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

Lovers Lane Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we take a stroll down Lovers Lane, more specifically the Malus Park gridwide hunt by that name :) There are prizes for $5L or less in either red or pink hearts, thin but still 3D and easy to keep an eye out for if you follow the hints. They can be found at the hunt signs in most of the stores, or on the hunt website along with the landmarks and preview images. It is very handy to have it open while you're exploring the hunt. I'm always excited to see what each designer is offering, and you'll notice that some have multiple prizes so be sure to look around well.

I'm starting the post with our $5L prize from [Ari-Pari] which is appropriately called Love Dress. This charming sundress is provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, along with a HUD offering 10 colors of the heart pattern you see above. That's such a bargain for all those lovely color choices, and I am drawn to the ruffled hem and the pretty bows atop each strap.

Find the dollarbie heart at @rOrO and you'll receive the adorable Ashley & Everly Hearts Pattern 3 outfit. The bare shouldered top is named Ashley, so naturally Everly is the shapely below-the-knee skirt with hem that comes to a point both front and back. Each piece comes in sizes for Erika, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies. The black provides a fun contrast for the cream and red, creating a very appealing color palette.

Next we see one of the 6 Gidget's Style prizes, all for $5L apiece. This is their GS Abby Dress PINK, a trio of dresses in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. I'm wearing just the dress on the right, and the left is our dress with top; the version not shown is the dress with a light colored top beneath instead :) These are so versatile for any season, since you can decide if you are feeling like covering up your arms or not. In my RL weather, I'd absolutely be wearing a variety with the top ;) The dress itself has such a playful texture, and it looks great in the other colors too from the other hidden hearts.

Since I find the color pink to be very romantic and feminine, the TRS Designs Isarena Top prize is a fantastic choice for Valentine's Day. It's also hard to resist a $1L deal this pretty :) This heart contains Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The color caught my eye first, but the bare arms, turtleneck style, and cropped hem are all delightful details too of coruse.

My final look of the evening is one of many $5L prizes at Martines, actually it's the 10th of 10 hidden hearts. The 26LOVERSLANE10 treat is a daring one-piece outfit (can't decide if that's a skirt or open pant leg) in spicy hot pink with black lipstick prints all about, held by thin straps on the mostly open right side. It includes sizes for Gen X, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, Peach, Prima Busty, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I'd like to note that the hunt website has 7 of the 10 hints, but if you click the red and pink hearts hovering over the hunt sign at the store, you'll receive 5 hints from each for a total of ten. Check out that hunt key, there are some fantastic home decor items hidden in the hearts as well.

It was a decent day here, but I am planning a very busy day tomorrow so I most likely won't have time to blog. Going out way earlier than usual and making several stops means that my usual blog prep time will be taken up, just keeping my fingers crossed that I tolerate the outing well :) That way it'll be worth the inconvenience. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Malus Park Lovers Lane Hunt:

Photo 1:

Dress: [Ari-Pari] Love Dress $5L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit: @rOrO Ashley & Everly Hearts Pattern 3 $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: Gidget's Style GS Abby Dress PINK $5L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Top: TRS Designs Isarena Top $1L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 5:

Outfit: *MARTINES*26LOVERSLANE10 $5L 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: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Hollyhock Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm back at the Valentine Shop & Hop event, with several gifts to share found on the Hollyhock region. There are 14 regions so I keep them organized that way, giving one landmark at a time to track them all down :) The destination guide has the landmarks for all of them, but it's helpful to know that you can start at any and walk them all in a big rectangle. Also the FabFree spreadsheet of gifts is an excellent way to find certain ones you may be seeking, for example you can sort by type (tabs at the bottom left) to find the men's goodies, or by store name if you're scrolling to look for one specific brand. I'm eternally grateful to them for their hard work, as I am to all the designers who offer discounted sales and gifts at all of these wonderful S&H round :)

First I slipped into the Jack Spoon. Fleur Set - Red Lace gift, which is a perfectly paired strapless bodysuit and wrap skirt. Each is provided in original and PBR versions, all in sizing for Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I'm wearing the PBR on the left and non-PBR on the right, not a huge difference at first glance. I love the lace, and the vivid color is just right for Valentines while still working for any other time of year.

I kept the skirt on but swapped the bodysuit for our B-DEAN-Slouchy Tank Top-Valentine treat. This gift is designed to fit male and female avatars, so we receive sizes for Jake, Lara X, Legacy F, Legacy M, Reborn, V-Tech, and Waifu mesh bodies. These playful tanks are decorated with lots of sketches of hearts in assorted styles, love them!

This beauty looks even more spectacular in person, so be sure to grab the hizNherz Siren Dress! There is a male gift too, so you'll want to let your favorite guys know about this stop too. Our dress and strapless panties each fit Erika, Kupra, Kupra Natural, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. The rainbow of colors looks animated, like watching the sun shine through water.

Our dirty kitten Hearts Dress gift includes sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. This flirty halter has a terrific heart pattern and a purplish shimmer that appears to move around the fabric, similarly to the previous gift above :) These gifts both have such a mesmerizing glow, I absolutely recommend grabbing both and passing along the info that this store also has a gift for the guys.

My final gift look of the night is our @AdReNaLiZeD@ Alaina Luvina dress. I'm not sure which feature is my favorite - the strapless style, bare midriff, or asymmetrical hemline! There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Prima Busty, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. Of course we've got more holiday hearts on our pattern, but I'm still going to wear it any time of year ;)

I'm running late tonight so I'll just wrap this up with a wish for a happy day/evening and many magical magpie hugs for everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Hollyhock Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Jack Spoon. Fleur Set - Red Lace $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Top: B-DEAN-Slouchy Tank Top-Valentine $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: hizNherz Siren Dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: dirty kitten Hearts Dress $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: @AdReNaLiZeD@ Alaina Luvina $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

Hints & Hunts Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is a look at several group gifts for the Hints & Hunts group, for their XOXO hunt which runs until the 20th of February. The hunt prizes are $10L - $25L and hiding in gold hearts with pink bows around them, while the group gifts I'm sharing are found in white square boxes with hot pink ribbons atop them. These are free and the group is also free to join :) You'll find links and pictures of the gifts and hunt keys on the website. They aren't all strictly Valentine themed, but many are at least a nod to this time of year. I know some people despise the holiday, others can't get enough of it, and then there's me in the middle who leans towards liking but not obsessed with it. I'm also a "whatever floats your boat" kind of person, so I respect all opinions on the subject and try to advise you what to expect anywhere I bring you this time of year. All I want is for people to be kind to each other no matter what the calendar says :)

We start out looking sexy in our .::DS::. XoXo 2026 Hunt Gift from Dark Salvation. This group goodie consists of the flirty dress and matching shoes in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The rear view is what I affectionately call peek-a-booty, meaning you'll see plenty of bum cleavage, and the dress itself is on the sheer side so your valentine or random hot date will certainly want to keep you close :)

As I often try to do, I paired two gifts here for one sassy look. The YUEBIN - XOXO Hunt GIFT is a playful top named Betula, and comes in male and female avatar body sizing - Belleza Jake, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy F, Legacy M, Perky, Reborn, V-Tech, and Waifu. It is cropped and has straps hanging down the front as well as pink ones on the sleeves. Wouldn't this be great to show off a back tattoo? It looks cute with our Metallic Jeans by LAP (Blue&Pink) group gift, baggy cuffed jeans with a low rise and a built in belt and lots of studs on the left front leg. There are original and PBR versions each in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes. Both of these separates will look amazing with loads of items already in your inventory, I'm sure, so make fashion fun and make it yours by wearing them however suits you. 

I also grabbed the Nut & Squirrel Kathy group gift, which is a starry swimsuit and fluttery skirt to layer atop it :) These are each provided in sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. To make it even more special, we've got HUDs to customize things...the suit and skirt HUD each offer 20 solid colors and 20 patterns, then the metals HUD has 3 tones for the hoop in the front of the skirt's waistband. Once you get to a mature rated beach, you can slide out of the skirt and soak up the sun in your strappy swimsuit.

Next we see the sporty -MicRo- Hunt Gift. It immediately caught my eye as being terrific for any time of year and not overly girlie or cutesy. My first thought was something fun to explore anywhere in SL with friends or a romantic partner, as you could even hike a mountain trail if you add some boots or sneakers :) The tank top and shorts will each fit Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. 

My final look should remind you that I love well polished nails, and I'm always eager to show off my newest SL finds with all of you :) The CHOU Touch of RainBow group gift does not seem to be the one pictured on their website, but I adore this set and am not the least disappointed by that. There are two versions enclosed, touch of rainbow and BOuns Of touch, with the second one being the one in the center/lower part of my image above. They are animated so they knocked my socks off! Both sets of mesh nails are provided in Belleza Old, Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I was always that kid who loved rainbows in any form, so they'd have a special place in my heart even without the Pride association adding an extra smile. 

Quick hair note: this weekend's Saturday Sale offering from Truth Hair is a collab with Truth's RL daughter, which makes me very happy to see that his talent is shared by the next generation. Also to be fair it is simply a fantastic style that I would have bought no matter who he'd designed it with! There are hair clips included but not shown that have hearts with different sayings for each color you choose from the HUD, very Valentine candy themed and a great nod to the holiday.

The weekend felt both fast and slow at the same time, always mysterious when that happens but I will say it was an enjoyable one here :) Houseguest, birthday celebration, wonderful company and I stayed indoors most of the weekend to avoid the bitter cold. Even my therapy session this evening went well, and finished over an hour before The Big Game started ;) That is not my sport of choice, so I was only interested in the commercials and the halftime show, and Puppy Bowl of course ♥. My guest is on their way home right now, so there's that little pang of missing them already, but it is never a goodbye but see you later. I'm watching figure skating right now while I type this, but it's tricky to focus on both and I've got other things to do so the skating will get paused (tivo) shortly. There's just something so elegant and graceful yet powerful about the skaters that I admire. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Hints & Hunts XOXO Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Dark Salvation .::DS::. XoXo 2026 Hunt Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: YUEBIN - XOXO Hunt GIFT $0L Group Gift

Pants: Metallic Jeans by LAP (Blue&Pink) $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Nut & Squirrel Kathy $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: -MicRo- Hunt Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: CHOU Touch of RainBow $0L Group 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

Love Is In The Air

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have the pleasure of exploring the CMH Love Is In The Air 6 Hunt, a fantastic Cheeky Monkey Hunts production. We're looking for flat red hearts with a white shine on the left side (that'll make sense when you see it, LOL) which either hold $1L prizes or $25L - $50L exclusive offers. Just have a peek at the hunt's website for the landmarks, hints, prices, and pictures of what each heart will hold. Many designers have more than one prize hiding, so having those hints handy will be very helpful in making sure you track down the correct hearts :) Just don't ask me to choose a favorite here, because these designers all hold a special place in my heart.

My first look of the evening is our $25L exclusive from Adore Amore, which is their flirty Brianna Rompers. There are pink and white versions each of the strapless romper and the belt, all of which are provided in Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes. I'm wearing them mixed so the white belt on the pink romper and vice versa, but it looks great either way or even without any belt if that's your preference.

The holiday vibes are certainly plentiful at GoodVibes, thanks to 3 different $1L hunt prizes. I'm starting with HER Valentine Vibes, which is the ladies' version of a playful pajamas set (there is also a HIS for the guys). We receive the top and pants that each fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies. The top says Valentine Vibes surrounding a smiley face with both hands in peace signs, and the pants are dotted with black and white hearts. Lots of fun details and so generous for just a single linden :)

Next I changed tops for their GoodVibes With You Top prize. This cute sleeveless shirt comes in sizing for Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. The front says "I Love Hanging With You" above and below a pair of adorable monkeys swinging on the same branch :) This is particularly sweet because it could apply to friends or family as well as that special someone. It matched the red of the pj pants quite well, but you can pair it with jeans, pants, shorts, skirts, or whatever bottoms go with your current mood.

I had to laugh with the ~Sassy!~ Val tank dresses - Love is All You Need duo, a $25L exclusive offer that reflects the sassy attitude of the brand :) Our white "Little heart Breaker" dress and "I Licked it so it's Mine" in pink are each provided in Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu body sizes, plus the panty that fits Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn bodies. Both dresses are trimmed in red, and the lollipop on I Licked It makes it seem plausible that it is a perfectly innocent statement ;) 

My final look of the night is another wonderful dollarbie prize, the [Ari-Pari] Wild Love Outfit. It's just right for anyone who is spending their Valentines in a warm SL climate, or just prefers the breezy feel of shorts to show off their legs. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies each for top and shorts, as well as the HUD that offers 5 colors for each. The shorts all have a playful sketched heart texture with backgrounds that match the shirt colors so we can mix or match. I feel so cozy and flirty in this set!

Happy Weekend! I've got a houseguest who arrived in the morning and will be here till Sunday, part of my belated birthday celebration as we all had dinner tonight at my parents' from my favorite Thai place. It was delicious as always, and it is a relief that they can do gluten free foods for my parents. Now I'll be spending the weekend indoors trying to stay warm, since we're getting ridiculously cold weather with temps below zero (F). The plans are simple - tv, video games, and birthday cheesecake for dessert ;) I used to do ice cream cakes, yes in January, so I've never been a stickler for tradition. Anything you can stick a candle on or near is fine :) I hope you all have a cozy weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes for CMH Love Is In The Air 6:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Adore Amore - Brianna Rompers $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 2:

Outfit: GoodVibes HER Valentine Vibes $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Top: GoodVibes With You Top $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: ~Sassy!~ Val tank dresses - Love is All You Need $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Ari-Pari] Wild Love Outfit $1L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - 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

Posh Event Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to the POSH Event, where they're having a Valentines hunt for their free group members. We're looking for heart shaped padlocks, which can be pink or red, then all we have to do is give them a click to receive a special treat :) Because of the theme, I would suggest getting there before the 14th, although I believe this round is open until the 17th. Either way, there's lots of terrific offerings for your shopping pleasure in addition to the fun hunt.

BlondeQueen has an impressive 6 prizes hidden for us to find in the event area, so let's start with two of them :) The #1 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: Red Love is the cutie on the left, while the right side shows #2 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: White Rose Heart. Each of these are provided in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, and all six have different images on the front that are just right for Valentine's day. As for my pants here, those are a prize too! the Uni-qu3 *Ginevra pants*::Red are a light brick shade, very low cut in the front and actually pulled down (full moon LOL) with "Why Yes I am Sexy" written across the back. Turning around to show them would have hidden the front images of the shirts, in addition to a gratuitous butt shot, LOL, so I'm leaving that to your imaginations this time.

I randomly chose two more BlondeQueen prizes to share because I simply couldn't resist! These cozy tees are slightly shorter in the front and scooped for a rounded hem in the back, just as flattering as the tiny edging on the neck and cuffs. The #4 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: Yellow Pierce Heart is on the left, and #6 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: Pink Writing Heart is seen on the right above. Did the words in the pink shirt's heart make you sing? "I Will Always Love You" is a powerful classic ballad, thanks to the genius of Dolly Parton and (re)introduced to most of us by Whitney Houston. 

Instead of life handing me lemons, this hunt handed me a pair of flirty bikinis from the same generous designer, so I made lemonade this doubly fun photo :) DOLLZ LEOPARD LIPS Bikini Babe is the gorgeous swimsuit on the left, with a side view of DOLLZ Red Bikini Babe to the right. Because they are the same brand and style, they come in the same sizes - Erika, Kupra Bimbo, Lara X, Legacy, Muneca, Peach, and Reborn mesh bodies. The leopard lips print reminds me of a reverse stamping technique for nail polish, where some stamping plates have the inverted option so in this case you'd do the leopard pattern beneath and then stamp the black over it. It's something I have seen videos about but never tried myself, no hand-eye coordination here ;)

I was so excited to find the ghost.Nelly Special Fatpack prize, as versatile as it is flirtatious :) Our top and skirt each fit Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and there is a HUD for each piece with 4 texture choices to choose from. The side panels of the skirt are sheer in all four prints, so I think a C-string (strapless crotch cover) would be a handy addition to provide a little modesty down below. You probably have tons, as I do, but if not I'd suggest a quick search on the marketplace.

For my final look of the evening, I tried on two of the 3 Fatal Fashion prizes, which are all stunning mesh nails. The FF Original - Stiletto Long Bento Nails - SL09 is on the left, with the SL04 version on the right. I'm giggling that it looks like I am nibbling on the point of a thumbnail, but they're just so long that the pose made me poke myself in the lip a tiny bit ;) These mesh nails are quite easy to wear; just use your body's HUD and add the corresponding size from the folder. They are designed for Belleza, Kalhene Erika, Kupra/Kups, Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink mesh bodies. I am a fan of hearts no matter what time of year, so these are absolutely going to be making random appearances in my daily outfits :) The rainbow set feels like June to me for example.

I had a really nice evening chatting with my friend and her husband for our early gaming night, just relaxing and enjoying each others' company. We play two games together now, and I've got a fun tip for anyone playing Animal Crossing New Horizons...if you have people over (it might require 3 people total) and go to sit down in the coffee shop to have some coffee together, make sure whoever sits last has 0 bells on them. They can deposit it all before they visit. Then Brewster will ask them about their coffee and they should say they're paying for everyone, to which he'll reply that he'll give the coffee you can afford and water for the rest. That's right, broke customers get water, LOL!! If you have 200 bells, one person (the first to sit down in our case, which was me) gets the coffee and everyone else gets good ol' H2O. Let me tell ya, I am still cracking up over our thrifty beverage experience :) One of my old villagers randomly moved onto her island this week, and was quite enthusiastic to see me again. They'd told her they came from *my island name* so it was a good reason to visit hers this week. Tomorrow I'm going to a farmers market that is further away than I've been in a while, so I am taking the day off from blogging to really have time to prep and recover. No worries, I'll be back Friday evening with more goodies :) I hope you all have a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from POSH Event:

Photo 1:

Top Left: BlondeQueen #1 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: Red Love $0L Hunt Prize

Top Right: #2 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: White Rose Heart $0L Hunt Prize

Pants: Uni-qu3 *Ginevra pants*::Red $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Top Left: #4 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: Yellow Pierce Heart $0L Hunt Prize

Top Right: #6 BQ::Loveline T_Shirt:: Pink Writing Heart $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Bikini Left: DOLLZ LEOPARD LIPS Bikini Babe $0L Hunt Prize

Bikini Right: DOLLZ Red Bikini Babe $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: ghost.Nelly Special Fatpack $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Nails Left: FF Original - Stiletto Long Bento Nails - SL09 $0L Hunt Prize

Nails Right: FF Original - Stiletto Long Bento Nails - SL04 $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - 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

Shopping and Hopping

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm back at the Valentine Shop & Hop, this time sharing free gifts found on the Delphinium region. That's one of 14 in this round that each hold 20 stores for a total of 280 incredible designers, so with that many you're bound to run into old favorites and find brand new to you stores to enjoy. That's part of why I adore these events so much, as we know that these are all top designers who are bringing their best for sale (discounts!!) and as gifts. Please don't let the Valentine name deter you if you're not a fan of the holiday, as the decor may be themed but not all of the offerings are strictly lovey-dovey or mushy. 

The *Atri Designs* Valentin dress gift felt like a fantastic way to start the evening, with that flirty one-shoulder style and gentle ruffles up top. There are sizes for Lara X and Legacy mesh bodies, with an alpha layer in case you need it :) The hot red can certainly be a nod to the holiday, but personally I think almost all of us look great in this hue all year long.

Next we have some Kisses from {Chaotic}, as that is the name of this adorable outfit. The cinched tube top and boy shorts are each provided in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, and covered in lip prints for that freshly kissed look. I can't resist the bows with their long tails dangling down!

I feel like lingerie is one of those special things that you can wear to impress others, but also can select styles that help you feel more confident and alluring even if they are hidden beneath your outerwear. So the [Glitzz] Perla Lingerie - Cherry gift is a perfect choice for either way I just described wearing this type of clothing :) There are 2 system/BOM layers, corset and panty, so you can enjoy either individually or wear them together as shown. The detailing is exquisite, with lace and sheer sections and the pretty bows.

That lingerie also came in handy so I could show off the Ghee - Valentines S&H 26 GIFT layered atop it :) There is just something so fun about a skirt with suspenders, and this set has them playfully hanging from the waistband so they are draped over each hip. The skirt is short enough that keeping those panties on became a necessity, lol, but I'm also thinking of layering a bodysuit beneath. We receive sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Prima, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies.

My final look of the evening is two of the three lovely versions included in our Les Sucreries de Fairy * Valentine Outfit gift. That's Blue on the left and Red to the right, with Pink being the third not shown :) I'm wearing the PBR versions because I use a compatible view (Firestorm) but there are non-PBR pieces included as well for each part. Unpack your size from Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, or Reborn, and the folder holds the dress, collar, armbands, and garters. I'm getting a vibe somewhere between Lolita and Sailor Moon, LOL, and loving all the lace and bows that bring special touches to the outfits.

Whew, I looked at my tivo (DVR) earlier and saw that I hadn't watched any American Idol yet this season, so I decided to play one while I've been blogging...possible mistake since I forgot how the early audition rounds always have such heart wrenching stories that I wind up crying every time. It's a good thing I always keep tissues handy because of my allergies ;) Oddly I haven't caught that mouse yet in my office here, or really heard much, so I don't know what to think about that. I don't think they usually leave once they've gotten in and found warmth and fun things to chew on, but maybe it went to a different room or something. I'm doing my weekly 'gaming with friends' evening tomorrow, but I'll still be here blogging afterwards as usual. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Delphinium Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: *Atri Designs* Valentin $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Kisses $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Lingerie: [Glitzz] Perla Lingerie - Cherry $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Skirt: Ghee - Valentines S&H 26 GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit Left: Les Sucreries de Fairy * Valentine * Blue Outfit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Outfit Right: Les Sucreries de Fairy * Valentine * Red Outfit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Muse - 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