SL23B Is Here!

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time for the delightful SL23B which is a celebration of Second Life's 23rd birthday, and more specifically the Shop & Hop connected to it. There are 24 regions (18 moderate, 6 adult) with 20 designers apiece, so a total of 480 brands represented. That means 480 mini shops with discounted offers, and a free gift in every one as well :) I've been pondering the impressive longevity of Second Life, and how rare it is for a hobby or interest to be such a constant in our lives. I'm so grateful for it, and all these Shop & Hop events that bring together hundreds of talented creators really bring home what we all get to appreciate about our virtual world. I'm also very thankful to the FabFree team for their speed and dedication in getting their spreadsheet ready to guide us through the gifts! The doors just opened today to the public, and we have until the 19th of July to visit :) All of tonight's gifts are from the Dahlia region, as I find it simpler to organize them by region and share one at a time.

My first look of the evening is our MONOMANIA - Cocada gift, which is a lovely minidress with nearly bare back other than the playful straps draped about. There are 5 standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, Mounds, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. There's even a HUD with 10 patterns for us to choose from. Also included but not shown is a floppy straw hat, only omitted because my current hairstyle doesn't play well with hats ;) I tried and got aggravated, lol, sorry about that. 

For a more formal look, the gorgeous Yuni - Olly Dress just might be the right gift to pick up. This deep teal and black gown cinches in at the waist with a corset style belt, so there is an alpha layer for our bodies from the waist down to give us that wasp waist :) The dress comes in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

We also get to beat the heat for free with the GoodVibes Oyogu Swim Set, an outfit that also has a coordinated men's gift next to it :) This lovely treat contains the sexy swimsuit in Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes, with matching tiptoe sandals to fit the same mesh bodies' feet (plus a very cute straw hat, not shown). The straps on the back of the suit are so flirty, a mix of the blue fabric and some gold chains, coordinating beautifully with the colors chosen for the sandals. 

I feel like I'm celebrating the roaring 20s, not current time but the 1920s of course, which is appropriate since the theme of SL23B is the Golden Age of Hollywood :) ARKONA is in that spirit with their Adelaide set black gift, starting with a flapper dress and heels in Maitreya sizes. There is also a separate gold rose brooch for the drop waist, and a headpiece with similar gold rose and a festive feather. The handkerchief hem and plush texture of the fabric are just fantastic, and I've always been intrigued by this particular era in fashion. Because of the theme, I'm thinking silent movie stars but I'm not sure which one this would represent most. 

One last look of the night, we have the stunning Just Imagine - Cherry outfit which is one of 5 gifts scattered around their amazing display. This one includes the top and shorts each in Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, and Nhumana L mesh body sizes, plus the cherry earrings and sunglasses. If you look closely at the lenses of those shades, you'll see that there is a reflected image - clouds, sun, and palm trees :) We are absolutely ready for summer in this treat!

The last couple of days have been so hectic here, starting with yesterday's errands which went fairly well. Then I decided that a week of toe pain was enough to need a checkup, so today I went to the podiatrist and got it looked at. They x-rayed, 3 views, and there is no break or fracture, so we're treating it as a bad sprain. I get to continue icing it and buddy taping, and need to start wearing slippers around the house. I'm usually barefoot or in slipper socks, but I need something to provide stability and limit flexing of the toes. Oh well, at least I got to chat with my gaming friend tonight for the first time in several weeks :) She'd been sick and lost her voice, had a cough, and lost her hearing from inflammation in her ear, so it was important to let her heal. Tomorrow is dinner with the parents, which I always enjoy, and I still have 10 regions of SL23B to visit this weekend. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL23B Shop & Hop - Dahlia Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: MONOMANIA - Cocada $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Yuni - Olly Dress $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: GoodVibes Oyogu Swim Set $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: ARKONA Adelaide set black $0L SL23B Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Just Imagine - Cherry outfit $0L SL23B Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP - Taffy - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Pride With SWANK

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes from the SWANK event and its Celebration of Colors round, which also has a Pride hunt for free group members. This means we are looking for what I'd describe as a wooden plaque shaped like a flame and painted with rainbow stripes. Once you see one, that'll make more sense :) Most aren't hidden and are easy to spot, with a few tucked behind signs or alongside a shelf but still noticeable. I'm always excited to see the generous gifts, and of course there is some impressive shopping to be done with 2 floors of a huge event with so many sales items to peruse. I've got a folder of demos so I can make up my mind on those before the round closes when the month ends. 

For my first look of the evening, I'm enjoying our GGVG PERRY OUTFIT GIFT. It consists of the knotted top, pants, and strappy heels, all in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There is a HUD for the outfit with 5 colors for the top and 8 for the pants, then our heels HUD has 20 colors apiece for upper, heels, straps, lace, sole, and insole. Lots of mixing and matching to do, and I always appreciate that :)

If you need something flirty, be sure to pick up the KiraStyle // TOP-SKIRT 12 gift! There are Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy sizes for each piece, along with a HUD that lets us choose from 20 plaid and 20 solid colors each for the top and skirt, then 20 solids each for the edges/bows on the skirt and edges/bows for the top. Play around with the HUD and have fun with it, that's my motto for this type of outfit anyway :) The bows make me very happy, just as a random admiration of details that tickle me. 

I'm a longtime fan of this next brand, so the :: pm :: Bahia Bikini Set -pink- gift from purplemoon is a real treasure. The bikini (top and bottom linked together as one piece) and sarong will both fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The bikini straps are accented by gorgeous pink gemstones (pink sapphire and morganite came to mind) and the sarong is tied low in the front and has pretty ruffled edging. This is such a lovely color and the gift is ideal for this time of year. 

Hawker's House has me just tickled pink (pun intended) thanks to their *HH* Ladies Mesh Ruffled Leotard n Leggings Carnation gift ;) There is a gift for men at the neighboring display by the way, one of several for the guys. This retro goodie has me thinking of Jane Fonda workout tapes or the Olivia Newtown John video for Physical, absolutely 80s fun! The leotard and leggings are each provided in sizing for Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. For the best fit, please switch your feet to flat so the ankles are covered by the extended leggings :) Whatever you do in this outfit, please remember to hydrate and to stretch first...that's generally good life advice anyway that I ought to follow myself more consistently.

One last look tonight, we have the gorgeous JUMO Originals - ADORA Dress Shine gift. The coloring is striking, and I love the way the dress clings to the bust and then flows like a waterfall down to the knee. There are Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes for us to enjoy. The colors remind me of a tropical bird, but I can't think offhand of which one; there are so many birds with plumage just as beautiful as this gift though :)

It was a decent day, and I am preparing for a very busy one tomorrow. That does mean no time to blog in the evening, but I'll be getting some errands done like shopping at Trader Joe's, which I am eagerly anticipating. The weather is a bit cooler than our recent heatwave, at least for a day or two before the temperatures soar again. Oh, and if you noticed I'm looking different today, I randomly decided to try out a different skin brand (enLight) and am feeling like a whole new woman ;) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SWANK Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: GGVG PERRY OUTFIT GIFT $0L Swank Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: KiraStyle // TOP-SKIRT 12 $0L Swank Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: purplemoon :: pm :: Bahia Bikini Set -pink- $0L Swank Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Hawker's House *HH* Ladies Mesh Ruffled Leotard n Leggings Carnation $0L Swank Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: JUMO Originals - ADORA Dress Shine $0L Swank Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP - Taffy - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Midsummer Spell On You

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're back on the CMH Midsummer's Spell hunt path, searching for cute images of mushroom houses that either hold a $1L hunt prize or a $25L - $50L hunt exclusive offering. Each designer decides which and how many total they want to offer, and the hunt's website will help you with the landmarks, hints, prices, and previews :) The prizes are fantastic as usual, and the theme of Fae, Forest, Magical, and Romantic vibes is absolutely my cup of tea. I've always had a fascination with the mystical side of life, and certainly enjoy being able to explore it in SL. 

Our first stop of the evening is offering one of each price point as usual, and I am a very grateful magpie ♥. The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. HEAVY LIFT Tee is the sweet $1L top on the left, with a tiny image of a winged elephant who is giving those wings quite a workout. On the right you can see our BRITE SPRITE Tee which is their $25L exclusive offer, with a fairy showing her rainbow wings that resemble paint splashed by an enchanted brush. All of this brand's tank tops are provided on an unpacker HUD that offers standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Waifu, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. Just click the you need, and hang onto that HUD for future reference.

Yet another polished look you can find here is the $50L exclusive, The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. ELEGANCE Tee. There is something so classic about black and a dash of red on white, probably the ultimate color combo I'd describe as elegant :) This fairy reminds me of a drawing in a book from my childhood that I can't quite think of (not Tinkerbell although there's some resemblance) with the wispy dress, decorative swirls, and even some stardust for extra magic. She is holding a flower with a heart shaped bloom that is our lone touch of vibrant color. Lovely!

Next you are cordially invited to Psyche's Pstyles, where you'll want to locate the mushroom house that holds their $1L Rainbow Idyll Dress prize. Rainbows are such an elusive yet meaningful part of nature, showing up after storms to remind us that there is still goodness out there. Of course we do see it more during this month because of Pride, although usually not with these cute puffy clouds so I'm loving the different take on it :) This beautiful sundress has two wonderful bows on the back, and halter necklines seem perfect for summer. We receive Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. 

I'm also intrigued by the way that artwork can evoke emotions, making it a universal language in a sense. The ART & FASHION - FEELINGS IN PINK DRESS is one of two prizes you can find here, the $1L specifically, and I found myself staring at the image on the front for a long moment just admiring it. The glimpse of two faces, lips on the verge of kissing, is a captivating one for sure :) This sexy mini dress comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. 

My final look of the evening is their $50L exclusive offer, the ART & FASHION - FEELINGS OUTFIT. It is a very similar style of dress (fewer cutouts but same strappy sleeves and short hem) as their other prize, in a deep teal with another mesmerizing image of a kiss that could be just about anyone in any time period. This outfit also includes the laced up boots that come up to mid thigh, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. Their color is a perfect match, really completing the look wonderfully.

I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH Midsummer's Spell Hunt:

Photo 1:

Top Left: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. HEAVY LIFT Tee $1L Hunt Prize

Top Right: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. BRITE SPRITE Tee $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 2:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. ELEGANCE Tee $50L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 3:

Dress: Psyche's Pstyles Rainbow Idyll Dress $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: ART & FASHION - FEELINGS IN PINK DRESS $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: ART & FASHION - FEELINGS OUTFIT $50L Hunt Exclusive

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP - Taffy - 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

ACCESS Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to celebrate the ACCESS event and their 8th anniversary round. Join their free group if you aren't already a member, and you can click all the giftboxes you see at most of the displays to claim wonderful gifts :) It's such a consistently impressive event, great lineup of designers and lots of variety. There are plenty of unisex and men's gifts, so this is definitely not just for the ladies like we sometimes encounter in SL. So tell all your friends of any gender, and grab demos if you'd like because we have plenty of time since the round is open until the 8th of July.

First I was very excited to try on the Ascendant - Syra Dress 08, in a soft pastel green that reminds me of key lime pie :) This lovely gift includes sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There is an opening across the waist that allows the top to be gathered and tied, much like both sides of the skirt hem. Those long bows and tails are fun little details, don't you think?

Our PROMAGIC Sukhada Top-Pride Month-ACCESS Gift is perfect for June, and intriguingly designed to be extra flirty. The cropped top is pulled up to reveal some underboob, and the white fabric either looks wet or slightly distressed. There are Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes included in this treat. 

Next we take a peek at the sweet !!Kyutechi!! Vera Top *Lavender Gift* which is a cropped top with white trim and a small store logo on the front. I know you can't read it in my photo but it says "Kyutechi Threads" in a really fun font :) Our shirt will fit Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Reborn, V-Tech, and Waifu mesh bodies. I paired it (just like the previous gift) with the blue Delizio jeans from their marketplace fatpack freebie, one I highly recommend for its versatility. 

I decided that my avatar had gotten in all her steps today from walking all around the event, LOL, so she deserved some tasty treats. The MOVEMENT - Donut set FATPACK includes the Donut Caramel Shake you see in my right hand (photo left), the Donuts box in my left hand (right side of photo), and another shake not shown which is a Donut Strawberry Shake. They have the holding poses you see here, very helpful indeed. So which flavor donut would you choose? I'd go for the one that's on my shake, which looks like either top left or bottom right in the box (probably the same ones) but I'll bet they are all delicious.

We wrap up the evening coincidentally with some more lavender, thanks to the ELEVEN - Hoodie Gift. It's another cropped top with underboob, and the patch on the upper left chest reads "Antisocial Vibes Only". Admittedly my social anxiety probably makes this saying more appropriate, but I'm just the shy type for the most part :) The rear/side view shows the cute hood, and I think reinforces how short the hoodie is so I would be tempted to layer a BOM tank top or even a bra underneath for modesty purposes. This playful gift includes sizing for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh bodies, plus a HUD with 3 metals. I really like (in RL too) the sleeves like this with loops to go around the thumb, keeping our palms warm and helping us pull or sleeves through a top layer if we're adding a coat to the outfit. They look playful yet practical :)

Whew, what an evening! The weather got a bit intense, so as I was trying to watch the Stanley Cup finals on ABC they kept beeping and showing warnings about the storms and tornadoes in the neighboring county. Once it reached my county, I was like "oh crap, I shouldn't be sitting here in front of 2 windows on the upper floor of a building..." and headed downstairs for a while. Housemate was also watching the game while on the phone with a friend, so I felt like I was intruding but was reassured that I wasn't. Safety first :) I forget exactly how long I was down there, but I watched the entire third period up here and saw Carolina win (not 'my' team but the housemate's original hometown team) and am happy for them. The weekend in general was good, other than my injured toes making me limp a little at the farmers market, and I am ready for whatever the coming week holds for me. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from ACCESS Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Ascendant - Syra Dress 08 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: PROMAGIC Sukhada Top-Pride Month-ACCESS Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: !!Kyutechi!! Vera Top *Lavender Gift* $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Food: MOVEMENT - Donut set FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: ELEVEN - Hoodie Gift $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP - Taffy - 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

Paparazzi Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're taking a tour of several stores, all of which have a group gift for the Paparazzi group which is currently free to join. That means that these goodies won't cost you a thing, so it is absolutely worth the effort of teleporting a few times :) I'm always interested to see which stores are a part of each of these multi-designer groups, and the variety for posts featuring them makes me quite happy. 

My first beautiful look is the ART & FASHION - NOTTE BLU LONG DRESS group gift for Paparazzi. The gorgeous color caught my eye first, and of course the sheen of the material is a show stopper :) Maybe you noticed the style first, a halter with black choker built in and daring opening on the left leg. The dress comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

Another fantastic gift I found was at Delicatt Couture, where their June gift for this group is the Hellen Outfit. There are Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Slink Hourglass, and Hourglass Petite sizes each for the top and skirt, with a fun HUD that lets us choose from 14 textures apiece. Most of the tops' options are prints like the two above, and all the skirt choices are solid colors that go perfectly with the various prints and solids for the top. The lace trim on both pieces helps bring the look together in my opinion, and I really appreciate the variety.

I had to get creative with my posing to show you the S-Heliya dress purple dark gift from Suna Designs, as the top is flirty sheer lace :) If you have pasties that match your skin tone, I'd recommend wearing them beneath for modesty if you wish. I love that it's in one of my favorite colors, and the side slit of the skirt grabbed my attention right away too. This gift includes sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh bodies.

Summer is certainly here, so .:: Cremosas Store ::. 158 - Swimsuit Color 4 group gift is ready to help you head to the beach or a private pool in style. The deep green hue is so earthy and nature themed, like a wild jungle or ocean depths. The back is a thong style so it might be fun to layer a skirt or sarong over it :) There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes provided. Please note, to claim this you'll just have to look for the Paparazzi sign/logo (black, camera image) and click it; there is no picture of the gift itself, so these treats are very pleasant surprises.

I'm wrapping up the post with our .:AMUI:. "Joy" Dress - 01 gift, which is one of many they are offering for various groups. The single long sleeve is black fishnet to match the waistband, and the main fabric gives romantic Goth vibes with the red roses on golden stems that are studded with thorns. It is designed to fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies.

It's been a weird day, starting with the heat advisory that made us cancel dinner at my parents' to avoid being outside at all in those high temps. Then tonight I managed to trip and stub the heck out of a couple toes on my right foot, so going to the farmers market in the morning is questionable. It depends on if I can walk yet or squeeze the swollen toes into sneakers I guess. I missed last week so I really don't want to have to stay home again! Otherwise my only set plans are therapy on Sunday, and spending time enjoying the Hello Kitty game's update with new characters and quests. I hope you've all got a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: ART & FASHION - NOTTE BLU LONG DRESS $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Delicatt Couture - Hellen Outfit $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Suna Designs S-Heliya dress purple dark $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 4:

Swimsuit: .:: Cremosas Store ::. 158 - Swimsuit Color 4 $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Joy" Dress - 01 $0L Paparazzi Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - 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

Simply Scandalized

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood for versatile clothing with lots of HUDs, so I headed to the SCANDALIZE group building for some treats. That's right, an entire building with over 200 gifts await anyone who joins their $90L group :) That is quite a bargain if you break it down per group gift, and it's a nice way to indulge in a bit of self care. We all deserve new wardrobes, and with all of these lovely fatpacks we can choose our colors and mix things up quite a bit. This time all of the gifts I'm showing you can be found on the left side of the building, mentioned in the hope that you will be able to track down any specific favorites you see here.

First I've slipped into the SCANDALIZE. FRAYA SET .FATPACK group gift, as the siren's song of denim called to me ;) Our tank top, jeans, and add on (the black strap hanging from a belt loop on the front left of the jeans) are each included in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The top's HUD has 40 solid colors and 30 patterns for the top, and 40 for the lace trim. Our denim HUD offers 10 shades, and the add on HUD has 11 words or phrases in white lettering to apply to the black strap. I chose "pizza" because of my dinner, LOL, but there are a few that are much more spicy ;)

There is much more to this brand than their amazing denim though, for example the SCANDALIZE-FAMELE SET MEGA FATPACK gift. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Rolls sizes apiece of the top, leggings, and waist chain, and of course we receive a handy HUD as well. That offers 30 colors each for the top, top thick (with the word THICK across the front), neck seam, top laces, leggings, and waist, plus 4 metals for the chain. If the cropped top is drawn up too high for your liking (the bows obscure the nipples from some angles but they aren't fully covered), you can easily wear a BOM bra of your choosing beneath if you wish.

I feel so casually chic wearing our SCANDALIZE-CHELLE MEGA FATPACK group gift. It consists of the bra top, sleeves (more of a shrug since it goes across the shoulders too) and pants in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The HUD lets us pick from 30 colors each for the sleeves, sleeves lower, top, top waist, pants, and pants waist, so several sections can be tinted individually. The optional sleeves mean we can wear this in almost any weather or season too :)

For a more dressy look (literally and figuratively) you can try on the stunning SCANDALIZE. Deise Dress. FATPACK gift and add the Deise Heels. FATPACK for the perfect coordinated footwear. The dress and sleeves each come in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, with a HUD offering 30 solid colors and 10 patterns apiece for the top, bow, skirt, and sleeves. The heels will also fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet, and they include a HUD so we can choose from 30 colors each for our heels, metals, and insoles. I obviously enjoy playing with patterns and trying to mix them with the solid hues, but I always encourage you to wear any of these outfits how you feel most beautiful in them.

My final look of the night is our SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA TOP FATPACK and SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA SKIRT FATPACK which are part of the same generous group gift. The dreamy top and sleeves each come in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that has 30 solid colors and 7 patterns each for our top, laces, and seams. Unpack the skirt and you'll find Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes as well as a HUD offering the same 30 colors and 7 patterns for the skirt and seams, along with 4 metals for the chains that drape low on the hips. That leafy green pattern on the right is bringing out the jungle animal in me, while the floral on the skirt to the left goes so well with the soft buttery yellow I picked for the top. Romantic yet seductive, who can resist?

I am having one of those days where I feel like I'm forgetting all the things, lol, since brain fog is just awesome. Eyeroll. Otherwise I'm doing okay, and just mentally preparing for day two of the heat advisory we are currently under. It's just not pleasant when the temperature outside feels several degrees hotter than normal body temp, ya know? Any readers to my south are probably more used to that of course, and you have my deepest sympathies because you must have even steamier weather right about now. I know my mom is going to offer me soup to start out dinner tomorrow (we aren't fancy, just a habit she got into instead of salads) and I'm going to struggle not to laugh at her ;) She usually throws together some veggies from farmers markets diced up with a can of beans and some seasoning, no set recipe and she'll either add gluten free pasta or rice for a little more substance. Usually I enjoy it very much :) The Hello Kitty game I've been playing for over a year got another update earlier, but there is a lag issue that they are trying to hotfix. I'd played before the update came out so that'll wait for tomorrow. I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SCANDALIZE:

Photo 1:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE. FRAYA SET .FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE-FAMELE SET MEGA FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE-CHELLE MEGA FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: SCANDALIZE. Deise Dress. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Shoes: SCANDALIZE. Deise Heels. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA TOP FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Skirt: SCANDALIZE.ALIEYA SKIRT FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - 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

Swank Celebrations

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're back to the SWANK event's Celebration of Colors round for June, which includes a Pride hunt to look for rainbow striped flames that look like wooden plaques, very pretty. This might be the easiest hunt you ever do, since most aren't really hidden and the ones that are might just be tucked behind a sign or along side a shelf but still visible. The bright colors do help them stand out :) Join the free VIP group and you'll be able to pick these all up for free, which is a perfect way to add some fresh color to your summer wardrobe while saving those lindens for some shopping at the event if you wish. There are plenty of terrific offers for sale here of course, and I usually pick out a couple each round to treat myself with. With this bevy of talented designers, how could I resist? :)

My first look of the evening is the playful Ahlure - Francy Outfit gift. Its dress (technically shorts romper), jacket, and boots are all included in Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. There's an outfit HUD with 9 colors each for jacket 01, jacket 02, dress upper, dress lower, and belt, plus 4 metals. There's a HUD for the boots as well, with matching 9 colors for upper and lower sections and 4 metals. Just use the tabs on the top of each HUD to change what area is being tinted. I purposely chose different colors for parts 1 and 2 of the dress and of the boots to distinguish, but it looks fantastic with everything all the same or even without the jacket for those hotter days.

Next I had some fun celebrating the season with our **SIMONE DREW PRIDE STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** gift from V8 Underground. The bright red tank top, rainbow striped leggings, and red sneakers will yellow trim each come in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. V8 Underground loves their accessories too, so we also receive the headband, necklace, and earrings with fun rainbow flags on each :) They are all adjustable so we can fit just about any size or shape body. 

I feel like sequins are essential for Pride month too, so I couldn't resist sharing the .:FlowerDreams:. Aisha gown - shiny gift! This full length dress has a crossed halter top and open midriff with wrapped skirt tied on the hip, showing off a lot of leg. There are 18 gorgeous textures on the enclosed HUD, and the gown is included in eBody, Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. That's a nice range of older and newer brands and styles, since I know that some folks prefer to stick with the body they've been enjoying for several years and others crave the newest ones :) 

Our Ruxy-Aaminah Single Color lavander gift is absolutely ready to bring the flirt factor. Its top and bottom each fit Legacy, Perky, Perky Nerido, Maitreya, and Maitreya Domina mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included with 6 metals each for the beads (trimming the bra), leaf, and rose. I appreciate the ability to customize the decorations on this lovely outfit, and I must say that this color is dreamy too. I feel like every time I see its name in SL it's spelled differently, lol, like the region Lavendar that will probably be a part of SL23B in just over a week. Spellcheck here says lavender is correct for American English, but it's a stunning hue no matter how it's spelled.

My final look tonight is actually two of the 4 goodies I found from the same brand, as they (like many of these designers) have multiple booths at the event. The Swank & Co. Sassy Sailor Dress - Scuba is the beauty to the left above, with their Sassy Sailor Dress - Pin Up from behind on the right. Each of these include 5 fitmesh standard sizes along with Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. There are so many great details here worth mentioning, like the bow in the front/back and the double breasted style of buttons on the midriff. These dresses whisper summer, as they are classically retro and therefore too ladylike to scream in my headcanon ;) I associate dark blue and white with nautical designs, and the polka dots are such a cute touch on the Pin Up version.

It was a productive day yesterday, and I got some really tasty pizza while I was out. I got my new contact lenses yesterday, so I put them in today (after sleeping with no lenses at all to let my eyes breathe) and they are working out well so far. The left eye is only 0.50 stronger, and I totally derped by putting it inside out so I had some discomfort at first that freaked me out. You'd think after 40 years of wearing contacts, I'd know better? LOL! But the other eye is a -2.00 increase so you'd expect a drastic difference, however the cataract seems worse in that eye so very little improvement. Shrug, I'm guessing they will do the right eye first since it's worse. My gaming friend is still sick (bronchitis, ear infection, bad cough and hoarse voice) so we aren't doing our usual gaming night this week either, but with some luck the new meds will do their jobs and get her better soon. I'm still playing the usual games regularly, just having slightly less fun without random hilarious chats with her. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Swank Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Ahlure - Francy Outfit $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: V8 Underground **SIMONE DREW PRIDE STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Aisha gown - shiny $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Ruxy-Aaminah Single Color lavander $0L Swank Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: Swank & Co. Sassy Sailor Dress - Scuba $0L Swank Group Gift

Dress Right: Swank & Co. Sassy Sailor Dress - Pin Up $0L Swank Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Collective / Delicate - 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