Sunday, December 23, 2018

Home for the Holidays

Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some more selections from The Wash Cart Sale that are budget-friendly at just the right time of year. There are dozens of carts with treats at $10L each, with the option of a special $50L offer per cart too. You have over a week remaining for this Winter Wonderland round, so plenty of time to visit and enjoy the sales. I also have more prizes to share from the Disgruntled Elf Hunt, so be ready to search for small gift boxes in assorted colors by following the hints on their website. Most stores have an example of the gift box on their hunt sign as a hint giver, but the boxes there do not necessarily reflect the color of the one that's hidden. The website will guide you with info on whether the prizes at each store are for male, female, or unisex, so it is helpful to have it open.


The first cart we are visiting at The Wash tonight is by Luziefee, and I am sporting two of their selections above. On the left is LUZ - Lumi 1, on the right is Lumi 5, and each are just $10L only at the Wash. They come in sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, in bold argyle prints that look so warm and cozy. You can visit the Luziefee mainstore by clicking here, and the link in the ending credits is your direct limo to their cart.


It is fun to remember that beneath all the bulky clothing of winter, we still deserve to feel sexy with some special lingerie. If you agree, please be sure to visit the Shae's Designs cart, where there are 3 different sets of these beautiful mesh bras and panties called Alesha Lingerie Set, of which this is #2. Each includes sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, with a HUD that lets you choose from 4 different colors and you can click them individually so your bra doesn't have to match your panty hue if you crave variety. The bra cups are very sheer, but I felt like the lace obscured details enough that I didn't alter the image so you could see it as is. I love the lacing in the back of the panties, an added flirty touch to an already lovely set. You can visit the Shae's Designs mainstore here, and the landmark in my ending credits will whisk you directly to their cart.


This prize from the Disgruntled Elf Hunt is courtesy of Changed Seasons and is aptly named Naughty List. It includes the bodysuit in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, plus the Santa hat in green that I am wearing with it. The front reads "the Naughty List" above a pair of lips being bitten suggestively, 


Mishmash Fusion has 2 prizes to find, one male and one female, and this lovely look is their Bittersweet Dress - Funky Stripes. It comes in standard mesh sizes plus eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. The pattern reminds me of really chic wrapping paper, so with that thought you'll just need to find someone to unwrap you ;)


My final look of the evening is the hunt prize from The Sissy Bar, their Disgruntled Elf Hunt dress that is lavished in lace and holiday cheer. It is provided in fitmesh standard sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. Santa has some adorable companions in the image on the front, and they all look great against the green plaid background.

It was quite a busy day, with several more of those on the horizon. I had some delicious handmade pierogies for lunch, and got more of my holiday plans finalized with times and such. It will be a whirlwind, but I will try to blog if and when possible :) I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress Left: Luziefee LUZ - Lumi 1 $10L Wash Cart Sale
Dress Right: LUZ - Lumi 5 $10L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 2:
Lingerie: Shae's Designs Alesha Lingerie Set 2 $10L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 3:
Outfit: Changed Seasons - Naughty List $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:
Dress: Mishmash Fusion ~*MF*~ Bittersweet Dress - Funky Stripes $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:
Dress: The Sissy Bar TSB Disgruntled Elf Hunt $0L Hunt Prize

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Jamie - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FERNA dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)



Saturday, December 22, 2018

Wash and Disgruntled Elf Hunt

Hiya everyone! Tonight we have some more wonderful selections from The Wash Cart Sale and their Winter Wonderland round, open until the 2nd of January. You can find clothing for the whole family, accessories, home decor, and much more, so you can make it a family field trip :) I also have another free gridwide hunt for December to share with you, the Disgruntled Elf Hunt. You will be looking for gift boxes in various colors, using hints from their website or the hint givers on the signs at each location. The site will tell you if the prizes are male, female, or unisex, and how many boxes you can find at each store since some have the male and female separately.


One of the many terrific choices on the CatsClaw Designs cart at The Wash is their Amy Strapless Dress fairie style w txt hud, just $10L. This beauty comes in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine. The texture HUD included offers 8 choices, two of which you can see above, with various colors and scattered with stars. The lace up top is a very pretty touch, as is the bow adorning the belt. You can visit the CatsClaw Designs mainstore by clicking here, and the link in my ending credits brings you directly to their cart for their $10L and $50L offers.


Artic Storm is one of the many stores to make their home at The Wash, and they always take part in the cart sale by debuting new releases such as the dresses seen above. On the left I'm wearing their *AS* Melanie Fairy Green Glitter, on the right is Melanie Fairy Red Glitter, each only $10L. They come in sizes for Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP, with panty liners (like panties with no sides) in the same mesh sizes. The style is so flirty and delicate, with the ladder of straps in the back and fluttery hem. The Artic Storm mainstore link is here, and the ending credits has their cart's direct location.


Over to the hunt trail, this is the Disgruntled Elf Hunt prize from ~MystRie~ hiding for free in their gift box. It consists of the Christmas Flirt Dress in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, with the Snowflake Stockings in Small, Medium, Large, Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. There is a notecard in there with info on the stockings, which can flash between the red and green seen above when you type a command in local chat. This outfit will have you all set for the holiday in style!


If you crave something more intimate in the same seasonal hues, be sure to find the gift at Barbed Wire Kisses called DEH Santina. This slip dress comes in Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, in crimson with green spaghetti straps and matching strips on the side. There is something so alluring about red satin, and this looks very touchable.


One last look of the night, it is another holiday themed treat, this one from Fire Within. They have 2 prizes inside their gift box, male and female, and this of course is your look at the female one. It includes the sweater and pants each in sizes for S, M, L, Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine, with matching high heel ankle boots in Belleza, Maitreya, Slink Mid, and unrigged versions. This is the type of outfit that you can wear all fall/winter long, and you could easily mix and match the components with other items in your wardrobe for variety. I love the knit pattern on the leggings, and how the sweater and boots color complements the pants so well.

Another week has slipped away, and one of the final weekends of the year is here for us to enjoy. I have been so tired lately, and tonight is no exception to that, so I'm hoping I've managed to make sense and be relatively typo-free tonight ;) I also hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress: CatsClaw Designs _CCD_ Amy Strapless dress fairie style w txt hud $10L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 2:
Dress Left: Artic Storm *AS* Melanie Fairy Green Glitter $10L Wash Cart Sale
Dress Right: *AS* Melanie Fairy Red Glitter $10L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 3:
Outfit: ~MystRie~ Christmas Flirt Dress/Snowflake Stockings $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:
Dress: Barbed Wire Kisses {BWK} DEH Santina $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:
Outfit: Fire Within *FW* Elf Hunt - Female $0L Hunt Prize

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Mitzi - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FERNA dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)



Thursday, December 20, 2018

The Wash and Advent

Hiya everyone! Today I have a few more selections from the Wash Cart Sale and their Winter Wonderland round, which is open until the 2nd of January (after these hectic holidays!) so you have plenty of time to visit. All of the carts have offers for $10L each, and the option of a special $50L selection, while honestly everything here is worth way more than that. Bargains are a blessing, especially at this time of year when we've been shopping for everyone else. Another thing that makes SL special this time of year is Advent calendars, from which I have shown you several gifts recently and have a few more for today for you to enjoy. That is why I am posting in the morning instead of late evening :)


Our first visit is to the Dream Factory cart at The Wash, where you will find terrific offers such as the Dress Elisa 3 seen on the left above, and the Dress Adele on the right, both priced at $10L. I had randomly chosen them and realized they have similar textures, but very different (and equally pretty) styles. Elisa comes in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP versions. Adele has a built in gold belt and a slit on the left thigh, and is included in sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. You can visit the Dream Factory mainstore by clicking here, and the link in the ending credits brings you directly to their cart.


Next we see a couple of gorgeous gowns from the ML Fashion cart at The Wash, for a formal event or when you just deserve to feel extra chic. On the right I am wearing the Gown Felicia Blue - lightblue, only $10L and there are other color combos among the many reasonable offers on this cart. It comes in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP, with bold contrasts and a fun bow at the bodice. As for my dress on the right, well that is actually a free gift for all visitors, set for sale for $0L. It's called Ines Long Dress Pink Ombre Gift, and is a beautiful mix of pink and blue with strapless mermaid styling and a built in belt. It includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The ML Fashion mainstore link can be found by clicking here, and your direct ride to the cart itself is in my ending credits.


Advent time, and this is today's gift from Moonstar called *V* Noella Gown. You don't need a group tag, just find day #20 on the calendar board and give it a click to claim this free goodie. It comes in sizes for standard, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP. The black top and red skirt are perfectly complemented by the golden accents and belt, aren't they?


Speaking of red and gold, today's Advent gift from [WellMade], their Lourdes Dress, comes with a HUD that lets you choose between those very colors. They can be festive at this time of year, yet appropriate for any other season as well (Valentine's Day comes to mind). The dress itself is provided in fitmesh {S, M, L}, eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine. You will need your free group tag active to claim this one, just click the stocking on the tree-shaped calendar.


My final look of the day is spectacularly sparkly, and can be found at Donni's Dollies. No group necessary, just give today's date a click and you will receive DD Mallary Gold Sequins in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. The fringe around the neckline draws attention to our curves, and that extra short skirt means your legs will look their longest.

At this point, I am planning on switching back to evening blogging with my next post, so there won't be many more Advent gifts to see but I hope you're still visiting and enjoying them. Most calendars run until the 24th, so a few more days of celebrating before Christmas arrives. As for the holidays themselves, I have plans on both Eve and Day so I haven't figured out my blog schedule yet. I hope you all have a fantastic day ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress Left: Dream Factory ~DF~ Dress Elisa 3 $10L Wash Cart Sale
Top Right: ~DF~ Dress Adele $10L Wash Cart Sale

Photo 2:
Dress Left: * ML Fashion * Gown Felicia Blue - lightblue $10L Wash Cart Sale
Dress Right: * ML Fashion * Ines Long Dress Pink Ombre Gift $0L Wash Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: Moonstar *V* Noella Gown $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: [WellMade] Lourdes Dress $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:
Dress: Donni's Dollies DD Mallary Gold Sequins $0L Advent Gift

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Mitzi - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FERNA dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)



Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Advent Delights

Hiya everyone! Today there are plenty of gifts for you to claim at generous Advent calendars all across the grid, so be sure to get started as soon as possible :) Some of the ones I'm sharing need a free group tag, others require no tag at all, but all work out to be completely free. I am so grateful to the thoughtful designers who make every December in SL feel like a month-long celebration of every winter holiday at once. 


ML Fashion is our first stop, where you can claim their Gift Day 19 dress with its playful side opening and short skirt. It comes in classic S and L sizes, plus eBody Classic, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique versions, all in that festive red shade. No group necessary, just click today's date on the tree shaped calendar.


This sassy mini reads "Love Peace Joy" on the front with matching symbols, and it caught my attention immediately as words of wisdom for this season and year round. It is today's Advent gift from Susie's Shoppe, 19 Teal 60s Dress, and their calendar is free for everyone with no group tag needed. The dress is included in standard mesh sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP versions.


This adorable outfit is somewhere in the :.C!L.: Advent calendar in the very near future, but I have been asked not to specify which date so you'll just have to keep checking :) There are so many terrific goodies waiting for you in there, and no group is needed to claim these free gifts. This outfit is called Xmas Candy Cane & Fur Dress Mesh Set, and the lovely strapless mini scattered with candy canes comes in standard fitmesh sizes as well as Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique versions. Also included are the candy cane for the mouth, the antlers that have a strand of lights that drapes beneath them and down each side, and the wooden deer with holding pose. Lots of terrific details here, and it would be hard to have a "bah humbug" attitude while wearing this.


If you are heading somewhere snowy in SL, you can bundle up in style with today's gift from [NYNE], their Padded Jacket. It is in a cheery pink color with a shirt layered beneath, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. You don't need a group tag to claim it, just click the date on the calendar and it's all yours.


My final look of the day is the gift for the 19th from Entice, their Surf City Bikini - Galaxy Blue. The colorful print is simply stunning, and the gift includes the bikini top, bottom, and skirt with bottom attached, each in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Physique, and Maitreya sizes. You will need your free Entice group tag active, and make sure you look under the members' tree for today's present. If you aren't in the group, you can pay $25L for their gifts under the non-members tree instead, so be careful which tree you are peeking underneath. I love the beads on the straps, both top and skirt, and how they are just as vibrant as the fabric.

Initially my plans for this week would mean that tomorrow I would be back to an evening post (appointment in the afternoon) but it turns out that had to be postponed. So I am not sure yet if the timing will work out better for a morning post or a nighttime one, but either way I will be sharing plenty of carefully chosen treats with you. I hope you all have a fantastic day, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress: * ML Fashion * Gift Day 19 $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:
Dress: Susie's Shoppe 19 Teal 60s Dress $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:
Outfit: :.C!L.: Xmas Candy Cane & Fur Dress Mesh Set $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:
Jacket: [NYNE] Padded Jacket $0L Advent Gift
Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

Photo 5:
Bikini: Entice - Surf City Bikini - Galaxy Blue $0L Advent Gift

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Mitzi - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FERNA dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

One Week 'til Christmas

Hiya everyone! Today I am in the holiday spirit and ready to share some delightful Advent calendar gifts from several generous designers. All are free, either needing a group tag that is free to join or simply no group involved whatsoever. I can hardly believe that we are only a week away from Christmas, and my celebration is even closer since it starts on Christmas Eve. So much to show you before then! I also am wearing some luxurious new nails from LIVIA that can be purchased at the TWE12VE event. 


Our first Advent calendar gift is from Emerald Couture, from the one in the back of their women's building that needs a group tag (free to join) to claim from the boxes on shelves. This is the EC Glitz Pond, and our beautiful dress comes in standard mesh sizes plus Eve Pulpy, Eve Slim, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. The matching shoes are included in Slink High and Unrigged versions, so you can adjust the unrigged as needed. Don't forget to click the non-group board, there is one for ladies and one for men.


Another enjoyable Advent calendar is courtesy of Donni's Dollies, no group needed so just click today's date to claim this DD Sydni Lounge Wear Deep Emerald Snowflake. It is a single mesh piece and comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. With its sleeveless style, I imagine wearing it while cuddling in front of a fireplace.


In an interesting coincidence, I have yet another gift in a fetching shade of green to share, this one rather pastel and dusted with snowflakes on the skirt. It is our gift for the day from Applique` Chic called AC: Vintage Christmas Dress Green, and includes plenty of mesh sizes: classic S, M, L, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous. No group is needed, just purchase for $0L from box #18. There was a minor issue with gift #15, so that one will remain free for the duration and there is a gift next to the sign explaining it, so be sure to pick those up while you visit.


Dark Water Designs has two gifts for today, male and female, and I am excited to share the DWD - Silk Romper, Rosegold set. There are two versions (Rosegold on the left, Rosegold/lace on the right) each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. Aren't they stunning? I am a big fan of the color, and it looks so pretty with the layer of black lace over it too.


There is something about a well polished nail that really brings the best out in any outfit, and LIVIA's Glam Goddess Bento Nails are a perfect example of that. The set has versions fitted for eBody, Maitreya, Slink, Tonic, and Tuty, each in Ballerina Medium (shown) and Ballerina Long. They include a HUD packed with 11 manicure choices, and you can paint all your nails at once or one at a time. There are 5 solid colors, 5 pastels with glittery stripes down the center, and one that is bursting with glitter. The full set is $189L and available until the 31st of December at TWE12VE, along with a set of Omega and Maitreya appliers for your toes for $99L so you can match your pedicure to your manicure. If you plan on wearing open toed sandals, it's worth it to pick those up too. 

These days of posting in the morning instead of evening can be really rough, since it adds a couple of hours to the time I normally spend sitting here staring at the screen nonstop. I'm sure that doesn't do my retinal issues any favors, but I am trying to take brief breaks without making things take much longer. It's important to me to give you all plenty of time to pick up these limited single-day gifts though, as my normal posting time would leave 2 hours or less before the SL day ends. I hope you all have a fabulous day, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress: Emerald Couture EC Glitz Pond $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:
Outfit: Donni's Dollies DD Sydni Lounge Wear Deep Emerald Snowflake $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: Applique` Chic AC: Vintage Christmas Dress Green $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:
Outfits: Dark Water Designs DWD - Silk Romper, Rosegold $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:
Nails: LIVIA // Glam Goddess Bento Nails $189L TWE12VE Event

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Mitzi - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FERNA dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

Monday, December 17, 2018

Advent and DAZZLE

Hiya everyone! This morning I am pleased to show you a few of today's Advent calendar gifts from various generous designers, either needing a free group tag to claim or no tag whatsoever. Something else that makes me very happy is the monthly DAZZLE event, whose current theme is Dazzling Holidays in Glitter. As you can imagine, those talented creators have put impressive effort into interpreting that theme in their personal style. You have just over a week left to visit, so be sure to get there before the 25th to select some exclusive offers for yourself.


Our first Advent calendar visit is to ML Fashion, where you can claim this flirty gift #17 for free just by clicking the correct box. The dress comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, as well as a classic fitted version. The built in corset style belt really highlights the black floral images wrapped around the short asymmetrical skirt.


For the [WellMade] Advent calendar, you will need a free group tag active, and there will be a stocking on the tree-shaped calendar for you to click each day to claim your gift. Today's is this Lilliet Dress with a blouse layered beneath a sleeveless jumper dress (worn as one piece) that also includes a HUD with two seasonal colors of plaid to choose from. The dress comes in fitmesh S, M, & L, plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizes.


Moonstar's gift for today is both festive and flirty, called *V* Merry Merry Dress. You don't need a group tag, just give the right date a click on their Advent board and you will receive this dress in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and a standard fitted version. As an extra little bonus, there are white lace panties provided too, in appliers for Maitreya, Omega, and Slink.


Now it is time to visit the DAZZLE event, where Face Paint is offering 4 colors of their Elle gown exclusively for us to enjoy. The Red can be seen on the left, with the arm warmers that are included, and on the right I am wearing the Gold without the arm warmers just so you can see how that looks. The sequin patterned top fits the theme wonderfully, and the skirts have a dark elegant tone to them. Each color is $250L, and includes gown and arm warmers each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. The other two color choices are blue or silver, so there is something to flatter everyone.


While you are visiting DAZZLE, be sure to stop by the Sweet E's display so you can check out their many offers, including the exclusive Animated Let it Snow off Shoulder Sweater Capri Scarf set. For $199L you will receive the adorable sweater with falling snow texture and two baby seals beneath the words "Let it Snow" as well as the harem pants, each in sizes for standard, eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine. Also included are the warm scarf in Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Unrigged versions, plus the ankle tie shoes in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High sizes. You can enjoy this look with or without the scarf, although I find it to be a perfect match. I do get creative with mixing and matching sometimes :) I am such a fan of Sweet E's, so this is an exciting opportunity to get an exclusive item of theirs.

It was a fairly typical Sunday here, other than the shift from evening posting to morning posting. I expect to do the same tomorrow, as long as my eye symptoms stay stable and I don't need to rush off to the ophthalmologist again. It is frustrating to have a diagnosis of no retinal tear yet, but it is still quite possible...I feel like I'm walking on eggshells and being overly cautious. I hope you all have a beautiful Monday, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress: * ML Fashion * Gift Day 17 $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:
Dress: [WellMade] Lilliet Dress $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: Moonstar *V* Merry Merry Dress $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:
Dress Left: Face Paint Elle Red $250L DAZZLE Exclusive
Dress Right: Face Paint Elle Gold $250L DAZZLE Exclusive

Photo 5:
Outfit: Sweet E's Animated Let it Snow off Shoulder Sweater Capri Scarf $199L DAZZLE Exclusive

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Mitzi - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - SCARLET sunkissed dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Advent Sunday

Hiya everyone! Today I am delighted to share some Advent calendar gifts from across the grid, all free and either no group needed or a group tag that is free to join. Some started in the very beginning of the month, while other designers are doing a 12 days of Christmas with a dozen gifts to enjoy. I am really pleased with the generosity of those who are sharing their hard work with us for free or a minimal cost, and it encourages me to make purchases while I'm in each store or at least look for a tip jar to thank them. It is a season of giving :)


First we visit Dark Water Designs, where there is a tree outside that has gift boxes beneath it, one of which is set for $0L for today. It contains a men's leather jacket, plus this DWD - Cozy Animal Set - Blue Bunny. It consists of the sweater and two skirts, each in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. Both skirts complement the sweater delightfully, and that bunny is adorable for year-round wear. No group is needed to claim these gifts.


Next you'll want to active your Entice group tag (free to join, by the way) and head to the members' Advent tree to find the present labeled #16. Today's gift is the Good Time Top in Gray, and I also have a sneak peek of tomorrow's Good Time Shorts in Aqua. Each include sizes for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, while the shorts have a HUD with 5 metal colors for those fun studs on the front. Don't forget to return there tomorrow for these shorts so you can wear them together for a lovely look!


Another store with a free group that entitles you to some terrific Advent gifts is [>Ma'De<], and their gift for today is this precious pink dress. It includes sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, all with that sexy cutout and satiny texture.


Susie's Shoppe has an Advent calendar board available to all, no group necessary, and today's gift is this Silver Halter Gown, a long glitzy style in standard mesh sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, and a standard fitted version. The harlequin texture really catches the eye, doesn't it?


One last gift for today, this is from the Emerald Couture group members' Advent calendar which is the individual boxes on shelves in the women's building. It is called EC Marilyn Dress Red, and includes sizes for 5 classic, 5 fitmesh, Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink. The matching shoes are provided too, a perfect fit for Slink High feet. The gold insets of the skirt and the golden bows on the shoes give it a festive flavor. This group is free to join, and if you are out of group slots (believe me, I can sympathize!) there is also a board for the ladies in the same building that doesn't require a group tag. The men have one in their building too, so don't forget to bring your favorite guys to claim their gifts too.

It wasn't very long ago that I was typing last night's post, and since I am still sitting here with only a couple very brief breaks, I don't have much to say about my day so far. I will get some rest soon, then do a few boring RL tasks I take care of every Sunday, nothing all that exciting. I hope you all have a beautiful day and that you're enjoying the rest of your weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Outfit: Dark Water Designs DWD - Cozy Animal Set - Blue Bunny $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:
Top: Entice - Good Time Top - Gray $0L Advent Gift Day 16
Shorts: Entice - Good Time Shorts - Aqua $0L Advent Gift Day 17

Photo 3:
Dress: [>Ma'De<] Dec 16, 2018 GIFT $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: Susie's Shoppe 16 Silver Halter Gown $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:
Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Marilyn Dress Red $0L Advent Gift

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Mitzi - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - SCARLET sunkissed dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack
All Poses: Verocity (various sets)