Avangardista Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to check out some gifts for another multi-designer group, as you know how much I enjoy these tours across the grid. The Avangardista group is currently free to join, so all these lovely gifts are yours for absolutely no cost. I'm a devoted bargain hunter, so it makes me very happy that these gifts are such high quality. Some folks may see the word freebie and think it means it will be something old, inferior, not worth picking up...but I am determined to show you that there are plenty of gifts out there that we can truly appreciate :) I spend most of my lindens on hair, skin, and cute animal companions, LOL, so it's not that I am trying to exist in SL without spending real money. I do make use of tip jars and charity donations too, since frugal doesn't mean stingy. Okay, so are you ready to see some wonderful gifts?

Our first stop of the evening is MONOMANIA, in their new location (or it's a new branch?) where their thoughtful gift is called Elegance Cream. This outfit includes the satin top and belted loose pants, each in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The matching sandals fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet, so we have the ideal pair of footwear already selected for us :) The only thing I might add is a necklace or bracelet if I feel the urge. 

If you are a loyal fan of the original Maitreya body, the Petry Model --> Dress UB gift seems to have you in mind. That would be the single size included of this beautiful dress with floral bodice and lacy layered skirt, and I am really delighted to find this treat. I know there's been some disagreements in group chats over Lara 5.3 vs. Lara X, some who say they'll never wear Lara X and others who switched over permanently with no intentions of using 5.3 anymore. I'm fond of both for various reasons, already have a large collection of clothing to fit 5.3, but have seen some incredible designs that are only for Lara X too. So they're both regulars for me, along with Legacy, so I have to look to see what HUD I've got attached to remember what the heck body I'm wearing sometimes ;) 

Hilly Haalan has a fantastic gift for us in their gift building, so please use the teleport board to get to the building (or follow the red arrow from my link) and look for the Avangardista sign on the back wall. There you'll find the [hh] Avielle Set waiting, with 2 blouse versions and the matching skirt. All of these fit eBody Curvy, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The HUD is a doozy, offering 20 colors each for the top main and top straps, 10 for the sleeves in lace and upper ruffle in lace, 20 for sleeves plain and sleeves ruffle plain, 10 for lower ruffle in lace and 20 for it in plain, 20 each for skirt and their straps, plus 2 metals each for top eyelets and skirt eyelets and buckles. If you just went "umm what??" we can summarize as every portion you see here has either 10 or 20 colors, with 2 metal tones. The top's two versions are with and without the longer sleeves, so you can try them on and see which you prefer.

For some metallic shine, I suggest grabbing our T.B.O.M:Giulia Lace Mini Dress gift from The Best Of Me. This sexy strapless minidress has a black lace inset that plays peekaboo with our cleavage and belly, while the solid fabric has a playful reflective nature to it. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies provided, as well as a HUD with 15 color choices. This feels like a club dress to me, something to go dancing in :)

Our final stop this evening is Fatal Fashion, where I found the stunning Top & Skirt Flor gift for us high on the wall with many other generous goodies for various groups. This crimson pairing of one-sleeved top and diagonally hemmed miniskirt includes sizing for Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies each, so I swapped back to my Lara X from the 5.3 I'd been wearing thus far. This is such a flattering style with fun details like the dangling laces and the way the sleeve loops around the thumb :)

Why am I chilly again? LOL, the answer is that Mother Nature has lost her dang mind I guess, but it's 45 out and 68 in here. It's been averaging about 75 in my room so that is lower than I'd have expected. My week is all topsy turvy, as we wound up switching gaming night from Thursday to Tuesday because I'll be getting my hair cut then instead. I thought I would be lucky to get in next week, never dreaming this week would be possible, but I'm taking advantage of that good luck :) We are still getting used to the new DLC in Hello Kitty, City Town, and it's very detailed so there is much to learn and experience yet. It is exciting! My friend and her husband always keep me laughing, and I so appreciate getting to spend time chatting with them. I hope you're all having a cheery day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

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Outfit: MONOMANIA - Elegance Cream $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Petry Model --> Dress UB $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Hilly Haalan [hh] Avielle Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: The Best Of Me T.B.O.M:Giulia Lace Mini Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Fatal Fashion - Top & Skirt Flor $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SL Mesh Body Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is filled with generous gifts for the SL Mesh Body group, which has a small $9L price to join. There are lots of participating brands all across the grid, and I'm always excited to explore them and find out which ones are offering gifts for the group :) I've been a member of the group for ages, so that tiny fee to join has more than paid for itself dozens of times over. Hopefully you can find a new favorite store or discover a new gift at an old favorite haunt.

We start at TOG STORE in their new location, where the Licks Set is one of several gifts under the stairs. This flirty strapless mini has a fluttery layered skirt that is even shorter from behind, so fun! We receive sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers a whopping 50 colors for us to choose from. Sometimes that's a really tough decision, because they all look fantastic!

If you're not in the mood for drama (same!) then you definitely need the [Enchantress] Tessa Dress Gift. It's a clear message for those girls who want to flirt with your man, or the so-called friend who talks crap behind your back. There are Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizes included. I love the way the front is gathered and tied at the right thigh!

Let's show off some leg with the T.B.O.M. Asymmetric Mini Dress group gift! This style made my brain go from salsa to dirty dancing, lol, with plenty of sex appeal either way. Claim this gift and you'll receive the dress and pants (panties on just one side) in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, plus a HUD with 3 colors for the dress. I can't resist that lacy embroidery on the top :)

Next I grabbed our Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [3] gift, and that gorgeous sequined texture makes me very glad I did :) There are more colors for other groups too, so I do suggest having a peek around the gift room. This beauty comes in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

My final look tonight comes from *Stars*Fashion*, their versatile Angee outfit. Its dress, dress + top, and boots are all designed to fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Perky Juicy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, and we've got two HUDS to take care of it all. They offer the same 15 colors for dress, top, and boots, but one is for the Legacy sizes and the other for non-Legacy versions. I don't know enough about scripting to have any idea why that would be, but it's not an issue since it's all clearly labeled and worked fine for me. 

I'm a bit sleepy this evening since I got a lot less sleep than planned (thanks, Pokopia, LOL) but the anxiety/agoraphobia support group session went really well and there were some interesting suggestions made. Sometimes acting as someone's cheerleader, telling them "you've got this!" when they're facing something scary, is helpful for all of us to hear and take to heart. I was going to go out tomorrow but the plans got shifted to Wednesday somehow, so I'll be blogging tomorrow evening after all :) It's getting so warm in here, these fluctuating temperatures sure are a struggle lately. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

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Dress: TOG STORE . Licks Set $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [Enchantress] Tessa Dress Gift $0L SLMB Group Gift

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Dress: T.B.O.M. Asymmetric Mini Dress $0L SLMB Group Gift

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Dress: Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [3] $0L SLMB Group Gift

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Outfit: *Stars*Fashion* Angee $0L SLMB Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tumble - Blonde

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND CLEO

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Gifts For MGSN

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're exploring some designers who are part of the MGSN Group, short for Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News. It is currently free to join, so the gifts you're about to see will not cost anything but a group slot :) Just look for the group's sign or logo in each store, and you will find plenty of generous treats waiting. Often these stores are part of several multi-designer groups, so be on the lookout for other familiar logos too.

Our first stop is KyaraFashion, where I happily claimed their .:KF:. GIFT MGSN Dress Ariel. This stunning strapless mini comes with or without built in panties, each in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu. We also receive a matching fur stole in a single mesh size that I would say fits most bodies, certainly worth trying it on :) I just burst out laughing at my own train of thought here...we used to call those boas, and OMG those are because of boa constrictors, aren't they? There is a snakelike quality about how it's wound around the arms. Did I just catch up with the rest of the world on that one? LOL!

This sexy goodie is our AJ_outfit ELYSHA gift from ANGEL"s JEWELRY. I didn't realize from the picture on the wall just how sheer our top is, so I might be adding some pasties to wear out and about :) The top, arms, panty, and skirt are all designed for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, so there are various ways to wear this by leaving off the sleeves or even the panties if you are feeling particularly racy. 

Next we have the lovely [COSMOS] Bahiah Top & Skirt Set gift, which was one of the first things I spotted when I landed and was so excited to see that it's a gift! We do have to right click and pay $1L but that will be automatically refunded while the gift is delivered. There are Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Petite X sizes each of the top and skirt, as well as a HUD that offers 20 colors each for the top, skirt, and belt. There are also opacity % buttons that I had a hard time with, because the writing is too small for my ancient eyes so I wasn't certain how to work them. It is just me, or does the outfit look mint chocolate flavored on the right?

Another gift I picked up on my travels is the ::T.B.O.M::Lorella Sporty Outfit from The Best Of Me. Our partly fishnet top and miniskirt each have white racing stripes, regardless of which colors you pick from the enclosed HUD - 8 for each piece. Both the top and skirt are designed for the Maitreya mesh body. 

The [If design] Love you gift is my final look this evening, and I'm certainly loving it :) We receive sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with 12 colors. The sections mentioned on the HUD are Love you, border, and dress, and the picture shows the words "Love you" on the back above the dress to the right of our spine; as you can see it did not show up for me though. SL is not always kind to me lately, so hopefully you'll be able to get it to appear for you :) Even without, it's still a wonderful gift and I really appreciate the fun texturing and the ability to change the edges to contrast the main dress.

It was one of those days with plans changing at the last minute, but things worked out as well as they can with a sick housemate. I've got a sore throat that could be allergy related, and the housemate's issues seem to be in the sinus region only, so they are not to blame (probably). I am so eager for the new month to start in SL, so we can enjoy some spooky event gifts and hunt prizes together :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: KyaraFashion .:KF:. GIFT MGSN Dress Ariel $0L MGSN Group Gift

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Outfit: ANGEL"s JEWELRY AJ_outfit ELYSHA $0L MGSN Group Gift

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Outfit: [COSMOS] Bahiah Top & Skirt Set $0L MGSN Group Gift

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Outfit: The Best Of Me ::T.B.O.M::Lorella Sporty Outfit $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [If design] Love you $0L MGSN Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Eternity - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Cleo

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Mesh Body Friends Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it felt like time to explore various stores, so I popped on my Mesh Body Friends group tag (free to join) and headed out to see what gifts I could find :) You all know that I enjoy sharing treats from multi-designer groups, and I sometimes don't even decide which group until I visit a few places. It just so happened that one of these gifts jumped out at me as just begging to be claimed and shown off. Who am I to argue with virtual clothing?

My first look of the evening is our TOG STORE . Cliver Set, a gift including a long tank top and itty bitty panties. These each fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The gift also includes a HUD with 10 textures each, so our panties are various solid colors and the tank top has assorted striped choices. I really like the open weave on the lower half of the tank, and would happily swap the panties for BOM shorts if I wanted to wear this somewhere G-rated :)

This sexy dress is the Tastic-Mandy Dress Pink gift for Mesh Body Friends. It has separate sleeves so you can wear the dress alone or with the sleeves, and they come in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies. At this point I switched back to Lara 5.3 from my Lara X body :) Love the pink leopard print here, and the dramatic neckline!

Kyarafashion has a terrific treat for us too, called .:KF:.GIFT Dahlia Dress. It's got one bare arm opposing a long sleeve on the right, and some intricate detailing in the midriff that caught my eye. There are Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes of this beauty with Undress Me script built in (clicking it brings up a menu so you can set permissions or undress yourself) and the dress has a built in lace crotch cover. The HUD offers 12 colors with gold trim, 12 with silver trim, and 15 colors for the lace cover. 

Speaking of single shoulder looks, how about this stunning CHANTY STYLE LILLY BODY gift? :) The bodysuit is provided in sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that offers 20 playful textures. Please don't ask me to pick a favorite because I simply cannot, lol, but the one on the right above is up pretty high on my list.

For my final look of the evening, I am enjoying our ::T.B.O.M::Bisous Skirt Full Outfit gift from The Best Of Me. The sweater, skirt, and heels are each designed to fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. I think I learned here in SL that bisous means kisses, and the lips above and below the wording would indicate so too...but why a devil and an angel, I have no idea ;) The long sleeves have a fun thumb loop which I love so much in RL for layering clothing beneath jackets or coats in cold weather, and it's just a cute touch. The skirt has a built in black panty, which matches the buckles on the skirt as well as those thigh-high peeptoe boots that made me go "rawr" out loud because I am a silly goose sometimes. 

So far all is quiet again as far as little furry rodents in my home, but I think I should knock on wood to avoid jinxing myself again. I had a great time with the new Switch 2 and playing multiplayer with a friend, so it was a pleasant respite. Then I got upstairs here and found out that one of the vendors from the farmers market died suddenly over the weekend, so I am really sad for his family and friends. Very nice man, bubbly and cheerful personality, and he made excellent food. He was active in his hometown community too, specifically their parks & recreation board, so it sounds like he will be deeply missed. I hope you're all having a decent day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: TOG STORE . Cliver Set $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Tastic-Mandy Dress Pink $0L MBF Group Gift

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Dress: Kyarafashion .:KF:.GIFT Dahlia Dress $0L MBF Group Gift

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Bodysuit: CHANTY STYLE LILLY BODY $0L MBF Group Gift

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Outfit: The Best Of Me ::T.B.O.M::Bisous Skirt Full Outfit $0L MBF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Gelato - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SLMB Event Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you back to the SLMB Event, the shopping event associated with the SLMB (^^SL Mesh Body) group. There is a small fee of $9L to join, most likely to keep out scammers and spammers. You know, like the 1 day old accounts that post to every group they're in, asking for a $100L loan until tomorrow? *eyeroll* The chat and group notices are great sources of information, all the details on sales and new releases from the designers who take part. Now many of them do have SLMB group gifts in their main stores, but tonight we're going to just one location for all of the gifts you see here :) That's because the event has a gift section that covers 2 floors, all of these being on the lower one where you will land. Take the stairs up to the outside if you want even more treats! By the way, if you do see one of those new accounts asking to borrow lindens in a group chat, please don't reply in the group as they are designed to go through and join all your other groups if you do. Just report them and block them, not that it really helps when they just create endless new accounts...also please don't feel sorry for the bots and never give them any money.

I started the evening in our ::T.B.O.M:: Valeria Outfit Top&Jeans gift from The Best Of Me. It combines casual with flirtatious, thanks to the cropped top and low cut jeans that hug every curve. Each of these are provided in fitmesh standard sizes as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The top has a HUD with 5 texture choices (click it for a popup blue menu of numbers) and the jeans have a similar HUD with 2 traditional jeans coloring options, both of which you can see above. It makes me want to add sandals, a belly ring, and/or some belly area tattoos or a lower back tat :)

Another outfit I simply cannot resist is the lovely Carola*june 0723 gift. The halter dress and strappy heels will each fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. There are HUDs for each of them too, with the dress HUD offering 35 colors and the heels HUD offering the same 35 hues but for three separate sections. Just click something from each column to see which goes where :) 

Since summer is almost here, I am tickled pink (yep, wordplay intended) with the [Luxury] Naty Set gift and the timing of picking it up now :) The bra and pants each come in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. It gives the appearance of a pink bikini with beachy pattern (seashells, starfish, and more) layered beneath an open pair of denim shorts, and I love it! Did you notice the bikini's pattern appearing on the back pockets of the denim shorts too?

Next we have the TD SLMB 1124 treat from Taylor Designs. This pairing of crop sweater and fluttery skirt will fit your Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies with ease. The high neck and long sleeves make it fun for a cooler evening, while the sparkly patterned skirt is short enough to show off a lot of leg :)

My final look tonight is the Lara AC Dress SOFIJA GIFT BLUE. I adore the intriguing neckline, and peekaboo openings in various playful spots. The attached belt really brings things together too :) The gift consists of Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I think the triangular geometric pattern is a stunning match for the bold buckles too by the way.

It was a busy weekend here, but not a bad one by any means. Going out in the rain yesterday was a bit of a bummer of course, mostly because it was an unexpected shower that we were trying to avoid. Sometimes the forecast says sunny or cloudy, but the skies decide otherwise ;) Therapy was another deep dive into my past, because that's where most of my bad habits got their start. There was plenty of the Hello Kitty game to lighten my mood, and that is going really well. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from the SLMB Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: The Best Of Me ::T.B.O.M:: Valeria Outfit Top&Jeans $0L SLMB Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: Carola*june 0723 $0L SLMB Group

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Outfit: [Luxury] Naty Set $0L SLMB Group

Photo 4:

Outfit: Taylor Designs TD SLMB 1124 $0L SLMB Group

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Dress: Lara AC Dress SOFIJA GIFT BLUE $0L SLMB Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mood - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Maitreya Shoppers Group

Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring the Maitreya Shoppers group, visiting some of their participating stores and looking for gifts for this group :) The Maitreya Shoppers group is currently free to join, and I am (obviously) a big fan of this type of multi-designer group for providing information on sales and special events, plus gifts from time to time. It brings together lots of talented creators to share this info, so we are able to stay informed and always get these fun scoops. 

My first look of the evening is our T.B.O.M. Flower Pink Outfit Dress With Boots gift from The Best Of Me. The dress and heels are each designed for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. I really like the way the floral design appears on both, really tying them together, and the peeptoe boots that are buttoned all the way up are such a playful style. The dress is extra short with a slightly bared back to add to the flirt factor.

It's time for a bit of 'peekabooty', thanks to the .::PC::. Back Laced Dress "Sayana" - White/Rose treat from PiNK CHERRY. It clearly lives to its name with the revealing rear view, and I love the deep pink and white patches stitched together to create the dress. It comes in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies.

Spells & Charms can help you get ready for a sexy weekend with their {S&C} Florie Dress (fatpack) gift. This strapless mini has a very unique neckline with scalloped edges to match the hem, and is designed for Alice, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included, with 6 lovely floral textures for us to select from. 

My final look of the night is our Lara AC Dress KIKI GIFT Orange. This vibrant halter mini has straps that cross both front and back, with a low V waistline that I believe is called Basque. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies included, so I changed into my Lara X body here from the 5.3 original Lara I'd been sporting. They seem to have redesigned their store recently, so if you do not land in front of the gifts you can just use the teleporter to the gifts section :) 

It was a decent day, and I did get to go to my parents' for dinner which was pleasant as usual :) There was some spirited conversation, and no that does not mean we argued, lol. I'm definitely ready for the weekend, and I'm sure most of you are too. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: THE BEST OF ME T.B.O.M. Flower Pink Outfit Dress With Boots $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. Back Laced Dress "Sayana" - White/Rose $0L Group Gift

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Dress: Spells & Charms {S&C} Florie Dress (fatpack) $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Lara AC Dress KIKI GIFT Orange $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Envy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. Pale ANNIE

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SLMB Group Event Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the SLMB Group Event gift room again, as there was a group notice that some of the gifts had been updated and I simply couldn't resist stopping by. The group currently has a small $9L fee to join, and when you see the two floors of group gifts at the event I think you'll agree it's well worth it :) All of the gifts I'm sharing tonight are in the room where you'll land with my link, that same floor. There are lots of familiar names among the designers, but you could find some new ones to you which I always find to be an extra reward for visiting events because I thrive on variety in SL.

Let's start out the evening with two gifts combined, shall we? The top is our OXO Arya Top Maitreya treat, with the size right there in the name. The image on the front had me singing "Cherry Pie" by Warrant because I'm an 80s fanatic, and the shimmery pink background is just lovely. My skirt is from Tastic, their versatile Pam Denim Skirt gift. It fits Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD offering 10 denim hues and the option to turn the fringe on or off. I turned it off on the right above, and you can see from the rear view that they even put a brand tag on the waistband like so many jeans I've owned over the years :)

The skirt came in handy to share another top too, the TD Lari top w Lara X from Taylor Designs. It sounds like they updated this to include an extra size, so it now comes in Erika, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizing. The tank top has delicate spaghetti straps and straight across neckline that will suit your favorite necklace quite nicely, and if you aren't in the mood for a miniskirt I'm sure Lari will look beautiful with any pants, shorts, or other bottoms you may prefer.

Next we see the very adaptable Adri De Lux Bur Mini outfit SL Mesh Body gift. It starts with the halter top in 3 classic sizes (S, M, L) along with Freya, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP body sizes. The skirt has 5 standard sizes plus versions for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The shawl jacket on the left is provided in a fitmesh M as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous body sizing. We also receive the shoes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet, with a special secret - there is a BOM layer I'm wearing on the left to turn them into boots! I took it off for the right side to show you the heels by themselves. The beret I'm wearing is included too, and a shoulder clutch which is not shown. There are so many fantastic ways to wear this!

The Best Of Me has a great gift for us too, their Harleen Elegant Dress With Texture HUD. It has a dramatic diagonal ruffled hemline, and deep V neckline for even more sex appeal :) There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies, with the aforementioned HUD offering 8 wonderful choices. As a helpful bonus, we also receive the black heels in Belleza, Maitreya, Slink, and TMP sizes. Their neutral color means they go with all of the HUD options and more.

For my final look of the evening, I changed into the stunning Carola*Olaya 1022 gift. The dress, which fits Erika, Freya, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, has a one shouldered design with daring side opening tied in place with a large bow. Its HUD offers 10 color choices for the geometric squares pattern. The footwear is also included, in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet with an impressive 40 color HUD. The rear view pose really shows off the height of the platforms, so I probably should have adjusted my hover height ;) In RL I'm only 5'4" but have balance issues, so those would definitely make me twist an ankle or two. That's definitely a benefit of SL, doing things we cannot or would not do in RL :)

Well, my outing got postponed so I am at the tail end of a quiet day here. Just checked the weather, my area has a freeze warning overnight but the high for Friday is 63 degrees. Mother nature sure is playing some weird games with us. The plan is an outing then dinner at my parents', so a busy day ahead for me. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SLMB Group Event:

Photo 1:

Top: OXO Arya Top Maitreya $0L ^^SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Taylor Designs TD Lari top w Lara X $0L ^^SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Adri De Lux Bur Mini outfit SL Mesh Body $0L ^^SLMB Group Gift

Photo 4:

TBOM Harleen Elegant Dress With Texture HUD $0L ^^SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Carola*Olaya 1022 $0L ^^SLMB Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - 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)

MLM Free & Offers Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was randomly inspired to share some group gifts for the MLM Free & Offers group, which currently has a small $5L fee to join. With their group tag, you can visit all the stores below and more to claim wonderful gifts for the group, as well as being up to date on the latest news from the participating designers. I've been a member for quite a long time now, and definitely enjoy the benefits :) I had visited one of the below stores fairly randomly and their gift started me down the rabbit hole of treats, no regrets there for sure!

My first look of the evening is the MONOMANIA - Traveler gift, a complete outfit for the gorgeous gal on the go. The jacket, skirt, and scarf are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine, with a similar set of sizing for the boots - Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic, and an unrigged pair. There is also a generously sized handbag with a built in hold pose as seen here on the left. All of these can be adjusted by the HUD which offers 5 colors/textures apiece. The boots have socks built in that will adjust with the main boots coloring, just have fun clicking all the various buttons to see what combo suits you :)

My next look is the charming ![Enchantress] Adele Gown Blue gift, one of several different groups' gifts waiting for you at this location. The detailed strapless gown has a side opening with slender ribbon holding it in place, and three different fabrics combining perfectly. We receive several sizes for classic avatars (3 classic and 4 fitmesh) as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP body sizes. There is an alpha layer included that I wore to hide parts of my thigh that wanted to poke through and say hello, lol, and you can do the same if your body is BOM compatible.

It's no secret that I love purple, so the ::T.B.O.M::Harness Wrap Dress from THE BEST OF ME is an instant favorite :) The fabric has a linen appearance, and the harness has an intriguing style wrapping around the breasts and crossed at the throat. There are sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies provided. I feel like the harness means we don't even need to add jewelry, just your favorite style shoes in a matching purple if you can find it or a simple neutral.

Another gift that I couldn't wait to share is from KingbalStores and is called 420 KS OUTFIT ARYANN DRESS CROCHET FAT-PACK. This flirty minidress comes in Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with an 8 color HUD to change the look quickly and easily. The crocheted layer covers a deep neckline in the front with even deeper dip in the back, making the beautiful texture even more noticeable.

My final look of the night is our Petry Model--> Dress SDFT group gift. Like the other stores, there are multiple groups' gifts available so please be sure to check for other groups you may be a part of already too. This beauty has a slightly diagonal hemline, very short and even shorter on the right hip, so panties are a necessity for most destinations. Claim this gift and you receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies.

My Wednesday sometimes felt like the weekend, other times like Thursday, so I am really mixed up on the day of the week today ;) I had a small outing today, went to the grocery store and got a few things, and that went okay overall. Still lots of anxiety, but I was able to get through it and get home in one piece. The weather will be getting rainy in the afternoon and lasting for a couple of days, so my next outing might be in the morning or lunchtime. Another option is Friday before my parents' for dinner again, as I'd done a few weeks ago. As far as blog posts, I have two hunts to revisit and a few other possibilities so things are looking good there :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Traveler $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ![Enchantress] Adele Gown Blue $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: THE BEST OF ME ::T.B.O.M::Harness Wrap Dress $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: KingbalStores 420 KS OUTFIT ARYANN DRESS CROCHET FAT-PACK $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Petry Model--> Dress SDFT $0L MLM Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - 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)

More SLMB Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm excited to share more SL Mesh Body Group Event gifts, from the gift rooms on both floors of the July round of the event. All you need is the SLMB group tag active, and it is free to join so these treats won't cost you a thing. I wound up doing some shopping too of course, because I cannot resist the bargains from all these wonderful designers :) This round is open until the 23rd of the month, so come on by and tell a friend.

V8 Underground has been featured on my blog quite often lately, which is not surprising because the designer (former brand Brii Underground) has been a longtime favorite thanks to their talent, generosity, and penchant for including footwear and accessories for a thorough look. Their gift for the SLMB event is this lovely **AMY NUTTALL BLACK ASIAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** which starts with the elegant yet flirty dress in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Kup Ups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. Then we have the heels that fit those same bodies' feet, and a pair of earrings with matching necklace which can be adjusted as needed. I love the floral pattern on the top!

Our .::BE BOLD::. Garish gift is a showstopper too, with cropped sweater top and unique leggings all in black and a gold belly chain. Each piece fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, while the ankle boots are sized for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. There are gold earrings too for a little sparkle on our ears. We can wear the outfit without the belly chain if we wish, or different shoes, even swap out the top or pants...we are only limited by our imaginations and inventory :)

Next I slipped into the [satus Inc] Fabiana Strapless Open Back Dress Dots gift. Its beautiful style is one of those that I find most fascinating in SL for how impractical (or downright impossible) it would be in RL, with those pointed cups and no straps to hold things in place. We receive sizes for eBody Reborn, Freya, Isis, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies of this sweet gift.

I was also drawn to the charming Nancy Pastel Mini Dress Texture Hud gift being offered by The Best Of Me. It includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes, as well as an 8 color HUD to change the main hue of this dress. There are polka dots in a darker shade of each color, with bands and a heart shape of lace layered atop. So pretty!

My final look of the evening is the TRS Designs Jemma Romper Magenta gift. That color is really eye-popping, isn't it? The halter style is a favorite of mine, and the shorts make it just right for summer. Our romper fits Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. 

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

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SL Mesh Body Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: V8 Underground **AMY NUTTALL BLACK ASIAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: .::BE BOLD::. Garish $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [satus Inc] Fabiana Strapless Open Back Dress Dots $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: The Best Of Me - Nancy Pastel Mini Dress Texture Hud $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: TRS Designs Jemma Romper Magenta $0L SLMB Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective Inocent - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)