She Scoops, She Scores!

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got more free prizes to share from the SLS Scoop N Score hunt, which we find by locating hidden poops in the complex sewer maze that SL Syndicate has crafted for us. There are over 200 prizes down there, so it is well worth the effort :) It is their 8th annual hunt and shopping event, so you may already be familiar with the impressive work that goes into this each year. I'm grateful for Xan's help in navigating the sewers, and for all of the generosity of these designers! The hunt website has a list of the brands with the number of poops you can find from each, and if they are participating in the shopping event or not. You'll want to set aside plenty of time, and I do suggest teamwork with friends and possibly taking notes to keep track of which paths you've taken. 

I'm starting the evening with the lovely ::WD:: Set Penelope - Sky prize from Web Dew. The top and shorts blend together beautifully, each in sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies. There's a HUD in there too, with 9 colors each for the center panel and the trim, and a roughness slider so we can adjust that if we wish. I feel like a princess in this, like it genuinely gives me a royal vibe with a touch of fairytale fun :)

Next I slipped into the Blue Blood - Victory Dress Poopie Brown prize. The name made me giggle, but honestly the shade of brown reminds me more of slightly lightened coffee or a deep caramel. This pretty dress fits Legacy, Perky, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, all with that great belt and slender spaghetti straps.

Among the many goodies we can find in the sewers, apparently sexy lingerie is one of them ;) This is our Sweet Kajira prize called * SK * ALINA RED, in a deep hue that will absolutely turn heads. We receive the top, panties, and belt, all in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The top and panties have playful sheer ruffles, and look great with or without the belt that reminds me of a mini corset.

You can put some extra sparkle in your day if you find the SOLIAC - Dress Ashe - Golden prize. They've got an amazing 19 treats to find, so you can expect to see that name quite a bit :) This flirty dress has a low V neck both front and back, and the skirt has a slightly diagonal hemline with a slit on the right hip. I adore the sequined texture, and it just begs to be worn out dancing or on a spicy date. There are Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes provided.

My final look this evening is the UNA. Yanni Valentines prize, and it is fully loaded! Our bodysuit comes in 3 versions - A (no ruffles), B, and B transparent (referring to the ruffles), each in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn sizes. The gold roses for top and bottom fit the same bodies, and the skirt in those same sizes has solid and transparent versions. As a sampling I am wearing bodysuit A, the top roses, and the transparent skirt on the left, while the look to the right is bodysuit B and both top and bottom roses. How do you plan on enjoying it?

Monday, Monday...that song just popped into my head, and I forget most of the words so it's just the old tune spiraling through my brain ;) It wasn't a bad day, just busy, and the support group session this evening went well. The next one is on Memorial day, so it might be a lighter crowd but we are going to try anyway. We don't do anything for that particular holiday, like we'll probably do our barbecue on the Friday before it since that's my usual "dinner with parents" day. The weather has been pleasant, and I am still happily distracting myself from my upcoming appointment on Wednesday. If RL were like SL, I'd just redeliver a new mesh body and fix all my problems, lol, but for now we let the pros do what they must to repair us. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from SLS Scoop N Score:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Web Dew ::WD:: Set Penelope - Sky $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: Blue Blood - Victory Dress Poopie Brown $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: Sweet Kajira * SK * ALINA RED $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: SOLIAC - Dress Ashe - Golden $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: UNA. Yanni Valentines $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Gelato - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Scooping and Scoring

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm returning to the SLS sewers for more Scoop N Score Hunt prizes, all of which are free if you can navigate the maze and find all the poops. Yep, we are looking for little turds with long thin legs and happy faces which you can see a photo of on the SLS website :) I have fun with this challenging hunt each year (this is their 6th annual round) and always with Xan's help because he is better than I am with mazes. Hey, I figure admitting a weakness is a strength in itself because I can then seek suitable assistance while focusing on my own capabilities. We get to laugh together at the clever names of some of the poops too, so many puns and plays on words! I do also suggest visiting the sales portion of the event for some impressive bargains from these talented and generous designers.

My first look is two prizes from UNA. combined into a fun outfit. Their D.B.Cosplay Jumper Maitreya is a one-piece layered jumpsuit with a tied belt attached to match the t-shirt layer. I suppose the pant legs being pulled up are handy for exploring those sewers ;) We can also find a poo with the UNA. D.B.Cosplay Gloves Darkbrown inside, and to be honest I found the easiest way to wear these was to alpha out my hands entirely. They can work with so many different outfits and scenarios, hence the cosplay reference, and are not labeled as to a size or body.

*Sweet Kajira* has several treats hiding for us to find, like this gorgeous Le Viuda Red dress. This beauty does not have a particular size or body indicated, but on my Maitreya body I did need to use that alpha feature on the body's HUD to hide some of my midriff and breasts. The style is so elegant and timeless!

Back over in the UNA. collection of gifts, I also found the D.B.Cosplay Dress Pink that was just begging to be paired with their D.B.Cosplay Boots A Pink. The dress fits Maitreya Lara perfectly, and has a cute neck scarf attached that matches the small bag on our belt with pops of teal. As for the rugged but pretty boots, they have slouched socks and fit my Maitreya feet in their flat position. I'd love to know the story behind this D.B. cosplay line, as it appears as though we're readying ourselves for an adventure!

Next we're back to Sweet Kajira (I admit, I got a little mixed up LOL, meant to keep the brands together...sorry) with their *SK* Antonietta Corse red Maitreya and *SK* Antonietta Over skirt red Maitreya. There are green versions of each in two other poops as well, so if you find all 4 you can mix and match if you wish. The skirt is notably brief, so I added a pair of panties beneath to provide a hint of modesty. You can barely see them here, but they were much more noticeable in their absence if you catch my drift ;) They are a free gift on the marketplace from Lilbird, 4 colors of BOM panties that can easily become a wardrobe staple.

My final look of the evening involved a body switch, no not like a scifi movie but to my Lara X. That's because the )O( Lady Allure Lingerie - Black & Silver )O( prize from Artemisia is crafted for only that specific body and size :) It consists of separate corset, panties, and sheer skirt, and there is a gold version in another poop. Nobody will expect or believe you if you tell them where you found these treats, and it's hard enough to imagine that they're all free. It was a nice excuse to wear Lara X for a moment too, as she doesn't get much blogging attention yet here.

Whew, welcome to the weekend! I had dinner at my parents' and the update on my grandmother was rather grim...she hasn't been eating since Monday, and hospice is involved. Apparently when she is awake she is moaning or crying, so she is either uncomfortable or confused, which is hurting my heart to hear. I know it's a matter of time, but facing mortality is not easy and not a great topic for an SL blog. The weather was very drab and rainy, and I went out very briefly before dinner (unexpected outing) but still less busy than my weekend looks. If she's up to it I'll be doing a video call of some sort with my grandma, as my parents will be there, and then I get to go out for another exposure/outing type deal. Sunday is therapy, and I'll be back to blogging that evening :) I hope any of my American readers who are moms of any sort have a beautiful Mother's Day, and yes I include bonus moms, aunts by blood or choice, pet parents, and anyone of a maternal nature. Have a wonderful weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from SLS Scoop N Score:

Photo 1:

Outfit: UNA. D.B.Cosplay Jumper Maitreya $0L Hunt Prize

Gloves: UNA. D.B.Cosplay Gloves Darkbrown $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: *Sweet Kajira* Le Viuda Red dress $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: UNA. D.B.Cosplay Dress Pink $0L Hunt Prize

Shoes: UNA. D.B.Cosplay Boots A Pink $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Top: *SK* Antonietta Corse red Maitreya $0L Hunt Prize

Skirt: *SK* Antonietta Over skirt red Maitreya $0L Hunt Prize

Panties: Lilbird GIFT Simple BOM panties $0L Marketplace Gift

Photo 5:

Lingerie: Artemisia )O( Lady Allure Lingerie - Black & Silver )O(- $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Hani - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Scoop N Score Prizes

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to head down to the SL Syndicate sewers for their 6th annual Scoop N Score hunt. Can you believe it's been six years already? I've been laughing my way through this challenging but oh-so-worthwhile hunt every round (with Xan's help which adds to the giggles), and this was no exception. All hunts have a hunt object to seek out, and this one is of course, poop. Yep, little turds of various sizes, but these have cute faces and slender legs. The sewer system is an intricate maze, and my suggestions are to copy/paste the stores from the hunt website and keep track there of which ones you've found, so you'll know when you've gotten them all, and I also derender each one after I've claimed it. Taking notes on what decor you've seen might also be helpful, and I am a huge fan of teamwork for this one :) There were times I'd stand at an intersection and Xan would dart up each of the possible paths, using me as a placeholder. It took a few hours, which is not bad considering there are over 140 prizes to find.

My first look is the *Sweet Kajira*Gretta Dress pink/green Maitreya which is one of several (8) gifts you can find from SK. The name indicates the size and describes the dress quite well :) The style would work so well with all sorts of roleplay and -core fashion looks, with the romantic corset and lace. I am also a big fan of this color combo, so it was a delight to find this poop. Sentences that only make sense for SL, right? LOL!

Another store with multiple prizes/poos waiting for us is UNA., and I'm feeling extra flirty in their NoaDress SKY treat :) There are sizes for Freya, Isis, and Maitreya mesh bodies included, and the style is ready to turn heads for sure. The halter chain matches the waist chain, then the skirt is tied in place loosely to show off much of our bum. Even the neckline is low enough that you can see a few pixels of nipple, which will vary by shape and skin detailing.

The UNA.Cloe Blue is equally gorgeous and sexy, as is their custom :) This bare backed beauty is provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and is held in place by gently draped belts in the back. I am amused at the fact I've now showed my booty twice in this post so far, although I did try to make it more of a side view and not as in your face.

Picture this scenario if you dare...you wear this stunning UNA.BelleDress Black prize to a fancy, formal event, as it greatly deserves. Someone compliments you on it, and you get to reply "thanks, I found it for free in a sewer" followed by their stunned silence. Then you get to add that you found it in a turd, which will either result in more silence or lots and lots of questions :) Our dress is provided in a Maitreya size, with a HUD that lets us select from 26 gem colors that add a tiny touch of color to our full black gown.

For my final look of the night, I happily slipped into the Luas Elira Purple prize. This sheer lacy diagonal hemmed dress and its belt are each included in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizes. Since they are separates, you can wear the strapless dress with or without the belt, and there's a HUD with 2 metals so you can decide if you want the belt to be silver or gold. I'm usually a silver fan, but gold and purple gives such a royal flavor that I can't resist that either. 

As with most weekends lately, it was a humdinger of a busy one here. My therapy today was intense, and then I had a serious talk with my parents about my grandmother. She's been getting weaker lately and lost her appetite, so the caretaker told my parents that she's seen this before and it is usually an indication of nearing the end of life. My uncle (her son) was there when my parents were, unplanned coincidence, and his younger son was there too...she didn't recognize her son or grandson. My mom said it's also the first week in ages that she didn't ask about me, so she may not remember me right now either. I am very sad, but also want to tell them all that I have enough memories of her in my heart that it's okay if she's lost hers. Apologies to anyone who just got teary, as I did, and I know it's a very rare gift to still have a grandparent at my age. She's close to 98 years old and I believe it's been a good, full life overall. My cousin, the one who was there, moved a couple of weeks ago to a location closer to me, so perhaps I can see him and his wife (and eventually their baby, due in September) more often now :) See, there are still positives in life and I refuse to give into the sorrow completely. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening after a relaxing weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Scoop N Score:

Photo 1:

Dress: *Sweet Kajira*Gretta Dress pink/green Maitreya $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: UNA.NoaDress SKY $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: UNA.Cloe Blue $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: UNA.BelleDress Black $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: Luas Elira Purple $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Hani - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Happy Anniversary Redeux

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to head over to the Redeux Event, where they are celebrating their 7th anniversary this round (April 16-30). There are gifts at nearly every display that you can claim with your free Redeux group tag, and everyone has special $50L offers as well as a selection of discounted items. I must say, April was a great month in SL for starting events, as so many have been enjoying their anniversaries this month :) I'm randomly pondering the pronunciation of redeux, as initially my American brain went re-ducks, then I realized it could be re-do. I did see a video once of SL folks trying to pronounce various store names and event names, and someone had the correct info and was keeping score. We're all so used to seeing the names in print rather then hearing them out loud :) Some of the designers here are ones I see quite often while others are less familiar, so it was a very nice mix for me.

The first outfit I tried on this evening is the stunning *SK* C a r l a RED Maitreya gift from Sweet Kajira. The top and skirt both fit the Maitreya Lara mesh body, as you probably guessed from the name, and are separate pieces. The wrapped skirt and playful top are wonderfully crafted, showing just enough skin, and such beautiful textures! 

Next I shimmied into my favorite Delizio jeans from the marketplace, handy to show off tops like this adorable Manikin - Q-Tees - Sun - Tank gift. The front says "Girls just wanna have sun" in a clever summery twist on the Cyndi Lauper song from my youth, and the soft pink hue is simply dreamy. There are sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Hourglass, Kupra, Lara X, Lara X Petite, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies provided. 

I'm also grateful to Faida for their lovely Angie paisley event gift :) This cropped tank top has sweet spaghetti straps and ruffle in solid mauve to go really well with the paisley of the main top, just an adorable shirt to wear this time of year or whenever you wish. The gift includes Cinnamon Chai, Hourglass, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, Flat, Petite, and Tonic Mini mesh body sizing. 

For this look I kept on the Delizio jeans and Faida top, but added something special from UNA. Their Olga Jaket Sky has a bleached denim appearance, very short cropped with 3/4 length sleeves and two versions so you can decide if you're in the mood to wear with or without gems. Both fit the Maitreya body, and this gift provides plenty of layering possibilities for your favorite tops or dresses. This seems like it can go either casual or more formal, so be creative and have fun!

The final look for this post comes from a collaboration of Velvet Whip and Faida, their charming [VW] & Faida - Naevia Rose dress. There are Legacy and Maitreya sizes provided of this one shouldered slip dress with handkerchief hemline and earth toned ombre. I really like the leafy pattern too, up top and at the hem. Sometimes we just need something that feels like it honors nature :) The rope belt is attached to really bring things together nicely.

It was a pretty good day here, and I successfully did an outing to a classic 1950s style diner to pick up dinner :) The food there is always tasty, and I grew up near the original location so it brings back fond memories. Not of the 50s as I'm not that old, LOL, but spent time there in the 80s and 90s. The drive was stressful but not full-blown panic attack, just high anxiety. I'm really trying my best. Tomorrow is dinner at my parents', and I'm looking forward to that as usual. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Redeux Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Sweet Kajira *SK* C a r l a RED Maitreya $0L Redeux Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Manikin - Q-Tees - Sun - Tank $0L Redeux Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Faida - Angie paisley $0L Redeux Group Gift

Photo 4:

Jacket: UNA. Olga Jaket Sky $0L Redeux Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [VW] & Faida - Naevia Rose $0L Redeux Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. MANON EVOX SKIN - VELOUR PORCELAIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shop and Hop for Valentines

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I begin my coverage of the Valentine's Shop & Hop event, where you can find discounted items and gifts from over 160 designers. The event spans 8 full sims/regions, so I am taking them one at a time to show you the gifts from each area. It makes the most sense to me as far as keeping things organized and giving you a general idea of where to find the various treats :) I started with the Aurelian region, so all of the gifts this evening can be found at one of the displays there. Shop & Hop opened a just a few days ago (the 5th) and will be open until the 17th, so it is a brief but exciting opportunity to save lots of lindens on holiday merchandise and more.

Envious is offering this terrific outfit as their gift for us, which is called Kisses Love. The sweater, skirt, and boots are each included in Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes. The hollow hearts of the X♥X♥ on the sweater really do look like XOXO hugs and kisses, and the skirt has the belts and garters built in. Nothing like thigh high boots with slender stiletto heels to complete this intriguing look!

Might I tempt you with the Feuille Lingerie [Lara][Red] gift from VERONIS? :) The bodysuit is quite revealing and decorated with leaves, which is appropriate since the name is French for leaf (thank you google!). It fits the Maitreya body and includes a HUD to show/hide the sheer sections on the front, as well as choosing from 3 metals for the rings on the straps. I had some fun adding the DEEP STATIC gift, the ::DS:: Delia Valentine's Glasses which are extremely versatile. There is a HUD provided for them so you can choose from 8 frame textures, opacity from 10-100% in increments of 10, 9 lens colors, similar opacity options, and resize buttons to adjust if necessary. 

Next I slipped into the * SK * Gianna Gift FATPACK from Sweet Kajira. This pouf dress with short sleeves has a very pretty double heart embroidered into the front, and comes in sizes for Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite bodies. The included HUD lets you pick from 4 colors which all make lovely backdrops for those hearts. 

Valentines certainly brings out the romance and passion in our designers, and a fine example of that is the Illustrious gift called Sexy Valentine. It has a sheer lacy bodice with bow, empire waist, and slender straps with a fun ruffle on the top of the shoulders. The gift includes sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with a 6 color HUD. The color buttons are on the upper right of the HUD and were barely visible for me, which is why I am mentioning where to click to find them ;) Just in case it wasn't just me having a weird SL glitch, which definitely happens sometimes. 

For my final look of the evening I decided to give you a close up view of the nail polish I've been enjoying tonight. It is another Shop & Hop gift, the ::C'est la vie!:: Juliet Nails. There are HUDs for Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, and Slink, each with 5 designs to apply to your hand's nails. For the Maitreya nails there is an extra button which I used here, for a mix manicure of all 5 styles :) They coordinate wonderfully as you can see, with colors that remind me of a chocolate box or maybe chocolate and cherries. Choose your favorite to match an outfit, or use the mix like I have done here, it's entirely up to you. 

I am dealing with a minor medical issue (yes, a different/new one LOL) and have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow for it, with no idea what she will have to do...there is a slight chance that I will not feel up to blogging tomorrow evening, and if that is the case I'd like to apologize in advance. I will be fine in the long run, it is not anything lasting or serious, just painful. Meanwhile there are several more regions of Shop and Hop awaiting your visit, and I will be showing you all more gifts from them as soon as I can. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Aurelian:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Envious - Kisses Love $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Lingerie: VARONIS - Feuille Lingerie [Lara][Red] $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Glasses: DEEP STATIC ::DS:: Delia Valentine's Glasses $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Sweet Kajira * SK * Gianna Gift FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Illustrious- Sexy Valentine $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: ::C'est la vie!:: Juliet Nails $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Brazen - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - HOPEFULLY GG apricot (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shop and Hop - Frosted

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we swing by the Shop & Hop winter shopping event, which consists of 9 full sims loaded with holiday offers from an impressive array of SL designers on beautifully decorated regions. Most of them are offering free gifts with no group tag needed to claim them, and those are what I will be showing you this evening :) All of tonight's looks are from the Frosted sim, as I found it easier to keep each sim separate to narrow down where in this huge celebration you can expect to find each designer. The festivities last until the 3rd of January, so you have several days left to visit and enjoy.

My first look is one of the gifts from AlaFolie, this one being their CHRISTINE outfit in a seasonal theme. It consists of the top (pull), skirt (jupe), and pompons (attachment on the neckline) each in sizes for Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Ruth. There is also a HUD with 6 textures each for top and skirt and 7 for the pompons. The sweater choices are various winter or Christmas designs, with solid colors for the other components. I love being able to mix and match like this :)

Another gift from AlaFolie is this striking ROSE dress, a shiny red strapless dress trimmed in ivory lace and roses. It is provided in Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Ruth sizes, with an unrigged rose pin that you can adjust to sit correctly on your neckline. The crimson color makes me think of Valentine's Day too, possibly influenced by the roses, although I would happily wear this any day of the year.

You know how much I enjoy pairing multiple gifts, so I have done so here and will start from the top :) That would be the "Not a morning person" sweater from Astralia Clothing, which reads "I'm only a morning person on Christmas" beneath trees and a reindeer. The cold shoulder style has long white bows for extra fun, and the gift includes sizing for Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies. As for the fantastic leggings I am wearing, those are the {ViSion} gift of Ivory Leggings - FATPACK. They come in Freya, Isis, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, with a whopping 30 color choice via HUD. I thought the green picked up the trees nicely from the top's design, and then on the right I just chose a random color so we have a pretty pale pink. They are so versatile in both style and color range, so it is an instant wardrobe staple for me.

Another duo of gifts came together for my final look of the evening. The top is from Sweet Kajira and is called * SK * Shirt Xmas 2020 SL Shop & Hop, provided in sizes for Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite sizes. There is also a HUD for 5 background colors, all of which have the "Gift collector working" text on the front of the shirt. My flirty little skirt is the {le fil casse} Denise Skirt Xmas Edition gift, a frilly micro mini that shows off a touch of bum cheek from certain angles. The colors are fun for the holiday season, and there are sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies provided. 

I am still listening to Christmas music, but will probably stop soon after the new year arrives. I didn't start until after Thanksgiving, but that means it has now been over a month so I think that is a decent celebration. There are plenty more Shop & Hop treats that I will be showing you in the next couple of posts, and then before we know it, it will be a new month and new year :) This one has certainly been unforgettable but for all the wrong reasons. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Frosted Sim:

Photo 1:

Outfit: AlaFolie - CHRISTINE gift $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: AlaFolie - ROSE $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Astralia Clothing - "Not a morning person" sweater $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Pants: {ViSion} // Ivory Leggings - FATPACK - GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Sweet Kajira * SK * Shirt Xmas 2020 SL Shop & Hop $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Skirt: {le fil casse} Denise Skirt Xmas Edition $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Soiree - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - ATLANTA marshmellow (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

We Love Roleplay

Hiya everyone! Tonight I return with a look at several group gifts for this round of We Love Roleplay, which is their 5th anniversary celebration so most of the participating designers are offering a gift. The group is free to join, and needed to claim most of these goodies, with an impressive variety for your fantasy or roleplay interests. The event wraps up at the end of the month, so you have a little bit of time yet to stop by and see what they have to offer.

First we have the gift from Les Encantades called *LE* Xylia Special Edition, free with your group tag. The skirt and top come in standard sizes XS, S, M, and L, while the sleeves are labeled 'unique size' that fit me without any issues. I love the metallic texture, this made me feel like a stunning warrior princess!

The gift from Sweet Kajira is called Blanca Saco Maitreya, and as the name implies it comes in a single Maitreya mesh size. The dress drapes around one side, with the other being very revealing and held by straps, with a natural woven pattern on the fabric. 

The gift from >glYph< is their gorgeous Aneksi White Lara, with a dress, slip (the panties beneath are actually the slip part) and arms in Maitreya Lara sizes. You could easily wear the dress without the arms or even without the slip in private or if you are layering over something else. The style reminds me of a galaxy far far away ;)

Be sure to pick up the gift from Wicca's Wardrobe, which is called Caira and includes the pants and top in sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. With a camo print and matching chains holding things together, this is an unforgettable look and would be an excellent choice for a dystopian or post-apocalyptic adventure.

For my last look of the night, I have a very flirty bodysuit from [sYs] called OTES Body, in a vivid pink print with lacing up the back. It is provided in sizes for Belleza Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, and TMP. My earrings, which I have been wearing in all of these photos but can be seen closer here, are from Axix and are named Sun's daughter Earrings. They are a lovely yellow gold, bright just like the sun, and are attached but easily adjustable. Even my eyes tonight are a group gift to help celebrate We <3 Role Play's anniversary, Gaze : Eclipse - Cosmic by Astrae. There are system and mesh versions plus appliers for Catwa, Lelutka, and Omega, and there is an effects HUD for the mesh eyes that have Gleam, Bright, and Resize abilities. There is certainly something appealing about having stars in your eyes, isn't there? 

I apologize for not blogging yesterday, but it was a long day and I spent more time visiting my dad at the hospital after his surgery than I expected. Today he was released and had a kinda rough day, but hopefully he is getting some healing rest as I type this. A nurse will be visiting him at home a few times, apparently to teach my mom to give him injections among other things, and I believe his medical care is in good hands. Please continue with any prayers, thoughts, good vibes, it is all appreciated :) Meanwhile I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Group Gifts from We ♥ Roleplay:

Photo 1:
Outfit: Les Encantades *LE* Xylia Special Edition $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:
Dress: *Sweet Kajira* Blanca Saco Maitreya $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:
Outfit: >glYph< Aneksi White *Lara* $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:
Outfit: Wicca's Wardrobe - Caira [WLRP Gift] $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:
Outfit: [sYs] OTES body - We <3 RP Anniversary Gift $0L Group Gift
Earrings: ::Axix:: Sun's daughter Earrings $0L Group Gift
Eyes: Astrae. Gaze: Eclipse - Cosmic (WLRP 2018) $0L Group Gift

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Jacica - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - Kate v2 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

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

Vintage Gacha Fair Gifts

Hiya everyone! I can't believe I almost missed the opportunity to visit the Vintage Gacha Fair this round since it ends on the 20th (sooner than I had realized) but I am making sure that all of you are aware so you can visit in its remaining few days. There are gifts out from just about every vendor, some designers even have multiple displays so you can wind up with more than one gift from some of them. The gifts are set out in little Chinese takeout style boxes with kawaii faces on them, and are not hard to find. The idea of the event is gachas from previous events, giving us another shot at popular older (vintage) prizes. I really enjoyed looking around and seeing what was available, some I recognized but others were new to me. This is their 10th round so it sounds like a popular idea, and there are items ranging from home decor to clothing and accessories, and much more.

Let's start things off with a sexy little number from Mistique called Dora Lilac. In our free gift you will find this in sizes for Classic, Belleza Freya, Belleza Isis, Belleza Venus, Maitreya Lara, Slink Hourglass, and Slink Physique. They have lots of artful lacing to hold things together just right, and a soft linen texture. My jewelry is a gift from the Vintage Gacha Fair too, from Sweet Kajira and it includes the headpiece, choker, and arm band (my right arm, just realized my pose is mostly hiding it and I apologize) which are named Petra collar cobre, Petra esclava cobre, and Petra tiara cobre. I will guess that cobre means copper, as the lovely metal used does look coppery to me and the words sound similar.

One of the designers with two different gifts at the Fair is Una, and they are the top and the skirt you see here. The adorable Candy Top is a single adjustable piece, chocolate cups with icing and even a cherry on top of the right cup. Delectable looking! The skirt is their Irregular Mesh Skirt in a whopping 7 standard type sizes, from XXS to XXL. It is longer in the back but not by much, and the soft ruffles look to have tiny pleats on them. The striking circlet I am wearing here is also a gift, from EvelineInTheBox and called Starling Headpiece Red. It has a resize script built in, and that ruby in the center is captivating.

This oh-so-soft looking outfit is from one of the FAIDA gifts at the fair, the name of the box and included LM indicate a store name of Whatz so it could be a subdivision or rebranding. This is called Whatz cookie black & bordeaux, and includes the top in 3 mesh sizes plus the pants in 5 mesh sizes. I advise caution as I seem to be having a bit of a nip slip, so this may work best as loungewear or at least not worn somewhere that would frown upon your breasts playing peekaboo ;) I'm sure you noticed my lovely jewelry as well, and the good news is that they are our gift from HopScotch. Their lovely Wavy Set includes two bracelets for each wrist, two rings for each wrist, the choker, and two septum rings. You can see from the inset that the septum ring is quite delicate and subtle, and the ring is on my thumb. I love the layer of silver between the gold, mixed metals have always appealed to me.

Our gift from LUAS is called NYMERIA PURPLE and is fully loaded. The top is resizeable mesh, while the skirt comes in 5 mesh sizes. The accessories included consist of bangles for the left and right hand and upper arms, headband, necklace, and matching belt. Included but not shown are a pair of sandals that looked to be for the default avatar feet. This is great for roleplay or any use you wish.

Sometimes I like to take a simply elegant black dress and jazz it up with terrific accessories, so I really enjoyed the opportunity from more Vintage Gacha Fair gifts. The gown is from Cosette called Paris and comes in standard mesh sizes, I had to go a bit larger than normal to avoid having to adjust my shape (the girls were out of control and busting out of the top and bottom of their cups!) with a very sexy side slit to show off your shapely leg. The circlet is from B&C called Ionna Circlet in Gold, and has a built in resize script for your convenience. The necklace is our gift from Velvet Whip, their Ginkgo Necklace Rose. I had a gold plated ginkgo leaf necklace as a teenager, sentimental attachment there, but the way these leaf stems curl around into the necklace itself and the adornment of the gorgeous gemstones, that is another level of beauty :) 

My PC is being quirky and keeps setting the time a few minutes fast for no discernible reason, but other than that irritation I am doing pretty well. I hope today has been good to all of you, magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Gifts from the Vintage Gacha Fair:

Photo 1:
Outfit: Mistique- Dora Lilac $0L Gift
Jewelry: Sweet Kajira Petra Set $0L Gift

Photo 2:
Top: Una Candy Top $0L Gift
Skirt: UNA Irregular Mesh Skirt $0L Gift
Headpiece: [EvelineInTheBox] Starling Headpiece Red $0L Gift

Photo 3:
Outfit: FAIDA Whatz cookie black & bordeaux 01 $0L Gift
Jewelry: *~*HopScotch*~* Wavy Set $0L Gift

Photo 4:
Outfit: LUAS NYMERIA PURPLE $0L Gift

Photo 5:
Gown: Cosette Paris $0L Gift
Circlet: ::B&C:: Ionna Circlet - Gold (Resize) $0L Gift
Necklace: Velvet Whip [V/W] Gingko Necklace Rose $0L Gift

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Xia - gingers
Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Soyara Tan
Eyes: * Inkheart * - Eternal Eyes - Malice (Size M) $0L SLF&O Group Gift
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD

Body: Slink Physique Mesh Body

Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual/Elegant 1
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack