Kiyomizu Mall Hunting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Spring 2026 Hunt:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

Dress: SHOP KERO Bird Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Doremi - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Spring Kiyomizu Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got several wonderful treats from the Kiyomizu Spring 2025 Hunt to share, with an added bonus of a lucky board prize that I won in one of the locations. This seasonal hunt has 4 rounds per year, and I've been a fan for ages and ages, so it brings back fond memories while creating new ones. We start at the Kiyomizu Mall, and check around for stores with the hunt sign on display. These tell us how many ninja cats are hiding in that store, and they are very well scripted to keep track of those kitties :) We can click the ghosts floating above the walkways at the mall to get a personalized website link that shows which prizes we have found and where we need to visit next. Some are hiding at the main stores of the designers who have satellite stores at the mall, so tickling a ghost will be quite useful. We have until the 8th of April I believe, so go find your cute ninja felines!

Spring usually brings fresh flowers to life, so the SHOP KERO Off Shoulder Top & Tutu Skirt prize's pattern is a perfect nod to it :) Our bare shouldered top and fluttery skirt each fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a fitmesh M size provided of each piece for classic avatars. There is also a HUD with 4 patterns for our outfit, as well as arrows to adjust the proportions of the pattern size. The circle in between the arrows will reset the pattern size so you can start over again if you get carried away with the arrows and want to try again ;) Why yes, that is the voice of experience, LOL, but we cannot break the outfit so just relax and have fun with it.

Melting Dots Freebie Store is a fantastic place to visit, especially for those just starting out in SL, and their Plaid Shirts Outfit prize in their ninja cat is a lovely casual look that is just right for these pleasant temperatures. That is a one piece outfit, with the tank top, open shirt layer, and denim shorts all linked together. It comes in a fitmesh M size along with sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies. The enclosed HUD lets us choose from 5 plaids for the outer shirt, 5 solids for the tank top, and 2 denim hues for our shorts portion. There are the same texture proportion arrows <O> on this HUD, so you can go with a tightly woven plaid or a more bold, broader striped version if you prefer.

I have some fun news - two of our participating designers have collaborated to design two gifts each that coordinate together perfectly! This bikini is the Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura166 prize, a pink version of their ruffled string bikini. The tops and bottoms are separate, and fit Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. To jazz up your nails to match your bikini, be sure to find both kitties at [::] colon colon for their Maitreya nail appliers :) This is 2025.03 Limited Nail-A, pink with similar flowers as our swimsuit. Don't worry, I've got a closer look in the next image of the second version...

Our next look is the Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura164 prize in racy red, same sizes as I mentioned in the prior photo's description and the same pretty white ruffles trimming both pieces. The nails are [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-B, the beautiful matching manicure for Maitreya fingernails. The flowers make me think of cherry blossoms, and it certainly is the right season to see them at their best. 

So while I was looking for both cats at Shiorin's Mart, I went upstairs too which was definitely the right move for more than one reason ;) Lucky boards are like a siren's call to me, as Xan could easily tell you, and there are a bunch of them that do not require any particular group tag to win. This is the =CS= Bikini Swimwear123 Leopard-S prize which is one of a few that I was fortunate enough to win. Its top and thong bottom are designed for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, with wonderful feline print that I already associate with the hunt for their smaller ninja relatives. These boards offer "?" wild cards that anyone can click, as well as all the letters and numbers you can possibly have as your legacy name's initial. My suggestion is to hang out upstairs for a while and see what you can win, lots of swimwear as well as a couple of lovely casual outfits.

Is everyone ready for the weekend? It was a pretty good day here, and tomorrow is going to be in the 80s (now they're showing 84 in our forecast) so it'll be a toasty one. I'll be home relaxing, mentally preparing for therapy Sunday and then the attempt #2 to get to the dentist on Tuesday. My anxiety is having a field day with that one, but I am still trying to remain optimistic. Meanwhile I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SHOP KERO Off Shoulder Top & Tutu Skirt $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: MeltingDots Plaid Shirts Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura166 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-A $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini199 sakura164 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: [::] colon colon 2025.03 Limited Nail-B $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Bikini: Shiorin =CS= Bikini Swimwear123 Leopard-S $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Linger - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kiyomizu Summer Hunt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Summer 2024 Hunt:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Opulent / Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Summer at Kiyomizu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Summer 2023 Hunt:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Dress: SHOP KERO Prom Dress $0L Kiyomizu Hunt

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kiyomizu Autumn 2022 Hunt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

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

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

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

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: Doe . Breathe . Flux 

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kiyomizu Summer 2022 Hunt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Outfit: SHOP KERO Saree $0L Kiyomizu Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

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

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

Hair: TRUTH Lullaby - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Springtime in Kiyomizu

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features some of the wonderful free prizes from the Kiyomizu Spring Hunt 2022, which starts at the Kiyomizu Mall and continues at some of the mainstores of the designers who have branches there. The gifts are hidden with ninja cats, some of which are resized smaller than others, but they all reward you with a free treat just for finding and clicking them. The hunt signs at each store are very cleverly scripted to tell you exactly how many cats are hiding there, also serving to verify that there is (at least) one ready there. Please click a floating ghost above one of the walkways of this outdoor mall to get a list of what kitties you've found so far and where you still need to go, as it makes it easy to ensure that you visit all the mainstores in addition to combing the mall thoroughly enough. We have until the 3rd of April to track down all the cute cats, so have fun with them!

My first look this evening is the Shiorin's Mart prize called =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2022SPRING-1. Its shirt with built in tie and pleated mini skirt are each provided in Legacy and Maitreya mesh body sizes. The sleeves match the skirt perfectly with their familiar plaid pattern, and the tie has pretty pink flowers that definitely feel like spring. My nails here are another hunt prize, the KoCha - Nail_Spring Pink C which are a mixed manicure on a Maitreya applier HUD. Just one quick click will polish your nails in various solid shades of pink with a few carefully decorated with white floral nail art. 

Next I changed into the M*Motion C22 KYMZ Spring Dress prize. This strapless mini has tiers of ruffles in shades of grey and mint with a charming pink trim, and is designed to fit the Maitreya mesh body. This type of style makes me think of dancing, maybe from the flappers of the 1920s, and if it reminds me of a fancy bakery cake that just means I might be hungry ;) Gorgeous no matter what it calls to mind though.

The ninja kitty at SHOP KERO has a fun Spring Blouse Suit waiting for all who find and click it. The gift includes the blouse and skirt each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, along with a HUD with 10 colors each for the top, collar, skirt, and belt. We can do some mixing and matching with our lovely floral blouse and solid colored pencil skirt to create a look that is all our own. 

If you are ready for warmer climates and need a hot new look, please visit Frangipani Garden to claim their *FG* Greg & Monique Fabulous Swimwear prize. The "Monique" part of the gift is this eye-catching outfit to fit the Maitreya mesh body, while the matching Greg swim trunks come in Adam, Greg, and Gianni sizes for the men. Be sure to pass this info along to any of your friends who wear male mesh bodies :)

For my final look of the evening, I paired two prizes in shades of a very traditional spring hue. The dress is our .*.Jury PoP.*. Haruno Tunic Wanpi-Green- prize, with an oh-so-cozy looking fleecy texture, slit pockets, and scalloped midlength sleeves. It says "Spring" on the front in the purple circle above an adorable bunny, thus combining two wonderful seasonal colors. It is included in fitmesh S, M, L sizes as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. As for my nails, they are the Hapi*Rabi Nails Peridot -kth, a beautiful prize of mesh nails that are easy to wear by just hiding your hand's built in nails and adding the appropriate size nails. We receive Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn versions to fit several popular bodies. Just look at the shades of green that lean yellow in the center and teal on the edges, and the stunning gemstone on each nail! *chef's kiss* They look great with this dress but will easily coordinate with much of our spring wardrobes.

Are you ready for the weekend? I am, even if my stomach is still overly sensitive and moody. I enjoyed dinner with my parents tonight, and am most likely going to the farmers market in the morning with a game plan of not eating anything (samples galore!) while there. I only wind up nibbling on samples when someone creates something new, which lately has been Thai dishes since that chef brings lots of variety :) A very frustrating hockey game just ended, but there is another one Sunday that means another chance. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Spring Hunt 2022:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Shiorin's Mart =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2022SPRING-1 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: KoCha - Nail_Spring Pink C $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Outfit: SHOP KERO Spring Blouse Suit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: Frangipani Garden *FG* Greg & Monique Fabulous Swimwear $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: .*.Jury PoP.*. Haruno Tunic Wanpi-Green- $0L Hunt Prize

Nails: Hapi*Rabi Nails Peridot -kth $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Blush - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More Kiyomizu Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a part two of the Kiyomizu Winter 2021-2022 Hunt, since there were a few more prizes that I could not resist sharing. They are all free rewards for finding the cleverly hidden ninja kitties in participating stores at the Kiyomizu Mall as well as at some of the mainstores. We can tell which stores to look in by checking for a hunt sign, then clicking a floating ghost above the walkways between stores for a personalized website with URLs to where we still need to go. The scripting keeps track of which and how many you've found, and if a store no longer has their prize out it knows that too so we aren't wasting time looking for something that is not there :) I have been doing these seasonal hunts for as long as I can recall, possibly every single round they have offered, and eagerly await each one as a new season approaches.

The first look tonight is an adorable one, the Rainbow Llama Dress prize from SHOP KERO. This long sleeved dress is trimmed with sheer ruffles and comes in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mesh bodies plus a fitmesh M for classic avatars. There is also a HUD included with 10 textures (5 llama prints and 5 starry ones in various colors) with arrows to adjust the size of the texture. Play around with the HUD and have fun with it as I did :)

Next I changed into the beautiful .:*:.Magnolia.:*:.Xmas Fur Dress prize, in a single size that fit my Maitreya body perfectly. Its furry bodice matches the skirt trim perfectly, both accentuated by the bright red of the skirt. I'm sure the intention was a Santa/Mrs. Claus type outfit, but the fur makes me think generally any time in winter will suit this pretty dress.

The stars are certainly out tonight, from my first photo and now this charming Pattern Pullover[Star]- Yellow - prize from .*.Jury PoP.*.  It is provided in 3 fitmesh sizes (XS, S, M) for classic avatars as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. The bright blue tee is a built in layer beneath the puffy yellow and white hooded jacket that has purple stars decorating the white sections. I added the white pair of Delizio jeans from their free fatpack on the marketplace, in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega.

More stars! This striking manicure is the colon colon hunt prize named [::]Winter Stars Nail, provided as appliers for Altamura, Belleza, Kupra, and Maitreya nails. The vibrant green with different sized star glitter looks like a jelly nail polish with several layers, something I admire in RL among fancy polishes :) The jelly polish is semi sheer so the layers add depth, so you'll notice some of these stars look like they are not on the top layer. So fun!

My final look of the evening is also a manicure, this time from Hapi*Rabi as their thoughtful hunt prize. It is called Nails Wa Two-tone P which probably stands for pink, and they are sized for Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn hands. To wear these, simply hide the nails with your body's HUD and right click - add these beauties. The two shades of pink are divided by a slender golden line which is adorned with a 5 petal flower outline on each nail, very pretty for any time of year. 

It has been a rather frustrating day here, short story of which would be that a family member is being an idiot and I will suffer for their stupidity as much as they will if it backfires. I have tried reasoning with them, but they are being quite stubborn. Fortunately I have plenty of things to distract me, like this blog post :) I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Winter 2021-2022 Hunt:

Photo 1:

Dress: SHOP KERO Rainbow Llama Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: .:*:.Magnolia.:*:.Xmas Fur Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: .*.Jury PoP.*. Pattern Pullover[Star]- Yellow - $0L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 4:

Nails: colon colon [::]Winter Stars Nail $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails: Hapi*Rabi Nails Wa Two-tone P $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Shadow - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Summer in Kiyomizu

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am delighted as always to share some prizes from the seasonal Kiyomizu Summer 2021 Hunt. It starts at the Kiyomizu Mall where you can find ninja cats in stores that have the hunt sign displayed, just click them and each will distribute a free gift:) Then the ghosts that float above the walkways can give you a personalized link to a website that shows which cats you have found and where you still need to locate one or more. There are no hints which makes this a tricky hunt, and some are really tiny or flattened and stuck in walls, so be prepared to look carefully. I would say we rather earn these free prizes ;) I love it though, and have been enjoying these regular hunts for at least a decade now. 

First I slipped into the =CS= One-Piece Swimwear 020 KIYOMIZU FIRE DEPT prize from Shiorin's Mart. This sexy swimsuit has a pair of gold shields on the front and one on the white racing stripe down the back, right above a cheerful firefighter. There is Japanese writing on the front that I cannot read and was unable to translate with the Google translate app on my phone, so I hope it doesn't say anything too shocking ;) This seemed like a good time to share another prize, the Kiyomizu Tattoos from Mumu's Shop. On the left is the Rose&Cat, while I wore the Tropical on the right, and both images appear on both upper arms. I like the contrast of the single color for rose and cat, or you can choose the rainbow hues of the tropical island. Both are provided in system/BOM layers and a Maitreya applier. Just find those ninja kitties at each store to claim them for free.

Next we have the lovely M*Motion C21-02 KYMZ Summer Dress prize, which I adore for its soft appearance and high-low hemline. The buttons down the front make it very much like some of my favorite shirts in RL, just a fun detail that keeps things from being too plain even if you never unbutton them. The dress is designed to fit the Maitreya Lara mesh body. 

This sweet casual look is from the ninja kitty at [satus Inc] and is called Norma Short Loungewear Beige. It is a one piece shorts outfit with boat neck and long sleeves, so it would be comfortable this time of year or perhaps late spring and throughout autumn. It is provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

One of the first things summer makes me think of is beach vacations, so this pretty High Waist Separated Swimwear prize from SHOP KERO is right up my alley. The top and bottom are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD offering 8 textures as well as buttons to adjust glow and to adjust the texture's size. As with most HUDs like this, my suggestion is to try out any unfamiliar buttons to see what happens, since you won't really damage or break anything :) I find myself drawn to retro styles more and more lately, which also adds to the appeal of this particular prize for me.

for my final look of the night, I have a closeup view for you of the KoCha - Nail_Flower_Green gift. This applier works with the Maitreya body's hands, and will look great on any of their shapes or lengths you prefer. It is a mixed manicure with various blossoms either single or in pairs or trios on each nail. It creates a subtle yet playful look, and I really like the green and yellow together. 

Do you ever find yourself randomly googling things from conversations you're having or from whatever you're watching on tv? Listening to 70's music lately has sent me to google all too frequently, usually to find out who remade a certain song or what else I know a particular singer from. Then I fall down a rabbit hole of reading their whole life story though, which can be pretty unpleasant for a lot of that era's musicians. I do enjoy seeing the old photos, and admiring the fashions and hairstyles from those days. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Summer 2021 Hunt:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: Shiorin's Mart =CS= One-Piece Swimwear 020 KIYOMIZU FIRE DEPT $0L Hunt Prize

Tattoos: Mumu's Shop *R&R* Kiyomizu Tattoo $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: M*Motion C21-02 KYMZ Summer Dress [Lara] $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: [satus Inc] Norma Short Loungewear Beige $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: SHOP KERO High Waist Separated Swimwear $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails: KoCha - Nail_Flower_Green $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: Magika - Gemma

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)