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

Bon Odori at Kiyomizu

 Hiya everyone! Tonight you're all cordially invited to the Kiyomizu Mall for their annual Bon Odori festival. We can click a blue dance pad to join the fun, and after 120 seconds (two minutes, countdown is shown in hovertext at your feet) you will gain access to the lucky boards surrounding the circle of dancers. The boards change fairly rapidly, and there are lots of great prizes for men and women, Lucie avatars, and even dinkies. I'm a little late on this one because with everything happening lately in RL, I forgot to check for a start date and missed the first two weeks entirely, ugh. But I've been spending as much time as possible there to ensure I'd have treats to show you :) Xan joined me one evening and won some goodies too, so that was fun and I do suggest bringing friends to share the merriment. I believe it's open until the 24th of August.

I started with our *R&R* Summer Mini Dress starfish prize, which is a charming strapless dress in vivid colors that do make me think of the ocean and its residents :) The single size fits my Maitreya (5.3) body just right, and as you can tell from the right it is a good idea to find your favorite panties to layer beneath. I'm thinking simple jewelry and strappy sandals to pair with it, how about you?

Next I changed into the =CS= Bikini Swimsuit 101 YATSUHASHI MACCHA prize from Shiorin's Mart which is one of my favorite stops on the Kiyomizu seasonal hunts as well. The design is apparently a famous sweet treat from Kyoto, and I would love to try it someday :) Our bikini comes in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, in one easy to wear piece.

GARDENIAn's * Racy Cape mini-Dress*"Hibiscus-orenge" lucky board prize is a chic tube dress with lovely tropical pattern. It even has a sheer wrap draped around to keep your arms from getting too chilly if the weather turns breezy :) The single size is designed to fit the original Maitreya mesh body.

I was fortunate enough to win these two beautiful prizes from the same lucky board, so I'm sharing them together :) Our **milky-way YUKATA F-5 is on the left above, with **milky-way YUKATA F-6 seen on the right side. They each come in a single size with an alpha layer, to make it even easier to get a proper fit on many different bodies. I love the intricate obi (belt) on each, and the swirling patterns that really catch the eye. From my understanding a yukata is a summer garment that is more casual than a traditional kimono, so this is the right time of year for these beauties. Bonus tidbit - there are men's versions on the lucky board as well!

My final look of the night gave me a good chuckle :) The playful [E*ha] G Curry* 2025* prize from SHOP MOKOMOKO is a sheath dress with wide straps, all imprinted with a label of golden curry. You can see ingredients and cooking instructions, with a genuinely delicious photo on the upper back. We receive classic M and fitmesh M sizes for classic avatars, along with sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. Since they did Lara X instead of original Maitreya, I did a lil body swapping here. The first person to offer to eat or bite me while I'm wearing this is going to get blocked fast enough to make their head spin, LOL, with the obvious exception of Xan. He genuinely loves curry so this might be extra tempting for him ;)

Today was certainly interesting, thanks to my first ever support group meeting from the anxiety and agoraphobia clinic. I was starting to freak out a little bit in the few minutes before it started, lol, because that's what my brain does...but it wasn't too bad and I did speak up a few times. I will give it another go in 2 weeks, as they are biweekly, and wow that'll be September! Time flies, doesn't it? The main thing I mentioned was anxiety about going back to the dentist Wednesday, and two of the members were extremely supportive saying "you got this!" which I do think helped :) It means a lot from folks in the same situation. Anyway I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Board Prizes from Bon Odori at Kiyomizu Mall:

Photo 1:

Dress: *R&R* Summer Mini Dress starfish $0L Lucky Board

Photo 2:

Bikini: Shiorin's Mart =CS= Bikini Swimsuit 101 YATSUHASHI MACCHA $0L Lucky Board

Photo 3:

Dress: GARDENIAn's * Racy Cape mini-Dress*"Hibiscus-orenge" $0L Lucky Board

Photo 4:

Dress Left: **milky-way YUKATA F-5 $0L Lucky Board

Dress Right: **milky-way YUKATA F-6 $0L Lucky Board

Photo 5:

Dress: SHOP MOKOMOKO [E*ha] G Curry* 2025* $0L Lucky Board

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Wasabi // Macaron K9 Ed. Hair - Absolute Pack

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3 & 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 Bon Odori

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got some lucky board prizes to share from the Kiyomizu Mall, who are holding their annual Bon Odori festival. We don't need any particular group tag to participate, just click to sit on a yellow dance pad and you will be animated to dance around a circle, with tents surrounding us that have the lucky boards in front. After dancing for 120 seconds (two minutes, countdown in hovertext at your feet) you will be able to click any board that has your initial on it :) Many of the boards have multiple prizes inside, and the timing is randomized but generally under 10 minutes. Over the years I've gotten used to watching for the initials in local chat, in English among the Japanese text from the boards. I hope you have your camera controls showing, because you may need to cam around the ring and find your initial when it shows up. The dancing is lovely by the way, and the people are a mix of human and non-human avatars that are sometimes in traditional Japanese fashions. Always a pleasure! There are prizes for men, women, hamsters, Lucie doll avatars...it is a generous mixture.

My first look of the evening is a pairing of two **milky-way prizes, starting with the YUKATA Himawari. This sunflower-adorned yukata comes in a single size which fits the Maitreya body fairly well with use of the included alpha layer, and is just so beautiful with the wide belt and intricate bow in the back. The best footwear option was also available on these lucky boards, our **milky-way Yukata Geta 3 for Maitreya. These sandals are beautifully designed to add height, rather like platform shoes, with the initial intention of keeping our clothing up and away from the ground which keeps it clean. I'm not particularly tall in RL, 5'4" or so, which means that adding height while still being comfortable sounds like a great idea to me!

Another of several yukatas in the **milky-way boards is this stunning YUKATA F-2 Pink. It also comes in a single size that fit my Maitreya body nicely, with the alpha coming in handy once again :) There are men's yukatas on the board too, so be sure to tell a male-avatared friend if you wish. It's nice to have extra company there too, as when Xan and I are dancing there together we are constantly voice chatting (Discord, not the SL client) and helping each other pointing out where to find our initials.

Shiorin's Mart is a favorite stop of mine on the seasonal Kiyomizu hunts, so winning prizes from their lucky board is also a delight :) On the left above I am wearing the =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2024BONODORI-1 prize in pretty teal, with =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2024BONODORI-2 in soft pink on the right. Each bikini has the top and bottom linked to wear at once, with sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The patterns are so fun, with lovely hand fans which say the name of the mall on a few. Another brand has fans we can hold too, with dancing AOs built in, so keep an eye out for those too!

Summertime and its hot weather can tempt us to indulge in cool treats, like I've done here with the .:H/D:. Waffle Icecream - Strawberry prize from Honey Dragon. The yummy ice cream is in a waffle cone wrapped in pink paper to keep things neat, and it comes in biggie and dinkie sizes each with single or double scoops. I'm wearing the double scoop biggie size :) Of course my gorgeous dress is a lucky board prize too, the *R&R* Summer Mini Dress which is rigged for the Maitreya mesh body. I adore the iridescent swirling stars, which really pop against the aqua background and go well with the lighter colored hem ruffle.

My final look of the night is a double as well, two terrific prizes that is :) The dress is our stunning .:*:.Love Letter.:*:.White dress prize, which fits Maitreya Lara 5.3 like a dream. The pale color will show off your summer tan, and the sundress style is just perfect for this time of year. My Hapi*Rabi Nails C Summer-nnp are one of the three prizes in their lucky board, a fantastic set of mesh nails in soft purple floral ombre that fades to nude at the cuticles. The square tips really show off the manicure nicely :) They are designed for Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn hands, just use the body's HUD to hide the built in nails and add the corresponding size from the prize's folder. Easy peasy :) 

It was a pretty good day here, and I think my outing went fairly well. We drove for about 20 minutes, and it was back roads so we saw horses, alpacas, and lots of deer. One family of deer was crossing the road in front of us though, a bit scary until they were situated all on the same side of the road so we could pass by safely. I think that was 2 adults and 2 young, still had their baby fawn spots ♥. We have white-tailed deer in my area so they do grow out of their spots as adults, and if you see antlers it is definitely a male. The horses are fairly common farm animals around here, with the alpacas being the only ones I've seen in the neighborhood so not commonplace. The weather was decent which was a relief :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Board Prizes from Bon Odori at Kiyomizu Mall:

Photo 1:

Dress: **milky-way YUKATA Himawari $0L Lucky Board Prize

Shoes: **milky-way Yukata Geta 3 for Maitreya $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: **milky-way YUKATA F-2 Pink $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 3:

Bikini Left: =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2024BONODORI-1 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Bikini Right: =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2024BONODORI-2 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: *R&R* Summer Mini Dress $0L Lucky Board Prize

Ice Cream: Honey Dragon .:H/D:. Waffle Icecream - Strawberry $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: .:*:.Love Letter.:*:.White $0L Lucky Board Prize

Nails: Hapi*Rabi Nails C Summer-nnp $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Envy - Essential

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

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)

Bon Odori at Kiyomizu

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are taking part in the Bon Odori celebration at the Kiyomizu Mall, a Japanese dance festival to honor the spirits of our ancestors. The mall brings it to us with a ring of dance pads that we can sit on to dance around in a circle, and after 120 seconds of joining the dancing we are eligible to claim prizes from the surrounding lucky boards for free. No group tag needed, just some beautiful dancing :) I've been visiting this mall for years and have shared lucky boards from previous Bon Odori celebrations too, so despite my lack of Japanese heritage I am honored to be able to witness and play a small part in such a wonderful tradition. There is traditional music playing, and some visitors are wearing classical garb while others are charming hamsters or other non-human avatars, so it is even fun for people watching. Some boards have multiple gifts they rotate through, and all letters are called in local chat which I have learned to notice the capital letters in English between the Japanese text, with a number that indicates how long before the letter will change. Then it's a matter of using the camera controls to pan around all the boards to find my initial. This event is open until the 22nd, and a few boards were added this morning (check the inner area so to your left while dancing, not just the outer ring to the right) so it is still being updated and enhanced with more treats for all dancing visitors, so please stop by and enjoy!

My first look is one of several prizes from Frangipani Garden, called *FG* Bikini & Sarong Sweet Greg. This is a one piece original mesh outfit that is created to fit the Maitreya Lara mesh body. This version has a note on the included image saying Caution: Bright and Glitter, which made me smile because you can see in my photo how glowy the edging is. There is an animated glitter aspect too, so this is a very dramatic look to help you turn heads wherever you wear it. My personal lighting settings (is it EEP, whatever replaced windlight?) do make this even more noticeable so your results may vary, but it will be dreamy regardless :)

Another variant of the first look you may also win here is the *FG* Bikini & Sarong 2023 Watermelon outfit. This beauty is also a one piece, Maitreya sized set that has vibrant colors instead of a brightness or glitter to its materials. the multicolored watermelons are bold against the black backdrop with thin streaks of colors, and I am a big fan of the combination.

Shiorin's Mart has two neighboring lucky boards at the event, with prizes that feature vastly different styles yet a similar fabric pattern that looks fantastic on both. This is their =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2023BON-ODORI-2 treat, a set that fits Legacy, Maitreya, Petite mesh bodies. The jacket, top, and skirt are separate pieces so we can mix things up a little if we wish, as I did by slipping out of the jacket to reveal the sleeveless white top. Did you notice the great detail of the white buttons on the jacket and the skirt? They bring out the snowy white of the top beneath so nicely.

The name of the other prize probably clued you into the possible name for this flirty swimsuit, which is =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2023BON-ODORI-1. The side-laced swimwear fits Legacy and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a larger version of that acorn-dotted fabric that I am enjoying so much. I was already familiar with Shiorin's Mart from their prizes in each round of the seasonal hunts that Kiyomizu Mall organizes, so it is a pleasure as always to see their offerings.

For my final look of the evening, I am sporting not one but two charming prizes which are both from the same lucky board. The outfit on the left is our Hapi*Rabi Phoebe - NLGr prize, with the NLDB on the right. The last two letters seem to indicate green and either dark blue or denim blue, and if neither of these colors are your taste but the style is, there are other versions for sale on the display behind the lucky board :) Each romper is one solid piece with shirt layer and belt built in, included in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The little floral designs on the front are such a sweet touch, and I'm still wearing one of these at the moment inworld but haven't even put on shoes yet, LOL! I'm leaning towards sandals in a dark brown to mimic the belt color. 

Whew, what a day! I had my intake televisit for the anxiety clinic, which went well for a deeply invasive dive into my life and health history ;) The director chose a therapist for me and said he would be in touch within a day or two, which turned out to be less than an hour later which was impressively prompt. The first virtual visit is Thursday afternoon, and will be my third such appointment in 3 days. Tomorrow's is the family doctor who needs to be brought up to speed on this, which I expect will make her very happy since she knows I am struggling. The only downside so far is that I didn't do very well sleeping, probably got 4 hours total, so let's keep some fingers crossed that tomorrow is more restful. By the time Friday rolls around I'll have lots to discuss at dinner with my parents if I get there successfully. I hope you're all having a wondrous day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Board Prizes from Bon Odori @ Kiyomizu Mall:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Frangipani Garden *FG* Bikini & Sarong Sweet Greg $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: *FG* Bikini & Sarong 2023 Watermelon $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: Shiorin's Mart =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2023BON-ODORI-2 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: =CS= KIYOMIZU HUNT PRIZE 2023BON-ODORI-1 $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit Left: Hapi*Rabi Phoebe - NLGr $0L Lucky Board Prize

Outfit Right: Hapi*Rabi Phoebe - NLDB $0L Lucky Board Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Amour - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Legacy) (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

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)

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)