Presents from Palomma Plaza

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we can cruise into the weekend with some new looks from Palomma Plaza. Their group is free to join, and the entire first floor of the building is packed with treats for the group from all sorts of talented designers. There are men's and women's fashions, accessories, footwear, shapes, skin, and more, so bring a friend and help honor the memory of Palomma "Dove" Casanova. She was the positive force behind The Free Dove in this same location, and her generosity lives on even though she passed away a few years ago. I truly miss her and can get a bit emotional when I visit, but at this point it is mostly joy that she is not forgotten. I've chosen two designers to feature tonight, Emerald Couture and BlondeQueen, and my link should give you a red arrow between the two displays.

For my first look, I feel so cozy in the EC Demetria Winter Outfit Pink gift from Emerald Couture. Of course the color makes me happy, and the V design on the hoodie sweatshirt is dusted in snowflakes for an extra wintry feeling. It looks great with the leggings and the boldly laced snowboots :) Sweatshirt and leggings are each provided in a standard M size along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. There is an unrigged version of the boots as well as sizes for Belleza, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Prima, Reborn, and Slink flat feet. Chilly weather isn't here yet, but it will be before we know it :)

EC Carla Outfit Purple is this beautiful look, also just right for colder climates. The high necked sweatshirt and jeans are each included in Erika, Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra Low, Original, Kups, Kups Flat, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Flat, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine sizes. (Whew!) The coordinating shoes come in similar sizes - Belleza, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, Slink, and Tonic feet. I'm intrigued by the pattern on the shirt, and it reminds me of something I had in RL once :) Purple jeans are a fun touch for sure, keeping that color scheme on point with style.

Another gift of theirs that I couldn't resist sharing is called EC Valentina Dress Pink, and I am a big fan as you can tell! It's an unusual hue of pink that looks mauve-purplish in my lighting, long sleeved with a flirty heart opening filled with sheer lace. The gray belt is separate, so you can decide which way you wish to wear the look :) They both are provided in standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing. 

Over on the BlondeQueen display, you can find the lovely BQ::Susy Top & Skirt w/Bows:: 2 Colors to brighten your weekend. The sassy top and plaid miniskirt are each included in baby blue and baby pink, all in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu body sizes. This way we get to mix and match, since these colors look truly sweet together :) The bows add to that feeling too, especially the way the bow on the bust creates a heart shape of the opening above it.

My final look of the night makes me realize that I was really in the mood for hoodies today :) The BQ::Molly Sweat Dress:: 2 Mixed Colors gift from BlondeQueen has a pink/teal camo design with pink hood, and a salmon/l.blue camo seen on the right above with its blue hood. Similar but distinctive, and both long enough to be a brief dress or tunic top. Each of them will fit Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. They are so hard to choose between that I'm relieved they are both in the same great gift :)

Some days feel far busier than others, and today was certainly one of those. It was productive though, and I am feeling positive about that because we have more cooking to do Sunday. I guess there is also a sense of accomplishment, and more anticipation about the upcoming holiday when I'll get to see my family. Someday we won't have the opportunity to be together, so it makes these chances more precious. I've been thinking too much tonight, moody and broody I suppose. On a more happy note, I'm glad to be going to the farmers market tomorrow morning, and 52 degrees should be decent if the wind stays fairly calm. Feeling forgetful so I'll wrap this up with wishes for a wonderful weekend ahead, and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Demetria Winter Outfit Pink 0L Palomma Plaza

Photo 2:

Outfit: EC Carla Outfit Purple 0L Palomma Plaza

Photo 3:

Dress: EC Valentina Dress Pink 0L Palomma Plaza

Photo 4:

Outfit: BlondeQueen BQ::Susy Top & Skirt w/Bows:: 2 Colors 0L Palomma Plaza

Photo 5:

Dress: BQ::Molly Sweat Dress:: 2 Mixed Colors 0L Palomma Plaza

Tonight's hair is Truth Strawberry - Essential, face skin is enLight GAL Satin 5, and mesh body is Legacy f. Links can be found in the Everyday Basics tab above. None of the items tonight were sponsored or provided for review.

Posh Event Thanks & Giving

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got a fun occasion to share, the POSH Event and their Thanks & Giving round for November. It is open until the 20th and includes lots of great sales, free gifts for the VIP group (free to join), and a hunt where you are looking for a hunt object (Posh turkey, just like you see on the sign near the landing spot) in front of each booth. Clicking them will show you in local chat which ones you still need to touch, and once you get them all you'll be given a landmark back to that sign I mentioned. Clicking that will get you the grand prize you've earned, which I am showing you at the end here :) The variety at this event always impresses me, and the offers are consistently high quality. 

I've started with the dazzling Uni-qu3::*Samma dress* Golden 1 gift, which is 1L to claim this beauty. The strapless mermaid style gown comes in sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The top reminds me of New Years Day for some reason, confetti and bright cheer :) It's got an intriguing style too, curvy notches that will keep all eyes on you.

I am certainly a fan of versatility, and the *SC* AYA Jumpsuit Yellow gift from Soho Chic provides just that by letting us wear it or without the sleeves. The jumpsuit and sleeves each fit Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The top of the bodice is sheer lace that might be a bit racy for some places (I'm wearing nip covers that came with my skin) and the warm yellow color is so flattering. I think it looks almost springy without the sleeves, and absolutely love it as an autumn fit with the sleeves added :)

Our charming Blackstone - Angelic Dress - Marine gift is sure to knock the socks off your date, or help you find a hot date if you need one ;) The flirty dress has side cutouts that accentuate the belt running through it, plus who can resist that daringly diagonal hemline? Dress and matching garter are each provided in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn body sizing, with a HUD offering 6 metals. Those appear on the belt, zipper, and the chain around the neck that serves as a halter strap, very pretty!

Vanilla's Fashion has a sizzling treat for us, their {VF}Pops Dress. The color certainly makes it red hot, and the strap across the open top is studded in silver to match the zippers on each side of the miniskirt front. Those tape X's on the breasts are built right into the dress itself, so this is all one each to wear piece :) We receive sizes for Erika, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

For my final look of the evening, I'm enjoying the reward for clicking all the hunt objects. DOLLZ SUMMER FATPACK can be yours too, for free just for exploring the whole event and tapping all those little turkeys :) It consists of 19 colors of the stunning dress, each packaged individually with Erika, Kupra Squeeze, Lara X, Legacy, Muneca Squeezed, Peach Juicy, and Reborn Juicy sizes inside. I'm wearing light blue on the left, and purple on the right. You had to know if there was a purple option that I'd be unpacking it immediately ;) The playful bows on each shoulder and the middle of the neckline are all cleverly designed to show how RL bows can sometimes have minds of their own, facing various directions that draws more attention to them. I also appreciate a nice drop V waist, softly ruffled for added romance. 

Whew, things are getting busy in the magpie house! The outing yesterday was productive, and we have a houseguest for a long weekend who arrived this afternoon to stay until Sunday. They will be assisting with pre-Thanksgiving cooking (things that can be frozen) tomorrow and Sunday, so I am extra grateful that they are able to be here :) The primary reason is their company of course, which is always treasured. I'm still planning on blogging my normal schedule, but if that changes please forgive me. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from POSH Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Uni-qu3::*Samma dress* Golden 1 1L Event Gift

Photo 2:

Jumpsuit: Soho Chic *SC* AYA Jumpsuit Yellow 0L Event Gift

Phoro 3:

Dress: Blackstone - Angelic Dress - Marine 0L Event Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Vanilla's Fashion {VF}Pops Dress 0L Event Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: DOLLZ SUMMER FATPACK 0L Hunt Prize

Tonight's hair is Truth Strawberry - Essential, face skin is enLight GAL Satin 5, and mesh body is Legacy f. Links can be found in the Everyday Basics tab above. None of the items tonight were sponsored or provided for review.

CMH Harvest Moon

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes to us from Cheeky Monkey Hunts, and their November gridwide round called CMH Harvest Moon. We are looking for wheat, an image of 3 stalks (I am so unsure of the terminology there, LOL, but it's not sheaf because that's a harvested bundle) of the essential grain. The designers get to decide which and how many to hide, either 1L prizes or 25L - 50L hunt exclusives. There are images, hints, landmarks, and prices listed on the new CMH website, so it is very helpful to have that open and available while you hunt. There is a fantastic array of treats this round, like clothing and accessories for men, women, and dinkies, along with home decor so we can give our living space a new look as easily as our avatars :)

I'm starting at Starlight Apparel this evening, with their .{SA}. Lottie Fall Crop Sweater with HUD which is a 25L exclusive. The style with one side lifted is probably familiar if you're a fan of this brand (as I am!) but this special version has 4 seasonal colors to choose from via HUD. The furry and no fur variants are each provided in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu sizes. I'd like to remind you that I wear the nipple covers included with my body skin, otherwise the right one would probably be peeping out at us ;) I think this style would look great with a BOM bra or tank top layered beneath, for modesty and/or warmth.

I'm picking up good vibrations...sorry, the song always pops into my head when visiting GoodVibes ♥. Their Harvest Moon Wheat outfit is a lovely cropped turtleneck and maxi skirt, each in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes. The top says Harvest Moon in gorgeous script, surrounded by fall leaves beneath a bright full moon. I love the way the skirt's pattern picks up the moon and leaves, while adding some branches and pine trees for a cozy, woodsy feeling. 

Next we've got a versatile 25L exclusive from ~Sassy!~ called Amber set - Harvest Moon. We have a high neck knit top, puffy vest, and belted skirt that buttons down the front, all in sizing for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, and Reborn bodies. The outfit looks just as chic and comfy with or without the vest, so it is up to you how you choose to wear it :) Part of me wants to dress it up with a long gold necklace, and another part wants to add combat boots for a more rugged feeling.

The Harambee-Gwassi charity store is offering a stunning DarkBlue Moon minidress outfit as their 25L exclusive. The fabric on the dress says "I love you to the moon and back" on a backdrop of moon craters and golden stars, so pretty! We receive the dress in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. There are a couple of extra packages inside, one with a thong in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes and a slip (tiny crotch cover) designed to fit Inithium, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. The other box includes matching shoes in Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, so they are not shown only because I'm wearing the Legacy body. None of those sizes fit my foot, and I felt like Cinderella's stepsisters trying them all on, LOL! Now you know why I always make sure to mention all the sizes - so you can tell before you even leave your home to look for an outfit if it suits your personal preferences or not.

My final look of the night is our Gramma's *CHAOS CREATOR* Ladies LS T-shirt, which is yours for just one linden if you find the wheat. I'm guessing the LS in the name stands for long sleeve, and I've probably mentioned before that raglan style shirts (with the sleeves that go directly from neck to underarm) are a longtime favorite of mine. If you look closely at the left side of the moon, you'll see that the creator of chaos is a cat outlined against it :) The outline is black but it could be any color in the dark, not just the void kitties creating the mayhem. The shirt comes in 5 standard sizes (XS - XL) and what I did to find a good fit was to add the alpha layer first, see what is hidden, then add each size until one looked suitable. I know it's tricky when we're so used to adding the specific size for whatever mesh body we're wearing and 99% of the time it's an instant easy fit, but there are plenty of mesh bodies that can also wear a standard size with just a teensy bit more effort :) As with the first photo tonight, I am wearing the Delizio jeans in blue which are one of several hues in their fatpack from the marketplace. Link is found on the Everyday Basics tab up top. 

I have my newly revised plans all set for my outing tomorrow, so I am ready for a busy day that will mean no blogging in the evening. It will still be productive, just in RL instead of SL. It will be simple errands so nothing all that exciting, but the mundane is always an important part of life too. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Harvest Moon:

Photo 1:

Top: Starlight Apparel .{SA}. Lottie Fall Crop Sweater with HUD 25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 2:

Outfit: GoodVibes Harvest Moon Wheat 1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: ~Sassy!~ Amber set - Harvest Moon 25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 4:

Dress: Harambee-Gwassi DarkBlue Moon minidress 25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Top: Gramma's *CHAOS CREATOR* Ladies LS T-shirt 1L Hunt Prize

Tonight's hair is Truth Strawberry - Essential, face skin is enLight GAL Satin 5, and mesh body is Legacy f. Links can be found in the Everyday Basics tab above. The featured items tonight were sponsored and provided for review.

Swimming in The Shark Tank

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got treats to share from THE SHARK TANK, a brand that came to my attention recently from an event (Blue SL if you're curious). So I'm really glad I stopped by their mainstore too, where I found 5 group gifts (free to join) and 2 lucky chairs for the group members to enjoy as well. I have been a lucky chair enthusiast since my earliest days in SL, back when they were either squared and burgundy or round pac-man style in green and white, so it has become instinct to check them out when I see them :) The style of The Shark Tank's fashions suits me quite well, a mix of casual with beach vibes and some chic dressy looks for those days you want to feel more refined and elegant. If that sounds like your taste, come on over - the water is fine and the sharks are very friendly! You can even visit some outside the store at their club :)

My first look of the evening is a group gift called THE SHARK TANK SAMMI BLUE. I'd like to mention that there is also a black version among the gifts if blue isn't your thing. Our dress and ankle boots will each fit Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The square neckline is a style that I'd love to see more often honestly :)

I'm certainly feeling pretty in pink here, thanks to THE SHARK TANK MERIDITH PINK group gift! It includes the bodysuit, chain, shirt, and skirt you see, each in sizing for Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The tied blouse layered over the bodysuit is such a fun look, and the chain adds some sparkle. I'm sure the bodysuit would work as swimwear too if you are so inclined.

That teeny zippered mini came in handy to show off THE SHARK TANK WOMENS SHARK TANK TOP gift, if you'd like to rep their brand while you're out and about :) It features the store logo on a black tank top with spaghetti straps, in sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

THE SHARK TANK CUKA BLUE gift is a wonderful way to elevate your elegance factor, with a halter jumpsuit that is cinched at the waist and even comes with matching shoes. There are Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu sizes for each piece. The blue is such a peaceful shade, I think that drew me to it just as much as the design.

My final look of the night is a lucky chair prize, THE SHARK TANK DAMSON WHITE. Somehow I accidentally typed it damnson at first, like "damn,son!" and that made me giggle because it would be appropriate. It consists of the cropped jacket, tiny tank top, and miniskirt, all in Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The color has a frosty sheen to it that caught my eye, as I hope it does yours :) We can wear it with or without the jacket, as I've shown on the right with just the tank top that makes it more beachy looking.

Another chaotic day in the life of a midnight magpie...nothing too bad, just a change of plans from Tuesday to Wednesday. Anxiety makes me thrive on routine and certainty, like if someone tells me we are doing something at a specific date and time I feel reassured by that knowledge. Then if it changes last minute, the anxiety kicks in like "no wait, that's change and it's scary!". Anxiety can be louder than logic, but I'm trying to train my brain that logic deserves to be heard :) I've been changing channels on my Sirius XM app too much tonight because I've gone from hearing OPP to The Devil Went Down to Georgia in a very short amount of time and am getting musical whiplash. Current channel = 70s/80s/90s mix, mostly a good pick for me. I hope you're all having an awesome day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from THE SHARK TANK:

Photo 1:

Outfit: THE SHARK TANK SAMMI BLUE 0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: THE SHARK TANK MERIDITH PINK 0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: THE SHARK TANK WOMENS SHARK TANK TOP 0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: THE SHARK TANK CUKA BLUE 0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: THE SHARK TANK DAMSON WHITE 0L Lucky Chair

Tonight's hair is Truth Strawberry - Essential, face skin is enLight GAL Satin 5, and mesh body is Legacy f. Links can be found in the Everyday Basics tab above. None of the items tonight were sponsored or provided for review.

Scandalize Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting Scandalize, where there is an entire building full of generous gifts for their group. It's 100L to join but that gets you over 200 fatpacks of clothing and footwear to enjoy :) They have been a vital part of women's fashion in SL for such a long time, and it is fun to see what is new at their place :) Last night they had a random gift giver set up for group members with Halloween treats that sounds like a very limited time deal, but they also had 200L store credit for just 1L to claim. The closer we get to the December holidays, the more surprises we might find there too :) All of tonight's treats are found on the left side of the group gift building.

My first random pick of the night is our SCANDALIZE BASTEN SET SWEATER + JEANS group gift. Its sweater and jeans are in one package, each in Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu sizing. The sweater HUD offers 25 solid colors and 10 patterns to choose from, then the jeans HUD has 25 solid denim and 25 patterned denim (skeleton hands!) with the same 25 colors and 10 patterns for the laces (wrapped around the right leg) as you'll find on the sweater HUD. The heels are packed separately in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn feet, with a HUD that lets us choose from 25 colors each for the socks, heels, laces, and soles. We can get so creative with these HUDs, and the print I picked on the left says BOO so we do have a Halloween theme but the solid colors are perfect for any season.

If you (like me) have memories of Jane Fonda workout tapes or Richard Simmons' Sweating to the Oldies, it's time to get some medical screening tests you might feel some nostalgia from the SCANDALIZE. JESSA SET FATPACK gift. It starts with the top, panty, and pants, each in Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu sizes. The top HUD has 25 choices each as top 1, top 2, and top 3, then the panty HUD offers 25 colors for panty 1, panty 2, seams, and seams 2. The difference between 1 and 2 seems to be the XO pattern where the O is a heart ♥ which I love. The pants have a similar HUD with 25 colors for pants 1, pants 2, and the seams which also tints the waistband. Open the unpacker for the heels and you'll find Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn versions inside, as well as a HUD that lets us choose from 25 colors apiece for the heels, heels 2, sole, and insole. So much fun!

Next I've changed into the SCANDALIZE. MARRA TOP + JEANS FATPACK gift, which has a playful surprise for the rear view ;) Our top and separate sleeves each come in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD to pick from 40 solid colors, 20 cheetah print hues, and 24 patterns. Then we dig into the jeans, provided in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizing with a HUD that has 20 fun shades of denim to choose from. I was surprised to turn around and see that the pockets are being held on by mere strings, as the denim surrounding them has gotten more distressed than someone whose phone is down to 1% battery. 

Are you loving the footwear with added sock layers as much as I am? :) The SCANDALIZE. Lethy set FATPACK has them too, along with a dress, hoodie, and G-string. The clothing pieces all fit Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, with plenty of HUDs of course. The dress HUD offers 25 colors each for dress, dress pattern, straps, and string. The sweater HUD (hoodie) lets us select from those same great 25 hues for the sweater, laces, hood, and straps for even more versatility. The G-string has a 25 color HUD too, so that can match or contrast however you wish. Dig into the package for the heels and you'll find Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizes, along with a HUD that has the same 25 hues for our socks, strap, heels, and sole. I want to male a sole/soul pun here, but my wordplay game is feeling weak tonight ;)

My final look has me slipping happily back into jeans, thanks to the SCANDALIZE-ANETH BIKINI + JEANS FATPACK group gift. I'm strolling down memory lane because of the denim, yet very much appreciating the modern twists as far as styles go, not just this gift but all of them :) The bikini top and bottom each fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD (not surprised by that I'm sure) offering 30 solids and 16 prints apiece for the top, bottom, and strings that hold it all in place. Our jeans fit Legacy, Maitreya and Reborn bodies, and their HUD lets us pick from 20 fantastic denim colors. If I'm recalling correctly, they were blue and grey/black with a peach and a pink included too, so branching out a bit from the more typical denims for those oh-so-fun alternatives.

Whew, I think this weekend was just what I needed :) I'm not sure what my therapist expected when I said earlier that the last 2 weeks were rough, but probably not that two people in my life died and I can't stop thinking about a girl who went to my grade school briefly and I was told she died but on the entire internet there is only 1 shred of evidence that she ever existed. Unusual first name, common last name, one single search result is a yearbook from 2nd grade from a different school. My mom remembers her name but not that she died, and I now can't ask the person I was going to because that's the friend whose mom just passed. Life is so strange sometimes, and I am eagerly planning for the holidays so I am not all doom and gloom :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SCANDALIZE:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE BASTEN SET SWEATER + JEANS 0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE. JESSA SET FATPACK 0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE. MARRA TOP + JEANS FATPACK 0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE. Lethy set FATPACK 0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE-ANETH BIKINI + JEANS FATPACK 0L Group Gift

Tonight's hair is Truth Strawberry - Essential, face skin is enLight GAL Satin 5, and mesh body is Legacy f. Links can be found in the Everyday Basics tab above. None of the items tonight were sponsored or provided for review.

Have a Fabulous Weekend

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a mixture of moods and styles, but what they have in common is that they're all group gifts from FabFree in SL. You don't have to pay to join their group, or to receive any of these sweet treats, so there's no reason not to indulge and pick them up :) I chose one fall-themed outfit and one Halloween one to show you, so we even get some seasonal goodies among the many generous possibilities. 

My first stop was [Sexy Princess] for their playful Calista Set gift, which does in fact make me feel like a sexy princess :) This look is two pieces - tube top with two straps down the front and a micro miniskirt with built in panties - each in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. They fit together so perfectly that it does look like a single piece, but this way you can wear them separately if you wish. The snowy white color stands out as being universally flattering and easy to accessorize.

[satus Inc] also has a special gift waiting for us, named Brixley Sleeveless Crop Top & Shorts Dots. The pattern is delightful, and the bow (scarf?) attached to the left shoulder has similar colors in a different print for added visual appeal. There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes included for each piece. It is getting cooler here in RL, but I think that makes some people crave warmer SL weather. So this would suit that idea quite nicely :)

Next we're cruising to Hello Uglies to grab their HU - Darlena Strange outfit. The top says "Beautifully Strange" in purple on a dark background with green twinkling stars, and I'm loving the crossed straps both front and back. I can't neglect the intricately crafted skirt either, with a sheer purple ruffle layer and double belts on the right front of the waist. I think it leans Goth which can be appropriate for Halloween but certainly not limited to it, and personally I've been drawn to the darker side of SL fashions lately ;) 

I did promise something fall, and I think the GoodVibes Cozy Autumn set is just the ticket. The top and bottom are separates in sizing for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. The top is barely tied closed at the neck, with ribbons that match the solid tan trim of the balloon shaped shorts. Both pieces have a wonderful pattern of falling leaves that coordinates nicely with that solid color trim, and it does indeed look like a cozy outfit for lounging or popping over to your favorite stores. 

My final look of the night is also my last Halloween outfit of the year (I think), courtesy of Dark Salvation. Their .::DS::. Asaka Party Bats is a flirty pairing of tube top and fluttery skirt, each in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu sizes. The top is trimmed in green while the skirt has an attached purple belt whose buckle reminds me of a seatbelt, with fun silver chain draped across the front. Both trim colors are found in the pattern of black bats with dots and stars in various hues, as though our batty friends are flying through a cloud of confetti :) There are 2 other similar gifts for other groups on the same wall as this one, so be sure to peek at those too before Halloween season comes to a close. 

When texting I find myself frequently sending the reaction gif of Kermit the frog flailing around frantically, and that's about how I feel right now. My childhood best friend's mom passed away, and they live quite far away now (like 1000 miles) so I hadn't seen the friend or her mom in ages. Back then she was a second mom to me, and I was already processing the discussions at dinner about my godfather's funeral this afternoon. Rough to process, but I'm doing my best. The plans for Thanksgiving prep were another big topic that did not get fully resolved, but a start is better than nothing. My stomach is uneasy from stress, not terribly surprising I suppose. I'm looking forward to unwinding this weekend until therapy Sunday when I can try to process all of this safely :) I wish you all a fantastic weekend ahead, Happy Halloween, and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [Sexy Princess] Calista Set 0L FabFree Group

Photo 2:

Outfit: [satus Inc] Brixley Sleeveless Crop Top & Shorts Dots 0L FabFree Group

Photo 3:

Outfit: Hello Uglies HU - Darlena Strange 0L FabFree Group

Photo 4:

Outfit: GoodVibes Cozy Autumn 0L FabFree Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: Dark Salvation .::DS::. Asaka Party Bats 0L FabFree Group

Tonight's hair is Truth Collective Audacious - Essential, face skin is enLight IVE Satin 5, and mesh body is Legacy f. Links can be found in the Everyday Basics tab above. None of the items tonight were sponsored or provided for review.

Blue Moon

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is full of treats from the Blue SL event, gifts for their VIP group which is free to join. The current round runs until the 8th of November, so over a week to stop by and check it out :) There are exclusive offers, 50L sales items, and plenty of treats to tempt us. As for my title, I got into the habit of using song titles with the word blue in them for this event, and wanted something a little reminiscent of Halloween so the moon = night, and that can be spooky for some just like the end of October :) Of course my brain is trying to recall all the lyrics now...blue moon, you saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own...I am pretty sure it's got a happy ending so not scary, just a classic song of love and longing.

I am starting the evening with The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. WHITE FLOWER Tee, a sweet gift that shows that florals look beautiful any time of year. This blossom looks like it's been surrounded by chalk or watercolor paint, just a stunning image on our cozy tank top. The unpacker HUD lets us choose from standard mesh sizes or eBody Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. Just click what you need and hang onto that HUD for future use if you wish :) I'm wearing the black Delizio jeans that are linked in my Everyday Basics tab above, a consistently useful gift on the marketplace.

I adore the @rOrO Gemma Set Boo gift, as I'm all about casual outfits with creative twists. The tank top and shorts each have star shaped cutouts and insets of ghost patterned fabric, with an individual ghost on each that says BOO! beneath it. Both pieces are provided in Erika, Lara X, Legacy, Nhumana, Prima, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies. You can guess that I am headed to their mainstore soon to see if they have it in other colors/fabrics too, because I'm pretending they're Pokémon and gotta catch 'em all! To claim this you might need to pay 1L but it will be automatically refunded while the gift is delivered to you.

THE SHARK TANK has 2 gifts, one for men and one for women, so I'm happy to show you their AUDRY SOLID FP. Just click the images that say BlueSL Gift to receive them for free :) The top, skirt, and shoes are each included in Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, along with a HUD that offers 20 colors for each piece. I always appreciate a nice halter top like this, and the slit skirt has a lacy lower half that has an extra feminine flavor. Strappy sandals like this look amazing with so many styles of clothing, don't you think? 

When we enter the event building, there is always a special VIP gift immediately to the right in a large box. This round our Intisl VIP Gift contains the black dress, pink dress, and boots you see here. The black dress and boots each fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizes, with a Kupra version of the pink dress added to that size set as well. If you've ever taken a photograph and then noticed later that a body part you didn't intend to show off was visible, LOL, then you will understand why I had to add a little white 'modesty flower' to the hem of the black dress. That's a photoshop edit and nothing in SL at all. My pose made the mesh fold in just the right (wrong?) place to emphasize why we need undies with our SL dresses ;) Xan could tell you that when we leave the house, if I'm wearing a skirt of any kind I will stop and do a panty check before teleporting, because we are almost always headed to a general or moderate themed locale.

My final look of the night is a stunning combination of mesh and flexi prims, bringing different eras of SL clothing together wonderfully. The Allure Couture - Nocturna Set Black starts with the mesh corset, collar, gloves, and boots, all in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies. Then we add the billowy skirt, which flutters with any movement and has a spooky pattern of crescent moons and skulls that are just right for this season or anytime your mood says so. 

I had a busy couple of days, mostly from the haircut yesterday that turned out well :) I wound up having to wait outside for about 20 minutes for my ride, which I was unprepared for from a sunscreen standpoint. So yep, my ghostly pale skin got a little bit of pink, and I'm having fun dabbing aloe gel on it. No gaming night with friends this evening because they weren't available, but I am pretty sure we will be back on track next Thursday with that :) I can't believe Halloween is almost here, with October being so busy I guess it just flew by like a bat or a witch on a broom. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Blue SL Event:

Photo 1:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. WHITE FLOWER Tee 0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: @rOrO Gemma Set Boo 0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: THE SHARK TANK AUDRY SOLID FP 0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Intisl VIP Gift 0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Allure Couture - Nocturna Set Black 0L Group Gift

Tonight's hair is Truth Collective Audacious - Essential, face skin is enLight IVE Satin 5, and mesh body is Legacy f. Links can be found in the Everyday Basics tab above. None of the items tonight were sponsored or provided for review.