note of the night: TRUTH!!! Truth Hair has released the June VIP group gift, her name is Ambriel and she is a gorgeous ponytail that you can wear tucked up as I have or down loose almost to your waist, thanks to his innovative Stylist HUD provided with the gift. The right side (my right, photo left) of the bangs can be down loose or tucked behind the ear as I am wearing it here. Huge longtime fan of the brand, and I am definitely impressed with this style and its gentle waves and wisps.

Another weekend comes to a close, and I am hoping that the brand new week ahead brings some positive changes for all of us. I will have a few appointments that should help me, meanwhile the rest of my family is in various stages of healing from the past couple of weeks. All positive thoughts and healing vibes are welcomed :) I hope you all had a great weekend with a bright week ahead, magical magpie hugs to everyone!! ♥

Credits:
All Prizes from the Women Only 3 Hunt:

Photo 1:
Swimsuit: 1 Hundred. WOH 3 Gift! Chevron Suit $0L Hunt Prize
Shoes: Razor/// Tropic Flip Flops - Pink Hibiscus $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:
Lingerie: [Cynful] Coax Lingerie $0L Hunt Prize
Tattoo: {T'Ink} Summer Treats $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:
Dress: [sYs] MORISSETTE dress (fitted & body mesh) $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:
Top: .:cheeky:. Shai - sporty Top! WOH3 $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:
Top: -Narcisse- Tiffany Tube Top - Lemon $0L Hunt Prize
Necklace: BEO_Miranda_necklace_[ORANGE] $0L Hunt Prize

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Jaycia tan WOH Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Shorts Photos 4&5: Be Free FREE! Short Jeans Tongue ..::BF::.. $0L Marketplace

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head

Hair: TRUTH HAIR - Ambriel - Redhead (June VIP Group Gift)

Eyes: * Inkheart * - Seth Eyes - Metalic

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

Nails: Slink Utilities HUD

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 4.1

Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)

Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)