Sweets from SWANK

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are seeing another handful of fantastic gifts from the SWANK Event and their 12th anniversary round. Join the free group and look for glass globes decorated in gold, and give each one a click :) There are over 200 booths and many of them have these treats which include fashion, accessories, decor, and more for men and women. So bring a friend, do some shopping, and make sure to explore both floors and pick up all of these generous goodies!

Let's start the evening with our Patty CK IVONE gift, a playful shredded tank dress with extra short hem. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, as well as a HUD that lets us pick from 12 colors. They each have a subtly darker trim on all edges, which I think adds a little something special.

Our gift from AnaStyle is called Kirara Petals Dress, and it gives me such whimsical retro vibes! I think it's the pattern and style combined, like if it were a bit longer (some poses were showing off my nether regions) it would just need some go go boots to be right at home in the 60s :) We receive this cutie in Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizing. 

Next we get to bring extra shine to our look with the Dark Rapsody - Lara Dress Gold gift. Since the dress is so loosely buttoned in the front, it also includes matching panties, all in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy bodies. One slender shoulder strap is dangling down under the arm, simply a fun detail that I couldn't help from commenting about.

This gift is a duo of colors for an impressive outfit. The zOOm - MoonLess Outfit includes the top and skirt each in purple and gold versions, all of which will fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We can mix them up but I went matching here, no special reason :) I'm always appreciative of a pretty crop top, and the skirt has built in panties and an attached belt of hearts that is an instant win in my book. 

For my final look of the night, I'm feeling flirty and fancy in our JUMO - AMMY Dress gift. The front view shows a clever slit from left hip to mid cleavage, and speaking of cleavage you can see the slightest hint of booty crack in the rear view ;) In sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, this dress will look amazing no matter which of the 25 solid colors and 5 patterns you select from the HUD. There are no wrong choices here, just gorgeous looks!

I am a little short on quality sleep again, so my brain fog is having a field day. Tomorrow I've got dinner with the parents, then Saturday is the farmers market, Sunday is therapy, and maybe I'll get some good rest again on Monday ;) Some weeks are just like that, lol, and I will get through it of course. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SWANK Event 12 Anniversary:

Photo 1:

Dress: Patty CK IVONE $0L SWANK Event

Photo 2:

Dress: Anastyle - Kirara Petals Dress $0L SWANK Event

Photo 3:

Dress: Dark Rapsody - Lara Dress Gold $0L SWANK Event

Photo 4:

Outfit: zOOm - MoonLess Outfit $0L SWANK Event

Photo 5:

Dress: JUMO - AMMY Dress $0L SWANK Event

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Verse - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Doves Enduring Dreams

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have several more Doves Dream gifts to share, which are all yours for free when you visit the event with your Palomma Plaza group tag "Doves Angel" active. It is a yearly shopping event timed to start on Dove's RL birthday (March 11) and continues until the 11th of April. I've got a subfolder of demos that I'm still trying to narrow down to my final purchases, but there is no shortage of gifts to show you in my folders either :) It suddenly feels summery in RL so I am appreciating the distraction too.

I realized that I have several tops to show you, so I slipped into my white Delizio jeans from their marketplace gift (fatpack, BOM and Omega appliers) to help me. Then I added our [ARTI'S] I am an angel - FREEDOVE 2026 GIFT, which made me smile for so many reasons including the nod to The Free Dove :) Our mauve tank top has a beautiful image designed with wings, halo, and "I AM AN ANGEL" in text, and I don't always live up to that but I try ;) There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies.

The next shirt that seemed to beg me to blog it was our striking RoxAnne Kennedy Top gift. This bare shouldered beauty comes in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn Waifu mesh body sizing, along with a HUD numbered 1-8. Each number is a different texture, either solid or pattern, so it feels like a playful surprise every time you click one :) The style will suit your favorite skirts just as nicely as any pants or shorts, so it is very versatile indeed.

At first glance, the May24 - Eva Dress - Gift reminded me of the 80s and shoulder pads, power suits for women who were starting to find their power in the workplace. These pointed shoulders are more of a ruffle though, an extension of the collar that frames our cleavage just right. We receive sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy+Perky, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD that offers 5 classic colors. Gorgeous!

Moonstar has a terrific gift out at the event too, their *V* Jenna Dress, Earrings and Sandals. I love having clothing that comes with matching footwear and jewelry, and I must admit that my alt has been wearing this look for over a week already :) The dress is provided in classic M and fitmesh M as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. Then the sandals fit Belleza, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet, while the silver feather earrings are adjustable in case you need to edit and scooch them into place a bit. The doves on the floral pattern are a touching tribute to a kind and special person ♥.

My final look of the night is yet another generous gift, the zOOm - BabyBell Outfit. It makes me think of a pajama party you'd see in the movies :) Our top and shorts each come in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs sizes, while the shoes will fit the flat feet of each of those bodies. We also get a handy HUD with 3 colors each, so we can mix and match. Did you notice the left leg opening of the shorts is slightly pulled up to bare a cheek? Maybe a fellow partygoer tried to give me a wedgie, but I have pillows in my inventory that would make a good weapon ;)

It was a much warmer day here today, and tomorrow will be a few degrees hotter, so I am relieved that this room has dropped from 78 to 74 in the few hours I've been in here :) I am going out early and won't have time to prep for a blog post tomorrow, but will be back Thursday with something new for April I hope. Be sure to be careful of any potential April Fools jokes, and please stick to the truly harmless pranks like putting googly eyes somewhere or changing something that can be easily swapped back. I hope you all have a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Doves Dream Event:

Photo 1:

Top: [ARTI'S] I am an angel - FREEDOVE 2026 GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: RoxAnne Kennedy Top $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: May24 - Eva Dress - Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Moonstar *V* Jenna Dress, Earrings and Sandals $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: zOOm - BabyBell Outfit $0L Group Gift

Pants Photos 1-2: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

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

Redeux Holiday Season

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're hurrying to the REDEUX Holiday Season shopping event, which is in its final days since it wraps up on the 31st, same as 2025 really. There are special deals at every booth, and nearly everyone is offering free gifts for the Redeux VIP group which is also free to join. I had a great time exploring, and when I realized I was being serenaded by little drunken carolers - a longtime favorite decoration of mine and Xan's - I simply had to bring him to share the merriment :) I've always enjoyed the REDEUX events, and I wish I'd found about this one a little sooner to give everyone more time to stop by!

My first look of the evening is our Faida - Aisha Black Sky dress. This gift includes sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. The golden belt is attached and keeps the front and rear panels in place, both of which have a celestial pattern in a similar gold hue. 

If the cold weather has you longing for a trip to the nearest beach, be sure to grab the #Benk Roxanne Bikini #Pink Polka Dot gift for your virtual suitcase! She's a classic style string bikini with lots of ties and sweet bows, and who can resist those playful polka dots? The top and bottom are separate pieces, designed to fit Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. The name Roxanne is one I've always liked, with Roxy or Roxie as a fun nickname and as suitable for your best friend as for their new puppy or kitten :) 

The holiday spirit is still thriving with our $1L zOOm - Christmas Time Gift, especially since there is so much of it represented on our antlers! Those decorated deer antlers are a part of the gift, with my favorite part being the chickadee because I'm a crazy bird lady at heart ;) As for the wrap dress, that is provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The red and green are such traditional colors for this time of year!

Next I changed into the charming [Oh!] Rompette gift, which is a delightful shorts romper for easy one-piece dressing. There are Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, so at this point I also switched from my Lara 5.3 to my Lara X body. Some brands are creating for just one or the other, so I like to be flexible and ready to change bodies with a few simple clicks. That's why I have outfits saved in my inventory with each body and HUD, and now with Firestorm I can favorite them but I haven't quite gotten around to that just yet ;) The pattern on this romper is a teeny floral print, but it reminds me of sequins or confetti at first glance.

My final look tonight is our sweet treat from Manikin, called Q-Tees Tank Top - Holidays. It has a slightly asymmetrical hem trimmed in white, and says "Holidays are for Martinis and Mistletoe" on the front :) So true confession time, I've never had a martini in my life, LOL, but I've definitely enjoyed a few smooches beneath the mistletoe in my time. When I reached my 20s, wine coolers were the popular "girl drink", and the friends I went out to bars and clubs with were more into sweet mixed drinks so my favorite was amaretto and cranberry juice. I don't disagree with the sentiment here though, spending the season indulging (responsibly of course!) in a little adult beverage and a little kissing sounds perfect! If you love this top too, you'll be glad to find it in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

It was a quiet weekend here, no farmers market but I had therapy this evening so I am in a positive frame of mind :) Sometimes we do these deep dives into my past, and it can be painful but cathartic to get reassuring feedback on past decisions and how I've chosen to heal. I'm ready for this chaotic year to end so we can work on a fresh new one. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from REDEUX Holiday Season Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Faida - Aisha Black Sky $0L REDEUX Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: #Benk Roxanne Bikini #Pink Polka Dot $0L REDEUX Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: zOOm - Christmas Time Gift $1L Event Gift

Photo 4:

Romper: [Oh!] Rompette $0L REDEUX Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Manikin - Q-Tees Tank Top - Holidays $0L REDEUX Group Gift

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Moment - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Trick or Treat Lane

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're headed down Trick or Treat Lane, the annual event that is loaded with exclusive offers and a special hunt. The way that works is that you can hunt around the area for a free ghost, or if you prefer not to hunt you can simply purchase the prize from their booth for $50L. They are on hay bales in bags with the sign that shows you what's inside, and the website has many of the images available for us to window shop :) We have until the end of the month, fittingly Halloween, to enjoy the shopping and hunting.

First this evening, we see the lovely and spooky DI Spider Split Dress GIFT from Dark Intentions. It is awash with cobwebs and the arachnids who spun them, on a background that reminds me of antique books or wallpaper :) We receive sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies when we find the free ghost or buy the bag at their display.

The JR Wolf Creations hunt prize is their Agatha Dress Purple, a satiny treat trimmed on black ruffles and with a built in collar that is connected to the neckline in a way that almost resembles a tie at first glance. There are Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes provided.

I'm definitely ready to to dancing in our SF . Avenoire Dress - Witchbane treat from Senzafine! That plunging neckline will surely turn heads, and I love the subtle swirly pattern on the fabrics. It fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Those sleeves are a wonderful detail too, loose and open with a long bow on each forearm :) 

If you are deeply into the Halloween mindset, be sure to find the zOOm - Pumpkin Mood Bodysuit & Bolero prize to let your fashions speak for you. The bodysuit and bolero are separate pieces, both in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The bodysuit is cut so high on the sides that the rear view is a bit revealing for some, so I would suggest layering a loose fitting skirt or pants over this to wear to G-rated areas. In case you can't read it, the front says "Current Mood" above and beneath the carved pumpkin and his grinning visage.

My final look tonight is our [Witch In A Box] Baelfire Outfit hunt prize, and I was instantly enchanted :) Pun intended, maybe? We receive a boldly slashed/zippered dress and funky studded boots each in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, along with a HUD offering 5 textures for the dress. I simply must mention the one on the left above, saying "Don't be a lady, be a legend" which calls to mind the quote that well behaved women seldom make history. Love it! Also those boots, if they aren't too heavy I'd much rather wear those in RL than heels that'd make me fall on my face, LOL, and we get one wing on each boot so they work together to make a pair. 

It was an unexpectedly busy evening here, in a very good way :) My friend needed to do our Thursday multiplayer (Hello Kitty Island Adventure) early because her weekend visitor is arriving a day early, so we wound up playing today instead. This way she can spend tomorrow finishing her prep for his visit (her father-in-law) and I'll be getting my hair cut and tamed ;) As unruly as my hair is, I think I'm a pretty easy client to deal with because I know what I want and don't argue or say "surprise me" or anything that would stress out my stylist. 3-4 inches off, long layers, slightly angled around the face, whatever keeps the curls from turning into a frizzy mop. I hope you're all having a blissful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Trick or Treat Lane:

Photo 1:

Dress: Dark Intentions DI Spider Split Dress GIFT $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: JR Wolf Creations Agatha Dress Purple $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: Senzafine SF . Avenoire Dress - Witchbane $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: zOOm - Pumpkin Mood Bodysuit & Bolero $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Witch In A Box] Baelfire Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Levitate - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Shop and Hop Snapdragon

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Snapdragon region of the SL22B Shop & Hop event, which is in its final week now as it wraps up on the 20th. The region has 20 designers' displays to explore, as each of the 24 regions do, so there are many discounted offerings and free gifts to enjoy :) Personally I am loving the Myths and Legends theme, which is not a requirement but the regions are decorated accordingly and many of the designers have let their creativity run wild with it. Isn't that always fun to see? 22 years of Second Life thriving as a virtual home for so many people is an incredible achievement, and I can't wait to see what the future holds. As always with Shop&Hops, I'm going to suggest that you use the FabFree spreadsheet as a guide to ensure that you don't miss any gifts, and show them some love for all of their hard work :)

My first look of the evening is our La Feminique gift named Taylor. It includes both the halter top and cropped pants in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The hot pink pants are styled as jeans with straight leg cut, and the color matches the strands holding the flirty halter top in place :) Naturally the tiny floral pattern on that top made me smile too, it's just so charming.

Those pants also came in handy to help me show you the [WellMade] Marline Top, another free gift found in the Snapdragon region. It is similar in that it's another halter top, this one shaped like a beautiful butterfly with sparkly textures. By the way, there is a texture HUD included, with 9 wonderful choices :) There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicyboobs mesh body sizes provided in this generous gift.

Perhaps you are hoping to find something a little more formal among the gifts, well .:{Sofia}:. has you covered with their Catalina Gown Dress Lima. I'll guess that the lima part means lime, although in my lighting the dress has more of a lemon-lime hue ;) This strapless beauty is studded with delicate gemstones, and the full skirt has a slit on the front for ease of walking. We receive sizes for Erika, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. At this point I switched from Lara 5.3 to Lara X :)

Next I shimmied into the gorgeous :::WILD:::Fashion SL22B Gift Gown, lovely in a raspberry red with sequined stripes and rich sheen. This elegant mermaid style gown comes in Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh body sizing. 

I'm wrapping up tonight's post with something casual and a little bit flirty :) The zOOm - Spring Top & Legging Gift pairs a sunny yellow top with matching patchwork patterned leggings, each of which will fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The tube top is laced very loosely closed in the front, while the leggings are low rise and dip down both front and back. I'd say that a cooler summer day or evening would still be a perfect time to wear this, despite the 'spring' in the name :) 

Weekends can be a real mixed bag lately, so I am relieved that mine was relatively peaceful. The weather was decent, and therapy went well earlier, so I am in an optimistic frame of mind. My plans for the upcoming week will probably affect my blogging schedule slightly, but more on that once I've got the details ironed out :) I hope you're all having a great day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL22B Shop&Hop - Snapdragon Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: La Feminique Taylor $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Top: [WellMade] Marline Top $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .:{Sofia}:. Catalina Gown Dress Lima $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: :::WILD:::Fashion SL22B Gift Gown $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: zOOm - Spring Top & Legging Gift $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Taffy - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond SHARON

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Summer Lovin' With TSS

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm back with some wonderful free gifts from the delightful Summer Lovin' event from The Saturday Sale. We all know TSS for helping us save lots of lindens each weekend, and now we get to visit the Grease themed event :) Does that name make you start singing along, like it did to me? Summer lovin', had me a blast, summer lovin', happened so fast...this one does in fact wrap up fairly quickly, the 6th of July, so dance your way on over and enjoy the sales, free gifts (no group needed), and carnival rides. Yep, that's right, there are rides and props that will certainly bring you back to the rockin' 50s :) Not all the gifts are themed but some are, so it's up to you if you want your look to be modern or retro.

My first look is the gorgeous zOOm - Tamriel GIFT Dress, which is decorated with golden symbols on the front and a slender chain draped into the cleavage opening. We receive sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

This lovely gift is our RAPTURE-Dress Hana-Tangerine. The ruffles are such fun details, and the loose strands on the hem remind me of kites or jellyfish :) I think the vibrant orange hue is fantastic for summer, and the seams down the front are really flattering. There are Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizes included.

Time for something retro, thanks to SUGAR N' SPICE and their stunning SNS SANDY DRESS SUMMER LOVIN GIFT. The flared skirt makes me want to twirl around and dance :) We get to enjoy a strapless style with a sweetheart neckline, built in white belt, and of course the multicolored polka dots on the black skirt, in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies.

Next we get to feel flirty and stylish in the Blackstone - Brooke Set - Petrol gift. The slender tube top is sheer lace, tinted to match the pants which are laced up the front with a tiny zipper in the rear. They'll both fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies, and we also receive a HUD with 6 metals for the zipper.

For my final look of the evening, I slipped into the HORL - Eils Outfit which is yet another gift you won't want to miss :) The single strapped top and belted skirt with laced slits in the front are each provided in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. I think this combines modern styling with a nostalgic pattern on the skirt, so there is a nod to the theme.

Whew, as you can guess I've had quite a week. The heat combined with the failing AC unit meant I had to head to a hotel room for a few days, where blogging was not an option on a laptop. Now the AC unit has been inspected this morning, and the verdict is that it is beyond repair :( Until it is replaced in a few weeks, I will be spending hot days at my parents' so I'm not stuck in an overheating house. I don't expect it to interfere with my blogging, which is a nice change, as I am already feeling guilty for missing a few posts. The hotel room was pleasant enough, and the free breakfast was nicer than I'd expected with a great variety of hot and cold offerings. The weather got cooler today because of rain, but we have a Saturday heat advisory again so we're all over the place here. All that really matters is that I am hanging in and have my weekend plans set :) I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Summer Lovin' TSS:

Photo 1:

Dress: zOOm - Tamriel GIFT Dress $0L TSS Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: RAPTURE-Dress Hana-Tangerine $0L TSS Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: SUGAR N' SPICE SNS SANDY DRESS SUMMER LOVIN GIFT $0L TSS Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Blackstone - Brooke Set - Petrol $0L TSS Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: HORL - Eils Outfit $0L TSS Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Bleeding Solstice Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Bleeding Solstice event from Difony Events, which is described as an elegantly haunting Gothic shopping event. There are over 100 designers taking part, nearly all of whom are offering free gifts with no group tag required to claim them. On the ground level they are in hanging lanterns, then on the two upper tiers you'll want to look for large round globes that provide glowing light and free treats :) Sometimes we all need to get in touch with our darker side, and this is the ideal place to do so in my opinion. We have until the 8th of July to complete our shopping and gift-claiming.

For my first look of the evening, I carefully slipped into the Bemused ~ Solstice Gift Corset Dress. I'm sure you can see why 'carefully', with that cinched wasp waist that requires the use of the enclosed alpha layer (or your body's HUD) to accomplish that stunning shape. The dress is provided in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. I cannot quite make out the image embossed on the front, but it is beautifully intricate :)

Speaking of intricate, the [Witch In A Box] Elysium Dress gift has several unique cutouts and straps that give it a playful, flirty style that is sure to turn heads. It is provided in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, along with a HUD to tint it with a grid of colors to click or you can input an RGB code. This means the possibilities are endless :) Did you notice the shimmery stars that are picking up the light sources in my home? By the way, if I look slightly slimmer in this photo, I did adjust my shape temporarily as one hip was trying to peek through the dress. So I slid the saddlebags slider down until it was no longer visible, quick and easy solution. I did return to my typical shape right after :)

This seductive look starts with the zOOm - OniX Outfit GIFT, one piece with the appearance of two that is easy to wear and to admire. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Sometimes I accessorize with jewelry, but this time I selected one of several wonderful tattoo gifts :) The Juna: Celine Tattoo Woman was my go-to, lovely artwork for the neck, upper chest, partial sleeves, and a little on the upper back/neck area that is mostly hiding beneath my hair. Our gift consists of dark, medium (shown), and light versions as BOM layers and appliers for Slink, TMP, Vista, Maitreya, Belleza, Eve, Signature, Altamura, and Omega. That's an impressive amount of compatibility! 

We are fortunate enough to have several great tops as gifts here too, like this stunning //Rowers// Frida Top Fatpack. It combines a knit tank top with leather straps and long sleeves, all worn in one easy piece in sizing for Gen X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD that offers 6 colors each for the leather and shirt, so mixing and matching is definitely on the menu :) There is certainly something about long sleeved crop tops that always captures my attention, like we're too cool to care if our belly is bared but we're keeping our arms toasty. I paired it with my favorite marketplace gift from Delizio, well the black pair from their fatpack of jeans in lots of great hues. This color gives a slightly Goth feeling, but white or blue would have been terrific neutrals as well.

My final look of the night is the gorgeous gift from [Ari-Pari] which is their Dark Flora Dress. Isn't she dreamy? This sweet sleeveless sundress comes in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizing, with a HUD that offers 5 deep colors for the background. The pattern has some paisley among the blossoms, bringing a little retro feeling to add to the charm. I feel like the fluttery skirt is a fun choice for hot weather, since that is not the time you want something clinging to your skin.

Ugh, what a day! How to summarize this...bad storms whipped through the area, and I was asleep when the housemate woke me to say that we needed to evacuate immediately because of tornadoes. So I scrambled to get dressed and grab my phone, not even thinking about meds or anything else I'd need, and you could hear trees cracking and splintering as they were whipped around by the high winds. He was driving like something from a horror movie or video game, lol, dodging falling branches (not like a twig but big enough to damage vehicles) in my parents' minivan, to get us to a local grocery store's parking lot where there were no trees to hit us. Naturally the power company texted us while we were there (half hour or so) that they detected a power outage, like yeah there's no way our grid was gonna hold when it seems to be held together by rubber bands and bubblegum. As of right now, the power is still out and the generator is on but seems to be faltering, as the lights have flickered many times and the generator sounds funny. I'd usually describe it as a loud lawnmower, but now it sounds like a racecar with someone revving the engine. Fun, eh? I am safe, but that was the most terrifying car ride and worse for someone whose biggest fear is being in a car at all. We passed one traffic light that was out, but the closest one to home was working which seemed odd. The house isn't damaged but this time the shed out back took a little damage to the roof, so that's just something else around here that needs fixing. We've got 3 trees down in the backyard, and one on the side of the house. I'm partially in the dark to keep the strain on the generator minimized, and my (battery-operated) thermometer says it's 78.1 in this room so I am feeling rather toasty. I don't want to live in interesting times anymore, LOL, let my life be boring for a while please! Well I do hope you're all safe and having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Bleeding Solstice Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Bemused ~ Solstice Gift Corset Dress $0L Event Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [Witch In A Box] Elysium Dress $0L Event Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: zOOm - OniX Outfit GIFT $0L Event Gift

Tattoo: Juna: Celine Tattoo Woman $0L Event Gift

Photo 4:

Top: //Rowers// Frida Top Fatpack $0L Event Gift

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Photo 5:

Dress: [Ari-Pari] Dark Flora Dress $0L Event Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Lyrical - 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

TeleportHub Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post will cost you just $10L to join the TeleportHub.com group if you aren't already a member, then all of these gifts are completely free. Plus we get to visit a handful of wonderful stores and see what's new at each, or you may already know what you will find there from the group's notices :) I still enjoy perusing because sometimes the older items will catch my eye, and I can get ideas for what I am hoping will show up in a sale soon. Spoken like a true budget fashionista, don't you think? :)

My first stop was JUMO Originals for the VIOLA Gown Excl. Teleporthub gift, a beautiful and flirty full length dress that is slit up to the left hip and decorated with bold roses. I do love a halter neckline too :) This treat includes sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Maitreya, and Lara X mesh bodies. The floral pattern really complements the roses on the hip wonderfully I must say, same orangey red hues that make me think of fire.

Our I.M. Collection Teleport Hub Gift is simply named so we won't forget how we got this show stopper, as I expect there is a good chance of someone asking about it when you wear it out. The top and skirt are each provided in Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The texture is an ornate beaded satin, almost studded in appearance, with colors that call to mind the night sky full of stars.

Next I headed over to zOOm, where their May Flowers Outfit GIFT completely captivated me :) Not only do we receive the pink and white dress with fresh tulips all the way around the skirt, but the matching extra tall platform heels that have straps winding around our ankles to help hold them in place. These will both fit Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, and Reborn mesh bodies. Did you notice that gold chain looped on the heels? Sexy!! If I'd adjusted my height for these shoes, I guarantee I would forget to fix it and would tower over Xan (who is like 9" taller than me IRL) and mess up all of our snuggly poses, so I apologize for not doing so but you can see the height of the heels on the right :) Honestly I didn't realize they were so tall until I did that pose, LOL, so I surprised myself.

I think our Analogic - Buzzy Jump FATPACK gift is just right for spring into summer, with short sleeves and cropped top beneath a jumper with suspenders to hold the high waisted miniskirt up. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu for each piece, plus a HUD that lets us select from 10 colors apiece. I do love mixing and matching, and the pastels whisper 'spring' while the bolder colors feel fun for the summer.

For my final look of the night, I had a good time playing with the [erotiK] Anaisha Outfit FATPACK and its fantastic HUDs :) This gift consists of the sassy top and shorts in Legacy, Bombshell, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, plus that aforementioned HUDs. The top's HUD has 25 solid colors, 25 lace textures, and 20 patterns each for the top and trim, plus 6 metals. The shorts HUD is much the same, so we can match it all up perfectly or go hog wild! The lace fabrics are a bit sheer as you can see on the right, the shorts being a solid red choice in it, and as always I recommend just trying it all out and clicking all the buttons to see what captures your attention. I like matching solid colors to one of the hues in a pattern, then switching for the other piece when possible.

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: JUMO Originals - VIOLA Gown Excl. Teleporthub $0L TeleportHub Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: I.M. Collection Teleport Hub Gift $0L TeleportHub Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: zOOm - May Flowers Outfit GIFT $0L TeleportHub Group

Photo 4:

Outfit: Analogic - Buzzy Jump FATPACK $0L TeleportHub Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: [erotiK] Anaisha Outfit FATPACK $0L TeleportHub 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 X

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Redeux Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are helping the Redeux Event celebrate their 8th anniversary, which is an impressive accomplishment and I offer my heartfelt congratulations to them :) As we often do in SL, we celebrate events with gifts for the shoppers, all yours for free with their VIP group which is also free to join. While you're exploring, just click any gift bag you see with their logo, and if your group tag is active you'll receive lots of generous treats. 

I'm "Not Toxic, just Spicy", even my shirt agrees! This is our Manikin - Q-Tees Tank Top - Retro Edition - Spicy gift, a clever tee in a rosy pink with cream colored wording and trim. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. It's extra funny for me since my diet for medical reasons is as far from spicy as possible, but that doesn't always keep the spice out of my attitude ;) It's generally when people get spicy with me first, so this top can serve as a warning to keep people from provoking us I guess.

For a different type of spice, be sure to claim the zOOm - Gothic Corset GIFT too. This sexy treat has rings that resemble piercings on the nips, and upside down crosses both front and back. It is laced ever so briefly in the front, with plenty of hardware for such a skimpy style top ;) We receive sizing for Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. I'm wearing it with the white pair of Delizio jeans from their marketplace freebie fatpack, but it will certainly pair well with your favorite pants, shorts, or skirts too.

Next I couldn't wait to slip into the Faida Milu silk gift, pun intended since it is a slip dress. It's got a great crushed velvet type texture, and the neckline is trimmed with a blue floral pattern ruffle. Also noteworthy is the zipper in the back, explaining just how we wrangled our way into this close fitting beauty :) The gift consists of Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing.

The lovely TRES - Luz Choco corset dress made me think "flapper" since the ruffles resembled fringe at first glance somehow. I'm loving the rich brown color too, definitely chocolatey! We receive sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The TRES brand is a collab between Faida and Velvet Whip, so there is impressive skill and experience behind this name :)

For my final look of the evening, I changed outfits and bodies ;) The Mayhem Marlina Romper fits Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, and Reborn mesh bodies, so I swapped my Lara 5.3 to X. Speaking of changes, we can select from 30 different patterns via HUD, so we get to switch up this look as often as we want. It's like thirty different looks all for free, who can resist that? The bodice is fairly revealing, with that slender strip of fabric across to keep 'the girls' in place, and the leg cut seems to transition from modest on the sides to a little peekabooty from behind. I think the patterns are very fun and festive, so it is a great gift for an anniversary party.

My day started stressful, but I'm in a pretty good mood tonight after a fun chat with a friend while playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure together :) Multiplayer games can be a mixed bag, but this one seems to work out really nicely, and teamwork really can improve the game. Her game crashed as soon as we logged in, LOL, but once she came back (we were texting and I knew what happened, then phone call) it was all good for over an hour. Before that I'd gone to a nearby park, not the closest but the next town over, so we just extended the distance slightly. I had to pass by the dentist office for that added surge of anxiety, lol, which is actually a good thing for expanding my limits and boundaries. It's like if you pull a muscle and then have to stretch it slowly, a little more each time, to help it heal and let you use it again correctly. Whew. Tomorrow is dinner with the parents, and then Saturday the dingus owner of the farmers market canceled it because there will be thunderstorms in the afternoon, like after the market closes. Sigh. He pulled this crap all winter if there was a 10% chance of snow, now he's doing it again and ruining people's plans. I feel so badly for the vendors, who all bought ingredients and prepped food for sale (and posted on social media last night in several cases) before finding out today that it was unnecessary. Oh well, I do hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Redeux Event:

Photo 1:

Top: Manikin - Q-Tees Tank Top - Retro Edition - Spicy $0L Redeux Group

Photo 2:

Top: zOOm - Gothic Corset GIFT $0L Redeux Group

Photo 3:

Dress: Faida Milu silk $0L Redeux Group

Photo 4:

Dress: TRES - Luz Choco $0L Redeux Group

Photo 5:

Romper: Mayhem Marlina Romper $0L Redeux Group

Pants Photos 1&2: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective - Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond MEL

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity