Happy Women's Day

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got an event to share with a very small window of time, so let's not dawdle :) The Hints&Hunts Women's Day event started yesterday (I found out today) and ends on the 10th, so just a few days of wonderful gifts to celebrate the ladies in our lives. The ones in my life are clever, capable, and have inspired me in countless ways, so I'm honored to treat them with respect and kindness. The official International Women's Day is on the 8th, so it's a nice reminder to do something thoughtful for your favorite ladies both in RL and SL. Keep an eye out for other gifts and sales for the day too, as self-care is important as well.

My first look is the flirty Roja's Cherry Blossom w/boots, a set that is loaded with sex appeal. The dress has a sheer pink skirt and thong panties built in, with lovely floral patterned top and long sleeves. The boots have bold high heels and come all the way up above the knee, so fun! Each piece is provided in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing.

This gorgeous look is our Bette Gown Phools Glitz Watermelon Pink gift from Frick-n-Frack which can be found on the desk across from the sign instead of right there on the sign itself. It's got a great halter neckline, bare back, and daring side slit that shoes off the entire left leg. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. I love the texture, soft pink flowers decorated in what the name seems to say is fool's gold ;) It's so pretty that I want to say that's okay, go ahead and fool me.

So we've got more pink to honor the feminine spirit, but this one is a much more casual outfit :) It's our LoveCat Store gift called =LCS= Thayla Fitmesh Set, and it consists of a cropped ribbed tank top and denim shorts that are undone in the front to flop open just a touch. Each of these are provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizes. I think we could layer a pair of BOM panties beneath quite nicely if we felt like a bit more coverage was in order. 

Why choose between two colors when you can have both, and for free? The *Shining* GIFT Martina Set includes both the black and white sets shown above, with each package containing the outfit and matching heels in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The outfit is so intriguingly crafted with a strapless top layered beneath half of a jacket, with well coordinated shorts underneath. The pink bows on the top and shorts sections almost give Barbie vibes, maybe because of the color :) 

My last look of the night is our lovely InStyle Women's Day GIFT. The dress, roses, rose breast, and belt bow are each separate pieces, designed to fit Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There are 2 HUDs enclosed also, with the first offering 25 colors for the belt bow (the dress buttons are for the fatpack only so do not work here) and the roses HUD letting us choose from 31 pretty colors. Even without the added 3D rose pieces, there is a gorgeous floral pattern at play here, and the rose additions make me think of spring in addition to femininity. So versatile!

You know you're getting old when you manage to injure yourself while sleeping, right? LOL! My neck has been bothering me for a few days, and I have been doing gentle stretching a few times a day including just now. Fingers crossed that it starts loosening things up and eases the discomfort :) Otherwise it was a nice day with a tasty dinner (manicotti) at my parents', and a little too much time again playing the new Pokemon game called Pokopia. It's a world building game, and does remind me of the ones I already play. I used to play Pokemon Go, so I'm somewhat familiar with the characters although I'd forgotten a lot of their names. I've got an early farmers market visit in the morning, and therapy Sunday, so the weekend is looking decent here I'd say. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Hints&Hunts Womens Day Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Roja's Cherry Blossom w/boots $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Frick-n-Frack Bette Gown Phools Glitz Watermelon Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: LoveCat Store =LCS= Thayla Fitmesh Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfits: *Shining* GIFT Martina Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: InStyle Women's Day GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Marketplace Magic

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we head into the weekend with some relaxing shopping that doesn't even involve having to teleport anywhere. The SL Marketplace is always an interesting place to search for just about anything you can imagine for your avatar or home, and it's nice to be able to read reviews to get a sense of the quality you can expect. Searching can be a little tricky if you aren't familiar, and since they just changed things (I'd forgotten about that!) the best advice I can offer is to use the options on the left to narrow things down. For example, my search string because I'm wearing the Legacy body today is "legacy NOT demo", so in theory it ought to eliminate demos, but for some reason people do try to get around that by calling it demo_ or d*e*m*o for example. Just scroll past those if you wish when they show up in your results :) Demos are a great idea when making a purchase, just not what we're looking for at the moment. Then I chose apparel as the category, then women's, and set prices $0L - $0L and checked do not show limited quantities or demo items. I also sorted on the top right by newest, since I've done this before and didn't want to repeat myself. It does tell you across the top of the listing (once you click from the results) if you'd already purchased it and the date, so you won't accidentally pick something up twice. Easy peasy, and we don't even need to battle weekend crowds :)

My first look is the Maielle - Miral Dress FATPACK GIFT, which is one of the many free treats I found on the marketplace. It is rigged for the Legacy Female mesh body only, and includes a HUD with 11 colors each for the dress and ribbons. Halter necklines are a favorite of mine, and the handkerchief hem is a jaw dropper :) Add some wings and you've got a great fairy look, and this is just such a flattering gift that I am delighted to have found.

I also picked out the charming Treasure Jen sunny days GIFT to share, because I simply could not resist that precious giraffe on the front :) This dress is included in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and is so cheery with that pastel rainbow and 3D roses decorating it. The style is playfully gathered and just overall a mood boosting choice for the weekend or any time you need a smile.

The "LAURA" set from PROFANITY is also a generous free gift I was lucky to find on the marketplace. There are 4 color variations (blue & green, orange & tan, pink & purple, pink & yellow) identified by color initials. Each comes in Legacy, Muneca, Muneca Plus, and eBody Waifu mesh body sizes. Getting dressed is a cinch when your tops and skirts are linked to be worn as one piece like this, just right click, add, and go!

In a few weeks it'll be time for a Bowl that's pretty Super, lol, for the football fans, so what better to lounge in than the OG. Jersey Set - GIFT from Olivia Golden? :) While that is not my preferred sport (I'm a 🏒 fan) the flirty style here is irresistible, from the cropped tee to the fun panties. They will each fit Kupra, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and include a HUD with 10 colors for each piece. The top says Touchdown on the front with a 00 on the back, and I really like the sporty stripes on both parts. 

I'm wrapping up the evening with a fancy formal gown that is yet another case of "I can't believe I got this for free!". The Roja's Daisy Formal dress is tightly wrapped around the bodice and has a lovely brooch on the left hip, then just when it reaches the upper thigh it flares out into a full skirt with an entire field of flowers in bloom. There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. 

My dad surprised me with some unfortunate news at dinner, so my mood is a bit all over the place...his A-fib is back, so the next step might be the ablation procedure. He had chest pains and an irregular heartbeat a few days ago, and got it checked out immediately (we don't play with medical crap in my family) so they verified what happened and are taking appropriate measures. It's not great news but it isn't the worst either, since he is being careful about things and has several doctors involved in his care. Otherwise I've got a quiet weekend ahead, which I think I need to mentally reset ;) I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Maielle - Miral Dress FATPACK GIFT $0L Marketplace

Photo 2:

Dress: Treasure Jen sunny days GIFT $0L Marketplace

Photo 3:

Outfit: "LAURA" set //. PROFANITY $0L Marketplace

Photo 4:

Outfit: Olivia Golden OG. Jersey Set - GIFT $0L Marketplace

Photo 5:

Dress: Roja's Daisy Formal $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Time for Tequila

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're hopping along the Tequila Hunt path, loaded with prizes and free group gifts. Just join the Hunts & Hints group for free, and you can claim a treat from the gift box at each store near the hunt sign, then explore the store for the tequila bottles for $10L - $25L. My drinking days are far behind me, but I do recall having a margarita or two at Jimmy Buffett concerts (when in Margaritaville...) and have tried a couple other cocktails with our hunt's namesake spirit. Whether you indulge or not, this hunt can be a fun way to save money on some impressive hunt prizes and of course the free group gifts I'm about to show you.

First I slipped into the .:YASU:. 110 - Tropical Top which is our group gift there. Its pink trim matches the floral pattern really well, and is one of my favorite colors so that earned bonus points from me ;) There are sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, and the Maitreya fit surprisingly well on the Lara X that I am wearing in all of these photos. If not, I would have tried the Legacy for fun, then swapped bodies for a moment if all else failed. This top looks great with my Delizio jeans (marketplace freebie) but I think it would work like a dream with other pants or skirts, maybe in pink or green.

The bare arms made it easy to share another generous gift, the Mithril Store_Music New Tattoo. There are 2 versions with different sizes and placement, each in BOM layers, and both headsets and cassette tapes appear on both arms at once. It certainly reminded me of how I've listened to some songs lately on my headphones that I also used to listen to on a Walkman or my boom box, via cassette! Technology changes but some classics remain listen-worthy. These tattoos are such a playful way to show off your love of music in any format.

These sassy shoes are our Roja's Beautiful Disaster HEELS group gift, which also happen to coordinate beautifully with the paid prizes (not shown) from this location :) The stiletto heels are wrapped in straps that have closures reminiscent of a backpack or seatbelt, intriguing and looking quite daring in red and black. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn feet.

I really love Web Dew, so it was exciting to stop by and pick up their ::WD:: Dress Innocence - Hunt Edition treat for H&H group members. Our long dress has a stained glass type pattern and a knit bodice with lots of lovely details on it, in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Prima Busty, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. There's also a HUD of course, which can be used to tint the top jewels and various components like flowers, pearls, and leaves. At the bottom are a few checks and Xs to show or hide a few details as well, so this is quite customizable. 

My final look of the evening is the delightful [FAME] Tequila Hunt 2025 - GIFT dress. The teal color is gorgeous, and the inset down the front right side with the stripes adds plenty of visual interest. Plus there is just something so sexy about tank dresses :) Our gift includes sizing for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies.

It was another busy day, mostly the evening since I had a support group meeting online at 7pm. It went well, and I am feeling relatively optimistic :) Tomorrow I'm supposed to go out, and I've already forgotten where...oh right, a nice little coffee shop I've been to twice before. I always get something decaf, so we aren't provoking the anxiety more than just being in the car will. They have breakfast sandwiches all day too, so I might even get something for Wednesday morning. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from H&H Tequila Hunt:

Photo 1:

Top: .:YASU:. 110 - Tropical Top $0L Hints&Hunts Group

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

Photo 2:

Tattoo: Mithril Store_Music New Tattoo $0L Hints&Hunts Group

Photo 3:

Shoes: Roja's Beautiful Disaster HEELS $0L Hints&Hunts Group

Photo 4:

Dress: Web Dew ::WD:: Dress Innocence - Hunt Edition $0L Hints&Hunts Group

Photo 5:

Dress: [FAME] Tequila Hunt 2025 - GIFT $0L Hints&Hunts Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Elowen - Blonde

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Tequila Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm inviting you to indulge in an adult beverage or two in SL, courtesy of the Tequila Hunt from the Hints & Hunts group. Now the hunt prizes are $10L - $25L, hidden in tequila bottles, and there are group gifts in a tall cactus with an embroidered sombrero (hat) hanging on the front. The website has images of both of these, as well as landmarks, hints, and hunt keys from participating stores. Some of the group gifts (from sponsors) are at the main office of the hunt, and that is also where you can click a large sign to get a notecard with the same info I just mentioned from the website :) The group is free to join, and the hunt opened in the end of August and runs until the 18th of September. They seem to hold a different hunt each month, so please stay tuned for future events. My first two photos tonight are a bit more revealing than usual, but not obscenely so (I hope). I'm also giggling because I keep picturing Pee Wee Herman dancing to the old song Tequila in his movie, so I am probably showing my age tonight ;) 

My first look of the evening is one of the group gifts available at the hunt office, the ..YIA.. Harmonia Outfit 8 Colors Fatpack. The pasties, skirt, and belt are each provided in eBody Reborn, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, with a skirt/belt HUD offering 8 skirt colors and 3 belt metals. We also get a HUD for the pasties with 12 glittery textures to choose from. If the pasties don't cover enough but you really want to wear the skirt and belt, just add any top or bra that you prefer :) 

The hunt office is also the place to grab our ~VE~ MEDUSA TATTO GIFT from Victoria Essence, an intricately designed image of Medusa and her hair snakes in tattoo form. There are BOM layers in fresh, fade, and med (that's the one shown) so you can decide how new your tattoo will look. The story of Medusa is one where the perception has shifted over the years, as people have realized that she was probably not a willing participant in the relationship that caused her to be cursed, yet she retained power even in death. 

Next we go to some of the participating stores' locations, like Roja's, to claim their group gift called Athena Sukura DRESS. It's wonderful for this time of year, thanks to the built in short sleeved shrug that can provide a little extra coverage for a slightly breezy autumn evening :) Claim this gift and you'll receive Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Erika, Kupra, Kupra Ups, Lara X, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, and Reborn mesh body sizes of this beauty. The cherry blossoms really pop against the black backdrop, don't you think?

I also visited Designs by Danielle, where the Hints & Hunts group gift is their DANI S of the Border Dress. The colors caught my eye of course, then the layered tulip skirt, and the broad triple belt that really accentuates the waist. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies.

For my final look of the evening, I happily changed into the Tequila Hunt Gift from COVETED! dress. It has an intriguing style with plunging neckline and daring slit on the left side that produces a diagonal hem, and let's not forget the flirty openings on both sides of the ribcage :) The fabric has all sorts of imagery in dark colors with an edgy feeling, sure to turn heads. Our gift includes Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizing.

It was a quiet day here, which I find to be a relief especially with a busy week ahead. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Hints & Hunts Group:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ..YIA.. Harmonia Outfit 8 Colors Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Tattoo: Victoria Essence ~VE~ MEDUSA TATTO GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Roja's Athena Sukura DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: DANI S of the Border Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Tequila Hunt Gift from COVETED! $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Symphony - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale SIOBHAN SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)