True Blue SL

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some wonderful group gifts from the BLUE SL Event, whose current round just opened a couple of days ago and lasts until the 8th of March. The items aren't all blue by the way, so you will find lots of fashions and home decor in all sorts of hues and styles that may fit your tastes. I usually use a song title with 'blue' in it for their posts, and it looks like I somehow never used Madonna's True Blue which is surprising because her music was a big part of my teenage fashion and music styling :) I'm always so happy when I visit this event, since I get to see longtime favorite brands as well as some new ones each time to help keep things fresh.

Coincidentally I am starting with a touch of blue though, one of many choices for our Nut & Squirrel Patrizia gift. That is because we receive a HUD with 40 textures which are a mix of solids and patterns, then a second Color HUD lets us tint the background in our choice of 40 hues. I gave the one on the right above a peachy tint, and can switch it back to original by choosing the white color on that HUD. This flirty dress comes in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

This fantastic outfit is the Tami Fuzzy Sweater Set Pink gift from Allure Couture. Its sweater, skirt, panties, and boots + socks are all provided in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing, and is leaning purple in my lighting. Since pink and purple are both my favorite colors, I am thrilled either way :) There is something so playful about the combo of a miniskirt and socks that go all the way up to mid-thigh, like we're showing just enough skin to turn heads but still appropriate for most audiences.

Time to change tops, which worked out really well since the Uni-qu3 ::*Jacquelin Top*::8 gift is in the same color family. It fits Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. As for details, it's loaded with them - tiny spikes around the high neckline, pink patterned inset, sexy crop length, and the rear view was a surprise when I turned and saw that most of the back is bare :) That lighter pink fabric makes a small appearance there too.

I might be channeling Madonna's Erotica era here instead of True Blue, LOL, as that was the timeframe of her Sex book ;) This revealing treat is our [Myzah] BlueEvent Gift - Fishnet Dress and Thong, pretty much living up to the name in flirty fashion. The sheer dress is dotted with small hearts, and both dress and solid black panties are included in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. Please don't ask me to lower my arms just yet though, or it'll be a peep show!

Intriguingly, the @rOrO Layla Jacket Pink & Teal gift has been designed to be a little looser fitting so that it can be layered over other clothing (like this dress). Isn't it such a captivating color combo? The animal print just might make you want to purr ;) There are Erika, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Star mesh body sizes included, as well as an alpha layer that came in handy for my arms. Please note - the contents are No Copy so you will need to manually unpack (rez out at home or a sandbox, right click and open) to get all the goodies inside. We cannot copy items into our inventory without the permission to copy them, and that is technically what unpacking does, so it's a common SL issue since unpacking HUDs are so popular yet not everything they hold always has the right settings to be copied. No shade, no complaints, just want to ensure that you don't miss out :) Nobody deserves to open a folder and find just a landmark inside when they're expecting something this special in addition.

I seem to be having an anxious kind of weekend, which is not entirely unusual but not pleasant either. Dinner with my parents was nice, and my dad is doing pretty well after the procedure other than one day of tiredness and a bit of a sore throat from the intubation for anesthesia. Neither of those are unexpected or anything concerning, and his doctors are all top notch so that is a relief. Tomorrow morning is the farmers market, and that seems to be causing me to feel a little nervous since I was out of the habit of going for a while there. Also there's a snowstorm headed my way Sunday, so I am keeping a wary eye on the weather forecasts. That is the day of my next therapy session, lol, so I'm afraid I am going to babble about all of this ;) Oh fun, Material Girl just started playing, so I am surrounded by Madonna tonight apparently! I've got to take care of several things to prepare for the weekend, so I simply must wrap things up here. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from BLUE SL Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Nut & Squirrel Patrizia $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Allure Couture Tami Fuzzy Sweater Set Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Uni-qu3 ::*Jacquelin Top*::8 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [Myzah] BlueEvent Gift - Fishnet Dress and Thong $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Jacket: @rOrO Layla Jacket Pink & Teal $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

FAVORable Fashions

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are taking a look at several generous group gifts from FAVOR, whose group is currently free to join. That means all of these terrific treats are yours for no cost whatsoever, and that group tag will also let you click the midnight mania boards and lucky boards :) There are plenty of benefits to membership here, as you can see, and I hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did.

My first look of the evening is our FAVOR - ALUSY JUMPSUIT GIFT, for when you want to look and feel red hot. There are standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions included. It's got fun straps across both sides of the midriff, and a sweetheart neckline to accentuate the cleavage. I really like the sheen of the latex texture, too!

Next I changed into the FAVOR - DANNY DRESS GIFT. This spicy mini dress has animal print across the single shouldered top, and the skirt is gathered and tied at the left thigh. We receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Hourglass Petite, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Maitreya Petite mesh bodies. 

If your RL winter has lasted too long and you want to head somewhere tropical in SL, be sure to grab our FAVOR - Dala Set Gift! Its tied tank top and panties are each provided in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing. The vibrant orange top matches one of the many hues in the panties' pattern, making this a really pulled together look in a snap.

Our FAVOR - Almita Set gift caught my eye immediately, both for its style and versatility. The bra top and zipped miniskirt each come in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine bodies. Then as I'm sure you can tell, there's also a HUD tucked inside with 25 choices for each piece. The top is always a solid color, and there are 20 patterns along with 5 solids for our skirt. Anyone else reminded of spin art by the texture I chose on the left? I used to love doing that at fairs and on vacations at the beach, once even doing a t-shirt that way with fabric paints. 

My final look of the night is another breezy one-piece, the FAVOR - Dimi Jumpsuit. It is strapless and designed to hug every curve, with seams wrapping around the legs to provide contrast for the two fabrics of each design. That would be the 48 generous choices on our HUD, lots of variety here to please any taste or mood. The jumpsuit is included in Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizes. 

It was a much more pleasant day today, as my dad is recovering from his procedure very nicely and I got to chat with friends on the phone while playing some games. Many giggles were shared over various things, and we had a great time as usual :) Then tomorrow I get to go see the patient, LOL, okay my dad is gonna get really tired of being fussed over I think...but I will be having dinner with my parents so I expect it'll be one of the topics we talk about. The farmers market the following day is also sure to be discussed with happy anticipation :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FAVOR:

Photo 1:

Outfit: FAVOR - ALUSY JUMPSUIT GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: FAVOR - DANNY DRESS GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: FAVOR - Dala Set Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: FAVOR - Almita Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: FAVOR - Dimi Jumpsuit $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

FabFree Gifties

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited several FabFree in SL participating designers, randomly selected from their group gift listing. I'd noticed they had done a lot of updating there lately, and it felt like a sign for me to check out some of the older ones :) The group is free to join, and the blog is a fantastic source of information, so the pairing is just *chef's kiss* perfection! I am such a fangirl when it comes to them, LOL, with no intentions of ever hiding that fact ♥. These are older gifts so I can't guarantee that they won't be swapped out soon for new ones, which simply means hurry and enjoy.

First I visited b[ELLE] to claim their adorable 2509 Glory Halter Romper. As a denim loving girlie, I am so excited to show this fun jumpsuit with its collared halter neck, deep V to show off cleavage, and buttons down the front. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies provided, all with flowers down each slender fitting pant leg. The distressed denim really is a great touch, a little lighter in all the right places.

We can find a really charming treat called Candy at the Nut & Squirrel store (formerly Telsiope's Couture) which you'll find by teleporting to the bargains area and walking up the stairs. Its top and skirt each come in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. There is also a HUD for each, with 20 colors for the top or skirt (depending on which HUD of course) and 20 for the attached hearts. Many of the skirt colors have a sheer texture, so I'm going to suggest adding your favorite panties for modesty :) 

Next stop, [satus Inc] to grab their lovely Valeska Sweater & Scallop Mini Skirt Beige gift. Both pieces have a subtle texture that either makes me think leather or suede, flattering on such a soft color. They each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. It's one of those simply chic outfits that we can accessorize any way we wish, to dress it up or down.

I'm picking up good vibrations 🎵…yes, this outfit earwormed me ;) It is our GoodVibes HER GoodVibes Only Set, and there is a coordinated HIS look available as well. We start with the sparkly tunic top in sizing for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies, then we get to add the BOM leotard upper and lower portions and a BOM pair of panties in river rock color. The "Good Vibes Only" saying on the front is basically my outlook on SL, trying to keep my time inworld positive and cheerful.

My final look of the night is from ART & FASHION on their big wall of various groups' gifts. It is the AMORE OUTFIT, and inside you'll find the long gown and strappy boots each in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The right side of our gown is daringly open, and the front is embellished with a beautiful flower on the skirt beneath the image of two faces about to kiss. There's a hand beneath them, as one gently cups the other's chin, and the grey on black gives a smoky, romantic feeling. Since we can only see part of the faces, they could be literally anyone of any age, ethnicity or gender, so that adds a little mystery as well.

It has been a whirlwind here...yesterday I was out for a good chunk of the day, and it went decently but the way home was entirely spent on the phone with my parents discussing the following day (today). My dad had his cardiac ablation procedure done this morning in hopes of treating the a-fib, and fortunately it went very well. The hospital he went to specializes in cardiology, and the surgeon is highly trained and respected. My dad was feeling fine when we spoke this evening, not even the soreness they said to expect, so that is a huge relief ♥. It probably wouldn't surprise anyone that I was nervous, since being anxious is pretty much my middle name, lol, but I am deeply grateful for the folks who took such good care of my dad and for everyone who offered any of us emotional support or a sympathetic ear. Tomorrow is my usual phone call and gaming night with friends, which I really need :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for FabFree in SL:

Photo 1:

Outfit: b[ELLE] 2509 Glory Halter Romper $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Nut & Squirrel Candy $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [satus Inc] Valeska Sweater & Scallop Mini Skirt Beige $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: GoodVibes HER GoodVibes Only Set $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ART & FASHION - AMORE OUTFIT $0L FabFree Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

February Gifts From Off-Line

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we visit "Off-Line", with lots of generous group gifts available. Their group is now $99L to join, and if you stay in it you'll gain access to several group gifts each month, all year long :) February's pack is 7 gifts, which I believe was January's count as well, and another good reason to remain in the group is that each December they offer a group-only Advent calendar that is simply not to be missed. I know that's a long way off, but the monthly treats will tide you over until then :) Personally I am a longtime fan who is grateful for their generosity, and enjoy sharing their gifts.

For my first look, I'm wearing the "Off-Line" x "Tiffany" Dress / Fatpack group gift. This daring tank dress has bold slits from beneath the bust all the way to the hem, and works really well with the enclosed panties for a little more coverage. Both the dress and panties are packed by size - Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn. The package includes both pieces each in baby blue, black, buttercream, cantaloupe, chocolate, cobalt, grape, grey, hot pink, lavender, lemon, lime, marzipan, nude, passion, periwinkle, pigeon, pistachio, rose, salmon, spring, taffy, tangerine, thistle, turquoise, and white. I'm wearing the taffy dress and panties on the left, with the spring dress layered over the chocolate panties to the right. 

Our "Off-Line" x "Pandora" Set / Fatpack gift starts with a seductive dress that is sheer up top and open to bare one shoulder, so the bra tops provided really do come in handy if you aren't headed for an adult venue. Like many of their creations, there are unpacking HUDs by size included, in this case Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizing. They each hold the dress and bra in black, buttercream, cantaloupe, grey, lavender, lemon, lime, marzipan, nude, periwinkle, pigeon, pistachio, rose, salmon, taffy, tangerine, thistle, turquoise, and white versions. That's tangerine and pistachio on the left, and on the right I'm wearing lavender with the grey bra beneath but it mostly takes on the purplish hue from the sheer dress in the back. All the colors are beautiful, and you can mix them up however you wish :)

It might not be a coincidence that the song Dancing Queen just came on, LOL, just when I'm ready to twirl around in our flirty "Off-Line" x "Zeri" Dress / Fatpack gift. It has some eye-catching cutouts and a halter neckline, and fits Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. Each size includes baby blue, black, buttercream, cantaloupe, chocolate, cobalt (right above), grape, grey, lavender, lemon, lime, marzipan, nude, passion (left), periwinkle, pigeon, pistachio, rose, salmon, spring, taffy, tangerine, thistle, turquoise, and white. Spoiler alert - they will all look flattering and fantastic on you!

A few of these treats have HUDs to change the colors, like our "Off-Line" x "BBG" Set / Fatpack. The top and skirt each come in sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and the enclosed HUD offers 20 colors each for the top, skirt, and string that is laced through both sides of the skirt. This way we get to customize the look as much and as often as we want, making it just as versatile as all their gifts tend to be. 

My final look of the night is a more casual, sporty style called "Off-Line" x "Reyna" Dress / Fatpack. This one is HUD-controlled too, with 4 base colors and 20 side color options. The base colors are breezy neutrals that will go wonderfully with either bolder hues or similarly neutral shades if you prefer. The short sleeved dress with elastic waistband is provided in Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. 

Whew, it suddenly got busy here and I feel a bit frantic as a result. The support group session was a good one, with 3 new members and 2 returning ones who hadn't been there since before I started, so lots of new faces and helpful points of view. Tomorrow I'm going out earlier than expected and with more stops than originally planned, so no time to blog tomorrow unfortunately. I will probably need to recuperate anyway, lol, since anxiety is such a beast sometimes. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Off-Line:

Photo 1:

Dress: "Off-Line" x "Tiffany" Dress / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: "Off-Line" x "Pandora" Set / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: "Off-Line" x "Zeri" Dress / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: "Off-Line" x "BBG" Set / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: "Off-Line" x "Reyna" Dress / Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Cupid's Curse Event

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm bringing you to the Cupid's Curse Event from Difony Events, and if you're familiar with them then you'll already have an idea of what to expect. They bring a Gothic flavor and a non-traditional twist to this holiday season, which is terrific because there used to be some anti-Valentine hunts but I didn't find any this year. Visit the event and you will find free gifts (no group needed) hanging on lantern posts next to nearly every booth, in anatomically correct hearts rather than ♥ this shape ;) That is why I don't mind sharing this after the official holiday, as the gifts aren't themed quite the same as many events or hunts this time of year. It's open until early March, so there is plenty of time to pick up demos and return to enjoy some shopping.

My first look is the [Witch In A Box] Mystic Connection Outfit, which is a versatile and flirty gift. The top and skirt are separates that fit Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and we also receive a HUD that offers 3 colors for each piece. Since they are all neutrals, mixing and matching is simple and fun :) The crescent moon on the back of the skirt appears on the front of both top and skirt, but with the added branches that bring the upcoming spring to mind. Right now it feels like it'll take ages to reach us, lol, but I trust that it will be here soon enough.

I adore the ~Sassy!~ brand and style, so their gift called Rowan dress - swirls was an immediate favorite. It has a playful halter neckline with two front straps linked by triple chains draped where you might normally see a necklace, and there are more chains in the back and at the side notches of the skirt. In sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies, this dress also has a HUD with 6 dress colors and 5 metals for those chains. So pretty!

On the sexy side of the gifts, we have the [C.YFashion]*HEART*GIFT Valentine seen above. The heart-shaped pasties with tassels (and an extra tassel down below!) comprise the mesh bra, which comes in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies, while the panties are a BOM layer that will work with all those bodies and more. The texturing is fantastic, with a satiny sheen, straps both front and rear, and gold heart loops. They are about to come in handy again too...

*MARTINES*LOVER1 is a thoughtful free gift with red quilted patterning and gold trim that go together beautifully. This open jacket or coat will be delightful to layer over your favorite BOM clothing like tops, pants, or leggings, and I'm already planning to wear it with a pair of jeans and a tank top. Our gift includes Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Prima, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies.

I'm still wearing those panties in my final look (more obvious from behind), the flirtatious -MicRo- Outfit Black Gift. The cropped short sleeve top has fishnet insets that make it slightly revealing, and the skirt has an itty bitty hem that explains why I'm still wearing those panties ;) It was either that or modesty flowers. Each piece comes in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies.

It was a decent weekend here, and I am really glad I finally got to go back to the farmers market :) It was either 5 or 6 weeks in a row they were closed because of the weather, I lost track I guess, but it's extra stupid when they used to be an indoor market which would have solved a lot of that. I was so happy to see everyone again, and it seemed to be mutual, plus I picked up some treats I hadn't had in all that time. I did come up with an alternative to Music Choice since I couldn't get their app to work on my tv...it hit me that the housemate has satellite radio for the car and they in fact do have an app for Roku tv :) Tomorrow evening is a support group meeting (anxiety/agoraphobia) and I have no idea what I'll be blogging after that, LOL, but I am sure I will find something. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Event Gifts from Cupid's Curse:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [Witch In A Box] Mystic Connection Outfit $0L Event Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ~Sassy!~ Rowan dress - swirls $0L Event Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [C.YFashion]*HEART*GIFT Valentine $0L Event Gift

Photo 4:

Coat: *MARTINES*LOVER1 $0L Event Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: -MicRo- Outfit Black Gift $0L Event Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Cupid - 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

Love Is All You Need

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a part two of the CMH Love Is All You Need 6 Hunt, where we search for pretty red hearts with either a $1L prize or a $25L - $50L exclusive offer. There are some truly impressive selections here and so affordable, thanks to our generous and talented designers :) Be sure to check the hunt website for details like landmarks, hints, prices, and preview images so you know where to look and what you'll receive. Whether you are celebrating Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, or simply the fact that love touches all our lives, there are many reasons to be grateful and to treat yourself. 

We start with the gorgeous @rOrO Ashley & Everly Hearts Pattern 2 prize, yours for just $1L. This top and skirt set includes both pieces in Erika, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Star mesh body sizes. I really like the way the ruffled top shows off our shoulders, and the heart pattern is somewhat floral too so it'll work for any season.

Life is like a box of chocolates, or at least the fabric of the Psyche's Pstyles Love Is Sweet Dress prize is ;) Find the $1L heart here and you'll receive sizing for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. Did you notice the word LOVE hidden among the chocolates? Too cute and clever!

Another terrific dollarbie from this hunt is the Pynk Kyzz Kimi Mesh Top from Pynkie. This flirty bikini top fits Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies, and is tied at the neck and mid back with cute bows. Isn't the pattern fun with the leopard print and pink kisses?

Don't forget to visit ART & FASHION for their hunt offerings, like this $1L LOVERS IN RED OUTFIT. We can wear the lovely dress with romantic image printed on the front, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. Then we can choose to add the playful jacket in fitmesh S, M, L, or all the same mesh body sizes as the dress. The dress has fun cutouts, and the jacket gives edgy biker vibes. 

Next I slid into the CloudNine Look Her T-dress prize, one of two $1L treats here as the other is for the guys. Our short sleeved tee is just long enough to be a short dress, or a tunic style shirt if you layer some pants beneath. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes included, decorated both front and back :) The front says "You Look Like You Love Me" with several colored hearts, and the back has a pair of cheeky monkeys (nod to the hunt organizers!) surrounded by multicolored hearts. They look pretty cozy, and seeing their smiling faces really warmed my heart.

Dinner with my parents was really nice, and now I'm getting a little nervous about going to the farmers market again for the first time in several weeks. I lost track if they canceled 5 or 6 times in a row there, but I'm grateful for the chance to visit again :) The hot dog truck who is the featured lunch does not appeal to me, but there will be plenty of other treats for me to choose from. It'll be above freezing during the day this weekend, so that is a pleasant change and something to appreciate. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Love Is All You Need Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: @rOrO Ashley & Everly Hearts Pattern 2 $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: Psyche's Pstyles Love Is Sweet Dress $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: Pynkie Pynk Kyzz Kimi Mesh Top $1L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 4:

Outfit: ART & FASHION - LOVERS IN RED OUTFIT $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: CloudNine Look Her T-dress $1L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Cupid - 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

Poppy Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes from the Poppy region of the Valentine Shop & Hop event, where you'll find 20 stores with discounted offers and gifts for all. I'm sharing a sampling of those gifts, since we all deserve something new and special :) We have until the 16th to visit and enjoy the shopping at all 14 regions, and I strongly suggest the FabFree spreadsheet to help you find specific gift types if you wish.

We start the evening with the Carol's - Valentines Gift 2026 top, which naturally has tiny hearts decorating the creamy white fabric. It is gathered with an opening in the front for a glimpse of cleavage, and the bow on top lets its tails dangle through there :) We receive sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Momma, Nhuma, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I paired it with the blue pair of Delizio jeans from their marketplace gift that makes appearances here on my blog quite often, but I can also imagine it with skirts, leggings, shorts, or your favorite pants.

I'm a big fan of Petrichor, so it is a real treat to share their :[P]: - Yanni Valentine Gift. Would you believe that's all one piece? So easy to wear, in sizing for Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, Mounds, and Waifu mesh bodies. The gift also includes a HUD with 6 main texture choices (click the button you want, then the "all" button below), plus a secondary HUD that offers 50 pearls colors, 10 metals, 40 colors for the straps, options to hide the arm bands, panty pearls, panty all, corset pearls, corset straps, or skirt pearls. Between these HUDs you can really customize this look to suit your mood or personal taste, and I deeply appreciate that versatility.

Next I got to feel pretty in pink, thanks to the Just Ordinary - Tasha Dress Hearts gift. It's a terrific halter style dress with a cinched skirt on the left side, tied to show off a little extra thigh. The bright pink shows off the lighter pink hearts so nicely! There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes provided to fit lots of popular brands and shapes. Now I'm wondering where Xan should take me this weekend if I wear this ;)

For a more formal date, I'm happy to suggest the ::: pm ::: Tessa Gown v2 -Valentines Edition Cherry- gift from purplemoon. This is one of those brands that I remember from my earliest days here in SL, so it gives me nostalgic flutters to enjoy their creations still :) Our lovely gown comes in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, awash with tiny hearts and mixing elegance with flirtatiousness thanks to those side cutouts. I had to raise my hover height a bit to make sure that skirt train was fully visible, noteworthy because it just makes it look so amazing :)

If you noticed my spicy lil talons in the previous photos, you'll be glad to see a closer look of the shebzZzaar - GIFT - VALENTINE SHOP & HOP mesh nails. They will fit eBody, Inithium, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh hands; all you need to do is hide the default nails with your body's HUD and add the correct size mesh beauties. Then you get to play with the HUD, which offers 6 textures for each individual nail as well as the ability to adjust shine, opacity, and glow. I was very briefly into the scrapbooking craze of the 90s, so these are reminding me of the fancy scissors and hole punches that I bought at the time :) I would absolutely still use those to create guides to paint my RL nails too, although they are not nearly this long. 

Whew, it was nice to have a day off from blogging but also great to be back :) The outing went well, nothing really noteworthy, and we were above freezing today so that helps get rid of a little of the snow and ice out there. Tonight I got to chat with a friend while we played games, and it was so fun hearing about her experiences seeing the monks who were walking for peace. That was a rare opportunity that I appreciated hearing about :) Tomorrow is dinner with the parents, and I'm 90% sure I know what I'll be blogging but I do have to allow for those last minute "hey this event is happening and ends in 2 days" things that seem to sneak up on me sometimes. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Poppy Region:

Photo 1:

Top: Carol's - Valentines Gift 2026 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

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

Photo 2:

Outfit: Petrichor :[P]: - Yanni Valentine Gift $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Just Ordinary - Tasha Dress Hearts $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: purplemoon ::: pm ::: Tessa Gown v2 -Valentines Edition Cherry- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: shebzZzaar - GIFT - VALENTINE SHOP & HOP $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Cupid - Essential

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