Hiya everyone! Tonight we are heading to Shoenique Designs again to pick up more of their terrific group gifts, and as I mentioned yesterday their group is free to join. There are many prior gifts available, plus the benefits of members only lucky boards with your group tag active. There is even a huge sale running at the moment, so you can save money in several different ways with one fun trip.
This beauty is called **SD** April Dress 3, and has a sheer skirt layer with a slit over a solid mini dress, trimmed in lace for a pretty off-the-shoulder look. The gift includes fitmesh standard sizes plus versions for Belleza Freya, Isis, Venus, eBody, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, and Tonic Fine.
Next we have the **SD** September 2016 Group Gift, a very flirty dress that reminds me of stained glass. There are system layers and an Omega applier for the top and glitch pants, and a mesh skirt panel in standard sizes. There are also flexi skirts parts 1 and 2, for added movement and fullness.
We have another revealing look thanks to our **SD** February Group Gift dress, system layers plus an Omega applier as well as skirt panels in standard mesh sizes. There is something so alluring about lace, and red is a go-to color for when we are feeling sexy or romantic. Speaking of said color, I am also wearing another group gift here on my feet, **SD** Group Gift red Heels. They come in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High, with a pert bow on the top and slender stilettos that make our legs look even more shapely. I like pairing them with the dress even if they are different shades of crimson, but naturally suggest you wear them with whatever makes you happy. There were red gifts in my post yesterday that they would look stunning with as well.
This delightful denim dress is their May 2 Group Gift Dress, in standard sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, eBody, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine fits. There are so many fun details, such as the zipper all the way down the front edged by floral embroidery, with the top peeking ever so slightly open. I paired it with the **SD** Nadine Necklace April Gift 1, featuring bold diamonds set in glamorous gold. There are several other dresses it will look equally striking with, so go ahead and try them all on together and see what tickles your fancy.
One last look for the night, this is the **SD** November 2016 Group Gift which is a single mesh piece with the appearance of two (3 if you count the belt) in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, TMP, and fitmesh standard sizing. It is casually cute, a very put together look that just needs your favorite shoes and perhaps a pair of earrings or a bracelet to add some shimmer if you wish.
Whew, what a day! It was good and bad, and involved a lot of rushing around, so I need to take some deep slow breaths and try to unwind. It is amazing how memories can be unleashed and feel overwhelming, even happy ones that involve people no longer in your life. I remember those mood things you could put on myspace or wherever, and change as often as you wanted to a word and emoji, I guess mine tonight would be retrospective or something along those lines. Many magical magpie hugs to everyone, and have a great weekend!!
Credits:
All Group Gifts from Shoenique Designs:
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Dress: **SD** April Group Gift 3 $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** September 2016 Group Gift $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** February Group Gift $0L Group Gift
Shoes: **SD** Group Gift red Heels $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** May 2 Group Gift Dress $0L Group Gift
Necklace: **SD** Nadine Necklace April gift 1 $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** November 2016 Group Gift $0L Group Gift
Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: Wasabi // Sabrina Mesh Hair - Reds @ Uber
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - Anise v2 [GA.EG] marshmellow (Omega head/body)
Eyes: *Inkheart* - Soul Eyes - Dawn
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
Hiya everyone! Tonight we have some group gifts to see, from Shoenique Designs and their free-to-join store group. There are many previous gifts on the back wall of the store, and there are group only lucky boards to enjoy as well while you're picking up those gifts. Their offerings include clothing, shoes, and even jewelry, so you will find a nice range among their products. In addition, they are currently having a huge $50L sale in the store, so be sure to shop around and treat yourself!
My first look is their **SD** February Group Gift 1, and includes this beautiful dress in fitmesh standard sizes as well as Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink versions. The formfitting shape is very flattering and makes me look extra curvaceous, and I love the soft floral pattern.
For something more dramatic, be sure to claim their January 2017 gift Sleeveless Dress. It includes fitmesh standard sizes and versions for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink, and has great details like the golden belt and knit texture with contrasting trim.
The **SD** May 1 Dress gift includes what I call the lucky 13 of mesh sizes: 5 classic, 5 fitmesh, Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink. The halter style with slit in the front and longer back add up to a really fun look, and I particularly like the tie dye with peace symbols.
This playful dress is the April 1 Group Gift 2018, a strapless mini with sheer multi-layered skirt and a lavender flower attachment (front lower bodice, just above the waistline) that you can wear or leave off to slightly change the look. The dress itself comes in sizes for standard, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. I am wearing it with another group gift, **SD** April Heels, which are included in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet. The silver is neutral that will go with just about anything, while adding that special sparkle.
My final look of the night is the **SD** August Summer Dress group gift, which comes in standard fitmesh sizes plus Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink versions. These are big and bold flowers on a papery white background, and our dress has a very deep scoop in the back for a dramatic rear view. If only all drama looked this good ;)
Good news, my dad was released from the hospital earlier, so he is home and very glad to be so. It is definitely a relief that he is on the path to recovery and able to be where he is most comfortable, and able to eat again. The weekend is almost here, and the new month will bring plenty of treats for me to share with all of you like hunts and events, so I'm excited about that too. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!
Credits:
All Group Gifts from Shoenique Designs:
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Dress: **SD** February Group Gift 1 $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** January 2017 gift Sleeveless Dress $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** May 1 Dress $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** April 1 Group Gift 2018 $0L Group Gift
Shoes: **SD** April Heels $0L Group Gift
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Dress: **SD** August Summer Dress $0L Group Gift
Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: Wasabi // Sabrina Mesh Hair - Reds @ Uber
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - Anise v2 [GA.EG] marshmellow (Omega head/body)
Eyes: *Inkheart* - Soul Eyes - Dawn
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
Hiya everyone! Tonight we will be looking at more group gifts for the MGSN group, short for Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News. Some of the participating designers offer gifts in their stores, you just need the MGSN group tag active to claim them for free. In addition to generous gifts, the group has notices about sales and special offers, and new releases, so you can be among the first to know. All of the gifts are compatible with the Maitreya body, but most are not limited to it, so you can still appreciate this group no matter what classic or mesh body you rock.
First up, we have the lovely Pink Chinablu Gown from Shoenique Designs, whose name once made me think they specifically focused on shoes but as you can tell, they do offer clothing as well :) The gown comes in standard mesh sizes plus Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink versions, and has a delicate sheer layer built in over the solid skirt. I must admit, my senior prom dress looked a lot like this, strapless but with a ruffle around it and just about the same color, lace layer too, so that aspect made me smile.
LsR Moda has a terrific gift for us called Sexy Indian Dress Aqua White, with a pretty fringe trim and a fun style for the sleeves. It comes in sizes for Altamura, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP. I really like this color combination, reminiscent of a clear sky with just a few wispy clouds.
Our next stop is GeMyles, where you can find this one piece shorts set among several other groups' gifts. It is called Sabrea Shirt and Mini Shorts, and is provided in standard fitmesh sizes as well as Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink versions. That long hem in the back is a real attention getter, and I like the subtle stripes on the satiny texture of the top.
I also visited It's Gau, where I picked up this alluring Love Heart Lingerie Purple gift. It is provided in system layers plus appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink, TMP, Lolas, and Phatazz. I added those white flowers while editing the pictures to keep things family friendly, they are not part of the clothing. Those metal accents are a fantastic touch, and the gloves and stockings not being all the way down to the fingers/toes are intriguing.
For my last look of the evening, we visit zOOm to claim their Bianka Outfit with our MGSN tag. This flirty and versatile outfit consists of the top and skirt each in Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD that offers 6 colors for each piece. I went for a mixed look, but you can match the top to the skirt if you prefer, in all 6 shades. I can see this getting a great deal of use in the summer, find your favorite club and you have a perfect look to wear there.
Tonight we celebrated a family birthday a few days early, so I had a really good dinner and a tiny piece of a very tasty chocolate cappuccino fudge cake. Tomorrow I will start sharing bargains from the Wash Cart Sale, so I'm excited about that, as well as a few other hunts and events on the SL horizon. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!
Credits:
All Group Gifts for the MGSN Group:
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Dress: Shoenique Designs **SD**Pink Chinablu Gown $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Dress: [ LsR ] Sexy Indian Dress Aqua White $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Outfit: GeMyles Sabrea Shirt & Mini Shorts (MGSN GG)B $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Lingerie: *It's Gau* Love Heart Lingerie Purple $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Outfit: zOOm - Bianka Outfit $0L MGSN Group Gift
Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Apple - Redhead
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - SUGAR glossy marshmellow (Omega head/body)
Eyes: *Inkheart* - Soul Eyes - Memories
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
Hiya everyone! Tonight I have a few group gifts to show you for the MGSN Group, which stands for Maitreya Gifts Sales & News. If you have a Maitreya body, this is a very useful source of information, but there are gifts that can be worn even if you don't have a Maitreya body so please do stick around and take a peek anyway :) I have noted the sizes included for each gift as usual, and your preferred body (be it classic or mesh) just might be listed there. One of the gifts is a terrific set of nails, compatible with multiple mesh hand types, also quite useful as well as pretty.
Our first gift is from Barely Legal Couture, their Starlin Dress in Pink Goth which is shown on the left. There is also a bonus version included, Pink/Black, seen on the left, so thoughtful! Each version is included in standard mesh sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP. Add your favorite shoes, maybe a simple necklace or choker, and you are ready for a night of receiving compliments on how stunning you look.
When you are getting ready, or unwinding when you arrive home, it is nice to have a comfy robe to lounge around in, and especially one with a fun pattern like this gift from Chic Princess. It is their Celine Short Robe and includes sizes for Belleza Venus, Maitreya, and Slink Physique in addition to standard mesh sizes. The vendor has two prices on it, $99L and $1L, please be sure you are wearing your MGSN group tag and then pay the $1L price. You will be immediately reimbursed and you'll receive this lovely hooded robe.
Next I visited Shoenique Designs, where I picked up this beautiful Aura Citrine Goth/Vamp Dress as our group gift from them. Their store is ahead and to the left from the landing zone, and the gifts are in a back room towards the left once you're inside the store. The gown comes in standard fitmesh sizes along with Belleza, Hourglass, Physique, Maitreya, and TMP, and the Rose Chain on the front is included but can be omitted since it is a separate attachment. From the shimmer seen in the back view, I am guessing this dress has materials enabled so I recommend turning that on if your computer/internet speed can handle it. The lace on the skirt is gorgeous too, lots of details here that add to its beauty.
Maybe instead of somewhere fancy, you are thinking of visiting somewhere tropical in SL this weekend? The Best Of Me has got you covered with their MGSN gift, Masha Swimsuit Green. It is provided in standard fitmesh sizes plus Belleza Freya, Belleza Isis, Belleza Venus, eBody, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine. This vibrant color will certainly turn heads, and I appreciate the way it is revealing while still being appropriate for all audiences.
Here is a better look at the nails I have been enjoying tonight, the gift from alme. called Modern Gift - Pink. There are 3 designs to choose from, and the HUD offers Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, Slink, Vista, and Tuty compatibility. The bright pink is terrific for summer, and the styles are the sort of nail art I would do in RL if I had a little more time. The V shape looks particularly attractive on stiletto shaped nails by the way.
It was another busy day, with another few busy ones ahead, during this long heatwave we are having here. I think the heat is making me sluggish, so this post is going out later than usual and I apologize for that. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening and a great weekend ahead, magical magpie hugs to each of you!!
Credits:
All Group Gifts for the MGSN Group:
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Dress: Barely Legal - Starlin Dress (Pink Goth) $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Robe: Chic Princess ::[CP]:: CELINE SHORT ROBE $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Dress: Shoenique Designs **SD** Aura Citrine Goth/Vamp Dress BSM $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Swimsuit: The Best Of Me Masha Swimsuit Green $0L MGSN Group Gift
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Nails: alme. Modern Gift - Pink $0L MGSN Group Gift
Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR / Tori / Redhead (July group gift)
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
Hiya everyone! It is time once again for a few more Peace On Earth 9 Hunt prizes so you can see a sampling of what is hidden in those dozens and dozens of globes. I know there are only a few days left, but that is still enough time to visit your favorite stores or new names that catch your eye :) All SLurls can be found on their blog along with most of the hints.
The hidden globe at Always Design holds this stunning Poe9 Together Women gown with accessories. The gown itself comes in plenty of fitmesh sizes (standard, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink) and the earrings, necklace, and bracelets you see here are included, that is 4 separate bracelets on my right wrist so you can customize by choosing which to wear. There are matching shoes included, hiding beneath this floaty skirt, and the evening wrap comes in the same sizes as the dress. Not shown, 3 different colors of flexi skirts to go over the mesh one, for even more fullness. The best part of this, what makes it so versatile, is the HUD with 4 color choices for the dress and wrap! You can wear this all in red, white, black, or the royal blue as shown here.
Another dressy look can be found in the prize from Dulce Secrets, their Yukimi gown. This beauty comes in standard mesh sizes and consists of the gown, scarf, cuffs, and trim (a tiny ruffle where the solid color meets the pattern of the skirt) each in those same 5 sizes. Scarves can be so elegant and you don't need to worry about a necklace, just find a great pair of shoes and maybe some earrings and you are all set to celebrate the new year.
Perhaps you need a bit more color in your life, well how about this eye-popper from Cream Spaghetti Hair? I love this PP Knit Dress Neon Pack for the sleek style as well as those vivid colors, courtesy of a HUD that provides all 3 colors. The dress itself is provided in several sizes including standard, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, and Slink Physique.
While it is a few days past Christmas, I still feel like the holiday spirit is needed and appreciated so I enjoyed modeling this gift from Lemonade Couture. This is their Deck The Halls Dress and comes in many fitmesh sizes: standard, Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, Slink Hourglass, and TMP. My beautiful jewelry is from #2 of the 3 hidden globes at Shoenique Designs and J&W Jewelers, their Empress Collection. In this photo as in the globe, you can find the bracelet, necklace in two parts, and earrings (ear plumes). I think the necklace reminds me of cobwebs because of the delicate draping, and I have always felt that webs are a fascinating creation by nature so that is not an insult by any means. The rubies worked very well with the red hues in the dress.
One last look for the evening, this is our prize from Dusti's Odds & Ends and is called Holiday Gown in Silver. Such a flattering design, it is included in many sizes to accommodate nearly any body: 5 standard, 1 fitted, Belleza Freya, Belleza Isis, Belleza Venus, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, and TMP. I love the idea of the modest neckline contrasted with the peekaboo back.
Whew, what a day it has been, what a week...what a year...I have no words for the sorrow I feel for the family of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds in their time of grief, and I can only hope that 2017 will be much kinder to all of us. Magical magpie hugs to all of you!!
Credits:
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Dress: Always Design*Poe9 Together Women $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
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Dress: Dulce Secrets Yukimi Gown $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
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Dress: !creamSH! PP Knit Dress - Neon Pack $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
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Dress: Lemonade Couture Deck The Halls Dress $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
Jewelry: Shoenique Designs J&W Jewelers #2 Empress Collection $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
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Dress: Dusti's Odds & Ends Holiday Gown in Silver $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
Nails: TASHI Shades of Winter $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
Eyes: *Inkheart* Merry Eyes - Gold (Size M) $0L POE 9 Hunt Prize
Hair: Elikatira [e] Karee - Redheads
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual/Elegant 1
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
Hiya everyone! The wonderful Peace on Earth Hunt is in their 8th year, and this year there are about 60-65 stores taking part (there are some skipped stores along the path but it goes to #74) and I am thrilled to show you some of the incredible offerings that can be found in this free hunt. You are looking for a small globe, and there are hints on their blog along with the landmarks just in case. Do I really want to admit that I probably have a few prizes from the very first POE hunt hiding in my inventory still?
Our first look tonight is actually prize #01 from PurpleMoon Creations. This elegant beauty is their Velvet Gown in Black/Gold and comes in several mesh sizes. The slit skirt is so alluring, and the gathering really makes for a curvy look.
Another stunning gown can be found in the globe at #04, Mirror Mirror. This is their lovely Noel Gown and the leaves on the front along with the roses around the dropped waistline are each separate pieces, each in 5 sizes along with the gown. I could see this being used as a wedding gown, with or without the foliage attached.
More exquisite gowns to be found, this time from Snowpaws in globe #10. This is their Arum Lily Dress, and has a mesh dress as the base along with a flowing floral skirt, bodice lillies, and hair lillies as beautiful additions. You could go simple without them, or dressier with, it's entirely up to you!
Ana Markova Designs has 2 globes hidden in their store, and they are each packed with a fantastic gift for us...#13 has the POE Dress in two styles, Dual on the left and Solid on the right above. They are each in 5 fitmesh sizes, and the Dual has the added interesting touch of the faux fur. Globe #14 contains the dazzling POE Chained Heels, which are a great match for the dresses or anything else you like. They are provided in Slink High and TMP versions, and as you can see they have some wonderful details.
One last look for tonight, we have the truly sensational gown from Shoenique Designs which is in globe #22. The beautiful Hope Gown comes in standard sizes and includes the scarf in the same sizes, plus the flexi drapes on the left and right sides of the gown. This dress looks great from every angle, so many delightful details! You deserve this, so find it and enjoy :)
Nail note of the night: tonight's nails are brought to us by a hunt prize as well, globe #17 from Luna Body Art contains a Slink HUD with 4 colors and 2 designs for each, snowflakes and a candy cane. Elegant but playful, they match a wide variety of outfits and I will probably use them again tomorrow while showing you more goodies from this hunt :) Tomorrow's blog will be late evening again, and will feature hunt prizes instead of Advent calendar gifts again. Soon the Wash Cart Sale will begin, just 3 more days in fact, and I am honored to be blogging that as well :) So plenty of good things planned, meanwhile I hope your weekend is off to a fun start and I'm sending plenty of magical magpie hugs to everyone!!
Credits:
All Prizes from the Peace On Earth 8 Hunt:
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Dress: PurpleMoon Creations :: PM :: Velvet Gown in Black/Gold for POE8 $0L Prize #01
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Dress: Mirror, Mirror ::MM:: Noel Gown $0L Prize #04
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Dress: Snowpaws - Arum Lily Dress $0L Prize #10
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Dress: {AnaMarkova} POE Dress $0L Prize #13
Shoes: {AnaMarkova} POE Chained Heels $0L Prize #14
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Dress: Shoenique **SD** Hope Gown $0L Prize #22
Nails: .::LUNA::. Body Art - POE8 Hunt Nails - SLink $0L Prize #17
Hair: TRUTH Eden - gingers
Skin: .::WoW Skins::. V2 Kendra GG APRIL CL Tan
Lips: Tuli [:T:] Teeth HUD
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female High
