Happy Women's Day

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got an event to share with a very small window of time, so let's not dawdle :) The Hints&Hunts Women's Day event started yesterday (I found out today) and ends on the 10th, so just a few days of wonderful gifts to celebrate the ladies in our lives. The ones in my life are clever, capable, and have inspired me in countless ways, so I'm honored to treat them with respect and kindness. The official International Women's Day is on the 8th, so it's a nice reminder to do something thoughtful for your favorite ladies both in RL and SL. Keep an eye out for other gifts and sales for the day too, as self-care is important as well.

My first look is the flirty Roja's Cherry Blossom w/boots, a set that is loaded with sex appeal. The dress has a sheer pink skirt and thong panties built in, with lovely floral patterned top and long sleeves. The boots have bold high heels and come all the way up above the knee, so fun! Each piece is provided in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing.

This gorgeous look is our Bette Gown Phools Glitz Watermelon Pink gift from Frick-n-Frack which can be found on the desk across from the sign instead of right there on the sign itself. It's got a great halter neckline, bare back, and daring side slit that shoes off the entire left leg. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. I love the texture, soft pink flowers decorated in what the name seems to say is fool's gold ;) It's so pretty that I want to say that's okay, go ahead and fool me.

So we've got more pink to honor the feminine spirit, but this one is a much more casual outfit :) It's our LoveCat Store gift called =LCS= Thayla Fitmesh Set, and it consists of a cropped ribbed tank top and denim shorts that are undone in the front to flop open just a touch. Each of these are provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizes. I think we could layer a pair of BOM panties beneath quite nicely if we felt like a bit more coverage was in order. 

Why choose between two colors when you can have both, and for free? The *Shining* GIFT Martina Set includes both the black and white sets shown above, with each package containing the outfit and matching heels in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The outfit is so intriguingly crafted with a strapless top layered beneath half of a jacket, with well coordinated shorts underneath. The pink bows on the top and shorts sections almost give Barbie vibes, maybe because of the color :) 

My last look of the night is our lovely InStyle Women's Day GIFT. The dress, roses, rose breast, and belt bow are each separate pieces, designed to fit Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There are 2 HUDs enclosed also, with the first offering 25 colors for the belt bow (the dress buttons are for the fatpack only so do not work here) and the roses HUD letting us choose from 31 pretty colors. Even without the added 3D rose pieces, there is a gorgeous floral pattern at play here, and the rose additions make me think of spring in addition to femininity. So versatile!

You know you're getting old when you manage to injure yourself while sleeping, right? LOL! My neck has been bothering me for a few days, and I have been doing gentle stretching a few times a day including just now. Fingers crossed that it starts loosening things up and eases the discomfort :) Otherwise it was a nice day with a tasty dinner (manicotti) at my parents', and a little too much time again playing the new Pokemon game called Pokopia. It's a world building game, and does remind me of the ones I already play. I used to play Pokemon Go, so I'm somewhat familiar with the characters although I'd forgotten a lot of their names. I've got an early farmers market visit in the morning, and therapy Sunday, so the weekend is looking decent here I'd say. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Hints&Hunts Womens Day Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Roja's Cherry Blossom w/boots $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Frick-n-Frack Bette Gown Phools Glitz Watermelon Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: LoveCat Store =LCS= Thayla Fitmesh Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfits: *Shining* GIFT Martina Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: InStyle Women's Day GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Redhead

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

Gifts from Inventory Trends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features another multi-designer group of which I am so fond, this one being called Inventory Trends. It's so handy to have several stores sending group notices to one place, and you can read through to find out what's new or on sale at many places at once :) Meanwhile we have gifts for this group tag in many of the stores, making it even more worth the time to visit them. Clearly I can't resist the chance, lol, and sharing my findings with all of you is the real treat for me.

My first stop was [K-Style], where their FLAVIA DRESS #DELUXE2 gift immediately caught my eye. The dress is uniquely styled with asymmetrical hem and midriff cutout, and of course that single strap that goes over the opposite shoulder is a clever detail. The dress and a pair of panties are each included in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes, along with a HUD that offers 45 plaid prints. That's an impressive amount, and we texture both pieces at once for simplicity. Somehow I chose to avoid the plaids that were heavy on blue or green, too reminiscent for me of my school uniforms ;)

The [GIULIADESIGN] -ELVAZ- FAT PACK gift has 4 denim hues inside, packed separately and numbered 1-4 to keep them organized. Each pack includes the top and skirt in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. I'm wearing denim 2 top and denim 1 skirt on the left, with denim 3 as the top and denim 4 skirt on our right. I know they're fairly similar, but #2 leans green, 1 is the darkest with a blackish hue, and 3 and 4 are deep blues. 

SL must have decided that I needed even more denim, and I am pretty darn happy about that :) The Fatal Fashion - Top & Skirt Yumiko gift for Inventory Trends is a fantastic set that includes the top, single sleeve jacket, and belted miniskirt, all sized for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. Since the top has a shadow for the jacket on it, you probably can't get away with wearing the top solo; however if you wanted to swap the tank top out for a BOM layer shirt I think that would work out quite nicely. Of course the top and jacket combo will look just as chic with your favorite pants too :)

My final look of the evening is a stunning treat from ART & FASHION called INNAMORATI OUTFIT. I googled and that means "lovers" in Italian, which makes perfect sense when you look at the silhouettes on the front of the minidress ♥. We receive the dress, sheer sleeves, chains, and boots, all in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, plus the headband and choker which are unrigged. If you look at the rear view, you'll notice lots of straps across the back, the thicker of which are the chains mentioned. Since they are separate from the dress, you can omit them if you prefer, just like the sleeves :) That is the fun part of accessories really, even the headband or choker can be left off if you are not in the mood or it doesn't suit your hairstyle. I'm impressed by how well the outfit suits the name, as it really does feel and look so romantic!

Yesterday was fairly stressful, but I have to look at the positives here and focus on the improvements I have made in getting out of the house. Less than 3 years ago, I couldn't be in the car without strong panic attacks, let alone going to all the places I have been visiting. There are still things I'm putting off that are huge sources of fear and anxiety, but I have faith that I will get there eventually. Meanwhile I had a really fun time playing games and chatting with friends this evening, and I've got a nice dinner with the parents coming up that I always enjoy. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: [K-Style] FLAVIA DRESS #DELUXE2 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [GIULIADESIGN] -ELVAZ- FAT PACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Fatal Fashion - Top & Skirt Yumiko $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: ART & FASHION - INNAMORATI OUTFIT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Redhead

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

A Great Egg-Scape

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to the CMH Great Egg-Scape Hunt, in which the participating stores have decorated eggs (flat prim images) hidden that hold either $1L hunt prizes or $25L - $50L exclusive offers. The designers get to pick which of 3 egg decorations to hide, as well as which/how many price points to offer us :) I'm always excited to see what the Cheeky Monkey Hunts crew has each month, since this is such a talented and creative group and I truly admire those traits. Plus I get to tell you all about ways to save money to find high quality fashions, accessories, decor and more! Let the hunt's website guide you with landmarks, hints, prices, and preview images of these fantastic treats.

We start the evening with our $25L exclusive from Adore Amore, which is their lovely Madilyn Sweater Set. It consists of the heather and pink versions of this twisty sweater with long sleeves but lots of bared midriff and cleavage. Each color will fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Both hues have a springtime feeling, which is the time of year that this event will help us prepare for in style :) They'll pair well with so many pants, skirts, or even shorts if you wish, whereas I'm wearing them with the white pair of jeans from the Delizio fatpack that appears here quite often. It's a free gift on the marketplace, so not only do we look good but we save some money too :)

I couldn't wait to show off the CloudNine Her Hop Day T-shirt, which is just $1L and one of two eggs there for that same cost. The other is His, in other words a male sized shirt with the same clever image on the front :) That says "I hop your having a good day!" with a cheeky monkey wearing an Easter Bunny costume. How can I resist the cuteness, or the nod to the hunt organizers? Loving that gorgeous shade of robin's egg blue, and the cap sleeves on the shirt have me ready for that warmer weather. There are sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies included.

Next I've got two prizes to share, both of which are dollarbies from GoodVibes. Their Monkey Business Lilac is on the left, with Monkey Business Pink appearing to the right, each decorated with silhouettes of more cheeky monkeys ♥. The style is a real head-turner too, with the collar and folded cuffs, accentuated by a corset-like belt and suspenders. Each prize comes in Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizing.

I deeply appreciate the ability to treat myself to something special while contributing to charity, as we all can do whenever making a purchase from the Harambee-Gwassi charity store. That also goes for hunt items, like their $25L exclusive Allegra PolkaDots minidress-thong-shoes set I am wearing here :) The dotted pattern is exclusive for the hunt, and we receive the dress and thong in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, plus shoes that fit Altamura, Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique feet. The crossed straps really frame our cleavage beautifully before wrapping around to form that halter neckline, and it's a cinch to get dressed from head to toe in coordinated polka dots for spring.

My final look tonight is the Psyche's Pstyles Checking In on My Peeps Dress, which is yours for just $1L when you find the pretty decorated egg. The enclosed vendor image mentions it can be a dress or shirt, and when I tried it on I immediately opted to put those jeans back on ;) The buttons down the front do stop above the hem, so I would recommend at least a pair of panties beneath. This cutie fits Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a HUD that lets us choose from 7 patterns and 6 belt colors. I love the multicolored bunnies on the patterns, and the checkerboard backdrop makes it extra playful.

I've been trying to get the rest of my week planned, and I think it's finally under control ;) Tomorrow is an outing that I'm already nervous about (anxiety sucks) that will necessitate my taking the evening off from blogging. Then Thursday I've got my typical weekly gaming night with friends to enjoy, so I am really looking forward to that :) We got a small update to the Hello Kitty game that has a few new quests, nothing major but we'll have a good time laughing about that and everything else imaginable. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Great Egg-Scape Hunt:

Photo 1:

Top: Adore Amore Madilyn Sweater Set $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 2:

Top: CloudNine Her Hop Day T-shirt $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress Left: GoodVibes Monkey Business Lilac $1L Hunt Prize

Dress Right: GoodVibes Monkey Business Pink $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: Harambee-Gwassi Allegra PolkaDots minidress-thong-shoes $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Dress/Top: Psyche's Pstyles Checking In on My Peeps Dress $1L Hunt Prize

Pants Photos 1-2-5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Redhead

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

MGSN Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is filled with goodies for the MGSN group, which stands for Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News. That doesn't mean that all of the gifts are only for the Maitreya body, but they should all offer that size at a minimum :) I usually just explore the stores who've sent group notices recently, but I also still had a copy of the notecard from their Xmas gift train and used that to help me find some treats for us. At least we know those brands are part of the group, so it was worth a try :) The group is currently free to join, so this post should be very easy on your wallet and your eyes.

Our first gift of the evening is the {Poeme} Wintry Florals Sweater Dress, which is labeled for winter/spring 2026 and I agree with both seasons. Florals always make me smile, and many associate them specifically with spring. The colors lean winter I think, but the bare arms say spring unless we layer a fun bolero over it. This lovely tube dress comes in sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. While you're here, please click that midnight mania board if it needs some more tickling ;)

Anyone else get 70s vibes from our Salesita's Creations gift 5 Dress Elena treat? Maybe it's the fringe, or the rich embossed fabric with large flowers, but for me this feels like a modern take on retro fashion :) We receive Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh body sizes. To find this beauty, please head upstairs and go over to the group gifts wall, where you will need to camera over to the MGSN sign. 

Okay, so I just realized I've accidentally got a floral theme going here...it really was unintentional, yet I am rather happy about it :) The Graffitiwear Sash Dress should bring some joy to you too, as it is so very flirty and feminine. There are sizes for eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies included, as well as a HUD with 3 flowery textures. The way the front is draped and crossed upwards to meet at the neck in a halter style is simply gorgeous, and all essentials will be covered if you add your favorite panties beneath. I also think it'll show off a back tattoo perfectly!

Moving on from the floral portion of the evening, LOL, we take a gander at our [ZEX] Dakota sexy dress * Pink group gift. Pink is one of those colors that can really range from sweetly innocent to hot and spicy, and I think the name of this dress is an accurate assessment :) Our slightly sheer dress and matching thong panties are each provided in Erika, Kupra Bimbo, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizing. Spaghetti straps are so flattering, and the ruffled hem lifts up in the rear to show a flash of bum in such a cheeky way.

My final look of the night is our generous gift from Enigma Apparel called [EN] Ully Set. The versatile dress and heels each fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that offers 15 colors each for dress and trim, plus 2 metals and 2 colors for the heels. I had entirely too much fun playing with the HUD and trying out various color combos, which is not a bad thing by any means :) 

Quick hair note of the night: this weekend's new release at Truth Hair was his delightful collab with his RL daughter, called Daydream. Such a playful twisted updo with a scrunchie woven in there, and there are loose ends to add an extra casual touch that made it a "shut up and take my lindens" situation for me ;) Of course I spent extra time tonight changing the scrunchie color (via HUD) but in the future I might just choose one neutral color and stick with it. I'm not sure how long the Saturday Sale pricing lasts, so hurry over if you haven't been there yet!

The support group meeting this evening was productive, but it ran a little late so I feel slow now. The best part was someone's new kitten who decided to hang out on their laptop, so in front of the camera, causing all of us to be like "oooo kitty ♥" randomly. When asked about goals for the upcoming 2 weeks between sessions, someone else joked they would be getting a cat now. If not for the severity of my allergies, it would be very tempting :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: {Poeme} Wintry Florals Sweater Dress $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Salesita's Creations gift 5 Dress Elena $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Graffitiwear Sash Dress $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [ZEX] Dakota sexy dress * Pink $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Enigma Apparel [EN] Ully Set $0L MGSN Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Daydream - Redhead

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

Palomma Plaza Pretties

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Palomma Plaza, which is loaded with free group gifts from many generous designers. If you recall The Free Dove, this is in the same spot and is in honor of Palomma "Dove" Casanova who operate The Free Dove for many years until her passing in 2023. The group here is free to join and give you a "Doves Angel" group tag, allowing you to claim an impressive number of gifts for just about everyone - men's and women's fashion, accessories, skins, hair, shapes, and more. My link will give you a red arrow to the spot between 3 displays of gifts that I'm sharing tonight, but I strongly encourage taking a peek around everywhere here :) I did a lot of mixing and matching among the brands, as you'll see, and am so glad I visited as always. Stay tuned as I believe their Doves Dreams event will be coming this month as well, with sales and gifts I will be glad to share.

First up, I start with the MAYHEM - SOFIE TOP FATPACK with its fun wrapped and crossed straps. This treat includes sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with 16 patterns and the ability to tint them. As for the bottom, well I found 2 coordinating gifts on a neighboring display :) The ExeCute // Ava Mini Skirt is so flirty, barely more than a tiny ruffle and waistband, that fits Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 17 colors apiece for skirt and waist. Because it's so brief, I appreciated being able to layer the ExeCute // Ava Thong Pink beneath. Conveniently, our pretty pink thong comes in the same sizes as the skirt, and the same name Ava being used made me think of combining them.

I came up with another pairing from these gifts too, and as always let's start from the top ;) That would be the Mayhem - YASHA HALTER FATPACK, a stunning top with high neck and bare shoulders that is carefully laced down the front just loosely enough to show off little flashes of skin. It fits Erika, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a HUD that has 11 color choices each for the shirt and laces. I will note that this seemed to have a demo script inside, so after 5 minutes the HUD self-destructed on me ;) I unpacked a new copy and was able to use that however, and once you have the color you wish, you don't necessarily even need the HUD. It goes great with our ExeCute // Kudo Leggins gift, which are provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies. It too has a HUD, so we can choose from an impressive 42 colors each for the pants and the straps in the back. I really love all that crisscrossing back there!

Many times I feel like bodysuits in SL can also be worn as swimsuits or vice versa, and the ExeCute // Rose Bodysuit Fatpack gift is a perfect example of that :) The style is delightful, with gathering and a floral top with solid colored lower portion. As a matter of fact, we get to select from 10 textures that will match the neckline to the bottom, thanks to the enclosed HUD. There are sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included.

Next I slipped into the lovely MAYHEM Melody Dress Solids FATPACK gift. That lacing is just so eye-catching, and the playful little openings sure do tantalize us. We receive Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes of this beauty, along with a HUD offering 20 fun colors to tint the dress. The fabric has a soft satiny sheen to it, just another fantastic detail that I couldn't help from mentioning.

My final look combines two more gifts, this time from the same brand and possibly meant to go together. The [ARTi'S] Darlene Top is a fun tank with spaghetti straps, lace neckline trim, and a notch in the back where it is ever so slightly unbuttoned. It fits Erika, Erika Petite, Gen X Classic/Dainty, Gen X Curvy/Dainty, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Rebirth, Rebirth Petite, Reborn, Smol, Waifu, Senra Jamie, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. Whew! The menu to unpack which size you want is a few pages long, and it's no wonder :) As for our [ARTi'S] Fluffy Skirt gift, the lacing on the sides is an intriguing detail just like the lightly furry texture that makes me want to touch it. We receive plenty of sizes here too - Erika, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Prima, Rebirth, Reborn, Senra Jamie, and Tonic bodies. That is pretty much the same set but without the bust mods that do not affect below the waist sizing :) Just because I'm wearing these together here doesn't mean that we can't easily pair either of these with anything else in our wardrobes, or something new you find right here at Palomma Plaza. 

It's been a busy type of weekend, and that is not really good or bad; I'll go with calling it a mixture. The farmers market was quiet but fun, not many vendors but I adore the ones who were there :) The featured lunch vendor was very slow because of a malfunctioning grill, which isn't their fault but probably caused stress for themselves and others. The weather was decent at least. This afternoon we caught a mouse in my office here, isn't that fun...I'd been hearing chewing again, and learned my lesson earlier in the week not to scold it, LOL. This one is now happily released safely elsewhere, in a wooded area where it can probably find some friends and hopefully not try to return. Tomorrow evening is my support group meeting, which I am looking forward to since I do find them helpful. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Top: MAYHEM - SOFIE TOP FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Skirt: ExeCute // Ava Mini Skirt $0L Group Gift

Panties: ExeCute // Ava Thong Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Mayhem - YASHA HALTER FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Pants: ExeCute // Kudo Leggins $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: ExeCute // Rose Bodysuit Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: MAYHEM Melody Dress Solids FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: [ARTi'S] Darlene Top $0L Group Gift

Skirt: [ARTi'S] Fluffy Skirt $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

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

Third Life Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I realized it had been quite a while since I'd shared any gifts for the Third Life group, and it's only $10L to join so it just felt like a good idea to remind people about it :) The group notices are plentiful, so be sure to read through and see what new releases and special offers you can find out about. I've been a member for ages now, and have appreciated that fact more times than I can even count.

My first stop was Grumble, partly because I'd tried to visit a few times recently and the store/region was inaccessible. I was concerned and really wanted to make sure everything was okay, and it sure seems to be :) Their Be my Fantasy dress-skulls gift for Third Life is a stunning and flirty minidress, with asymmetrical hem and neckline. The vibrant colors in the pattern really pop against the black background, something I do associate with this brand. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes provided.

The ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT is found at Black Angel, with all their other generous groups' gifts. The picture on the wall does not match, so you'll want to look for the Third Life group sign and click below it. As we head towards warmer weather (I hope!) we'll find even more use soon for the bikini top and panties you see here :) Each will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. I adore the color and the shine of the material!

Across the shopping area is Blackbird Lace, where you can pick up their Denisa Dress gift. It is a real showstopper with that sheer golden fabric, decorated with flowers and trimmed in solid gold. I must note that the white flower on the crotch is something I had to add in Photoshop after the fact, and not actually on the dress at all :) I hadn't realized while taking the picture that it was that sheer, lol, but of course I'd noticed that bum cleavage in the rear ;) Open this gift and you will find standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. 

This fantastic gift is the Nala Design - Coren Outfit. Its gorgeous ruffled halter top, tight miniskirt, and strappy sandals are all included in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD that offers 9 colors apiece for the top, skirt, strings, and shoes. I love the ability to mix and match, so you know this is right up my alley.

For my final look tonight, I changed into the ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! since I think it's a sweetly sexy way to wrap up the post. The crossed halter top, lace-edged miniskirt are each provided in sizes for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies, with matching sandals designed for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet. The bust has little cutouts and a pink design, so most of what you're seeing there is not me, LOL, but you might want to wear pasties beneath if the openings are a concern. I don't say that to shame anyone who doesn't care about wearing pasties, but I did want to mention it in case you would otherwise wear it to a G-rated destination. We all know that SL fashion leans towards the revealing side :)

I feel like I'm trying to do entirely too many things at once, which is fairly typical lately. Dinner with my parents was nice, and I am eager for the farmers market tomorrow morning where I'll probably also see them. I keep thinking I have something Sunday that is actually Monday, and I'm still amazed that March is almost here ;) Time sure does fly lately. The new month means hunts, events, and all sorts of SL excitement, so that is a positive thing. I'm pretty sure there is a round of the Twisted hunt in March for example. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Grumble-Be my Fantasy dress-skulls $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Black Angel ABBY SET by BA Store GIFT $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Denisa Dress by Blackbird Lace Gift $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Nala Design - Coren Outfit $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ZINDA 3pc Outfit White by COVETED! $0L Third Life Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

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

Happy Anniversary to The Fifty

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're celebrating the 4th anniversary of The Fifty event, same brand that brings us Fifty Linden Fridays each week :) If you've ever gotten a fantastic deal towards the end of the week, they are probably responsible for that. This event is all in one spot, unlike the FLF sales list that brings us to mainstores, and when you visit this event you'll notice little cardboard boxes at most of the displays. Those are our group gifts, and the Fifty Linden Fridays group is currently free to join so these are as budget-friendly as can be :) Of course there are also terrific discounted sales offerings to enjoy, so we don't want to leave our wallets at home entirely.

This sweet and sassy dress is our -Pixicat- Alana Dress - Skull gift. The squared neckline is trimmed in lace with a bow in the front center, and the full sleeves look great with the flared skirt :) We receive Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh body sizes, along with a HUD offering 30 colors for the bow, 2 for the lace, and the option to show/hide the trim. I really like it with the white lace to bring out the skulls from the pattern, and the bow has so many choices that you really can't go wrong with any of them.

I am also grateful for the #11 Apple Blossom - Lilian Dress gift, in a spicy mustard yellow shade that will easily turn heads. It fits Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with one spaghetti strap dangling down the left arm while the rest of the dress hugs the body tightly but not overly so. 

Next we are focusing on some new body art, which is our Imperia collarbone bats tatt gift. The more I read about bats, the more intrigued I am and the more I like them :) As for the gift, it includes 3 BOM layers - faded, fresh, and worn. This is the fresh I am wearing here, in hopes that it photographs the most clearly, but they look terrific in any of the opacities provided.

I paused for a moment before taking this photo, wondering if the word on the front of our Nectarine - Raglan Tee [SOUP] gift has a deeper meaning that I am not aware of. Since I never figured it out, I'm just going to say that it made me smile simply because I love comfort foods and it is still absolutely soup weather here :) This fun cropped tee comes in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. I think it looks really cute with the Delizio jeans from their marketplace fatpack gift, but also could see it with shorts in the warmer weather.

My final look of the night is our ELEVEN - Seyran Top [GIFT] in black, with both straps over the right shoulder for a very creative look. There are Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh body sizes included. I accessorized with the MICHAN - Star Necklace GIFT which you can see a closer view of in the upper right inset, a brief gold chain with delicate stars to add a little sparkle. This beauty comes in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn bodies.

I am slow tonight because my gaming evening with friends ran a little later than anticipated, so I'll just say that I had a great time as always and am eager to visit my parents' for dinner tomorrow. My outing yesterday was bittersweet, as I visited a shop that is closing on Saturday and I am always saddened to see a small business go under for financial reasons when they have tried so hard to keep it afloat and make their customers happy. Oh well, I do hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from The Fifty Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: -Pixicat- Alana Dress - Skull $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: #11 Apple Blossom - Lilian Dress $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Tattoo: Imperia collarbone bats tatt $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Nectarine - Raglan Tee [SOUP] $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: ELEVEN - Seyran Top [GIFT] $0L FLF Group Gift

Necklace: MICHAN - Star Necklace GIFT $0L FLF Group Gift

Pants Photos 3-5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Magika - Millie

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