Shop and Hop Sweets

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to share some gifts found on the Halcyon region, one of 24 (18 moderate, 6 adult) regions that are part of the SL23B Shop & Hop extravaganza. This is such a special celebration of SL's 23rd birthday, and I love checking out the designers' hard work to see what they're offering for sale and as free gifts :) My favorite of the Shop & Hop events tends to be the birthday ones since I know not everyone is into the other themes (Valentine, Christmas, Halloween) and the birthday themes are varied. This round's theme by the way is the Golden Age of Hollywood, and some of these displays are too impressive for words! We have until the 19th of July to visit and snap up some bargains and of course the freebies ♥. My best tip is to make use of the FabFree spreadsheet to make sure you don't miss a single gift.

My first look this evening is the Les Sucreries de Fairy *SL Bday Gift* outfit, which comes in 5 different color versions. Each of these has its own delivery HUD with Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn buttons to deliver the bra, panty, armband, collar, and garters. All of those are in PBR or traditional versions, so there are lots of possibilities here! I'm wearing grape on the left above and jade on the right (all PBR pieces), but you can also choose from carmin (deep red), forest, or navy. 

Our [Good Fairy] - Audie {Dress} gift is absolutely giving Hepburn vibes, and I couldn't be more delighted! Our top, skirt, and hat will be delivered in separate folders from the unpacking HUD, so I'll start with the hat which comes in solid and lace versions, each with or without hair built in. I'm wearing lace without hair, and you can see the lovely texture :) The top and skirt each include original and lace versions, all in a fitmesh M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizing. I am wearing the lace top and skirt pieces, and the skirt without the lace simply ends where the white satin does. There are so many ways to wear this elegant outfit, and there are 2 other gifts waiting for us there as well.

Maybe you need to unwind in something more casual, in which case I'd like to direct you to the ::Sweet Intoxication:: Kathy Top (BOM) - Purple set :) There are 3 versions of this lacy bra top included - vanity (left above), lavender (right), and purple, so you can choose your hue and wear on any BOM-compatible body. BOM is handy because it can be layered under mesh clothing easily, and on top of other BOM pieces if you wish. That's why I'm wearing my favorite marketplace gift with them, the Delizio jeans in white which is one of several colors in this free fatpack. They are BOM layers but we also receive appliers for Omega and Maitreya.

The Delizio jeans stayed on so I could safely share the Faida - Campus gift :) We can make it known that we are a baddie, both coming and going with this sporty and sassy top. I wasn't expecting the number 67, lol, although I am a hockey fan so lower numbers tend to be more common there. This cropped shirt is provided in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Nhuma, Nhuma Momma, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. This is going to look fantastic no matter what you pair it with!

My final look will turn your nails into a stunning homage to the Golden Age of Hollywood. The Eventyra [Gift Pack] Nail Appliers - Vintage Film treat contains HUDs for Legacy, Maitreya, Omega, and Reborn, each with 3 designs to apply to your nails. Two can be seen here :) Naturally I am curious how one might replicate this type of look in RL, and I'm a bit stymied...gradient for the base by dabbing colors on with a makeup sponge, then a stamping set that has the ribbon of film on it? Whatever the answer is, I'm here for it in SL and RL! They would look amazing with the Audie dress I shared earlier too. 

My knee won't stop bouncing, thanks to feeling nervous about tomorrow's plans to get my eyeglasses so I can start preparing for cataract surgery. Picking out glasses isn't scary and neither is where I am going (much closer than initially planned) but it's step one of several that lead to a big scary thing. So that's where my head is at, and why I won't be blogging tomorrow night. That means I'll be back in July, doesn't it? LOL, time is flying and we cannot stop it. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL23B Shop & Hop - Halcyon Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *SL Bday Gift* Les Sucreries de Fairy $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [Good Fairy] - Audie {Dress} $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Kathy Top (BOM) - Purple $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Faida - Campus $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: Eventyra [Gift Pack] Nail Appliers - Vintage Film $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Pants Photos 3&4: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Enigmatic - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

TeleportHub Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're taking a look at several group gifts for the TeleportHub.com group, which has a small $10L fee to join. This is to keep out scammers and encourage us to stay in the group, which I gladly do since it's such a helpful source of info and of course the gifts :) These are such generous and thoughtful gifts, and I'm really grateful to all of the participating designers who keep us looking chic even on a budget.

My first look whispers Valentines Day, or at least a few romantic kisses from the lips on both the top and skirt. The .:Bad Rabbit:. Sumry Teleport Hub GIFT includes the cropped turtleneck and slightly asymmetrical skirt, in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I love the pale pink with the darker colored images, complete with ♥ XOXO above the lips, and the fabric has a soft sheen that certainly caught my eye.

I also visited HORL and picked up their lovely Carolin Dress for the group. The high halter neckline and opening in front to show off the cleavage help to make this an outstanding addition to any "little black dress" collection :) There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes included.

Next I'm feeling so pretty in the ::Sweet Intoxication:: Suzanne Kimono - Cobalt gift! With a high collar, squared neckline, and frog eye clasps down the left side, it is a mix of traditional and modern Japanese styling. We receive sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 2 colors for the trim. I'm showing both the gold and the darker blue above, and still can't quite decide which one I prefer.

This gorgeous look is our :::FTCOR:::YEN_SET_BLACK::: FATPACK gift, just waiting to help you get ready from head to toe for a fun night out. The dress comes in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, while the shoes fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn feet. We even receive the clutch in my right hand, a matching charcoal color with a gold strap that wraps around our wrist.

For my final look tonight, I've slipped into the [LRS] Jolien Outfit which is one of a few gifts they offer for this group. The sweater and skirt each come in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, while the boots include maze sizes and traditional each for all the bodies mentioned above plus an Erika Squeeze version. Because of the pastel colors, the knit pattern on the sweater reminded me of candy hearts at first glance, so I'm really happy to have this as a subtle Valentine nod.

I'm having a rough evening because I'd been hearing mouse-type noises in this room for a few days off an on, honestly tried to ignore them but they are much more frequent and loud tonight. I also saw something small, dark, and moving really quickly out of the corner of my eye earlier, which would certainly fit their description :(  So there's a humane trap a few feet to my left, but it's been used and the housemate said it might be broken, so there's a chance they could get in and eat the peanut butter then scamper away. If I'm here when that happens, I will be screaming like a banshee, LOL! I think I'm allergic to the little pests too, as my allergy symptoms are off the charts for no other obvious reason and this isn't the first time we've heard/spotted them and I've had allergy issues. Sigh. At least my support group session went really well this evening (before the mouse stuff) so I was in a more pleasant mood for a while. Living near woods, especially in the winter, means that mice are a common visitor here unfortunately. I'm so jumpy, good thing I didn't have any caffeine ;) I hope you all have a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Sumry Teleport Hub GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: HORL - Carolin Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Suzanne Kimono - Cobalt $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: :::FTCOR:::YEN_SET_BLACK::: FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [LRS] Jolien Outfit $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

More Swank Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes from the bounty of group gifts at the Swank Event, for their 10th anniversary round. The group is free to join and there are gifts for men and women here, so everyone can enjoy exploring both stories of this huge event and claiming gifts from golden orbs with a number 10 decorating them :) I've still got dozens more of these gifts I'd love to share throughout the month, as this round is open until the end of the month.

My first look of the evening is our !OA-MEO! =Beth= gift. This sporty top and shorts combo includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes for each piece, plus a HUD with 14 options each for the top, band, ribbons, shorts, and shorts band. The solid colors for the shirt say "Queen" with a crown on the Q as seen on the left above, and there are several fun patterns to choose from as well.

I also picked up this gorgeous gift from ::Sweet Intoxication:: called Maisie Dress - Cranberry. The straps are the star of the show here, or at least are crafted to make you the star of the show ;) Our gift includes sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Lara X, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I love the vivid color, and the way we get to show off plenty of skin but cover all the essentials.

I was blown away by this next gift, [C.YFashion] *FANNY* Dress Grey. It starts with a fishnet dress that has a peekaboo opening over the breasts, then we can layer a bra top and panties beneath if we wish. All pieces will fit Freya, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The dusky color is perfect if you want something neutral but not basic black, as it is still quite moody and dramatic of a hue.

Our [COSMOS] Brenda Lingerie / 10 Colors Fatpack gift is just right for an intimate evening at home :) The lacy bodysuit is provided in sizing for eBody Curvy, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, Signature Alice, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine, with a 10 color HUD just as you can guess from the name. I am one of those people in RL who is very sensitive to textures (thanks, neuropathy) so this is one of those looks I especially treasure in SL because it would be very impractical in RL. It's also just a gorgeous style, don't you think?

My final look of the night is the playful Melody Yassira // FATPACK gift. This dazzling dress made me think of a ballerina thanks to the extra full skirt, and the deep plunging neckline is a wonderful detail. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, Classic, and Curvy mesh bodies, and a HUD that lets us choose from 20 solid colors and 20 patterns each for the dress and the button on the front of the waistband. I would definitely add some panties to wear in public, as you can tell that rear view is a cheeky one ;)

It was quite a day, with an outing to the park with my mom which was nice :) She brought a box of old photos that she wants to organize to bring to a cousins' gathering (her generation, not mine) soon and so we were sorting through them in the parking lot, and I even helped her figure out how to solve a mystery of an undated photo. I spotted a calendar hanging on the wall, too small to see but I told her to take a picture with her phone and pinch-zoom, hehe, and we looked up what years had Tuesday as the first of October as shown. She is still amazed that I came up with all of that, LOL, but I was just grasping at any straws that might be helpful. We are getting together for dinner tomorrow as usual for a Friday, and I'm guessing I will be helping her with the rest of the pile :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Swank Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: !OA-MEO! =Beth= $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Maisie Dress - Cranberry $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [C.YFashion] *FANNY* Dress Grey $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 4:

Lingerie: [COSMOS] Brenda Lingerie / 10 Colors Fatpack $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Melody Yassira // FATPACK $0L Swank Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Resonate - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Almond WENDY SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

The Right Stuff

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is full of Womenstuff Hunt prizes again, so get ready to enjoy :) The prizes are free for members of the Womenstuff group, but that is $50L to join as a one-time fee if you aren't already in the group. It certainly encourages us to stay in the group, as I've done for several years now, and I'm (obviously) thrilled that the hunt is back after 2 years. As I've mentioned, the prizes are hidden in red squared bags with circular handles, very small in some stores and larger in others. The hints from the HUD you can pick up at the 'Stuff Lounge will help you find those prizes, and it teleports you from stop to stop if you give it permission. I'm impressed at having 106 amazing prizes in one hunt, making that group join fee less than half a linden dollar per treat :) The hardest part has been picking 'favorites' to share, so instead I am being fairly random in my selections. Just over a week remains, as the hunt ends when July does.

Summer is certainly in full swing, so the GoodVibes Let's Get Nautical prize is going to come in very handy :) The swimsuit, pareo, and corded sandals are all provided in Maitreya and Star mesh body sizes, with the pareo being slightly sheer so we can see the playful nautical pattern on the striped swimsuit through it. The bathing suit does have a fairly modest cut, especially for SL (the tendency here is to show off these carefully shaped mesh bodies after all) so I expect that will appeal to those of you who are like me and enjoy a balance of sexy and modest fashions for any occasion. My wardrobe is very multifaceted, and I like it that way. Also worth noting, there is a sailor cap included but not shown because my updo hairstyle doesn't play well with hats ;)

Another fantastic prize I found is this *KD* Arisa boho set from KaiDesign. The tube top and maxi skirt are each floral patterned and trimmed with solid bands, all designed to fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. Our prize also includes a HUD with 3 color variations each for the top, top trim, skirt, and skirt trim. I definitely appreciate the ability to change up the look on a whim, while maintaining a great style and seasonal flavor. 

Our next stop is Sweet Intoxication, where the bag rewards us with the Courtney Dress - Navy for finding it. This beauty combines a summery sundress style with an elegant shade of deep blue, and let's not forget the itty-bitty openings on the bodice that allow for the tiniest peeks of skin ;) There are sizes for Alice, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. 

The prize from V8 Underground is also bringing shades of blue. It's called **ANITA VAN BLUE URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT**, and as they generously tend to do, it includes footwear :) The top, sleeves, shorts, and thigh high boots are each separate pieces in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn (with added Waifu for the top). Such a lovely combination, don't you think? I'd also like to note that the store is being remodeled and was lowered a little, so you may find yourself falling about 20 meters when you teleport there...don't worry, you are in the right place. Construction can make things a little tricky sometimes, that's all. It's still the same terrific place with some of my favorite outfits :)

My final look of the evening is the Melody Sarabi outfit, a top and skirt combo sure to turn heads. It includes Classic, Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes for each, as well as a HUD that offers 26 colors apiece for the top, top ruffle, and skirt. I love the lacy ruffle on the bottom of our strapless bra top, and the miniskirt has daring slits on each thigh to add some flirt factor. Mixing and matching is always a fun option too, don't you think? Just add your favorite shoes and perhaps some jewelry if your mood leads there, and you're all set for a day outing or a hot evening date.

I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: GoodVibes Let's Get Nautical $0L Womenstuff Hunt

Photo 2:

Outfit: KaiDesign *KD* Arisa boho set $0L Womenstuff Hunt

Photo 3:

Dress: :::Sweet Intoxication::: Courtney Dress - Navy $0L Womenstuff Hunt

Photo 4:

Outfit: V8 Underground **ANITA VAN BLUE URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Womenstuff Hunt

Photo 5:

Outfit: Melody Sarabi// $0L Womenstuff Hunt

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Midnight Hair

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)

TeleportHub Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings us to several wonderful stores who are a part of the TeleportHub.com group, which has a small $10L join fee to encourage people to stick around :) I've certainly felt I get my money's worth in notices about sales and new releases, let alone the fantastic gifts offered for anyone wearing the group tag at many of the stores. This group has a fun frame type sign for the stores to display, with the gift inside the frame so you can locate them fairly easily. The lower portion of the frame has buttons to click to join the group and visit the website, so they are useful right along with being attractive representations of the group. It was definitely fun to wrap up the weekend by hopping around the grid and visiting all these terrific places!

For my first look, we head to +Psycho Barbie+ for their [Vivian Dress - Fatpack] gift. The dress has a daringly diagonal hem, in sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The HUD offers 4 textures with black backgrounds and no side strap, plus the cross pattern you see on the right above in 11 colors that each have a matching lace strap for the bare left hip. 

Don't teleport away just yet, as our next store to visit is in the same shopping area :) [ENIGMA] is ready to dazzle you with their Pandora Corset Mini gift for TeleportHub members. There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh bodies, with a HUD offering 8 playful fabrics. The one on the right above is an open weave so it is see-through, but not instantly obvious from my rear view so I figured I would mention it just in case. You'll see once you give all the buttons a tickle ;) 

::Sweet Intoxication:: is ready to tempt us with their lovely Maisie Dress - Cranberry gift :) The openings and straps ensure that all essentials are covered, yet plenty of skin is peeking through for a very sexy result. This beauty fits Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The cranberry color softens to a bright pink in my lighting, and both the color and style give me happy summery vibes.

You know I just had to share this sassy treat from [>Ma'De<] which is their Lanny Top & Skirt. The solid top and matching plaid skirt are each provided for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, and being separates you can always wear either piece with anything else you already have waiting in your inventory too. As much as I appreciate the pairing, my brain tends to jump to more options sometimes :) 

For my final look of the evening, I slipped into the flirty [WellMade] Ritta Outfit. This gift has a low plunging tank top and itty bitty shorts in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a handy HUD offering 2 textures for the top and 3 solid colors for the shorts. Both top patterns are seen above, with the one on the left having more peachy tone to the flowers and the right's blooms are more purplish pink. The shorts color not shown matches the flowers on the right.

My weekend was fairly typical with ups and downs, and I can't figure out if my stomach is protesting the early days of the new meds or just didn't like something I ate. The queasy feeling was fun while in the car earlier, heh, but I survived ;) Eventually all these small successes will add up and help convince my brain that it's okay to be away from home, it's literally practicing with the goal of improving. Not much else to tell about my weekend, but I know where tomorrow's blog post will be from and you can expect lots of bright colors. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: +Psycho Barbie+ [Vivian Dress - Fatpack] $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [ENIGMA] Pandora Corset Mini $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Maisie Dress - Cranberry $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [>Ma'De<] Lanny Top & Skirt $0L TeleportHub Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [WellMade] Ritta Outfit $0L TeleportHub Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Milk SOPHIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

The Haunting Continues

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a part two, of the Haunted Nightmare Hunt from Pretty Kitty Designs. As I explained yesterday, there are free smiley pumpkins and more sinister looking ones priced from $10L - $100L hiding among 2 regions full of, well, the stuff of nightmares that are haunted :) I'd like to repeat the warning about the flashing lights, as there is lightning visible throughout and it is strong enough that I can easily imagine it being a problem for those who are sensitive to light flashing. There are also plenty of visuals worthy of horror movies, like blood, body parts, ghosts and bats that swarm and follow us, cemeteries, and generally spooky effects that are not for the faint of heart. Tis the season, what else can I say? LOL! Some folks seem to prefer this season to the one that follows in December. Don't forget to explore the buildings thoroughly so you can find the way down to the underground caverns that also have prizes for us, and try not to get lost in those tunnels because I'm not sure when the resident critters have been properly fed...

For my first look tonight I am showing two terrific free prizes side by side. The top on the left is our ::Sweet Intoxication:: Zara Top - Zinnia treat, a loosely draped beauty in deep vibrant orange just right for the season. There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes included. Then I changed into the MCC - woman - halloween drape top 1 prize from MadCat Creations. The style is clever with the trio of straps on each sleeve between bold cutouts, and the image on the front really made me smile. It says "Peace Love & Witchcraft" underneath a hand flashing a peace sign, a heart with leopard print, and the back view of a woman with light brown hair wearing a blue dress and black witch hat. Sizes include Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, Prima Busty, and Prima Petite mesh body versions. With both tops I'm wearing the black pair of Delizio jeans from their marketplace gift which is a fatpack in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega.

Next we take a look at the lovely !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - WEBBED UP DRESS which is one of several free prizes we can find here. The strapless dress has a full ruffly skirt, very short so we are showing off a lot of leg in addition to the cleavage that the low cut top reveals. There are sizes for Altamura Sofia, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, along with a 5 color HUD. The large witchy hat is provided too, and it is unrigged so we can adjust if needed. I really like the way the lace on the bodice transitions into the spiderweb design on the midriff, in a way pointing out the way nature shows art and creativity with spiders' handiwork.

Another great look for this time of year is our !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - PRISSY HALLOWEEN prize. The top, skirt, and belt will all fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, and we also receive the fishnet stockings and a pair of panties as BOM layers. The image on the shirt is a skeleton with HAPPY HALLOWEEN across them in many different colored letters, with bats hovering over each of the arms. It is a playful and classic design for Halloween that I'm really enjoying.

If you're feeling a bit flirty this year, why not celebrate the season in the !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - CAMO HALLOWEEN prize? The tank top says Happy Halloween in orange with cobwebs adorning it, and comes in Kupra, Kupra Corset Squeezed, Legacy, Legacy Push Up Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs sizes. The camo print shorts will fit Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. This prize is fun for those who celebrate the holiday in a warmer climate, or if you'll be indoors so the temperature doesn't matter :)

My final look of the evening has a terrific retro vibe that I adore. It's called !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - BOO DRESS and is yet another of their generous free offerings at this hunt :) There are sizes for Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD offering 4 choices for the top, 9 textures for the skirt, and 11 belt colors. Please note that the HUD was hidden when I added it, and it is very large so I had to right click - edit, use the mouse scroll wheel until I could see it, and move it to see one half at a time. It's no-mod so we can't edit it smaller, but once I figured out where it was hidden offscreen and how to use it, it was no problem. I am absolutely not complaining, as it would be extremely tacky and ungrateful to gripe about a free gift, and I am sincerely thrilled with their prizes for this hunt ♥. All 4 colors for the top have the same BOO on them, and there is a great mixture of prints for the skirt :)

It was a quiet day here, unlike the upcoming couple of days...I have a therapy session tomorrow that will probably involve an outing in the car, and that will most likely cause a panic attack to some degree (thanks, agoraphobia...) so I am not particularly looking forward to it. I'm sure I will be fine in the long run, and then Friday is dinner at my parents' which is much more enjoyable. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Haunted Nightmare:

Photo 1:

Top Left: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Zara Top - Zinnia $0L Hunt Prize

Top Right: MadCat Creations MCC - woman - halloween drape top 1 $0L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 2:

Dress: !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - WEBBED UP DRESS $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - PRISSY HALLOWEEN $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - CAMO HALLOWEEN $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: !!REV IT UP!! DESIGNS - BOO DRESS $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Void - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - VELVET GG SEPT cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Haunted Nightmare Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to dive into the spooky season with the Haunted Nightmare Hunt. It is an intriguing hunt involving two connected regions/sims that are fully decorated in a seasonal tone, with $0L smiling pumpkins and some more sinister looking carved ones for $10L - $100L to claim the prizes within those. Follow the arrows on the ground when you arrive to reach the gate to teleport to the start, and please heed the warning about the flashing lights (lightning) because they are frequent and strong. Also you should be aware that there is blood, gore, body parts, ghosts, gravestones, two-headed rats, and well I think there were multiple two-headed critter types so lots of potential scares. There is also an underground tunnel maze that contains prizes too, so you will need to figure out how to get down there eventually :) My only hint is to explore inside any buildings you find, open doors, click walls, see if there's a hidden passage somewhere, and have fun! Teamwork with friends would surely help, unfortunately Xan was unavailable when I did this so I might have taken much longer than average to find what I did. I did this hunt last year without his assistance too, as I don't think he would enjoy it and the sounds would bother him (I took off my headset because I wasn't voice chatting with him) and I'll probably be dragging him to plenty of other creepy spooky things this month ;) Speaking of this month, we have until the end of October to claim all of these prizes so you have lots of time to enjoy.

My first look of the evening is our free ::Sweet Intoxication:: Hana Jumpsuit - Black hunt prize. It includes the slim fitting jumpsuit and cropped tank top to wear beneath it, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Just think - we can easily slip out of either piece to wear with something else, or with nothing at all ;)

This month offers lots of opportunities to wear costumes, and this particular designer has several free choices among their many hunt prizes. This is the !!REV IT UP!!DESIGNS - WITCHIE NIGHTS 2 and yes, that 2 does indicate that there's a #1 hiding too :) This prize starts with the dress in Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh body sizes, then we can add the hat which is unrigged and adjustable. There are BOM layers for tintable panties and the fishnet stockings you can see here, so all you'll need to add are your favorite boots or shoes. The traditional Halloween coloring looks great with the celestial pattern!

A perfect way to feel like royalty can be found in the free pumpkin that holds our !!REV IT UP!!DESIGNS - QUEEN OF HEARTS DRESS. The prize has both the dress and the boots inside, in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There is also a HUD for each, with 5 choices on the dress HUD and 4 colors for the boots. Let's not forget the small silver crown, worn jauntily atop the head with a slight tilt to the left :) I'm tempted to add the panties from the previous gift for modesty, as the skirt is both short and sheer.

Our free !!REV IT UP!!DESIGNS - BOOSKULLIES OUTFIT is a fun seasonal top and jeans pairing rather than a costume, and I am a big fan! The tank top has skulls, some of which are wearing pink bows, with the word BOO scattered about, and fits Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies. Then we have the perfectly faded slim-fit jeans, provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. I found that wearing the included alpha layer helped keep all of me inside the jeans, lol, and really love the way they look. 

My final look of the evening is the [Glitzz] Midnight Set - Black free prize. Its bodysuit and matching corset belt are each designed for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, with a HUD that offers 3 metals for the belt. The sleek black has a very elegant feel, and the cut is very flattering to every curve. 

It was a decent day here, slightly busy as I went to a very local convenience store and had some anxiety but maybe not as terrible as the last time. Beating agoraphobia is a slow and frustrating process, but a very necessary one :) Tomorrow I am staying home, so it should be relatively relaxing, and I'm waiting on further instructions from my family doctor about how to wean off a current med to switch to a new one. Fingers crossed that the new medicine agrees with me, and more importantly actually helps. I do have more prizes from this hunt to share tomorrow, so please stay tuned :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Haunted Nightmare:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Hana Jumpsuit - Black $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: !!REV IT UP!!DESIGNS - WITCHIE NIGHTS 2 $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: !!REV IT UP!!DESIGNS - QUEEN OF HEARTS DRESS $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: !!REV IT UP!!DESIGNS - BOOSKULLIES OUTFIT $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Glitzz] Midnight Set - Black $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Void - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - VELVET GG SEPT cotton candy (BOM)

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Magical Spring Fair Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Magical Spring Fair Hunt 3, a charity event at the Harambee-Gwassi location until the 10th of May. There are $3L prizes at the event in a magical unicorn hunt object, and lots of the designers are offering free gifts as well with no group tag needed. I always enjoy visiting here, and knowing that the proceeds are going towards helping education and generally improving the way of life in parts of Kenya where needed is a great incentive to shop and donate generously :) It is impressive to find so many thoughtful communities in SL that do what they can to benefit people who need a helping hand, from individuals facing sudden illnesses to entire countries in crisis. These designers are mostly familiar to me from prior rounds of this event or other happenings across the grid, so their high quality offers are wonderful and consistent with their talents.

My first look of the evening combines two terrific gifts found here for free :) The outfit is the Telsiope's Couture Ariadne gift, a boldly sensual top and skirt set in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies each. The strappy top has three chains draped across the bust, which are a nice match for the golden trim on the belt that is attached to our fluttery skirt. As for the body art, I'm also enjoying the Vera tattoo-THIRD EYE treat here which is a unisex tattoo on the chest and shoulders down to the elbows. We receive a BOM layer as well as Maitreya and Omega appliers, with a marking in the center that looks like the Eye of Horus surrounded by intricate linework. 

Another free gift you don't want to miss is the !AS!LADY OUTFIT from ANNE SILVER. The top and skirt are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, in a vibrant shade of red that looks to be very flattering on many different skin tones. The top has a front-crossed halter strap, and the skirt has a high waist band above the loosely wrapped front that is tied on the right mid-hip to show off lots of leg without revealing too much.

There are a few tops that deserve your attention, like this lovely ::Sweet Intoxication:: Zara Top - Honeysuckle gift. The pretty pink color looks great on the draped top that is gathered and tied in the front, with a bow there that matches the ones on each shoulder. This gift includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing and will go with all sorts of pants or skirts in your inventory.

I Love Lida has a cute free treat for us on the back wall of their display, called ILL Maria top Maitreya. Care to guess what size it is? ;) While it was created for the Maitreya Lara body, it is possible that it will fit other similar ones thanks to the loose fit. I paired it as with the prior gift with the blue Delizio jeans from their fatpack that is free on the marketplace. It has several different denim hues in system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega. The blue pair here is about to make a third appearance in this post as well...

My final look of the evening is the ANTISOCIAL Tee free gift from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. It is a softly ribbed white knit tank top with the word ANTISOCIAL on two lines, with ANTI in pink and white stripes and SOCIAL a pretty teal with yellow dots. I can easily be mistaken for antisocial as I am rather shy and awkward before I get to know someone, and am not good at starting conversations, and if that makes me antisocial then this is the prettiest way I've seen in SL to wear that label :) The Bold Llama's tees are provided in 5 standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions, so this will fit most of us comfortably. 

This weekend felt odd, both longer and shorter than usual, as I am now confused because earlier I thought it was Monday already. Tonight I had a notice where I normally click to start a new blog post, that my last post was flagged as adult and will be behind a warning that needs to be clicked to continue. I am baffled because I didn't think having the word "sexy" in the title was enough to be considered adult, nor bikini shots without nipples or visible thongs, so I apologize if anyone got that warning and was either deterred or disappointed when it turned out to be a false alarm ;) I tested it while logged out and didn't see the warning though, so maybe it was an error. Otherwise my weekend was mostly good, as any day with kisses from a precious Boston terrier would be ♥. He and his human are regulars at the same farmers market I am, so I see them nearly every weekend and look forward to it very much. I know the dog's name but not the human's, LOL, which probably goes back to my social awkwardness. I hope you all enjoyed your weekends too, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Magical Spring Fair/Hunt 3:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Telsiope's Couture Ariadne $0L Event Gift

Tattoo: Vera tattoo-THIRD EYE $0L Event Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: ANNE SILVER !AS!LADY OUTFIT $0L Event Gift

Photo 3:

Top: ::Sweet Intoxication:: Zara Top - Honeysuckle $0L Event Gift

Photo 4:

Top: I Love Lida ILL Maria top Maitreya $0L Event Gift

Photo 5:

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

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

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Amour - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Spring Air Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some wonderful hunt prizes to share, from the Spring Air Hunt 4 which is brought to us by the Harambee-Gwassi charity shop. The prizes are $3L apiece and hiding inside the cutest plushie turtle ♥. I've been doing SL hunts for like 15 years now and I've searched for just about any object you can imagine but this turtle is probably top 10 among my favorites. As for the prizes, well there is a terrific variety among them and I appreciate that the sponsor fees go towards charity, so doing this hunt gives me warm fuzzy feelings from that aspect too. Take a look at the hunt's website for landmarks, hints, and preview images of most of these high quality items.

Our first stop of the night is The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co., whose turtle offers their SPRING FLOWER Tee as its prize. The dark blue tank top says "Hello, Spring!" on the front, but the I in spring is actually a pretty pink flower bud that is just now ready to open up and enjoy the season. There are standard mesh sizes included, as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. I'm wearing it with the white pair of jeans from the Delizio fatpack we can find for free on the marketplace, to match the writing in white...what will you wear it with?

.Princess Stuff. is offering this charming [SAH4] Adriana Dress as their $3L hunt prize, and like all of these prizes I would say it is worth far more than what we are paying :) The floral slip dress fits eBody, Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. I love the way the front wraps and cradles the bust, and the slender golden straps in the back are a fun match to the soft pastels of the fabric's pattern. 

Another fantastic hunt prize is the Dorothy swimsuit from Telsiope's Couture. It is a fun style with bikini-like top on the left, with a bold ruffle where the bikini meets the rest of the one-piece styling. The main swimsuit is black, but the ruffle can be changed to your choice of 20 textures via HUD which are mostly patterns but a few pretty solids. There are sizes for Altamura, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra Original, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included. 

I was immediately drawn to the .:: Sweet Intoxication ::. Hana Jumpsuit - Aqua prize, which is one of two you can find there (male and female), for both the striking color and the intricately crafted style. The jumpsuit and top are each provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, and since they are separate you could wear them individually if you wish. I like them paired together though, since the embroidery and sheer panels are just a perfect match :)

For my final look of the evening, you'll want to find the turtle at Starshine Design. It contains their ~*SD*~ HF384F [SA4] dress, a soft pink strapless mini with slightly ruffled edges and bold cutouts on the sides. It comes in sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, all with an image on the front that says "Welcome Spring" with flowers, ribbons, and butterflies decorating the wording. It's a sexy way to celebrate warmer weather and new life blossoming all throughout nature.

It was a decent weekend here, and I got some really nice food at the farmers market for the upcoming week. It was chilly and breezy so I made sure to wear my scarf and gloves, with some protective cream (Vanicream brand) on my face to avoid windburn and it actually worked this time! Next weekend the Irish baker is providing a slightly early St. Patrick's Day lunch, so I am looking forward to that treat :) Nearly every week there is a special hot lunch for sale in addition to all the fresh or frozen offerings, and the vendors take turns doing the featured lunch. For example the Thai chef was featured Saturday with spring rolls, pao buns, and wonton soup which was amazing. The people really make this place special though, not just the food, and I love chatting with them each weekend. 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 Spring Air Hunt 4:

Photo 1:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. SPRING FLOWER Tee $3L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 2:

Dress: .Princess Stuff. [SAH4] Adriana Dress $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Swimsuit: Telsiope's Couture Dorothy $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: .:: Sweet Intoxication ::. Hana Jumpsuit - Aqua $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Starshine Design ~*SD*~ HF384F [SA4] $3L Hunt Prize

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Soiree - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)