Sugarplum Shop and Hop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Sugarplum sim:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

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

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

Photo 4:

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

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

Photo 5:

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

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Kaijah - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shop and Hop Time

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am pleased to invite you to the Halloween Shop & Hop event, which takes place on 8 full sims that are packed with special offers and a gift from each designer. As usual for these massive events, I have the gifts I am sharing sorted by which sim they came from so you can find them more easily. My first randomly selected sim is Gilded, which worked out perfectly when I realized that as an Entice blogger I have their exclusive sales items to show you too :) You do not necessarily need to celebrate Halloween itself to enjoy this event, if you have a fondness for the spooky or dark side of SL. There are enormous spiders in the center of each sim, just a warning for the arachnophobes out there, but they do not move although you may find yourself walking beneath a spider leg or two. Things are really decorated well, and I am not a horror aficionado but I was impressed by the talent and hard work that went into each display.

Entice has two exclusive offers for you at this round of Shop & Hop, and they can be worn together as I have here or pair them with whatever you wish :) This is the Entice - Never Surrender Top - Amber, and the Never Surrender Pants - Amber, each of which are $99L marked down from regular price $200L apiece. The top is an elegant blouse with delicate slits both front and back, with a loose tie beneath the neckline. The pants have an impressive sheen, don't they? Each has been created to fit the Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies. 

Don't leave the Entice display without claiming your free gift, no group needed. This is their Get Ur Freak On Corset - Yellow, and it includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya bodies. The deep sunny color is an ideal contrast fort he pinks and purples of the floral pattern adorning it, and I love the lacing and bold bows. I paired this with white jeans from Delizio (free on the marketplace in several colors, system/BOM plus appliers for Omega and Maitreya) but can also envision it with a favorite skirt or as lingerie with a pair of panties.

Another store I was glad to see at Shop & Hop is Apl.Blossom (a.k.a. Blossom&Seeds) especially with multiple gifts awaiting. This is the Apl.Blossom Monterrey Halloween Edition gift, a flirty mini dress with spaghetti straps and an open side that is tied in place with long ribbons. It comes in Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing, and has a fun combo of embroidered lace top and a colony of bats on the skirt. 

This is also a gift from Apl.Blossom, their striking Ciel Halloween Edition bodysuit. The top reminds me of Dia de los Muertos with the skulls and vibrant colors. Just like the other gift of theirs I showed you above, this one includes sizes for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies. They are offering other gifts too, a couple of which need the free group tag to claim, but I will let you discover those goodies for yourself :)

My final look of the evening had me chuckling with each click of its HUD. It is the gift from neve called sleepover 2020, and it comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Physique, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite bodies. The HUD included lets you choose from 8 colors that each have a different saying on the front, like "I'll bring the Alcohol" and "I'll hide the Evidence" as seen above. There is also one about bringing snacks that felt like me, or you could decide to be the one to provide the alibi ;) The undershirt with long sleeves can be turned on or off with a check mark, and there are 8 colors for it so you can keep the exactly matched one that the body changes the sleeves to, or mix things up for added playfulness. 

It was a decent day here, although I kept getting confused on the day of the week again. The awkward houseguest has returned home, and I am relieved while being glad they enjoyed their visit. The rest of the week should be fairly peaceful, and I have several things planned for upcoming posts that I am looking forward to. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Items and Gifts from Shop & Hop - Gilded sim:

Photo 1:

Top: Entice - Never Surrender Top - Amber $99L Shop&Hop Exclusive

Pants: Entice - Never Surrender Pants - Amber $99L Shop&Hop Exclusive

Photo 2:

Top: Entice - Get Ur Freak On Corset - Yellow $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Photo 3:

Dress: Apl.Blossom Monterrey Halloween Edition $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: Apl.Blossom Ciel Halloween Edition $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: neve gift - sleepover 2020 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Kaijah - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Autumn in Kiyomizu

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more Kiyomizu Autumn Hunt 2020 gifts to share, all of which you can claim for free by finding well-hidden ninja cats in various stores either in the Kiyomizu Mall or in the main stores of the designers who have satellite stores there. When you are strolling the walkways of the mall, you will notice floating ghosts that you can click to visit a personalized website so you know which cats you've already found and which you still need to discover. The landmarks to each are on that site, making it convenient to visit them. The scripting for all of this is so impressive! It keeps things very well organized, and you can tell immediately if a store is not ready or has moved. Please keep in mind that the kitties might be resized or hidden inside other objects, so there is a challenging element to this hunt in addition to the absence of hints. As you can see though, the prizes are well worth the effort. 

My first look is the prize from Jury PoP, called Frilled blouse dress-Red. It is a one-piece with the look of a layered blouse and skirt with suspenders, in rich crimson and charcoal gray. The gift includes Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing.

There are two ninja cats hiding at the Amikko store, and I am showing you both prizes combined in this look. The first is Prize A, a fur dress in 2 versions that are each included in fitmesh and Maitreya sizes. Prize B is a snuggly pair of high leg socks (from mid-thigh down to mid-foot) in a Maitreya size for flat feet. You can wear these together as I have or combine them with any outfits that tickle your fancy, it's all up to you once you find those kitties.

This versatile prize comes from the MeltingDots Freebie Store, whose landmark I believe we should all hold onto and share with any new resident we meet who needs guidance and free clothing :) This is their Long Skirt Dress, in a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. There is also a HUD provided with 9 patterns and 15 solid colors each for the top, sleeves, belt, and skirt. There are also arrows to adjust the size of the texture, so I would suggest giving them a few clicks to see what you think. You can always click the circle in between the arrows to return it to the default proportions.

I also found the kitty at [satus Inc] and was able to claim this flirty Mirel Deep Cleavage Top & Skirt Purple. The blouse has plunging openings in front and back, and the high waisted skirt is daringly short. It comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. 

I am always fascinated by the way SL celebrates Halloween, even if many of our residents do not live in countries that traditionally celebrate it. I guess the popularity of spooky movies and Goth type fashion helps :) These gorgeous nails are the 2020 Autumn Hunt Nail Maitreya from Midoriya, and they are easy to apply to your Maitreya nails (fingers and toes at once) with just a click. The matte black background is decorated with dazzling shimmery rainbow (holographic?) seasonal images like crosses, skulls, and bats. This manicure suits any length or shape nails, and can coordinate with tons of fun outfits.

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

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from the Kiyomizu Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .*. Jury PoP .*. Frilled blouse dress-Red $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: Amikko Prize A / Kiyomizu Autumn Event $0L Hunt Prize

Socks: Amikko Prize B / Kiyomizu Autumn Event $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: MeltingDots Freebie Store Long Skirt Dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: [satus Inc] Mirel Deep Cleavage Top & Skirt Purple $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails: Midoriya_2020 Autumn Hunt Nail_Maitreya $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Kaijah - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kiyomizu Autumn Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several gifts from the Kiyomizu Autumn Hunt 2020, a seasonal event that I have been enjoying for several years. We are searching for ninja cats in participating stores in the Kiyomizu Mall or the mainstores of some designers. There are over 40 total to be found, with a wide variety of clothing, accessories, home decor, and fun amusements. The best way to keep track of which kitties you still need to find is to click a floating ghost (check all the sidewalks of the mall area) and visit the personalize website it produces. You may need to click the ghost more than once while hunting, as refreshing the page in your browser does not work. Some of the kitties are extra tiny, or hiding inside walls or boxes, so this is a tricky hunt where wireframe might come in handy. We have until the 11th, so about a week to enjoy this wonderful hunt.

First we have the prize from Shiorin's Mart, which is simply called =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2020AUTUMN. The outfit is one piece with the appearance of a blouse, wife belt, and short skirt, and has been crafted for the Maitreya mesh body. The fall leaves on the top bring the same seasonal flavor as the suede look of the skirt and triple belts.

**milky-way has a ninja kitty for us to find too, this one containing their *20-05 RUGBY JERSEY ONE-P Kiyomizu prize. This striped collared sweater is perfect for autumn with those warm colors, and is long enough to wear as a short dress or long tunic if you layer some jeans or leggings beneath. The prize fits the Maitreya mesh body.

Another terrific prize that fits the Maitreya body is our M*Motion C20 KYMZ Autumn Gift. Find their ninja kitty and you can claim this one piece outfit that looks like a cropped tank top, long sweater, and maxi skirt with right thigh slit, all in one. The monochromatic look is a sharp one, and the store's logo on the top is subtle enough that I do not mind it. This outfit makes me want to brew a nice cup of tea :)

I also found this fantastic Aurelia - Kath outfit by clicking the kitty at Hapi*Rabi. Like many of these stores, their clothing has been fitted to the Maitreya mesh body, and this blouse and skirt are separate pieces so you could potentially do some mixing and matching with items already in your wardrobe. I love it as it is though, amazing vintage styling and ghostly white flowers on the skirt.

My final look of the evening is a closer view of the nail art I have been enjoying this evening, the prize from KoCha called Nail_Autumn Red A. The HUD is for Maitreya nails, and produces a mixed manicure with burgundy, black, and even some pale artwork on a few nails. You may have noticed that my toes were polished too, that is from the same HUD :) I just clicked to apply, and it seems to have painted my toes and fingers all at once which I appreciate.

It was a long day, and the houseguest was polite but has irritating habits like crushing cans (they drank beer aaaalll day long LOL) even though he has been told that our local recycling system cannot process them that way. I am not feeling my best, probably from allergies, so I have to put extra effort into making sure I am pleasant and friendly rather than short tempered from not feeling well. Well I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Kiyomizu Autumn Hunt 2020:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Shiorin's Mart =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2020AUTUMN $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: **milky-way *20-05 RUGBY JERSEY ONE-P Kiyomizu $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: M*Motion C20 KYMZ Autumn Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: Hapi*Rabi Aurelia -Kath $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails: KoCha - Nail_Autumn red A $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Kaijah - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Composer Girls Fashion

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I chose a store that makes getting dressed a cinch, Composer Girls Fashion, and decided to share several group gifts with all of you. They are each for a different group that are all currently free to join, right near the main entrance. I browsed around and saw so many potential future purchases, particularly from the sets with pants or jeans because I am often doing things inworld for which casual wear is a wise choice. Tonight's looks are all skirt sets, very versatile as well and we can't beat the price of free ;)

First we have the gift for the Composer Girls Fashion store group, their !CGF-*Angelica* Complete Dress Outfit W/HUD. It starts with the dress in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, along with a 6 color HUD. It continues with 2 pairs of shoes, black/gold and white/gold, each in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high sizing. The jewelry is provided too, necklace and earrings all with built in resize scripts so you can adjust as needed. 

Next I changed group tags to the SLMB group, so I could claim this fantastic !CGF-*Addi* Lavender Complete Skirt Outfit gift. Our tied, off-the-shoulder blouse comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Fox mesh bodies, while the skirt includes eBody, Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous sizing. The matching open toed ankle boots are included too, in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, and Tonic feet. The earrings (similar to the previous outfit's) and necklace are provided as well, with resize scripts built in. Included but not visible here are a pair of white lace panties for modesty, in appliers for Maitreya and Omega. 

Are you a member of the free Paparazzi group? If not, you can always join now so you can have access to this adorably flirty !CGF-*Alaniss* Complete Skirt Outfit gift. Its tank top with one strap sliding down the shoulder, and distressed micro mini skirt, each come in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies. The belly chain with rose colored charms is provided in similar sizes: Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Fine. The cute ankle boots are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet, and I just love the way they are decorated. As for accessories, this gift also provides the necklace and arm band you see here, along with a nose piercing that is too petite to be noticeable in this photo. They are all adjustable with resize scripts so you can get the best fit for your shape.

For my final look of the evening, you will need the Avangardista group tag active so you can claim the !CGF-*Addi* B&W Complete Skirt Outfit. It would seem to be a different color of the SLMB gift (photo 2) but just the clothing is the same...the rest has been switched up for an entirely new look :) There are 2 necklaces in different lengths, both of which I am wearing together but you can try them individually and decide for yourself. It also includes the large circular earrings, a bracelet for the right wrist, and fringe anklet on my right ankle that almost looks to be a part of the shoes. Those are the high heel mules, sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. There are white lace panties included as well, Maitreya and Omega appliers. Now you see why I appreciate how thorough these complete outfits are :)

It was a beautiful day out, and I enjoyed my visit to the farmers market very much. My sunglasses really got foggy from my mask, so I need to research to see which tricks I have read online really work to prevent that from happening. The weather will probably be a little cooler each week now, but I am glad it won't be steaming hot or freezing cold just yet. I picked up lots of delicious goodies for the upcoming week, and one of the chefs keeps branching out with his creations so I got a pint of matzo ball noodle soup to try :) It's been years since I had that, I can't wait to taste it again. Soup weather, right? I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Composer Girls Fashion:

Photo 1:

Outfit: !CGF-*Angelica* Complete Dress Outfit W/HUD $0L CGF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: !CGF-*Addi* Lavender Complete Skirt Outfit $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: !CGF-*Alaniss* Complete Skirt Outfit $0L Paparazzi Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: !CGF-*Addi* B&W Complete Skirt Outfit $0L Avangardista Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Kaijah - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Path of 1000 Pumpkins

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Path of 1000 Pumpkins Cart Sale, where you can find all sorts of seasonal sales as well as some generous gifts. These free treats are found inside orange gift boxes at each display, and I will be showing you some of the many possibilities you can pick up there in this post. I think the cooler autumn weather has me thinking about t-shirts and jeans, as you will see :) I even picked up some fantastic free manicures, which are ideal for fall. 

This outfit is the gift from Crazy Pastry Designs, called CP Gayle - Brown. The top and skirt each come in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP body versions. I think the detail of the zipper in back of the pencil skirt is a fun touch of realism, and the pattern on the blouse goes wonderfully with the deep chocolaty brown of the skirt. 

Let's carve out some fun with the gift from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. :) Okay yes, I did just quote the CARVING PUMPKINS Tee word for word, so you can tell exactly what it says across the front in orange lettering. The gift includes standard mesh sizes, plus versions for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. A simple tank top like this can be worn with just about anything, for example I chose my favorite Delizio jeans in blue which are one of many colors included in their marketplace gift as system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya or Omega.

If your friends love to dress up for the Halloween season, you might find this gift extra useful. It is the TigerLily Designs I'm With Creepy Tee, in a cozy short sleeve style that hits right below the waistline and is slightly loose fitting. There are 3 sizes for classic avatars (S,M,L) as well as Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. I probably shouldn't wear it around Xan, he is cuddly rather than creepy ♥. Unless we are feeling silly, then why not?

Have you ever dreamed of being bloodsucker royalty? Even if you haven't yet, perhaps the gift from Grumble will inspire you. This is their Cropped Tee-Vampire Queen, and I am really enjoying the rolled cuffs of the sleeves and the hemline. I also adore that font, a little bit Gothic and with fun flourishes. The gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

For my final look of the evening, I decided we need a closer look at the .::LUNA::. Body Art gift. Their Fall Gift Nails consist of Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink appliers, each with 5 autumnal designs that have either a pumpkin or a leaf with various background colors. I had to take two separate photos and merge them to share two different nail designs with the Maitreya hands, well worth the effort of course :) The manicures look to have a matte effect, which works so well with some types of nail art such as these pretty fall staples. With the background colors at the tips, you could wear these on squared off nails, stiletto, short or long and they will all look fantastic.

It is another late evening here, as dinner was delayed because my dad's computer needed to be replaced, then I was there a little extra time while my housemate helped him set things up. Said housemate is having company for an extended weekend, arriving tomorrow and staying until Monday or Tuesday, and the guest and I are not particularly fond of each other so I will be hiding up here for most of the time. I hope that doesn't make me sound like a meanie; I am always polite to him but he is very quiet and awkward so trying to start a conversation is painful. I get lots of one word answers, or just nods, if I ask questions about his family, work, the weather, whatever...I can be awkward too so eventually I just give up. He and my housemate have been friends for almost 30 years though, and I respect that. The guest has been working from home and isolated, all groceries delivered, no symptoms of any illnesses, so I am not concerned for health reasons. Usually I am so eager for weekends, LOL, not so much this time I guess, although tomorrow's farmers market visit should be refreshing. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Path of 1000 Pumpkins Cart Sale:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Crazy Pastry Designs CP Gayle - brown $0L Event Gift

Photo 2:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. CARVING PUMPKINS Tee $0L Event Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Tigerlily Designs I'm With Creepy Tee $0L Event Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Grumble-Cropped Tee-Vampire Queen $0L Event Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: .::LUNA::. Body Art - Fall Gift - Nails $0L Event Gift

Pants Photos 2-4: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Daphne - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Spooktakulum Treasure Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we visit the Spooktakulum event, where there are over 40 merchants taking part to offer seasonal fashion and decor in Autumn, Dia de los Muertos, and Halloween themes. There is also a fun treasure hunt, so nearly every participant has a treasure chest hidden that you can click to receive a free gift. The chest even opens to show a golden bounty when touched :) I enjoyed exploring the shop fronts and carts to find all of them, and got some ideas for a future seasonal shopping trip. The event opened just over a week ago, and is open until the 20th of November so you have plenty of time to visit, hunt, pick up demos, and find Halloween costumes or spooky home decor.

First we have the prize from Moonstar called MESH Boo! Dress and Witch Hat, and it is a perfect nod to the season. The dress comes in standard mesh sizes plus versions for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. There is also a black modesty butterfly (like panties but no sides) in system/BOM layers and an Omega applier, and of course the matching hat is provided with a built in resize script. You can adjust it as needed to complete your look. There are a few jeweled spiders crawling on it, and one hanging from the tip, but they seemed friendly enough ;) Besides, your dress can keep an eye on them for you?

Autumn is a fantastic part of the theme for this event, so the treasure called Autumn Leaves Bust Harness Mini Dress by COVETED! fits into it beautifully. The warm golden dress is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The leaf pattern is wonderful!

Our prize from [IDA:C] is their Stella Dress - Purple Grapes, and it is a dazzling mini with scattered pearls including a large one adorning the back. It is created for the Maitreya mesh body, and has materials enabled so you will want to use the advanced lighting on your viewer to see it as its finest. There is an extra lights attachment included and I am wearing it here, very subtle and did not wash out my skintone or anything which I appreciate :) The texture really does appear to sparkle!

This cute strapless mini is the *MM* Nanette Spooktakulum Dress from Mara's Mysteries, and is decorated with bats, cats, and jack o'lanterns. The treasure includes Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique body sizing, just find that hidden chest. To add a bit more festivity, be sure to click the SugarBaker's treasure chest to claim their Caster gift, a set of bangles for the left wrist that contain a resize script so you can adjust them if necessary. They are a bold statement piece that will liven up any outfit you decide to accessorize.

My final look of the evening is the daring MadCatCreations prize called MCC - woman - Halloween Lingerie Skull, and it is fully loaded with sexy options. The bra, panties, and garter belt are each included in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP body versions. The matching stockings come in an Omega applier, and the shoes include Belleza, Maitreya, Slink High, and unrigged versions. The riding cloak is a fun addition, in standard mesh sizes plus Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique versions, with a rich crimson outer layer and lined with black and white to match the lingerie. You could try a different pair of shoes or leave off the riding cloak for various looks, and that cloak could easily be paired with other items in your inventory to freshen them a bit. 

Whew, the weekend is almost here! This week felt long and sluggish, so I am eager for tomorrow's dinner with my parents and Saturday's farmers market trip. They give me things to look forward to, and I appreciate it more than ever. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Hunt Prizes from Spooktakulum:

Photo 1:
Outfit: MESH Boo! Dress and Witch Hat by Moonstar $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:
Dress: Autumn Leaves Bust Harness Mini Dress by COVETED! $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:
Dress: [IDA:C] STELLA Dress - Purple Grapes $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:
Dress: *Mara's Mysteries* *MM* Nanette Spooktakulum Dress $0L Hunt Prize
Bracelet: SugarBaker's Caster Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:
Lingerie: MadCatCreations MCC - woman - Halloween Lingerie Skull $0L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Daphne - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Full Of Whimsy

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting a single store, Whimsy Originals, where we can find a wonderful selection of fashions as well as a free group to join with several gifts available. There are some lucky boards for the group members as well, but I was not fortunate enough to win anything yet today. I am delighted to show you the group gifts I claimed, which are all generous fatpacks so we can choose various colors and textures for these appealing styles. The store seems to have been rebranded, based on the logos on the gifts, from Sauvage to Amisar and now to Whimsy. No matter which name, they are all terrific gifts that I greatly appreciate.

First we see the AMISAR. Nasgya. FATPACK, a dress with daring cutout and unique styling that offers a single separate sleeve so you can wear with or without. The dress and sleeve are each provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizing. There is also a HUD included with 20 solid colors and 20 patterns for the top/sleeve, and the same impressive 40 choices for the skirt. You can mix and match these to create a look all your own.

Next we have the versatile AMISAR. Stay at home. FATPACK, which I am genuinely surprised I did not blog from the Stay at Home Club because it is clearly my style :) There are 9 different versions of this top and skirt set, each packed separately with Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes of each piece. On the left above I am wearing Dogs, on the right you can see Stars, and the others are called Bunny, Cats, Comic, Cute, Funny, Pink, and White. With those last two being solid colors, you can do some combining and get different looks if you wish. 

This lovely mini with plunging neckline and scooped side is the SAUVAGE. Nickie. FATPACK group gift. It comes in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizes, with another impressive HUD...this one lets you pick from 20 basic and 20 glitter colors for the dress, the same sets for the seams, then there are 20 ombres (like on the right) for the dress itself. This is one of those styles I love for being playfully revealing without showing anything inappropriate if you catch my drift. Sometimes my daily travels take me to family-friendly type sims, so I am cautious of what I wear.

Another group gift with the SAUVAGE brand name is this striking Audrey Fatpack, a bare backed halter dress with gathered tight mini skirt. It is included in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizing, with a HUD offering 20 basic colors for the top and 20 basics plus 20 ombres each for the skirt 1 and skirt 2 sections. The bottom red area on the left is section 2. You will see once you play around with the HUD and click those buttons until you find your favorite combo. 

My final look of the evening is the WHIMSY. Spring Dress. FATPACK group gift, although I am fond enough of the style and prints to wear it any time of year :) The halter dress has dramatic slits on each hip, showing extra skin just like the cleavage-baring neckline. It is provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, with a HUD to choose from 20 patterns each for the top, waist, and skirt. I purposely chose contrasting colors on the left so you could tell where the slender waist section is, the floral with the black background. So many gorgeous florals!

I am running behind again tonight, with lots of random distractions slowing me down, so for that I do apologize. There are always so many things going on at once here, and I am trying to gently stretch and massage an aching neck while I type. I probably slept on it oddly or something, as I don't recall doing anything specific that would have injured it. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Group Gifts from WHIMSY:

Photo 1:
Dress: AMISAR. Nasgya. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:
Outfit: AMISAR. Stay at home. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: SAUVAGE. Nickie. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: SAUVAGE. Audrey. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:
Dress: WHIMSY. Spring Dress. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Daphne - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Footloose and FabFree

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am pleased to show you some FabFree group gifts from various wonderful designers across the grid. The free to join FabFree in SL group is the in-world component of the FabFree blog, which has been a consistent source of news and guides to gifts, sales, and events for well over a decade. They have inspired me on many occasions and I have always appreciated them :) All you need to do to claim these gifts is to visit each store, follow the red arrow/beacon from your map to the gift, and give it a click with your group tag active. It is easy and very worthwhile, as you can see from this post and from taking a look at their group gift listing on the website. 

My first visit was to [Sexy Princess] where I claimed their Mara Dress, a strapless mini with round cutouts at the hem and a fun pattern. The dress and harness are separates, each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizing. As you can see, I wore the harness on the left but slipped out of it on the right, to show you what it looks like without, since it really does look great either way.

Next we have some flirty lingerie from D!vine Style, one of many gifts to be found there for different groups. This is their Victoria Set 2, consisting of the bra and panty in 4 styles, each as system/BOM layers and Omega appliers. On the left I am wearing the sweets mix bra and country charms panty, while you can see the evening chill bra and faded blue panty on the right. Mix and match and have fun with these wonderfully patterned undergarments, as I will :)

I also visited BYRNE, who is offering a fatpack of corsets with coordinating panties for the Maitreya body. Their SooCatCorset2020-FATPACK includes 5 color combinations of the corset, each with or without the word FREAK across the front and all in Maitreya sizing, plus the black latex panties as a BOM layer and an applier for Maitreya and Omega. That is a fierce image on the front, balanced by lace and bows for a feminine yet powerful appearance.

I got quite a kick out of our whimsical gift from Dressed by Lexi, their ::DBL:: Pajama Party PJs ~ Pillow Fight Champ. The cozy looking sleep shirt comes in fitmesh standard sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing, and there are two masks provided too - over eyes and on the forehead (shown). I look like I'm expecting a competitor to pounce on me here, don't I? There used to be a popular gift to pass around among friends that was a scripted pillow that poofed feathers when you clicked to hit someone, which this made me think of even though I haven't seen it in years. Fond memories :)

My final look of the evening is the versatile gift from BWC named Anny Outfit. The dress and panties (they are under there, even if you can't see them) comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, while the shoes are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet. The choker and bracelet are provided too, and there is a HUD with a color wheel to click and tint the dress in any color you can dream up, and two texture buttons. The fringe panel on the front of the dress is such a fun detail, and always makes me think of going dancing.

It is a warm and rainy night here, and I am working on plans for my next few blog posts. There are many possibilities, and then a new month will be starting that will bring fresh rounds of events and hunts so plenty of potential. I always look forward to the beginning of each month in SL :) I hope you are all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Group Gifts for FabFree:

Photo 1:
Dress: [Sexy Princess] Mara Dress $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:
Lingerie: ::: D!vine Style ::: Victoria Set 2 $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:
Outfit: (BYRNE) SooCatCorset2020-FATPACK $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:
Outfit: Dressed by Lexi ::DBL:: Pajama Party PJs ~ Pillow Fight Champ $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:
Outfit: BWC Anny Outfit $0L FabFree Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Daphne - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)