Swank Winter Wonderland

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes to us from the Swank Winter Wonderland event round, where we get to claim tons of group gifts from prettily wrapped presents in boxes with big red bows on top. This is such a large event that whenever they offer gifts like this (see Halloween, their anniversary, etc.) I spend ages unpacking and ooh-ing and aah-ing :) There were a handful of treats for the guys, lots for women, and a mix of clothing, accessories, home decor, and much more. Some designers even offered multiple gifts for us to find, and I am grateful for the generosity of every single one of them as always.

My first look is a fun way to show off all 4 gifts from PurpleMoon. The top on the left is our ::pm:: Marina Top, a silvery gray corset top in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Then on the right I slipped into the ::pm:: Allegra Blouse, which is a flirty and flowy tank top that fits Gen X Classic, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. It also includes a HUD with 3 transparency settings each for the lower portion of the top and the ruffled trim. They both look so cute with their ::pm:: Phoebe Skirt gift, a wrap skirt with bold belt slung low around the hips. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, along with a HUD offering 6 metallic hues. I'm sure you noticed my new socks too, which are also a gift called ::pm:: Kitty Xmas Socks. These cozy above-the-knee socks have a sweet kitty face and ears on each band to go with the seasonal cat pattern of the socks themselves, in sizing for Gen X Classic, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies.

V8 Underground has several full outfits as gifts for us, including one for the guys, so I randomly picked out the **CLAIRE PIERCE X CHRISTMAS STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** to show you here :) It's perfect for this time of year, and who could resist that sweet reindeer toy we get to hold? It even has the built in pose you see, so you will be holding it properly. The dress and boots each come in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies, while our matching hat can be adjusted and resized as needed. 

'Tis the season for the :::WILD:::Fashion SWANK Gift Gown to help you look extra chic! It is a festive red with silver stripes, hugging our curves and skimming down to a mermaid hem. This gift includes Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

Sometimes we need a great casual look for any time of year, like this Ahlure - Aurora Outfit. The shirt, pants, belly chain, and sneakers are all included, each in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. Our HUD has 12 color choices for the top, 12 denim hues for the jeans upper, 6 for the lower portion (about mid-thigh down), 4 metals for the belt, 12 colors for the shoes, 4 shoe metals, and 12 colors for their soles. Just click the tabs on the top and see what wonderful options appear :) 

For my final look of the night, I am feeling seductive in our GGVG GROUP GIFT JIANNA DRESS 40 COLORS treat! Its dress and separate sleeves each come in Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. There is also a HUD as I'm sure you can tell, which lets us tint the dress and sleeves in 40 different colors apiece. Our fabric has a lovely animated golden glitter texture, slightly more noticeable on the dress than the sleeves, which matches the gold chains holding the front slits of the skirt loosely in place. I hid my hands and the nails to keep them from poking through (with my Lara X HUD) which tends to be necessary with gloves because of the fingers being a bit wiggly. 

It's been a frazzled kind of day, thanks to a mouse invasion in my living room. We live on the edge of some woods that means the mice get chilly or hungry and head for the nearest homes, like this one. Worse, we still have holes in the wall from a storm over the summer (huge tree branches broke through) that my housemate has really been dropping the ball on getting repaired. The insurance is in his name so there is nothing I can do, other than remind him frequently and less politely each time ;) So far we've caught and released 4, and I'm sure that number is just the tip of the iceberg. This makes me deeply regret being so allergic to cats, even more than I already did, since their presence might deter the mice from deciding we are their new winter hideout. Turns out I'm allergic to mice too, isn't that fun? Otherwise I'm keeping very busy in SL which is a nice distraction. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Swank Winter Wonderland:

Photo 1:

Top Left: PurpleMoon ::pm:: Marina Top $0L Swank Gift

Top Right: ::pm:: Allegra Blouse $0L Swank Gift

Skirt: ::pm:: Phoebe Skirt $0L Swank Gift

Socks: ::pm:: Kitty Xmas Socks $0L Swank Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: V8 Underground **CLAIRE PIERCE X CHRISTMAS STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Swank Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: :::WILD:::Fashion SWANK Gift Gown $0L Swank Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Ahlure - Aurora Outfit $0L Swank Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: GGVG GROUP GIFT JIANNA DRESS 40 COLORS $0L Swank Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Mellow - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Seasonal Swank

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we return to the holiday round of the Swank Event, where their free group tag lets us click tons of beautifully wrapped presents to receive generous gifts from talented designers. It makes me so happy to be able to share these with all of you, hopefully spreading a little of the cheer that envelops SL this time of year.

My first look of the evening is the charming :::WILD:::Fashion SWANK Christmas Gift dress. This tulip hemmed mini dress is a striking deep red that almost makes me think burgundy or maroon, ideal for this time of year or honestly any other :) There are sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies provided. 

As I unpacked the [AF] Alicia Tight Micro Dress OffSet gift from anny's Fashion, I realized that there were actually 3 dresses and 2 similarly built tops inside :) The yellow lace dress can be seen on the left above, and light green lace dress is on the right, with the others being a white lace dress, clear kiss top, and white top. Each is packaged with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing, and beautifully textured too I might add. The tops are shorter and stop just above the ruffle on the dresses, and will look great over your favorite pants or skirts.

My next lovely look is our [LABELITA] Christmas Gift Swank Event dress, in snowy white with golden snowflakes and baubles on the skirt. It fits Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and has a great halter neck with the back laced loosely from neck to waist. It looks terrific with heels, sandals, or boots, and the flowing skirt makes me think of ice skating somehow :)

Ahlure would like to tuck their XMas Group gift Miriam Outfit into your stocking if you've been nice this year...or maybe naughty too? ;) It consists of the top, skirt, and belt, each in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The long sleeved top is lifted on each side and tied to reveal considerable underboob, with a fun trio of snowpeople above that wishing us Merry Christmas. I really like the way the gold chain belt looks with the golden hue of the zippers barely holding our skirt in place :) 

One more goodie for this evening, it's the beautiful [ZEX] Vemika Sexy mini dress Rose. My first thought was how pretty the color is, and how the black mesh inset on the midriff really shows it off by contrasting so well :) Then I spotted the high leg slits and the bustline ruffle, you know I was sold by then! There are sizes for eBody Reborn, Juicy, Erika, Erika Squeeze Breast, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Pushup, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies/mods included. 

Well, my day off from blogging did not go anywhere near as planned...I had difficulty sleeping before the dental visit, then woke up an hour later with a fierce panic attack that brought its partner in crime, stomach troubles. Ugh. By the time the appointment was about 3 hours away and I hadn't slept yet, nor had additional meds made any dent in the distress I was in, there really was no option but to cancel. I'm embarrassed and ashamed that my agoraphobia won this round, but I managed to get to my parents' for dinner tonight (visited, didn't eat there) just to feel like I half succeeded at anything. If anyone in your life has ever flaked on plans because of anxiety or similar, please try to be understanding that no matter how disappointed you may have been, they were probably 100 times harder on themselves about it. My anxiety's other buddy is depression, and they are both tormenting me as we glide into the weekend. Speaking of which, the weekend that is, I am taking my usual Saturday evening off from blogging to prepare for my next therapy session which is Sunday early afternoon. The therapist's schedule is changing and that will be the new regular time eventually, which I'm fairly neutral about since I don't really have other plans. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Swank Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: :::WILD:::Fashion SWANK Christmas Gift $0L SWANK Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: anny's Fashion [AF] Alicia Tight Micro Dress OffSet $0L SWANK Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [LABELITA] Christmas Gift Swank Event $0L SWANK Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Ahlure - XMas Group gift Miriam Outfit $0L SWANK Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [ZEX] Vemika Sexy mini dress Rose $0L SWANK Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Feeling Swanky

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features a handful of generous gifts from the Swank Event and their 7th anniversary round. All you need is to have their free group tag active, and click all the golden gift objects (round disc with 7 in the middle beneath the word Gift in elegant script) to receive free gifts from lots of generous designers. This round is open until the end of the month, and I have plenty more to share :) Some designers have more than one display, and gifts at each, so you will start to see the same names again while unpacking your bounty of new goodies. 

My first look of the evening is one of the gifts from WILD Fashion, called Victoria Peplum&Heels. The dress gets its name from the ruffle around the waist area, which is very flattering to our curves :) It is provided in fitmesh standard sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. The matching heels fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet, and have lots of slender straps around the ankle for added visual interest. 

Another treat from WILD Fashion is this playful Fashion Florida Jumpsuit, whose color and name make me think of flamingos. There are sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies provided. The V neckline is accentuated with eye-catching frills that are a solid color match for the subtle print of the rest of the jumpsuit.

V8 Underground (formerly Brii Underground) has more than one gift also, so I started with their **VIOLA VISDA BLUE URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** seen above. The denim bodysuit is part bikini top and thong in the rear, and comes in Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing. It can be worn with the skirt and belt combo, which fit the same mesh bodies just like the matching sandals for high feet. Being a teen in the 80s really instilled a love of denim in me, just a versatile and reliable fabric that is looking particularly sexy here.

I also gratefully claimed the **ALISHA EBO PINK URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** from V8 Underground, and am impressed as always with how comprehensive the gift is :) The ruched dress comes in Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite sizes, with matching boots to fit Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya feet. They have also included the sunglasses, necklace, and bracelets for each wrist so you can add as many or as few accessories as you wish. As a night owl, I tend not to wear sunglasses in SL often since I'm logged in during dark hours, but if visiting a sunny outdoor venue I love having the option of shades. 

My final look of the evening is our Lauren Short Jumpsuit - Leafs gift from Blackstone. The slender shoulder straps meet in the middle of the back to link to a third strap connected to the waistband, essentially revealing most of the back beautifully. It is provided in Legacy and Maitreya sizes, with a great pattern of palm fronds and birds of paradise flowers to capture the flavor of the tropics. 

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

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Swank Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: WILD ::: Fashion Victoria Peplum&Heels $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: :::WILD::: Fashion Florida Jumpsuit $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: V8 Underground **VIOLA VISDA BLUE URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: V8 Underground **ALISHA EBO PINK URBAN STYLE COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Blackstone - Lauren Short Jumpsuit - Leafs $0L Swank Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Lullaby - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More WIP Event Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a part two of the WIP Event 2nd anniversary celebration. Many of the designers are offering free gifts for the WIP group, making this party extra special :) This round of the event just opened a couple of days ago and lasts until the 22nd, so be sure to take your time and explore so you can grab any demos you might be interested in. I really enjoyed my visits and trust that you will as well.

Hello world, I'm your wild girl, I'm your ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb! This gift is the CHERRY BOMB Tee from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co., a fun tank top with a vintage tattoo style image on the front. There are standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing included. I paired it with a handy favorite of mine from the marketplace, the blue pair of the Delizio jeans fatpack whose several colors come in system/BOM layers as well as appliers for Maitreya and Omega.

Continuing with a bit of a cherry theme, I changed into the [[2Love]] Dasha mini dress [Cherry] group gift. The figure-hugging strapless mini includes Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizing, and has a fun golden pattern on the bodice. The back has a delicate zipper that is a fun extra detail.

I legitimately laughed out loud when I tried on the cheeky Witch In A Box // GIFT Dress! It says "of course I can drive a stick" with the silhouette of a witch riding a broomstick, too clever :) This flirty styled dress comes in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. I have a few friends who are witches and would love this, and one uses a cricut machine to make RL shirts and probably has a similar design so I think I need to share this image with her.

I paired two gifts for a fun look here, starting with the AnaSTyle - Adria Brown Top. This pretty buttoned up tube top is provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes, and you can see that the top two buttons are left open for an extra flirty appearance. It goes well with the JENNY_skirt-SunFlower gift from Baboom, a playful mini with solid patches and trim to accentuate the earth toned sunflower pattern. There are Legacy and Maitreya sizes included, and I wouldn't be surprised if one of them fit other bodies as well.

My final look of the evening is a stunning gown from WILD Fashion called J'adore Gown, and there are even matching earrings included! The gown will fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, and has a truly alluring design with the deep neckline, scooped back, and black lace waist that leads to a daring wide left leg slit. The rich purple shade looks fantastic on both gown and earrings, a match that really ties the look together. 

We are still in the midst of a heatwave here, and had thunderstorms this evening but all is well now. I have some random ideas for my next few posts, and am eager to get this weekend planned and started :) it probably won't even be anything exciting really, just relaxing and getting some tasty food for the upcoming week. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from WIP Event:

Photo 1:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. CHERRY BOMB Tee $0L WIP Group Gift

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

Photo 2:

Dress: [[2Love]] Dasha mini dress [Cherry] $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Witch In A Box // GIFT Dress $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: AnaSTyle - Adria Brown Top $0L WIP Group Gift

Skirt: Baboom-JENNY_skirt-SunFlower $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: :::WILD::: Fashion J'adore Gown & Earrings $0L WIP Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Labyrinth - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Designer Showcase Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am helping the Designer Showcase event celebrate their 11th anniversary, a very impressive achievement in the rapidly changing world of SL. How do events usually observe anniversaries or birthdays? With gifts, lots of generous treats to thank people for visiting all these rounds :) There are several gifts available for the free Designer Showcase group, and it is a pleasure as always to tempt you by showing you a sampling of what awaits you there. This round is open until the 25th of January, so we have time to stop by and grab some demos while looking for those gifts and return to do some shopping. I think I have my post-weekend purchases narrowed down to 2 selections, but could wind up splurging a bit more.

My first photo is a bit larger than fits comfortably, so please click for a better view of the WILD Fashion Adriana Gown gift. This dazzling magenta gown starts with the slender mesh strapless dress in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, then we can add the flexi skirt if we wish. As you can see it adds fullness and movement, and if you were a part of SL in pre-mesh days it just might bring some sentimental memories ;) I like the idea of combining mesh with flexi for that old and new blending. 

The gift from [Pink&Love] is a very flirty number called Neptun - Dress & Patches - Cherry. The mini dress has spaghetti straps adorned in gold, and a sheer panel down the front that is quite revealing. To provide a touch of modesty, there are nipple patches and bikini patches each in the same sizes as the dress: Freya, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizing. Depending on where you go, you can leave off a patch or two, or remove them while romancing that special someone at home. With the patches being heart shaped, and the racy red color, this can be a very useful gift next month for Valentine's Day too!

Next we see the Leonor Outfit -5- gift from ::ALTER::, which is a single mesh piece with the appearance of a cropped jacket, sheer blouse partly unbuttoned, and shorts with the front pockets poking out. Lots of great details! The gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. That lopsided button job on the blouse gives off vibes of being done up in a hurry, and the way it almost covers the shorts from behind made me smile too.

{Le'La} had two gifts at different displays, one of which is this eye-catching Cally Romper. She is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizes, with a 10 texture HUD so we can change the look with a few quick clicks. There are plenty of animal prints and a wide range of colors, and I love the belt for added flair.

For my final look of the evening, I was eager to share a closer view of the CAZIMI: DS 2022 Gift Nails that I have been wearing throughout tonight. The generous gift includes Maitreya and Omega appliers for nails that are native to mesh bodies, as well as a set of add-on ballerina short mesh nails in Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink sizes. The applier nails have 5 colors with the double chevron design on each one, two shades of purple with white, grey, and black versions too. The mesh nails, shown above, have a HUD with the same 5 color options that can be applied on each mesh nail individually or all 10 at once, as well as gloss levels to select from of matte, satin, or high gloss. I am very grateful for this thoughtful gift, just as I am for all of the treats we can find at Designer Showcase.

Are you excited for the weekend? Mine is dusted with some snow, but I went to dinner at my parents' this evening and got there safely (it is a very short trip) so tomorrow I will be at the farmers market bright and early :) The scarf and gloves set I ordered arrived today, just in time for me to make good use of them in the morning. I will be taking tomorrow evening off from blogging as usual, then returning Sunday evening with a brand new post whose content is still to be determined. I will surprise myself as well as you ;) I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Designer Showcase:

Photo 1:

Dress: WILD Fashion Adriana Gown $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [Pink&Love] Neptun - Dress & Patches - Cherry $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: ::ALTER:: Leonor Outfit -5- $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: {Le'La} Cally Romper $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: CAZIMI: DS 2022 Gift Nails $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Shadow - Blonde

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More Swank Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are returning to the SWANK Event for more Pumpkin Hunt prizes, since there are just so many to enjoy :) The small orange pumpkins have the event's logo on the front, and are found at most of the designer displays both upstairs and downstairs at this posh event. We need to have the free SWANK group tag active to claim them, then just give each pumpkin a click to receive your treats. Some distribute more than one, while there are designers with multiple displays here so you might find multiple gifts from the same generous store. There are some prizes for the guys, not just ladies, which is always helpful and worth noting.

First this evening we take a look at the KIRA STYLE- DRESS LAKEY. This revealing mini comes in sizes for Altamura, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, with a 10 texture HUD. Those choices include 4 sheer versions, like the leopard print on the right above, so we have plenty of possibilities.

Next I decided to share another KIRA STYLE gift, their BODY TAYLOR bodysuit. This prize includes Altamura, Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing, with a HUD offering 21 textures. Some of these have a solid lower half while others have the chevron style seen on the right above, and there is lots of sheer fabrics for that special touch. I got quite a kick out of the skeletal hand choice and its nod to Halloween.

[C.Y<3Fashion] helps us get ready for the season too with their *MISTYERY* DRESS HALLOWEEN gift. It is styled like a cloak with the built in hood, in a bold orange with black trim and designs. Click their pumpkin to claim it and you will receive Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizes.

Another generous designer is :::WILD:::Fashion with several gifts, including the Pamela Dress and matching Pamela Platforms I paired here. Clearly I belong in a disco with this sexy outfit! The dress comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, while the shoes have Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High sizing to match. They did a great job on the texture, with lots of colors and the appearance of sparkles.

My final look this evening is two more gifts from :::WILD:::Fashion, which are their gorgeous Shelly Dress in two exciting colors. I am wearing Seafoam on the left and Purple on the right above, each of which are yours in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes just for clicking their pumpkins. The sequined texture is accentuated by the satiny bow and skirt ruffle, and the shape is quite flattering for curves.

I will be back on Sunday evening with a new post, and I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead. Many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from the SWANK Pumpkin Hunt:

Photo 1:

Dress: KIRA STYLE- DRESS LAKEY $0L SWANK Pumpkin Hunt

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: KIRA STYLE- BODY TAYLOR $0L SWANK Pumpkin Hunt

Photo 3:

Dress: [C.Y<3Fashion] *MISTYERY* DRESS HALLOWEEN $0L SWANK Pumpkin Hunt

Photo 4:

Dress: :::WILD:::Fashion Pamela Dress $0L SWANK Pumpkin Hunt

Shoes: :::WILD:::Fashion Pamela Platforms $0L SWANK Pumpkin Hunt

Photo 5:

Dress Left: :::WILD:::Fashion Shelly Dress (Seafoam) $0L SWANK Pumpkin Hunt

Dress Right: :::WILD:::Fashion Shelly Dress (Purple) $0L SWANK Pumpkin Hunt

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

Hair: TRUTH Eternity - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shopping and Hopping at SL18B

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several gifts from the Aurelian region at the SL18B Shop and Hop. There are 16 regions jam-packed with special offers and just about every designer (of the 320 there!) have a gift for visitors to enjoy. Some are giving store credit to each avatar who clicks a sign, while others have treats like clothing, accessories, or home decor. Whatever you are interested in, chances are you can find something to enhance your second life while helping them celebrate 18 terrific years. 

For my first look this evening I am wearing the lovely ::WILD::Fashion gift called Pamela Dress Pink. The dress comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, while the matching cross-strap sandals fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet. They are all so glamorous with that sparkly texture!

June is Pride month, so this gift from Candy Kitten is a delightful nod to it :) Their *CK* Savage love dress pride comes in sizes for Freya, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, and the cute rainbow striped kitty I am holding is included too. The plushie has a built in hold pose as you can see, and the dress is actually a layered look with "Pride Love is Love" t-shirt beneath an overalls mini dress with daring slits on each side that are loosely laced together. 

Next I slipped into the Decoy - Marin Top: Vibrant Blue gift, a cropped blouse with puffed sleeves and bare shoulders. It is provided in Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, and I do love the color. You can wear it with just about any skirt or pants you wish, as I have paired mine with my favorite Delizio jeans which are a free marketplace gift in many colors. 

Valentina E. has a thoughtful gift for us too, their Kimmy Dress Teal Stripe which is designed for the Maitreya mesh body. The color is gorgeous, and I love the way the left strap dangles gently down our arm. The neckline is just low enough to perfectly frame the [ .A. ] Bronticorn Tattoo from Achromance. The left and right bronticorns are separate system/BOM layers, and there are faded and fresh versions of each so you can choose the look you prefer. I am wearing the fresh on my right so the left side of the photo, and the faded on the other. This is one of the few gifts that we must pay $1L but will be automatically refunded while the gift is delivered. 

My final look of the evening is more body art! That would be the A.D.D.Andel! Pride Chest and Arm Paint, in system/BOM layers. There are separate ones for the chest and arms, plus the combined one that I am wearing here. Just think, with all those pretty colors it can match all sorts of outfits :)

It has been a fairly dull day here, and I am not feeling my best so I am rather slow tonight with this post. I'll wrap it up with wishes for a wonderful day/evening, and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL18B Shop and Hop - Aurelian:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ::WILD::Fashion Pamela Dress Pink $0L SL18B Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Candy Kitten *CK* Savage love dress pride $0L SL18B Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Decoy - Marin Top: Vibrant Blue $0L SL18B Gift

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

Photo 4:

Dress: Valentina E. Kimmy Dress Teal Stripe $0L SL18B Gift

Tattoo: Achromance [ .A. ] Bronticorn Tattoo $0L SL18B Gift

Photo 5:

Body Paint: A.D.D.Andel! Pride Chest and Arm Paint $0L SL18B Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Blush - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

WIP Event Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have more gifts to see from the WIP Event for their free group's members. The participating designers are pulling out all the stops for the first anniversary celebration, and you can find generous gifts in white bags at most of the displays. I always enjoy seeing what they offer for a special occasion like this, along with their usual selections for sale. It can be a great way to discover new favorite stores, and it is an extra reason to stop by the event during its final week. 

For my first look this evening, I chose the TO.KISKI - Nina Mini Dress & Shoes Black which is one of two gifts you will find at WIP from them. The single sleeved dress with pretty lace comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies, while the coordinating heels are for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. I accessorized with the gift from [oh!] which is a choker with their logo on the front. It is easy to resize if you need to, just give it a click, which I actually find easier to do by right clicking it in my inventory so my AO movement doesn't make me click elsewhere instead.

I did mention that there are two gifts from TO.KISKI, and this beautiful dress is the second one called Kami Mini dress New / - Aqua Soft. The neckline is low and draped, then tied in the back as a halter. The split skirt has a daring side view! Our gift is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. 

Speaking of plunging necklines, how sexy is this Rubber Dress from zOOm? :) It makes me want to run my finger along the skirt to hear the squeak! The gift includes Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizes, with a 9 color HUD so you can choose your shiny shade. Based on the way it is reflecting the light, I think this dress is materials enabled. 

[meowhi] has a playful treat for us, their Bunny Bodysuit GIFT. There are versions with and without the tail each in several colors (black, blue, green, pink, white) and sized for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies. I am wearing the green on the left and the blue with tail on the right, and I'm enjoying the straight across strapless neckline and boy short legs. 

For my final look of the evening, I changed into the charming ::WILD:: Fashion Shelly Dress (Purple) gift. The textures of satin and sparkles bring a party feeling, and I am fond of bows so the bodice decoration made me smile too. It comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. I added something shiny to my wrists too, the [LIZ] Samara Bracelet [Silver] from LIZIAAH. These adjustable cuff bracelets have built in resize scripts, and I have always been a fan of the combo of silver and black for jewelry or just about anything for that matter. You could wear just one for a hint of glam, or go ahead and add both as I have here.

What a weird day...when I got brought back to the exam room for my doctor's visit, the power went out so the nurse had to take my vitals with only the light of a flashlight to guide her, LOL. The power came back about 20 minutes later, and the appointment went well from there. I have a 3-page printout of blood tests to have drawn soon, then we can adjust my meds and decide what to do from there. I was impressed that the doctor was genuinely concerned about my mental health as much as physical, ensuring that I am holding up through the stress that is life these days for most of us. She is a very kind person and it showed. The weather was surprisingly nice, and it was generally a good day. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for WIP Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: TO.KISKI - Nina Mini Dress & Shoes Black $0L WIP Group Gift

Necklace: [oh!] Choker Gift $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: TO.KISKI - Kami Mini dress New / - Aqua Soft $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: zOOm - Rubber Dress $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: [meowhi] Bunny Bodysuit GIFT $0L WIP Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: ::WILD:: Fashion Shelly Dress (Purple) $0L WIP Group Gift

Bracelets: LIZIAAH [LIZ] Samara Bracelet [Silver] $0L WIP Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Halona - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More On9 Goodies

Hiya everyone! Tonight I am still celebrating the On9 event's birthday, with some more generous gifts you can find there with no group tag necessary. There is a wide range of designers there, most of whom have placed a gift out for all visitors. The event is open until the 30th of September, so you have plenty of time to claim your gifts and return after trying on demos or just trying to decide on a few fun purchases. You deserve to treat yourself too!

I start this evening in a duo of dresses from KiB Designs called Laia Dress Beige. There are two versions as you can see, with different bust ruffles, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. 

I also appreciate the TO.KISKI gift called Loren Jumpsuit - Glitter Pink, a strapless one-piece outfit in a mauve pink with sequined top. It is provided in Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. 

La Bella Boutique has a gift for us too, their cheerful {LBB} Mariposa Outfit. The tank top with tiny laced cutout in the front and the butterfly wing skirt each come in sizes for standard, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP. There is a HUD for each too, 18 colors for the top and 12 patterns for the skirt, so you can mix and match these to suit any mood.

This beautiful tattoo is our gift from [ Jhon Jones ] called Flower Life Tattoo. It has a beautiful pink lotus above writing that I confess I do not understand, so if anyone would like to enlighten me and translate that, please do :) The tattoo comes in appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Omega, each with your choice of 40%, 60%, or 90% opacity so you can wear it a little darker or lighter. I went with the 90% to ensure it would be as photogenic as possible.

My final look this evening is a close view of the nails I am enjoying tonight, which are the gift from :::WILD::: Makeup Studio, their Bento Nails which come in Maitreya and Slink versions. Each are mesh attachments, so you will want to hide the nails with your hand's HUD and then right click-add the correct version. They are an elegant stiletto shape, with beautiful flowers on a bright pink background. 

I used to be such a sound sleeper, so it is odd to me that now I can be woken up by something as simple as an ant crawling on my hand (*shudder*) but that happened earlier. Not my favorite way to wake up :P There is a window above my bed and I guess there must be a crack near it that he used to get in, because the window was definitely closed. Otherwise it was a decent day, and I am preparing for several busy days ahead with appointments and places to go. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:
All Gifts from the On9 Birthday Round:

Photo 1:
Dresses: KiB Designs - Laia Dress Beige $0L On9 Gift

Photo 2:
Outfit: TO.KISKI - Loren Jumpsuit - Glitter Pink $0L On9 Gift

Photo 3:
Outfit: La Bella Boutique {LBB} MARIPOSA OUTFIT $0L On9 Gift

Photo 4:
Tattoo: [ Jhon Jones ] Flower Life Tattoo $0L On9 Gift

Photo 5:
Nails: :::WILD::: Makeup Studio Bento Nails $0L On9 Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Joy - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - AQUA freckled cotton candy (Omega head/body)
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Slink Physique Classic Mesh Body Hourglass
Hands: Slink Dynamic Hands Female
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)