Shop and Hop Gilded

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got some wonderful Holiday Shop & Hop gifts to share, this time from the Gilded region. There are 18 regions with 360 total stores, all of which are offering discounted merchandise and a gift for all visitors. Since they are open until the 4th of January, you will be seeing more here again soon ;) I do show you the gifts one region at a time for organization's sake, and I also highly recommend the FabFree spreadsheet that they've worked so hard on. This can be sorted by the tabs at the bottom by region, type, or store name, so you can browse for what you most need and desire. I'm always grateful to the FabFree team, and of course to the talented designers who take part each round in the Shop & Hop events ♥. Just think, the next one will be Valentines so that'll be here before we know it!

For my first look, I'm wearing one of the gifts from ERSCH called Cirbie Suit -silver-. It has a really fun metallic texture and is gathered in several spots, making me think of space travel and roleplay :) The bodysuit, sleeves, and legs are separates in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Mounds, and Waifu mesh bodies. One of my favorite features is the heart shaped cutout in front of the neckline :)

I did mention that first look was "one of" the gifts from ERSCH, since I can't resist sharing another one of theirs as well. That would be this Flassia Bodysuit pat -green gray straps- treat, probably a nod to St. Patrick's Day based on the name but certainly not limited to it. Our suit has a high collar style neck, linked front and back with a large metal ring, above teardrop openings from each view. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Mounds, and Waifu mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 10 metals for those rings I mentioned. The stripes are very flattering, and the legs have the same high cut as the other bodysuit to show off the hips and some booty.

How fantastic is this dress? Our .:FlowerDreams:. Nana dress gift is both gorgeous and versatile, thanks to a HUD with 8 patterns to choose from. The dress is included in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We get a playful glimpse of cleavage through the keyhole opening, and the collar means no necklace is needed to complete the look. If anything, I would probably add some earrings or a bracelet to go with whichever pattern I choose :)

QUEENZ is one of those brands who lives up to their name, because their fashions will have us all feeling and looking like royalty :) They have 2 gifts waiting for us, so I'm starting with the .Q. Riveting -FATPACK- treat. It's got some intriguing straps and open back and sides, with a knee-length pencil skirt that has a walking slit in the back. There are Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Muneca, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes provided, along with a HUD that lets us select from 11 textures. Those are mostly solids but there are 2 lovely patterns like the one on the right above, so we have plenty of possibilities.

My final look of the night is a striking gown called .Q. Forever -FATPACK-, probably so named because you'll want to enjoy it forever ;) It is designed for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, with a HUD offering 13 sweet textures. The gold glittery one on the right is absolutely dreamy for New Year's Eve, and makes me feel like an Oscar statue, LOL! Yes, that is a good thing, at least in SL where everything fits perfectly and doesn't need layers of shapewear beneath to smooth us out. I always associate gold with NYE, silver too but pretty much anything sparkly or metallic will do. Heck, even the region this gift is on is Gilded, so gold really felt right.

My day had a bit of a surprise, as my Hello Kitty gaming friend had to switch nights to this evening for our multiplayer and chat :) That was fun as always, and we helped her husband find the last of a collectible in the game that he just needed 2 more (anniversary cards). She'd found all hers a while ago, but he tends to be more laid back and less 'urgent completionist' about tasks in games. He's got a few characters stuck somewhere waiting for him to decide to finish their quest, LOL, and realizes and laughs about it every week. They are waiting in a specific area, not stuck as in midair or under a rock or somewhere weird. There is more content coming next month that will include a whole new Sanrio character named Moppu, a sweet little bear who wears a blanket like a cloak. We play on Switch which is the last platform to get any new updates though, so I expect we'll be complaining about the delays soon ;) Otherwise I'm planning on going out tomorrow to a new Aldi's that opened nearby, I forget when but it is a good reason to get out of the house and among other humans. I'll grab some cheese and beverages, and I'm sure some snacks like crackers will mysteriously appear in my cart too...funny how food does that sometimes, eh? I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Holiday Shop & Hop - Gilded Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ERSCH - Cirbie Suit -silver- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: ERSCH - Flassia Bodysuit pat -green gray straps- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Nana dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: QUEENZ .Q. Riveting -FATPACK- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .Q. Forever -FATPACK- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Blush - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

FWRD Event GIfts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am so glad I visited the FWRD Event, who are celebrating their 1st anniversary with lots of group gifts for all. There are a ton of male gifts here too, so please pass this info along to your favorite guys who probably have a much harder time than the ladies in finding free gifts. I'd describe the style as generally urban casual, the kind of fashions you'd wear to a club or hanging out with friends that will definitely earn some compliments :) A couple of the gifts made me laugh out loud, and I'm sure you can guess which of these did it...

For my first look tonight, I'm feeling flirty in our .Q. Riveting -FATPACK- gift from QUEENZ. I've featured this brand on my blog before and you know I'm a fan, understandably so! This strappy dress with playful cutouts is provided in Kupra, Legacy, Lara X, Muneca, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, plus a HUD with 11 textures. A couple are patterns like on the left above, with several different solid colors to choose from as well.

Did you guess that this is the one that got me giggling? :) Love them or not, Labubus are everywhere, and these two gifts simply begged to be shared together. The .:July:. Labubu Kini : FP is a skimpy string suit that is one piece (not BIkini as in two) that will fit Kupra, Legacy, Muneca, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 10 colors, with the leopard print being a real standout for me, mostly solids but all adorned with a few grinning faces. There's one on the back too, lol, which is just as daring as the front view. In my hand I am holding the Olympus - Labuba Pink on Hand gift, which we can just right click and add to our outfit and it automatically holds in that position. I haven't shown these to Xan yet, but we both saw the South Park about these so I'm sure he'll have some clever comments ;) I solemnly swear I am not trying to summon anything, especially not to the delicate areas their faces are located on my swimsuit.

If you prefer your swimsuits to be two pieces, our Ooze "Body Microkini" in Exclusives gift has got you covered, at least the essential areas. Our top and bottom are each provided in exclusives 1 and 2, all in sizing for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Muneca, and Reborn mesh bodies. Yes, the rear is a thong, but I stuck to front views so you could see more of the fabric in its wonderful textures that are only found here at the event.

Next I changed into the JACOBS - Natalie Set . Megapack gift, and just wait till you see all it has to offer! One of the packages inside contains the long sleeve crop top in Kupra, Legacy, Muneca, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, with a HUD that lets us pick from 32 textures. The denim jeans come in dried, grungy, and a fatpack version (the only one that works with the HUD) all in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Muneca, and Reborn bodies. That HUD has 17 choices for the fatpack pairs of jeans, so versatile! Even our shoes have HUDs, one for each so you can mix and match if you wish. These ugg mid high platform boots are unrigged, so you can adjust them. I find it easier usually to just alpha out my feet with many boots, but it's all up to you how you prefer to wear them.

One last look of the night, we've got the CYN x CITY:: WhOopTY DOo Tee Gift in both colors. There are noir and snow versions, both of which are provided in Kupra, Legacy, Muneca, Reborn, and Waifu sizing. They are identified by initials actually, so I'm not 100% sure on those sizes...one is labeled P and I think it is Peach. I don't own any of those bodies other than Legacy, so it is harder for me to guess. I love having both colors to choose from, and I do say this phrase occasionally with the deepest sarcasm ;) I thought it earlier as a matter of fact.

I am running so far behind tonight, but I have a good reason - the DLC (downloadable content) addition to Hello Kitty Island Adventure ♥. It is really fun and I think they did a great job making it feel unique while still fitting in with the main world of the game. I was on the phone with a friend who was also playing, and she and her husband were offering advice while laughing at my reactions to various things in the game :) I am eager to get this posted so I am wrapping this up with wishes for a beautiful day for all, and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FWRD Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: QUEENZ .Q. Riveting -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: .:July:. Labubu Kini : FP $0L Group Gift

Hand: Olympus - Labuba Pink on Hand $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bikini: Ooze "Body Microkini" in Exclusives $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: JACOBS - Natalie Set . Megapack $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: ::CYN x CITY:: WhOopTY DOo Tee Gift $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Blonde

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Dress like Queenz

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we get the royal treatment from QUEENZ, as their group is free to join and there's a whole wall of treats waiting for group members. Their gifts are very stylish and fun to wear, especially since they have HUDs to adjust the color or texture so we get plenty of versatility too. I found lots of sexy designs and they are created with the curvy figure in mind, as you will see from the sizes provided.

First up, we have the stunning .Q. Forever -FTPACK- gift :) Such an intriguingly styled gown, it caught my eye with those side cutouts and carefully twisted front. It comes in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, along with a HUD that offers 13 choices. Many of those are solids but there are a few patterns like you see on the left above.

I definitely feel like a sexy diva in our .Q. Sincere -FATPACK- gift! Its separate top and skirt will each fit BBW, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and we get to choose from 14 textures for each individually. The mixing and matching potential is always a plus, and I love the patterns we can find as well as the solid hues. The details make all the difference too, like the waistline dipping just beneath the belly button, and the daring opening in the front of the skirt :) 

A wonderful style for an elegant but flirty night out is the .Q. Elite Gown -FATPACK-. This gift has a single long sleeve, bare left shoulder, bare left leg thanks to the playful skirt slit, and a few openings on the bodice and midriff for even more sex appeal. There are sizes provided for Erika, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, plus a HUD with 14 color choices. As you can see on the right side, a few of those textures have a sparkly quality that I really enjoy.

Next I shimmied into the .Q. Ruthless -FATPACK- group gift that is ready to hug our every curve. The bodysuit and separate waist chain are each included in BBW, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with a HUD offering 10 colors for the bodysuit and 2 metals for the chain. Those large openings down each side of the leg are so fun, and I'm loving the crisscross halter neckline!

One final look of the evening, this is the beautiful .Q. Riveting -FATPACK- group gift. It really does live up to that name, thanks to the crossed straps that almost form a star on the upper chest, and the bold cutout sides that bare the entire back. The skirt is really cradling that booty, isn't it? :) In sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Muneca, Reborn, and Waifu, this dress can be your choice of 11 colors or patterns thanks to the enclosed HUD. I think it was 3 of them that are patterned, and the one I chose on the right is a tropical treat for sure.

Whew, getting old sucks sometimes...my neck and shoulderblade are still sore from whatever I did to them in my sleep on Monday, so I am still achy but I did use the microwavable hot pack (I think it's called bed buddy) that just needs to be zapped for one minute and provides nice steamy warmth to soothe the aches. No, this isn't a paid ad, LOL, just feeling grateful and thought some of you might be familiar with these. It's a long double tube with round handles on each end, and I've been using it for my neck for years. Other than that, I played Hello Kitty with my friend a couple days earlier than usual because I had a rare item on my island that she needed, and we can shop in each other's stores when visiting without taking away from the other person. Animal Crossing was different, the item sold out once purchased by anyone, so this is a nice difference :) I was just glad she was available for some random spontaneous fun, and we got to have a giggly gab session on the phone too. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from QUEENZ:

Photo 1:

Dress: .Q. Forever -FTPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: .Q. Sincere -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .Q. Elite Gown -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: .Q. Ruthless -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .Q. Riveting -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Hollyhock Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're back at the Valentine Shop & Hop, this time exploring the Hollyhock region which is one of 14 that are part of the event. With 20 designers per region, that means we have 280 fantastic displays filled with discounted sales offerings and free gifts. The regions are decorated to theme, with notes of friendship, flowers, and romance, but the individual displays vary according to the tastes and inclination of the designers so you never know what you'll encounter :) I do mean that in a good way, as I enjoy being surprised by creativity. I'm also impressed with the hard work that the FabFree team put into their amazing spreadsheet, ready to guide you with landmarks, gift photos, and sortable by type of gift so you can ensure you don't miss a thing.

The first goodie I tried on this evening was the Ghee - Valentines S&H Gift 2025 dress. It has fun straps that both drape over our left shoulder, a flirty cutout on the left ribcage, and asymmetrical skirt tied at the hip. The double layered hearts in white on a black background are our nod to the holiday, nothing over the top but still romantic :) This gift includes sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Pinup, and Reborn mesh bodies.

If you're looking for a gift with more sex appeal, how about this Limited Addiction - Ruby Dress I Love You gift!? Putting it on made me feel like the wolf in the Bugs Bunny cartoons whose eyes bulge out, LOL, thanks to the open bodice with playful black bows built in as the only coverage for the boobage. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies provided. If you can cast your gaze down to the hemline, you'll see the words I LOVE YOU on our left thigh, beneath lots of fun sketched hearts in different styles.

Sometimes one gift isn't enough for one look, so I paired two in a way that definitely made me happy. The Evergreen - S&H Valentine's '25 GIFT is a beautiful cropped top in bubblegum pink with silver glitter, spaghetti straps and a cute ruffle both front and back. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies. It pairs really nicely with the zOOm - Clementine Skirt, another wonderful gift that has a heart cutout above the flirty slit on the right side of the short hem. This treat includes sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies, along with a HUD so we can pick from 5 colors. 

If you have a pool or hot tub at home, or plan on going somewhere hot in SL soon, you really ought to 'pack' this generous gift from [Diesel Deluxe] which is their Fernanda Suit FATPACK. It looks like two or three separate pieces, but they're linked together and worn as one in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. It's also got a HUD of course to make it a fatpack, with 10 textures each for the top, lace, and panty. Now by lace they mean the belt or string around our waist, not like an open woven trim :) I had fun playing with the HUD as always, lol, and combined animal prints on the left with solids on the right. Where will you wear this?

One more look this evening, we get to see two gifts from the same incredible designer, QUEENZ :) They are the Red and White versions of the .Q. Dollie dress, and I want to twirl around to play with the lush fur hem of both! They each include Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu sizing, and the colors work perfectly for Valentine's Day but also for most other times of year. 

I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Hollyhock Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: Ghee - Valentines S&H Gift 2025 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Limited Addiction - Ruby Dress I Love You $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Evergreen - S&H Valentine's '25 GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Skirt: zOOm - Clementine Skirt $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Bikini: [Diesel Deluxe] Fernanda Suit FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: QUEENZ .Q. Dollie -RED- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Dress Right: .Q. Dollie -WHITE- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND WENDY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dress like QUEENZ

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting QUEENZ, a wonderful store especially for the curvy avatar fans among us :) Their group is free to join, and there is an entire wall of treats for their members. I have been here before and shared gifts in previous posts, but it had been over a year and that's simply not okay! I need to share their terrific goodies more often, because I don't want any of you missing out on these sexy and elegant looks.

My first look of the evening is the .Q. Athena -FTPCK- gift, a full length gown that falls all the way down past our toes. There are sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies, with a wonderful HUD offering 12 textures. There are a few patterns and lots of solid colors, so have fun trying them all out!

For a more casual look, pick up that alluring .Q. Premium -FATPACK- gift :) The bra top and leggings are each included in Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizing. The HUD has 11 choices for each piece, so you can mix and match if you wish. I love the gold embossing on the waistband and bra elastic, adding a touch of pizzazz to the outfit.

Sometimes we need a long gown with extra details, right? How about the .Q. Mercy -FATPCK- seen here! It will fit eBody C (sorry, it says EBODYC with no idea if classic or curvy), Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. We also receive a handy HUD with 10 beautiful colors, so your bodycon dress can be the color of your dreams with the fun cutouts all down both sides and sleeves.

.Q. Zealous -FATPACK- is an irresistible skirt set with single long sleeve and hip cutouts beneath the bared midriff. There are sizes for eBody C, Freya, Kupra, Bimbo, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies apiece, with a HUD that lets us select from 11 textures for each. It's like a sweet bonus when they add patterns to our mostly solid color choices, not that I mind all the pretty solids but variety is delightful too :)

My final look of the evening is a perfect wardrobe addition for this time of year :) The .Q. Tahiti -FTPK- is an intricate one-piece swimsuit that shows off just as much skin as a bikini, while being linked by those slender strands crossing the front of the waist. It comes in Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Reborn Mounds mesh body sizes, with a 14 texture HUD. Most are solids but I had fun with the patterns for some reason tonight I guess, and this is going to suit curvy gals amazingly, just like all of QUEENZ' fashions.

I've been overly focused on Paleo Pines, the video game I've mentioned a few times which is a farming type with dinosaurs that you can befriend and build pens for if they want to live on your ranch. One thing I appreciate about them behind the scenes is that they are a primarily female dev team, and incredibly LGBT+ friendly with several color schemes for the dinos being various pride flag colors. Well they added a new dinosaur species to the game today, and it is a big hit :) I'd been watching various youtube and twitch videos with people finding it for the first time, and one streamer was nearly in tears of happiness and excitement. I'm right there with her :) This is not a sponsored post by them, LOL, I just write about things that are catching my eye in RL as well as SL from time to time. Otherwise it was a stormy day and I lost power very briefly in the evening, but all is well and I am keeping my fingers crossed for an outing tomorrow. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from QUEENZ:

Photo 1:

Dress: .Q. Athena -FTPCK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: .Q. Premium -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .Q. Mercy -FATPCK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: .Q. Zealous -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bikini: .Q. Tahiti -FTPK- $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Resonate - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Jubilant at Shop & Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's visit to the Valentine Shop & Hop features gifts found in the Jubilant region, one of 14 with 280 wonderful designers offering special sales and presents for visitors. I had a lot of fun just exploring in a giant loop, over the course of 2 days, which I do in the wee hours of the morning when the crowds are smaller. We have until the 19th to enjoy this event, so be sure to grab your demos and window shop this week so you can have your final purchases and open all these terrific gifts before the event winds down. There are many Valentine themed items, but you can find plenty that aren't...so even if you are not in a romantic mood this year, it should still be worthwhile to explore here.

My first look this evening is the two gifts from Son!a-Edge combined. The gorgeous gown is Relia formal Dress and the headpiece is our Val Crown (Gift). The dress comes in Kupra Bimbo, Kupra Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, with a versatile HUD with gobs of options like 13 colors for the chain in the front, lighting to show off the sequins in the texture, ability to turn the sequins on or off, show or hide the strap in the back, brightness, glow, and more. The crown is adjustable and matches the dress beautifully, although you could wear it with plenty of other looks if you wish. 

Next I changed into the lovely *Arcane Spellcaster* Dress Dyana Valentine, an exclusive creation for this event's gift. There are sizes for Legacy and Maitreya mesh bodies offered, and the dress has a creative design with tube top and single long sleeve, exposed midriff and very short diagonal hemline. The soft yellow color is unexpected for a Valentine print of variously hued hearts, very pretty!

I noticed that ZFG has two different gifts for us, depending on our mood :) On the left I'm wearing their ANTI-CUPID FATPACK and the ANTI-CUPID FATPACK is on the right. The Anti version has a broken nail-studded heart that says "Love Sucks" on it, and large broken hearts in shadow on the t-shirt dress itself. The Cupid version has "Beautiful" written across the main heart in lovely script, and solid hearts dotted across it. Each has an unpacker HUD so you only have to open the size/s you wish, out of Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn options. The size button you choose is delivered with a HUD of 24 colors to select from, so I went with a couple of non-traditional picks for this time of year. Believe me, you'll see enough red and pink on here this month ;)

I also found a fantastic gift from Omnia, their Lucia Dress FatPack. It includes a HUD with 10 colors of the heart-adorned pattern, and sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. I'd like to point out that the HUD is no copy, so it will not deliver from the package if it's attached to you. So please rez it out and open it the traditional way to make sure you get that color HUD :) Any time an unpacking HUD is no-copy, I add it then right click - edit - and click the contents tab to see if something inside is also no-copy, meaning it must be unpacked manually. The high-low hem and keyhole opening of the bodice are extra special touches, aren't they?

My final look this evening is the .Q. Premium -FATPACK- gift from QUEENZ. Its bra top and leggings are each provided in GenX Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizing, with a HUD that lets us choose from 11 textures for each. There are solids and patterns among those choices, so I had some fun mixing and matching. The bottom band of the top and the waistband of the leggings have golden embossing of a Greek key pattern and a cameo in the middle that looks like a woman wearing a crown, so probably the QUEENZ logo. I also think of it as a reminder that we are all worthy of being treated like royalty. 

I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Jubilant:

Photo 1:

Dress: Son!a-Edge Relia formal Dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Headpiece: Son!a-Edge Val Crown (Gift) $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: *Arcane Spellcaster* Dress Dyana Valentine $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress Left: ZFG ANTI-CUPID FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Dress Right: ZFG CUPID FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Omnia Lucia Dress, Gift FatPack $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: QUEENZ .Q. Premium -FATPACK- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More Queenz Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we return to QUEENZ for more of their wonderful group gifts, available with their free group tag. Their style is loaded with flattering curves and sex appeal, with most of the outfits including a HUD for a variety of colors and textures. I appreciate their generosity with all the gifts, and always find myself picking up demos and returning to do some shopping :)

For my first look, I slipped into the .Q. Ruthless -FATPACK- group gift. Its bodysuit and chunky waist chain are each provided in BBW, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with a HUD offering 10 colors for the bodysuit and 2 metals for the chain. The bodysuit has fun openings down each leg, and a crossed halter neckline that tickled my fancy too. 

For a more formal occasion, I recommend the .Q. Dulcet -FATPACK- group gift. It has 8 terrific colors to choose from on the provided HUD, some sparkly and some satiny. There are Kupra Bimbo, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes included of this sexy strapless gown with draped asymmetrical skirt. 

Some of the patterns for the .Q. Sincere -FATPACK- group gift had a tropical flavor, so I am in the mood to explore warm weather locales in SL now :) The halter top and high-low skirt each come in sizing for BBW, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD that holds 14 texture options for each. I love the ability to mix and match, and knowing that it will look like a brand new outfit each time. 

Next we take a look at the lovely .Q. Cherish -FATPACK- group gift. There are eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Katena, and Maitreya sizes each for both top and skirt, and the included HUD offers 8 colors apiece. The top has a flirty ruffle that reveals just a tiny hint of midriff, and the formfitting miniskirt goes so well with the top. 

My final look this evening is called .Q. May Gift, an eye-catching bodysuit with GIRL GANG printed on the straps. It comes in sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Katena, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a 5 texture HUD so you can choose from 4 solid colors or camo print. I would gladly wear it as a one-piece swimsuit too, adding an extra touch of versatility. 

My day was quiet, and I did a lot of thinking about Palomma and how kind she was, very supportive of my blogging even when I gave in to self-doubt. It is painful to think about SL without her, but I can't even begin to imagine the grief that her partner of 12 years is feeling right now. It sounds like I had too much time alone to think, doesn't it? I think she'd be very touched by all the support I've seen in groups and on blogs like FabFree, knowing that she truly made a difference to so many of us. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from QUEENZ:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .Q. Ruthless -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: .Q. Dulcet -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: .Q. Sincere -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: .Q. Cherish -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: .Q. May Gift $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Curious - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

We Can Dress Like Queenz

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some show-stopping group gifts from QUEENZ to share, and if you are familiar with their fashions from visiting their mainstore or seeing them at events then you already know their style is sexy and very flattering for curvaceous bodies. Their group is free to join too, so these looks are helpful for looking sharp on a budget. 

My first look of the evening is the flirty .Q. Outre -FATPACK- group gift. Its blazer and pants will each fit eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and there is a HUD included with 8 colors for each plus 2 metals for the buttons. Those ruffled sleeves caught my eye immediately, as well as the open blazer that we could layer a shirt beneath if we really wanted to...but do we need it? :)

Next I changed into the lovely .Q. January Gift, whose flowing skirt is wide enough that the photo had to be extra large so please click for a full view. There are versions with and without sleeves, each for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Katena, Katena Bimbo, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The HUD included offers 6 beautiful colors, well chosen to suit the dramatic side slits and bare shoulders. 

Need something else stunning for a formal night out? Well then let me suggest the .Q. Elite Gown -FATPACK- gift, a full length dress with thigh-high slit and single long sleeve highlighted by midriff cutouts. It comes in sizing for Erika, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a whopping 14 textures on its HUD. Some have a glittery feeling like the blue on the left above, bringing extra sparkle to your look.

For a cozy daytime or casual evening look, I would reach for the .Q. Autumn -FTPK- group gift. The bare shouldered sweater and mini skirt are each provided in Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy Rolls sizes, with a HUD to choose from 11 colors for each piece. I thought the peach for the skirt on the right was a nice nod to the inclusion of the Peach body size, which seems to be a relatively new brand but gaining in popularity :) I still rely heavily on my Maitreya body, but appreciate seeing other bodies supported also.

My final look of the night is the playful .Q. June -FATPACK- gift, a pairing of sporty bra and panties each in sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Not only that, wait until you see the HUD! There are 18 buttons for each, bra and panties, with some colors repeated because each will either says SEXY or BABE on the elastic band. There are black and white choices with rainbow bands too, as you can see on the right, possibly because June when the name indicates it was released is traditionally Pride month. 

It is with a very heavy heart that I must inform my readers about some very sad news. Palomma Casanova, known as Dove and the creative force behind The Free Dove and the BUNDLES Event, has passed away. Her generous spirit has touched so many people over the years, and I was honored to be her friend. Her partner (who also happens to be my landlord) shared the news earlier, and it has been posted on social media to let us know. I admit, I shed some tears over it, not just for my own small loss but in sympathy for her grieving partner and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. The Free Dove will be closing when the payment for the land/tier (?) runs out, so I intend to visit again soon. I want to take some photos to save, and maybe try to do a final blog post from there without being blinded by tears. 

Otherwise it was a frustrating evening, thanks to a hockey player losing my respect by disrespecting the LGBT+ community. I have friends and family who are part of that community so I am sensitive about it, and feel pain on their behalf when someone acts that way. I had to change the last couple sentences several times to soften my tone, LOL, as I am generally one giant raw nerve tonight from everything going on and he managed to skate right over that nerve. I hope you are all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from QUEENZ:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .Q. Outre -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: .Q. January Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .Q. Elite Gown -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: .Q. Autumn -FTPK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: .Q. June -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Curious - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Cakeday Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are helping the CAKEDAY event celebrate their anniversary, and how do we do that? By joining their free group and claiming loads of generous gifts :) There are dozens and dozens of participating designers and nearly all of them are offering treats for the group members. I was not able to find a closing date for this event on their website or social media, but it opened on the 13th so hopefully we have some time left before it ends. It is a really large event, and what I did to keep track of where I'd been was just continue to stick to the right and work my way all the way around various rooms. I have two pieces of good news to share about this event...one is that there are many gifts and sales offerings for the guys, which can sometimes be in short supply so it is very noteworthy. The other is that many of the ladies' items are geared towards the more curvaceous mesh bodies out there, so full figured beauties are treated very generously here. 

My first look this evening is the Catarsis - ASH BLK Blazer - Corse BLK gift. It includes two versions (large seen on the left, short on the right with the slightly shorter skirt) each in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. I am a fan of both skirt lengths, depending on where I will be wearing it I guess, and the corset styling makes for a flattering look.

Next I changed into two fun gifts, starting with the *hvn. mini tee. sex. It is a formfitting t-shirt with a unique font on the front that reads "sex" and it is provided in sizes for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. As someone who enjoys animal prints as a neutral, I was delighted to unpack the gift from Midoa which is their Clarie CowBlack Skirt. It comes in Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing, with a slit on each thigh for even more sex appeal. 

I kept the skirt on here, but slipped into the humorous CAKE [$] Lee T-Shirt - [CDAY] which reads "It's my birthday and all I got was this overpriced t-shirt from Vetements". I promise, free is not overpriced :) The gift includes sizes for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, which as you will see are very popular sizes among the prizes and sales offers here. I like the rainbow of colors utilized for the text on the front, which the cow print of the skirt seems to highlight too.

Our gift from Klubb is called "Good News" Bodysuit, but I admit I have plans on wearing it as a swimsuit too :) Versatility is good news in my opinion! Our newspaper print suit is provided in Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, and has high cut thighs that show off a lot of hip without being fully a thong in the rear. If you catch someone staring, they are probably not just trying to read your bodysuit but it would make an interesting excuse...

My final look this evening is the lovely .Q. Fatal -MOON- jumpsuit from QUEENZ. It hugs every curve and has flirty cutouts on the belly and chest. The pattern has a playful pink and blue design that reminds me of peacock tailfeathers, and the blue appears as a shadow that gives a 3D effect. When you claim this gift, you will receive sizes for eBody, Freya, Kupra Bimbo, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. 

Tomorrow I will be sharing more of these gifts, with a change to my Hourglass body since there were a few prizes I want to share that do not include Maitreya sizing. That goes to show how the event is curated for the larger and curvier bodies on the market, which makes it worth visiting for those with those bodies that are increasing in popularity. Most of what I blog seems geared towards Maitreya and Legacy bodies, and I enjoy seeing other sizes too. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from CAKEDAY:

Photo 1:

Dress: Catarsis - ASH BLK Blazer - Corse BLK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: *hvn. mini tee. sex. $0L Group Gift

Skirt: Midoa - Clarie CowBlack Skirt $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: CAKE [$] Lee T-Shirt - [CDAY] $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: Klubb - "Good News" Bodysuit $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bodysuit: QUEENZ .Q. Fatal -MOON- $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Kaijah - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MEYA dew (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)