Happy Anniversary Uber

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is packed with more goodness from the Uber Event, as we are still in the early days of their 10th anniversary round and we are celebrating with gifts. The gifts are free with no group necessary, just look for the shiny gift boxes at almost all of the displays. Uber always brings us impressive creations from talented designers, so it is a pleasure to honor them on this special occasion. As I mentioned last night, you need to visit each side of the event's layout separately, so don't miss anything :)

My first look this evening is the flirty Seniha. Yeyu Dress // Pack 4 gift. Its bodice has open bra cups, and the dress is very snug fitting to show off every curve. We receive Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh body sizes, as well as a HUD that has lots of color choices. It actually shows 40 colors in rows of 8, with a bottom row of patterns, but the only buttons that worked for me are the 4th row across of 8 blue and teal hues. I'm guessing "Pack 4" in the name is a reference to that :) Please note I am not complaining and would never do so about a free gift, just explaining in case you are surprised as I was upon clicking buttons but not seeing a response from the dress, LOL. 

I also picked up the sporty [[ Masoom ]] Soul Seeker Suit Purple gift, which gave me 80s flashbacks in the best way! The strapless bodysuit is provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Mounds, Juicy Boobs, and Juicy Rolls bodies, with BOM tintable leggings for each size too. The HUD included lets us pick from 12 colors for the rope of our belt for added versatility. The BOM leggings are very easy to tint, just right click from inventory - edit, then click the texture tab and click the color which is defaulted to white. That will open a color picker that will immediately tint the item as soon as you select one, then you can adjust with the slider and customize the hue.

Two gifts combined for this look, so let's start from the top. That would be the neve gift - crimson Uber tank top, a sporty ribbed knit racer-back tee that is gathered in the front and has a wide elastic band beneath the bust. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn bodies, with a 12 color HUD. I really like how it looks with the skirt, KILLJOY Synastry Skirt UBER GIFT PBR ONLY. So the name will give you a big hint about this moody floral pattern, you will only see it if you're able to use a PBR compatible viewer. The skirt fits Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Juicy Rolls mesh bodies. Did you notice the two little buttons on the front of the waistband? I do love fun details :)

I kept the neve top on and changed skirts, to the intricately crafted True Damage-I do care Skirt Fatpack. This charming mini skirt has a slit on the left side that shows woven metallic straps peeking through, in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. There's also a HUD included that offers 11 colors of plaid patterns, giving a hint of school girl but definitely all grown up ;) 

My final look of the evening is the generous Yasum gift called Nasira. Its top and skirt are each included in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The top is cropped with pockets on the short sleeves, and the ombre skirt is slit in the middle front all the way up to the top of the thigh. Also noteworthy is the golden chain on the right side, draped and with a charm of YD for Yasum Designs dangling from it. So fancy!

It was...a day. I'm trying not to be dramatic and spout about how much it sucked, lol, so I am going to simply say that obstacles were encountered and I did not go on my previously planned outing, but there is a chance it will happen tomorrow instead. My mood is the pits so I'm sorry if any of this post seemed flat or low energy, it is not a reflection of the wonderful gifts I'm sharing in any way :) I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Uber Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Seniha. Yeyu Dress // Pack 4 $0L Uber Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: [[ Masoom ]] Soul Seeker Suit Purple $0L Uber Gift

Photo 3:

Top: neve gift - crimson Uber $0L Uber Gift

Skirt: KILLJOY Synastry Skirt UBER GIFT PBR ONLY $0L Uber Gift

Photo 4:

Skirt: True Damage-I do care Skirt Fatpack $0L Uber Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Yasum*Nasira*Birthday Gift* $0L Uber Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Vacation - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Kustom9 Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to stop by the Kustom9 Event, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary which is absolutely a celebration-worthy accomplishment :) And in typical anniversary or birthday fashion for SL, we are all able to claim plenty of free gifts to help honor their special occasion. Their group is free to join, and its tag allows us to click all the gift boxes we see at most of the displays this round. I had lots of fun selecting a random handful of treats to share, with a couple that are Halloween themed and others that suit any time of year equally. We have until the 10th of November to complete our shopping, so pick up demos and have a good time!

My first look is the gift from Astralia called Sophia Tee (Spooky Special). It comes in sizing for eBody Reborn, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and has a great layered look with "Spooky Season" on the front in stylized lettering. The ghosts for the O's in spooky really caught my attention, but they are all charming :) The layers add terrific visual interest too, like the bright orange hem and neckline, and those stunning sleeve stripes.

Next I changed into the lovely Palette - Miya Top [Kustom9 Birthday Exclusive] treat that I also picked up for free with that group tag. The vivid pink color is fantastic, and looks very flattering on the cropped tank top with slender straps. We receive Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy sizes, along with a HUD offering 4 metals for the sliders in the front where the straps are made to look adjustable. Unlike RL bra styled tops though, we never need to go through that hassle ;) 

Wearing the CryBunBun - Cutiepie Top - Halloween earned me a compliment the other day, so I am especially fond of this playful cropped tank. There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, Reborn Rolls, Reborn Juicy, Reborn Juicy Rolls, Reborn Mounds, Reborn Waifu, and Reborn Waifu Rolls (whew!) included, so you can make lots of your favorite body mods look festive this season. I think the gathered front with the two bows caught my eye the most, and there is a smaller bow with longer tails. Is that the right word for those longer parts of a bow? I'm sure you get the idea :) Also noteworthy, I am wearing the white pair of Delizio jeans from their wonderful fatpack that is free on the marketplace, in all 3 of the photos so far. They have BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega in each color, so they are very handy to have.

Seniha. is offering their lovely Alizon Set // Black as a gift for all Kustom9 group members this round. The strapless dress comes in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite sizes, and can be worn with or without the matching blouse that fits Legacy and Maitreya. The blouse is very much like a shrug, long puffy sleeves and high neck but ending well above the bodice. I'm almost tempted to wear it with some of the tops I've already shared tonight!

For my final look of the evening, I changed into the Apple Blossom // Birdy No. 7 gift in a glowy neon hue. There are two versions in each size - Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite - with one being marked (nm), but I have to admit that I could not find the difference between them. I'm sure it's something simple that my tired brain could not locate, lol, but they both have a sheer boned bodice decorated with flowers, and solid full skirt that has a flirty short hem. I've always noticed their offerings at various events and have been quite impressed :)

It was a decent day here, and I'm still watching hockey because today was the NHL's "Frozen Frenzy" where all 32 teams play in the same day. It is an unusual concept to be honest, as there are lots of overlaps and now a game that started after 11 PM my time which is also the local time for the visiting team (8 PM for the hosting team). I saw people online who were very excited and wishing they will do it again, so perhaps it is a success for the NHL after all :) I hope you're all having a blissful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Kustom9 Anniversary:

Photo 1:

Top: Astralia // Sophia Tee (Spooky Special) $0L Kustom9 Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Palette - Miya Top [Kustom9 Birthday Exclusive] $0L Kustom9 Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: CryBunBun - Cutiepie Top - Halloween $0L Kustom9 Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Seniha. Alizon Set // Black $0L Kustom9 Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Apple Blossom // Birdy No. 7 $0L Kustom9 Group Gift

Pants Photos 1-3: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: Lamb. - Pearl Full Pack 

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Saturday Sale Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I switched gears back to the bounty of gifts from The Saturday Sale event's 10th anniversary, which is loaded with $50L - $100L offers as well as the group gifts found in floating balloons at each display. Be sure to head down the sloped and rippling pathways to the lower level too while you're there, don't want to miss anything :) The event lasts until the beginning of October (the 1st day as a matter of fact) so if your weekend plans don't have the wiggle room to squeeze in more shopping, don't fret...you have time to explore at your leisure.

My first look starts with the beautiful Seniha. Andie Dress // Violet gift. It consists of two versions (v2 is the sheer lacy one on the right above, with v1 on the left which is solid) each in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD with 30 color choices for the trim, which I tinted pale peachy pink on the left and maroon on the right :) Now from a distance the Kibitz - purple quartz - gift necklace appeared to be within a shade or so of the same color, but the closer view of my inset makes it look a fair bit darker. I don't see that as a problem, just observing how distance is like angles and lighting with affecting the way items can look. There is an unrigged size of the necklace as well as eBody, Legacy, and Maitreya rigged versions so you can get an easy automatic fit. The unrigged can be adjusted as needed, which I do appreciate even if I'm terrible at it, LOL, so I'm happily wearing the Maitreya size for my body.

The gift from :::FurtaCor::: is their showstopping Malissa Dress + Pasties (RED), perfect for if your weekend takes a sexy turn :) The dress and matching pasties each fit Erika, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and since they are separate parts you can take off the pasties for a little show. There is also a HUD that offers 5 metallic hues each for the spikes and the zippers, for that added personalized touch. The back is completely solid, so I did more of a side view to show the spikes in a different color.

I am always drawn to styles that mix classic and modern aspects, like the EPOCH [Liv Dress] gift. The full short sleeves are a true classic, as is a sweetheart neckline, but this one is caused by the tied front so it dips deeper than average while some of the midriff is bared. The short skirt has a playful thigh slit, very sexy! We receive Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes in this treat, as well as a 10 texture HUD. Most of our choices are solid colors, but the polka dot patterns like I'm wearing on the left have a great retro flavor, don't they?

Would you believe that we can see three different TSS gifts at once here? The top is from Mug, and is called Valentina Tank - Branded. If you look closely at the band, it says MUG in white lettering all around it, hence the branded name, and the left shoulder strap seems to have slipped off our arm completely :) This is a clever one, as it comes with a HUD to change sizes of the single version provided (I guess it re-rezzes it for each mesh rigging?) to your choice of Kupra, Legacy/Perky/Vtech, Maitreya/Flat/Petite, or Reborn/Vtech. The pretty panties are the ~[LeMotiv] Gift Ztella Panties gift, which have mask or blend versions each in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach,and Reborn sizes. The included HUD has 15 colors each for 3 different sections of the panty, so of course I had lots of fun playing with the HUD as I usually do ;) The playful body art on my right thigh is our - Watercolor - Feelings BOM Tattoo, which consists of 4 layers - 100%, faded, fresh, and normal. I am wearing 100% on the left which looks like it was painted on with makeup, then normal on the right which is lowered enough to look more like a tattoo but still nicely visible in photographs. I adore all four opacities for different looks, and the flowers are beautifully drawn and colored.

For my final look this evening, I changed into the zOOm - Margot Outfit gift. Its top, skirt, and panties will each fit Legacy and Maitreya mesh bodies, plus there is a 4 texture HUD that changes the top and skirt together in one quick click. The panties stay neutral brown to match the floral patterns easily. It's always good to have separate pieces for those of us who like to mix and match too, so the top can go well with a pair of jeans for example. 

It was a decent day with a nice dinner visit to my parents', including giving my mom a birthday card and small gift for tomorrow which is her actual big day. Her mom's 97th birthday is coming up on the 24th, and the pushy cousin who organized a party for her last year without consulting anyone (including her live-in caretaker!) did it again for this year. I asked my mom if *cousin* has always been such a control freak, and she said something like well she usually plans the family things...I said that wasn't my question :P  She is so used to being a people pleaser that she can't bring herself to admit that her cousin is being invasive and annoying, but I somehow broke free from that mindset it seems. The cousin said nobody needs to bring anything as it's all planned, which made me sigh because last year she didn't take into account anyone's dietary limitations like my parents both having gluten sensitivity (doctor confirmed, not a fad/trend thing) so I'm afraid they'll be stuck bringing their own meals again or just not eating. I probably won't be able to go because of the agoraphobia, which is a sad thought but I am still making tiny bits of progress very slowly. We had some storms pass through strongly tonight, so it is a relief that they are in the rear view mirror now. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for The Saturday Sale Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Seniha. Andie Dress // Violet $0L TSS Group Gift

Necklace: Kibitz - purple quartz - gift $0L TSS Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor::: Malissa Dress + Pasties (RED) $0L TSS Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: EPOCH [Liv Dress] $0L TSS Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Mug - Valentina Tank - Branded $0L TSS Group Gift

Panties: ~[LeMotiv] Gift Ztella Panties $0L TSS Group Gift

Tattoo: - Watercolor - Feelings BOM Tattoo $0L TSS Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: zOOm - Margot Outfit $0L TSS Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Uber Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight the delightful Uber event is celebrating their 9th anniversary with free gifts for everyone with no group join necessary. Most are found at the event itself (with two cam sims in case the main one is full) in boxes with black and gold balloons tied to them, an elegant look that helps us spot them at each display. Some are at the demo area, which you can reach by clicking any sign at the event that says demo area. The third possibility is that some designers have a landmark to their main store in the gift box or from clicking a sign at their display, helping us to teleport to their stores for the gifts. I believe last year they all had the gifts at the individual stores, so this year's method might relieve some traffic at the main event's site but we still have plenty of fabulous reasons to shop there :) All of tonight's gifts are from the event itself, and I got into the main sim/region on my first try which was a pleasant surprise. Then my alt visited and there was also room for her, but I do realize that the weekends are always more crowded in SL in general so I'm providing the camera sim links too. 

My first look of the evening is the sweet NANAO // Ava Dress // 4 Sizes // Pastel gift. Its soft shade of pinkish lavender is very flattering for the sundress style, and the darker purple lace on the hem and straps is beautiful! We receive Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Reborn Waifu as the four sizes mentioned in the name :) 

Next I paired two separate gifts that you can have fun wearing with anything else you wish too :) The top is our neve gift - smart which is a layered jacket and cropped top in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also get a handy HUD with 4 colors each for the jacket and undershirt, with options to hide the undershirt, shine, or alpha which is the slight sheerness of the undershirt. If you look really closely, I have it sheer on both sides (just look for underboob lines LOL sorry) which of course is not preferable for every destination or wearer. Generally I will wear it solid :) The adorable skirt is the gift from Valentina E. which is called Elly Olive Mini. The double placket of buttons on the front reminds me of sailor pants, while the color is similar to an army green, so apparently I'm getting military vibes times two. There are Legacy and Maitreya sizes included, and I like the length being short but not micro mini while the waistline is low without being excessive either :) Flirty but still very wearable, if that makes sense.

The sizzling Seniha. Astere Dress // White gift has eye-catching eyelet fabric on the front with a solid rear panel. It fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, and the flower petal shaped openings are just revealing enough that panties beneath would be a good idea but the nips are hidden between the openings. I never mention these things in a judgmental way, but just to inform those who are curious or concerned about modesty to any degree :) When I'm out and about in SL, I personally want those bits covered at all times but am not pearl-clutching over anyone who doesn't do the same, as long as the rules of the destination are fine with it.

I combined two treats again for one stunning look here. The bodysuit is our [The Forge] Luna, Strawberry gift, deep red with a slight blue tint that has a mix of solid and lace panels. I love the intricate straps! The gift includes sizing for eBody, eBody Juicy Boobs, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya bodies. Then I added our .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Taira unisex treat, which consists of BOM layers as well as the aforementioned appliers, for Altamura, Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Omega, Signature, and Slink bodies. Each of those offer dark, medium, and light options, which I've gone with the dark to make it show up best in photos I hope ;) The artwork on both full sleeves is impressive, and I am sure someone multilingual out there could tell you better than I what the wording at the top says. 

My final look of the night is the Kaithleen's gift called Nevada Dress - Smoke. The dusky bluish-gray color of the solid portion is a fun neutral to complement or contrast with your choice of 20 colors each for the edging and the sheer section. There are also 4 metal options for the bold zipper in the back, so this is one versatile goodie! The dress itself comes in sizes for eBody Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy Boobs. I can tell that this will look fantastic on the curvier body types too, just an instinct telling me that :) My shape is fairly small compared to what I generally see out and about, so I do wonder sometimes if you're all able to tell how things will look on fuller figures. That is a good reason to demo any purchase beforehand, now that I think about it.

Whew, what a week! It wasn't all bad, just all busy with extra helpings of chaos here and there. Dinner was a trip down memory lane, looking at my grandma's old photos from the 40s - 60s so before my time. I recognized some of the faces but had to ask about some relatives or old family friends I probably never met. My mom was an adorable little girl, and her little brother looked like a baby doll when he was an infant :) I should be able to relax for a few days before things get hectic again midweek, yay adulting? I have more Uber gifts to share soon, which I am looking forward to since there are many more lovely ones to see. I hope you all have an amazing weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Uber 9th Anniversary:

Photo 1:

Dress: NANAO // Ava Dress // 4 Sizes // Pastel $0L Uber Gift

Photo 2:

Top: neve gift - smart $0L Uber Gift

Skirt: Valentina E. Elly Olive Mini $0L Uber Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Seniha. Astere Dress // White $0L Uber Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: [The Forge] Luna, Strawberry $0L Uber Gift

Tattoo: .:Vegas:. Tattoo Applier Taira $0L Uber Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Kaithleen's Nevada Dress - Smoke $0L Uber Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Goodies for SLFO Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several group gifts for the SLFO group, which stands for Second Life Frees & Offers. The group notices are packed with information about sales and new releases, and many of the participating designers offer a gift for the group members at their mainstore. So I visited with the group tag active and looked around to see what I could find :) There are really talented people in SL, and I am always delighted when they share gifts with these multi-designer groups so I can spread the word too. It's always interesting to visit stores we haven't seen in a while, or perhaps it is our very first time stopping by one of them so we are introduced to their style and quality.

For my first look of the evening, I visited Tiffany Designs and teleported to their gifts room from the teleporter at the landing spot. There I found the charming ::TD:: Milly Outfit {Mesh} ~ Model 4 as our SLFO gift. It consists of the top, skirt, and arm wraps, each in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Legacy Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy mesh bodies. The separate pieces are handy as it means we can wear the top without the arm straps if we prefer, or mix things up and pair any of the pieces with items already in our wardrobes. There are several other groups' gifts waiting here too, so while you're here I recommend taking a peek.

I'm much more of a warm weather fan (not sweltering hot, just moderately warm) than cold, so this bikini is just another temptation to head to an SL beach! This is the !PCP :: Blossom Bikini gift from Pink Cream Pie, in a bold royal blue with straps that twist to resemble infinity symbols. The top and bottom each fit Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, and both have playful ruffles that add a bit of fluttery sex appeal. This store is well known for high quality fashions so I wasn't surprised at all to be so happy with this gift.

The VEGA : Mesh Dress Group Gift makes me think of autumn because of the earthy colors, but of course we can layer some leggings beneath for a more bundled up look if we wish :) The corset belt draws in the waist and gives an even more curvy appearance, and its solid brown matches the plaid dress beautifully. We receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies when we claim this lovely gift.

Seniha's treat for us is a stunning duo of dresses called Dalia Dress // Gift. Version 1 is the pretty pink one on the left above, with v2 being captivating blue. Each comes in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. I love the ruched style that draws the dress into the center, for a gentle V both top and bottom. 

My final look this evening has a different shade of blue, coincidental but all greatly appreciated. This is the A&J CREATION ALISON LACE DRESS BLUE gift for SLFO, and we can claim it in Belleza, eBody, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Curvy sizes with our group tag. The style is sure to turn heads with its curving front opening that snakes its way down from neck to hem, tied just loosely enough to show off a tiny flash of skin. It also has a built in bolo type necklace, and an embossed floral motif as its stunning fabric pattern.

It was a fairly tame day, rainy and spent indoors focused on SL things and planning for the weekend. I'm having a houseguest to help me celebrate my birthday on Sunday, but their arrival late Friday will not interfere with my usual blogging schedule since they have to be back home by Sunday night. I keep things simple, food from a favorite restaurant (takeout) and time spent with the 4 people who mean the most to me. I hope you all have a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Tiffany Designs ::TD:: Milly Outfit {Mesh} ~ Model 4 $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: Pink Cream Pie !PCP :: Blossom Bikini $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: VEGA : Mesh Dress Group Gift $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Seniha. Dalia Dress // Gift $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: A&J CREATION ALISON LACE DRESS BLUE $0L SLFO Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Loved - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Tree Treats from Cosmopolitan

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have more of the Cosmopolitan event's Advent tree gifts, all available for free with their group tag (free to join) active, until the round closes on the 7th of January. Just click each glass ball or bauble on their tree near the front entrance, and as I mentioned last night it helped me to derender the tree and then do the same to each bauble after I clicked it to keep track of which I'd claimed and see all of them easily. Please keep in mind that there are dozens of gifts and this is just a sampling, so you will find plenty of exciting gifts of all sorts like home decor, accessories, and more. Much gratitude to each and every designer participating in Cosmopolitan and offering a gift for this extra round so we all have more time to claim them :)

My first look of the evening is an elegant gift from Hilly Haalan called [hh] Evany Dress. The single long sleeve is contrasted by a slender strap that crosses over to join it on the left side, and a wrap style skirt that shows flashes of thigh. There are Erika, Freya, Isis, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes included, as well as a HUD with a whopping 50 colors to choose from! Such a thoughtful gift, not to mention versatile :)

Next I wrapped myself in the Cherry Up! Twiggy Mini Dress @Cherry. gift, and who can blame me? :) The style is fun for this time of year since that bold red will pop against a wintry background, yet it shows off our long legs and a hint of cleavage. The gift includes sizes for eBody Reborn, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. 

Seniha is offering their alluring Kandy Dress // Fatpack as the gift on the tree, and it is quite the fatpack indeed! The dress, sleeves, and string (panties) each fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, and the HUDs are what makes it a fatpack. The dress and sleeve HUDs each have 30 solids, 30 stripes, and 15 prints to choose from for the main dress/sleeves and the trim, and the string HUD offers 30 solid colors. This means lots of mixing and matching, and since the sleeves are a separate piece we can easily wear the dress without them if we prefer. How will you wear it first?

My next look is the unique Foxton Berlin Outfit - Fullpack gift, with the appearance of a sheer blouse, tank top, belt, and partial pleated skirt wrapped around shorts, but all combined in to one fun piece. It is provided in eBody, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya sizes, with a HUD that offers 10 colors each for the shirt, skirt, belt, top, and shorts. This means we get to do lots of mixing and matching, and the bright hues among our options made me think of the neon trends of the early 80s that I may have indulged in as a young girl :) There is writing on the right side of the blouse, but these old eyes couldn't quite read it...I did a lot of layering of blouses over tank tops in the 80s too so that might be contributing to my nostalgia even if this is a very modern take. 

It's almost New Year's Eve, do you have your outfit picked out yet? If not, be sure to click the bauble from .:{Sofia}:. containing their Eluney Star Gown Dress Purple since it is a stunning formal look! The gown with overskirt is a beautiful shade of purple, reminding me that it is a color for royalty, and will fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. I think this was a fitting choice for my final look of the evening and the year. 

It is so weird to realize that this is my last post of the year, and I always find myself pondering what I would like to see for the fresh start of each new year. We all need more peace and health I think, as many of us had really rough years since 2020 or so. That is my wish for all of you, a year filled with whatever you needed more of in 2022 whether that is love, friendship, peace, luck, improved health for you and your loved ones, financial stability...all of you deserve the best that life has to offer. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, and wish you all a happy and healthy new year. Many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cosmopolitan:

Photo 1:

Dress: Hilly Haalan [hh] Evany Dress $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Cherry Up! Twiggy Mini Dress @Cherry. $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Seniha. Kandy Dress // Fatpack $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Foxton Berlin Outfit - Fullpack $0L Cosmo Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:{Sofia}:. Eluney Star Gown Dress Purple $0L Cosmo Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Merry - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Having An Advent-ure

 Hiya everyone! Today I have several more Advent calendar gifts to show you, all for today's date of the 12th. Most of the gifts are for currently free groups, with one not needing a group tag at all. The majority of December is a busy time with all of these fantastic gifts to claim, teleporting all over the grid and keeping track of group tag changes, but I also run into some nice people while visiting these generous stores. I've chatted with a designer or two as well, being sure to thank them for helping make this such a special time of year. Even if you don't celebrate the Christmas season as a religious holiday, the secular aspect of being kind and sharing gifts with people you care about is something we can all enjoy :) 

Our first stop this morning is Seniha, where today's gift is their Stella Dress // Dark Blue. You will need their group tag (currently free to join) to click each current date and receive lots of treats this month. The dress and string (C-string, strapless panty) each fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite, bodies, with a HUD for the string that offers 30 colors. This slightly diagonal hemline is very short and trimmed with sheer lace, so the string beneath is great for a touch of modesty. 

Maybe you're already in the [>Ma'De<] store group, or have an open slot to join...if so, today you can claim their Fiona Dress as a lovely gift. This short sleeved, shoulder baring slip dress is provided in standard mesh sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. We also receive a HUD with 10 colors for plenty of variety, who can resist?

*Pink Mango* has a free group for us to join (I think the fee was waived temporarily, so may return after Advent) and their Caitlynn Beige outfit as today's gift. The cozy knit top and skirt each come in fitmesh standard sizes plus Belleza Venus, Maitreya, and Slink Physique sizes. The color makes me think of oatmeal, which is certainly warm and comforting like the style of this sweet outfit.

Next we head over to Applique` Chic, where there are men's and women's Advent calendars that are pyramids of giftboxes with dates on them. Prior gifts are $10L apiece and the current one is free, so the 12th contains the free gift of AC: Chilly Padded Coat Mauve seen here. You can layer all sorts of tops or pants beneath, and since all the essentials are covered I went topless but added one of my favorite pairs of jeans - the black shade from the Delizio marketplace freebie. I can't resist wearing them often here, and there are several colors in system/BOM layers included with appliers for Maitreya and Omega.

My final look today is the Grumble-Sweatshirt-Blue Hat Snowman gift, available to all members of the free Grumble VIP group. The snowman on the front is just adorable, holding a candy cane and wearing a fun festive cap! There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique body sizes included of this cropped hoodie. This is one of those groups that I was delighted to already be in before Advent season started, less shuffling of those precious slots since I knew I would appreciate their gifts. 

Wow, it's Monday already! Time really is flying lately, especially with the holidays ready to sneak up on us in less than 2 weeks. I have all sorts of appointments before then, including a dentist visit on the 22nd that was probably only still available because it was too close to Christmas eve for most people's tastes. I am planning on blogging tomorrow evening next, so back to my more typical timeline with gifts from events that I'm very excited to share :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Seniha. Stella Dress // Dark Blue $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [>Ma'De<] Fiona Dress $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: *Pink Mango* Caitlynn Beige $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Applique` Chic AC: Chilly Padded Coat Mauve $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Grumble-Sweatshirt-Blue Hat Snowman $0L Advent Gift

Pants Photos 4&5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Black) $0L Marketplace

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Makena - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

ACCESS Anniversary Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we head to the ACCESS Event, whose current round is their 4th anniversary celebration. That means lots of free group gifts from many of the participating designers, including several for the guys so be sure to share that information with anyone you know who wears a male avatar. This round is open until the 8th of July, so you have time to visit and pick up some demos (and those group gifts!) then return to do some shopping. All of our group gifts are inside teal giftboxes with black ribbons, and the ACCESS group is free to join so they won't cost you a single linden. 

First I tried on the beautifully flirty Diversion - Nixie Mini Dress - Gift. This strapless mini has a sheer embroidered bodice and flared skirt that is dusted with golden stars. It is provided in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I really enjoy the combination of dark purple and gold!

I also found a wonderful gift at the ERSCH display, their -KrissDress-blue-. There are sizes for Freya Perky, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies included, with a very generous HUD for the right side. This HUD offers 88 different colors, so the portion of the top can be nearly any shade you can think of :) The chic style is complemented by the versatility of being able to change colors with a simple click.

I noticed quite a few tops among the generous gifts, so I changed into the white pair of Delizio jeans (free marketplace fatpack) and dove into the tops! On the left I am enjoying the Palette - Millie [Peach] tank top, whose very cute cropped style comes in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies via unpacker HUD. This way you only need to deliver the size/s you will use, instead of having a bunch of extras in your inventory. Then we see the Aury T-shirt // Yellow gift from Seniha. on the right, with kitty ears and whiskers on the words "GOOD meowning". The gift includes sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Legacy Petite, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite bodies, with a 30 color HUD for the tag on the left sleeve. You can see it in teal above, which I chose because of ACCESS's signature color.

Next we have the "Off-Line" x "Nats" Crop Top / Fatpack, a generous collaborative group gift. The top has a plunging squared neckline and pert collar, and is provided for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The HUD offers 28 fun colors, so you can pick your favorite shade or match a wide range of pants and skirts. 

My final look of the evening is another top with lots of possibilities, the "Nomi" Harness Top - Purple from Asteria. The harness portion is attached to a bra top and has heart shaped clasps both front and back, with draped fringe on the bottom layer. It includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, with a HUD for the bra with 8 colors and the option to hide it entirely. As a huge fan of purple, I would say this might be my favorite among all the gifts if I absolutely had to choose just one. The good news is that I don't have to :) 

It was a weird day, dealing with a stubborn family member who was making the weekend plans a bit difficult, but I think things are mostly settled now. This time the troublemaker was my dad, who wants to decide what everyone else is allowed to eat on Friday and then 'borrow' my houseguest to help him with a computer problem. That second part is still to be determined, between houseguest and my father, as I am not loaning out my friend like a lawnmower. Oh well, I am still very excited about the upcoming weekend and just keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes smoothly. Tomorrow I will have more SL19B treats to share, I just wanted to mix things up for the sake of variety. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from ACCESS:

Photo 1:

Dress: Diversion - Nixie Mini Dress - Gift $0L ACCESS Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ERSCH -KrissDress-blue- $0L ACCESS Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top Left: Palette - Millie [Peach] $0L ACCESS Group Gift

Top Right: Seniha. Aury T-shirt // Yellow $0L ACCESS Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: "Off-Line" x "Nats" Crop Top / Fatpack $0L ACCESS Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Asteria "Nomi" Harness Top - Purple $0L ACCESS Group Gift

Pants Photos 3-5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

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

Hair: TRUTH Curious - 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)

Seniha Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited the newly reopened Seniha store, which was recently remodeled and is looking fantastic by the way :) I made my way to the back of the store where I discovered their current group gifts, for their free-to-join group that shares the store's name. There are several to claim and I am showing you a handful of those in this evening's post. It is always exciting to see a designer's hard work in creating a new layout and decor for their store, sharing a piece of their creativity with all of us.

First I slipped into their most recent gift, the Seniha. Miriam Set // Fatpack Gift. Its cropped wrapped top and pleated mini skirt each come in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, with a HUD that offers 20 colors for each as well as 3 metals for the tiny buckles on the waist. The skirt colors all have a subtle plaid to them, which looks great with the knit texture of the top. Add your favorite shoes and perhaps a necklace to complement that plunging neckline and you are ready to go just about anywhere in style.

Once the weather report for my weekend changed to 3-6" of snow tomorrow, I knew I had to find an SL beach, pronto! But first I need a versatile swimsuit, which I happily found in the Seniha. Ariana Bikini -v2- // Fatpack group gift. The upper and lower pieces each fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There is also a HUD of course, this one with a whopping 45 texture choices that include solid colors and fun patterns. I love the bold ties, and will need to make sure that the bare cheeks from my thong won't get me kicked out of the beach I visit ;)

Another weekend possibility is going to a club or ballroom where formalwear is the dress code, so if that sounds like your plans I suggest picking up the Seniha. Carelia Dress // Fatpack group gift. This beautiful halter gown has a daring slit exposing our entire right leg, with textures that suggest a hint of glitter. The gift includes Legacy and Maitreya sizing, with a 20 color HUD so you can personalize your big night out.

Next up is the Seniha. Bunny Set // Fatpack group gift, which was probably inspired by Easter season but also makes me think of Playboy bunnies. This playful treat consists of the bodysuit and accessories in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya bodies, with ears that you can adjust to suit your hair and head size. The provided HUD lets us choose from 30 colors each for bodysuit, cuffs, bow & buttons, tail, ears, and inside ears. I went with a springy pink on the left and an Easter chocolate theme on the right, but there are definitely no wrong choices :)

For my final look of the evening, I am pleased to share both versions included in the Seniha. Tropical Retro Dress // GIFT. The retro texture is on the left above with the tropical to the right, each of which come in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The alternating triangle pattern is mesmerizing, and I am definitely a fan of lush green leaves accentuating this ruffled strapless mini too.

I did not get as much sleep as I needed, and what I did get was interrupted by randomly waking up, so my new goal for the weekend is to get as much rest as I can. Staying warm and indoors during the snowstorm will be a good idea too I suppose, even if I will miss seeing all the fine folks at the farmers market (assuming they are able to show). I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Seniha:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Seniha. Miriam Set // Fatpack Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: Seniha. Ariana Bikini -v2- // Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Seniha. Carelia Dress // Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Seniha. Bunny Set // Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Seniha. Tropical Retro Dress // GIFT $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential [FLF]

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)