Newest from Blackstone

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post bring us back to Blackstone for their newest group gifts in the box that is special for their anniversary. Their group has returned to $100L to join today (after I took these photos and notes) so I do hope you were able to join when it was just $25L. However it is still quite a bargain, knowing there are over 50 group gifts and 5 lucky boards with two prizes in each that we can win for free with that group tag. Tonight's featured group gifts are all from the new box next to the birthday sign, above all the other gifts (6 other packages on shelves under the stairs) that I am sure you will enjoy too :) Many congratulations to Blackstone on their 7 years of bringing wonderful fashions to SL!

Let's start with a sunny hued group gift called Blackstone - Brenda Set - Yellow. It consists of the dress, bra top, and thong panties you see above, all in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD enclosed with 6 metals for the decor on the dress, which really adds a playful touch :) The dress is just loose enough to fit over the bikini, so it would be easy to wear the full outfit to the beach or a pool and then slip off the dress before diving into the water. The loose weave of the dress gives it a warm summery feeing too, great for any chance to recreate your favorite vacation memories.

The Blackstone - Erika Set - Marine group gift is a sweet pairing of blouse and skirt that feels just right for fall. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies included for each, as well as a HUD that offers 15 colors apiece for the blouse and buttons. The skirt stays its lovely dark blue shade, and we can play around with the colors of its buttons and the intriguing blouse with its notches above each elbow. So pretty!

There are so many gorgeous shades of pink, but the Blackstone - Amora Set - Copper Rose group gift might be in my favorite of the moment ;) The wispy top, open front skirt, and panties are all provided in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies, and there's a HUD that lets us choose from 20 colors for the laces and 6 for the metals. The top is laced in the back just like the skirt's front only tighter, and both laced areas have rivets which is where the metal comes in. 

Next I changed into the fun and fuzzy Blackstone - Vada Set - Malibu group gift. Is it weird that it makes me want to pet myself like a puppy? LOL! I actually used to do that to my ex when he wore a microsuede (?) jacket, just kept stroking his arms and shoulders until he laughed and teased me about it. This is more of a fleece look on our cropped jacket and skirt, which both fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The color reminds me of the sky during a mostly clear day, as I could see the texture as being tiny wispy clouds drifting along in a refreshing breeze. My brain really wakes up when I see colors or textures that I love :)

My final look feels so right for the start of September which brings us one big step closer to spooky season. The Blackstone - Arania Set - Plum group gift We start with a high cut bodysuit decorated in cobwebs, over which we can layer a micro miniskirt with attached belt. Each of these comes in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies, and the HUD included offers 20 colors for the belt and 4 metals. There is an impressive amount of metalwork here, so the HUD is certainly going to come in handy.

Happy September, everyone! I love when the month changes and all the hunts and events in SL get fresh starts. Today was quiet as I mentally prepare for tomorrow's filling redo, since I just love going back to the dentist 🙄. It is necessary and I am the one who brought it to their attention since the jagged edge kept snagging in the inside of my lip, and I will truly be glad to have that repaired. I'll be ready with soft foods and ibuprofen on the off chance it's needed, plus perhaps an extra half dose of an as-needed medication. No blog of course, as nitrous makes my brain even fuzzier and more prone to rambling ;) I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Blackstone:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Blackstone - Brenda Set - Yellow $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Blackstone - Erika Set - Marine $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Blackstone - Amora Set - Copper Rose $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Blackstone - Vada Set - Malibu $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Blackstone - Arania Set - Plum $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Forgiven - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Fabulous Freebies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was feeling the urge to visit some FabFree in SL participating stores, because there are always wonderful new group gifts being added all the time. The group (inworld representation of their amazing blog) is free to join, so these won't cost a thing :) The FabFree group has a permanent place among my group slots, and I am so grateful for how they have guided me all through my SL experience which will be 19 years in a few days. (Wow!) You never know what treasures you can find on their blog, so I do recommend it for everyone who enjoys saving money in SL.

Our first visit is to FTCOR, where the :::FurtaCor::: Andy Set waits for any FabFree member. The tube top and laced pants are each provided in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, and there is also a HUD that offers 15 colors apiece for the top, top laces, pants, and pants laces. I love the ability to mix and match, and the flashes of skin make this a flirtatious treat indeed.

I feel so adorable in our gift from :.C!L.: Boutique called Nephele Dotty White Sweater Shorts & Bow Set :) The polka dotted sweater falls just above the belly button, and is a loose cozy fit that is suitable for most times of the year. Paired with the pleated and cuffed shorts, we've got an elegant yet playful outfit that does make me think of autumn evenings. Each of these will fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. Of course the sunny yellow bow I'm wearing here on my head is included too, and you can even adjust it by clicking it to access the resize script.

Another fun way to turn heads is by wearing the Violet Skies - Anja Dress Blue Gift like I am here. Shiny tiger striped blue fabric is already a fantastic start, but then we add the draped chain belt and get va-va-va-VOOM! The style of the dress is essential too, and this one has a bare back and sexy cutouts, so we get to show off cleavage. There are sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu sizes included in this great gift.

The "VOOH" FABFREE GROUP GIFT #20 DRESS is my next look, a stunning minidress with spaghetti straps and a deep neckline. The gift includes sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. There is also a HUD with 40 texture options, some solids and plenty of intriguing patterns in loads of fun colors. 

My final look of the evening is our .:FlowerDreams:. Nadia dress. This is a great choice for a hot date, or to attract a hot date ;) It is provided in Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite Sizes, with panties in the same set of sizing. There's also a HUD of course, and that has 14 options for the dress and 8 colors for the lace panties. I must admit that the shiny metallic ones caught my eye first, but this dress looks good in any texture.

It was a busy day and a good evening so far, starting with a support group session that I found quite useful. It's nice to talk to people who can understand the battles against anxiety and how it affects so many aspects of life. We can feel safe to laugh, cry, and share things we can't always with friends or family. The weather is still pretty hot here, as a matter of fact it's 75.5 in my office right now which is not ideal. We need fall to get here soon :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor::: Andy Set $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: :.C!L.: Nephele Dotty White Sweater Shorts & Bow Set $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Violet Skies - Anja Dress Blue Gift $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: "VOOH" FABFREE GROUP GIFT #20 DRESS $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:FlowerDreams:. Nadia dress $0L FabFree Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Forgiven - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

More Blackstone Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a part two of the Blackstone group gifts I showed you some of yesterday, as there are over 50 gifts waiting for us there. The group is currently $25L to join, and it's a great time to join while they celebrate the brand's 7th birthday :) There are lucky boards for the group members on the left when you first land, and the group gifts from tonight (and last post) are behind the staircase (not up!) ahead and to the right. There are 7 boxes (new bonus box among them for the anniversary) that each contain lots of gifts, so be sure to click them all. I am not certain how long the group's fee will be this low, or how long the 10 bonus gifts from the celebration, so I do hope you are able to hurry there!

We start off with the gorgeous Blackstone - Claire Set - Fatpack. This gift includes the corset top and miniskirt, each in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The HUD offers 15 colors apiece for the top and skirt, as well as 4 metal tones. My favorite detail is the lace accents appearing on both pieces, the center insets of the corset and the short ruffled layer on the fluttery skirt.

Our Blackstone - Delilah Dress - Salmon is just the thing to help fan the flames of desire. The fiery shape of the cutouts is an intricate work of art, both back and front of this flirty frock. We receive Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh body sizes of this beauty. The salmon color is a really attractive choice by the way, with a slight shimmer that also caught my eye. The name made two different songs pop into my head, although I'm not as familiar with the Tom Jones song as I am with Hey There Delilah somehow. Then the color and dress name made me think Samson and Delilah, so my brain was pulling all sorts of associations out of this one!

Maybe you prefer your dresses to have belts attached and with several colors to choose from? If so I'd love to suggest the Blackstone - Victoria Dress - Fatpack group gift for your next night out :) It has a carefully peaked and plunging neckline that goes down to the belt, and the diagonal hem is a fantastic touch. In sizes for Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, it will look great in your choice of 15 colors with 4 metals via HUD. I seem to have been craving bright primary colors when playing with my HUD here ;) 

It intrigues me when lace is used in combination with other materials to be edgy rather than sweetly feminine. It's an underrated versatile fabric for sure! The Blackstone - Kareen Dress - Cherry has broad scoops of lace on each hip, and the leather is trimmed with chains and studs that will absolutely turn heads. Our gift includes Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes, along with a HUD for us to select from 6 metals for those chains and studs I mentioned. This dress makes me want to hit up a club that plays rock music all day and night, preferably from last century ;) 

My final look of the evening is our Blackstone - Francis Set - Fatpack group gift, which I think will be very weather-appropriate very soon :) The crop top and pants each fit Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies. We also receive a HUD with 15 colors each for top and pants, plus 4 crop metals and 4 pants metals. The top has an interesting style, being sleeveless and layered with a tube top beneath a tiny hoodie. The pants have a very classic jeans style with front pockets but smooth rear, formfitting like skinny jeans. I'll probably wear these pieces individually on occasion too, particularly since there are separate tops among the group gifts.

This weekend felt oddly long, yet I am still surprised it's over already. I think my Saturdays being broken up by a few hours sleep then going out, then coming home and sleeping in the late afternoon for a few more hours is to blame because Saturday feels like two separate days that way. The farmers market was fun though, and the Boston terrier I usually see there was pouting because his favorite treat-giver was absent (on a cruise) so he didn't want to leave. He'd gotten treats but not from her, lol, so he was sitting down in protest as his human begged him to cooperate. I missed her too, but look forward to seeing her next week to hear all about her vacation. Tomorrow evening is a support group meeting, so I'm mentally preparing to try to be helpful without triggering anyone by discussing the dentist. Lots of us have phobias about that one. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Blackstone:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Blackstone - Claire Set - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Blackstone - Delilah Dress - Salmon $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Blackstone - Victoria Dress - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Blackstone - Kareen Dress - Cherry $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Blackstone - Francis Set - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Forgiven - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Blackstone Birthday

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting Blackstone for some gifts connected to their birthday celebration. The group is currently $25L to join, and there are 5 lucky boards for the group immediately to the left when you land. As for the group gifts I'm featuring tonight, please walk towards the stairs on the right but not up them; continue past and you'll see a Group Gifts sign with 6 clickable boxes on the shelves on either side of the sign. Each of these contains several treats, as there is a total of over 50 waiting for us! That's absolutely worth the price of admission, right? :) It's always a delight to share in the joy that designers experience when they reach a milestone with their brand, and I wish them many more years of success bringing amazing fashions to SL.

We start with the lovely Blackstone - Juliet Dress - Burgundy group gift. The color really caught my eye for the weekend in particular, and the strapless style with plunging lace-edged neckline is sizzling hot. The zipper up the back is a fun detail, and can be adjusted with the HUD that offers 4 metal tones for it. We receive the dress in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

I'm feeling fancy yet flirty here in our gift called Blackstone - Fiorella Set - Petrol. The deep teal hue is very flattering with most hair colors and skin tones, and it's still warm enough to enjoy shorts :) Those shorts along with the blazer and lace bra top are all included in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu sizes. I can also picture pairing the blazer and shorts with a BOM top of some sort, probably a neutral like black or white, if you just felt the urge for variety.

You didn't think I would miss out on an opportunity to wear something pink, did you? :) This beauty is our Blackstone - Onyx Dress - Blush group gift, and it's funny that I was talking about the stone onyx just a couple of hours before taking this photo, so that also felt like this was meant to be shared right now. There are Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn sizes included, all with that great combo of satin and lace. The lace is fairly sheer, so I'd recommend adding your favorite panties and pasties in a pale color if needed for modesty. Otherwise you just might find yourself blushing like the color name ;)

I'm always happy to be able to adjust colors on my SL fashions, so the Blackstone - Serena Dress - Gift is just my style. The dress is a sexy little number of lace and satin, in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. It also includes a HUD with 5 colors each for the dress and lace, 10 for the gemstones, and 4 metals, so we can customize this in all sorts of fabulous ways. I'm always fascinated by how detailed SL lace can be, and it suits this dress quite nicely.

My final look of the night is a great choice if you're done with the heat of summer and just want to represent autumn with your wardrobe. Our Blackstone - Kasey Suspender Jumpsuit - Malibu group gift consists of the crop top and suspender jumpsuit, each in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, with a handy HUD. The HUD has 16 color choices for the crop top, and 4 metals for those shiny details like zippers and suspender clasps. Side note, wearing a physics layer with a crop top can make photography a slower process, waiting for everything to stop jiggling long enough for a photo and not look like they're going to bounce loose ;) I had lag happening too, not the best timing.

My dental visit went just how I feared unfortunately, as I had a little issue I didn't mention to anyone ahead of time. An old gumline filling had developed a sharp edge, so I was hoping that they could smooth it out but knew deep down that they'd have to redo the filling in the near future. That near future is this coming Wednesday, LOL, and they did say that there was a hint of a cavity (whitish halo effect) around it, probably because food was getting stuck no matter how hard I brushed. It's fine, I'm not thrilled but I know I am in good hands there and will muddle through the anxiety. Meanwhile my dad had an angiogram earlier in the day to check his heart and arteries for blockages. They went in through his wrist, and didn't find any full blockages but a long area of plaque that is too large for a stent. He's taking medication for a few weeks, then following up with the cardiologist to see if it is working. We had dinner together tonight and he was dine, no pain or discomfort at all, just some bruising because he is on blood thinners. He just rolls with these things and handles them like a champ, like I am genuinely in awe of how calm and stoic he is about the health issues he has had. I aspire to be that easygoing about, well, anything LOL. I'm definitely going to have a part two (and probably more) of these Blackstone group goodies, and September will be here soon with all sorts of new adventures in SL. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Blackstone:

Photo 1:

Dress: Blackstone - Juliet Dress - Burgundy $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Blackstone - Fiorella Set - Petrol $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Blackstone - Onyx Dress - Blush $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Blackstone - Serena Dress - Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Blackstone - Kasey Suspender Jumpsuit - Malibu $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Light of a Clear Blue Morning

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time for some Blue SL event group gifts, which means it's also time for me to find a song title with "blue" in it for my post title. It's a habit I started and can't seem to break, LOL, but it also shows how much I continue to enjoy this particular event :) Each round is open from the 18th of one month to the 8th of the following one, so you've got almost 2 weeks left to stop by, join the free group, and claim all these generous gifts and more. There are $50L exclusives for sale each round, and the gifts do change so there's always something new for us to check out. My title honors the one and only Dolly Parton, whose kindness and talent will never be forgotten. It's a beauty of a song that she performed with several other artists including her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, so be sure to check that out if you are curious. I am comforted that she is at peace with her beloved husband now, but my eyes are still leaking a bit tonight. 

My first look of the evening is the special VIP gift when you enter the building and turn right. Inti is offering their white top, cream top, and cream shorts all in sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn bodies, as well as the deep red shoes I'm wearing here that fit Kupra, Lara X, and Legacy bodies. The ability to mix and match various separates is always a plus in my mind, and the clothing being neutral hues means they'll worth with just about anything in your inventory. 

Upstairs at their display, you can also claim the Inti Cloe black dress by clicking the box and choosing your size. The menu offers Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizes, and if you need more than one please click again and repeat. The sheer sections and strong boning make this a real head-turner of a look, don't you think? There is a bit of bum cleavage peeking through in that rear view.

We can also feel flirtatious with the KS Designs Pink & Black Bombshell Bra and Ruffle Bottom gift, which is just $1L. The two pieces are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. I did notice when I accidentally added the wrong one (LOL) that they are not all the same color, but I'm very happy with this pretty outfit trimmed with lace and bows in any hue :)

Next we can always count on Allure Couture for a fantastic gift, like this round's Paige Bikini-Skirt Set Lillies Pink. It consists of the bikini top, bikini bottom, shrug, and skirt, all in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. The bikini is solid pink, while the skirt and sleeves of the shrug have a lovely floral pattern that made me smile. It is nice to have the sarong style skirt to cover up the thong where appropriate, and of course to add the touch of flowers.

My final look of the night is the stunning @rOrO Cotton Candy Shanti Bodysuit gift. Honestly I have an entire collection of their gifts from various events and groups in teal and pink like this, and I LOVE them all! This treat includes sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The ombre or gradient of colors makes this a sassy and playful choice for day or night, and I'm sure to reach for it quite often.

It was a heck of a day, still processing the loss of Dolly Parton to find out that we also lost Tim Curry. Those are two irreplaceable and special humans who have made such an impact on this world! Part of me wants to hide in fear of the saying "things happen in threes" and worry about who's next. The rest of me wants to hide because I am now 14 hours away from my dental visit, and my anxiety is having a field day with it. Due to nitrous hangover, lol, I won't be blogging tomorrow evening, but I am trying to remind myself that this is just a cleaning and not a big deal. *deep breaths* There are still many days where the prospect of leaving the house is a big deal though, so I don't mean to dismiss that aspect. It's one of many steps in a long journey. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from BLUE SL Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Inti VIP Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Inti Cloe black dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: KS Designs Pink & Black Bombshell Bra and Ruffle Bottom $1L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Allure Couture Paige Bikini-Skirt Set Lillies Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bodysuit: @rOrO Cotton Candy Shanti Bodysuit $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Luck Awaits at AMUI

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'll share a secret with you, which is where I've been hanging out lately :) That would be AMUI, because they have 5 lucky chairs that are jam packed with treats to win, and no group tag is needed to win. They are also set to have "?" wild cards show up, so if you see that question mark please have a seat and you'll win no matter what your legacy name's initial is. I'd had some nights with lots of luck and others with very little, but I am usually watching tv or videos while I'm waiting for the chairs to change every 4 minutes :) So I've chosen a sampling of the prizes I have won thus far, and wish you all the best of luck too!

Our first gorgeous look is the .:AMUI:. "Hottie" Lace Dress. What an appropriate name! There are sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. As I'm sure you guessed, we also receive a HUD to change the color, and that offers 5 options like the two you see above. Most of the dress is sheer lace, but with a solid panel in the front for a little privacy.

Luck was certainly on my side when .:AMUI:. "Glitter" Dress - 05 appeared on a chair with my initial on it :) It's one of my favorite colors, with the added appeal of a stunning sparkly texture. This beauty will fit Freya, Kupra, Kupra Bimbo, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies. I also love the satiny ribbons that connect our halter top and skirt sections, tied with a fluttery bow that dangles down the back of the skirt almost to its hem.

The .:AMUI:. "Toscana" Outfit is just what we need for when the summer weather changes to subtly cooler temps and a soft breeze. Its sleeveless buttoned blouse and belted capri pants are each included in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD lets us choose from 10 textures each for top and pants, which are a nice mix of solids and patterns for both sets of choices. Instant favorite!

If you need something more formal, keep an eye out for the .:AMUI:. "Ishigaki" Set - 11 prize on these chairs. Isn't it lovely? Our tank top and slit skirt are each provided in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The pattern on the skirt is a playful blue spotted one that looks wonderful with the solid top in the lightest hue from the skirt. Just be sure to wear your favorite shoes, since that dramatic side slit will highlight them just as it does our long legs :)

For my final look this evening, I chose another individual color outfit that is one of several variations among these generous gifts. It is called .:AMUI:. "Cherissa" Dress & Wedges - 05, and the color reminds me of a pear but also of autumn since some of the trees near me do have leaves that change to a similar color. The dress comes in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes, with the matching wedges in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. Those chunky heels really caught my eye, but of course the style of the minidress with a halter neckline did too :) If this color isn't your thing, be sure to hang around for a while and try to win some of the other colors too. 

Whew, my day did not turn out to be a particularly smooth one so I am trying to unwind and cheer up. I'll be okay, just cranky from someone telling me one thing and then doing the complete opposite (to my detriment of course). Nobody is perfect and I'm hoping to have a talk with the person soon to explain my frustration. Xan has already helped boost my spirits and I'm grateful for that. I'm also watching cute animal videos while I type this, so you know that helps :) I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Chair Prizes from .:AMUI:. :

Photo 1:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Hottie" Lace Dress $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 2:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Glitter" Dress - 05 $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 3:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Toscana" Outfit $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 4:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Ishigaki" Set - 11 $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 5:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Cherissa" Dress & Wedges - 05 $0L Lucky Chair

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

The Warehouse Sale

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post celebrates the 6th birthday of The Warehouse Sale event. This long running sales event is post-apocalyptic themed, which is a suggestion to the designers rather than a requirement. They each offer at least one item at a 10% - 50% discount, and many of them are also offering a gift for the event's group (free to join) in crates between the booths. Some have a picture of the gift on the crate, while many others are going to be a complete surprise when we open the folder :) There were so many delightful accessories among these gifts that you can really get creative with new looks.

I'm starting things out on the sexy side, thanks to our [Glitzz] Zaide Lingerie - Blush gift. It consists of the top, panties, and garter (waist) each in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included with 3 metals for the little clasps on the panties. Please note that I am wearing nipple covers that came with my skin, so the sheer bra will probably reveal your nipples if you aren't wearing something similar. I do enjoy the strapless style of the bra (so uncomfy in RL, so pretty in SL!) and the G-string panties are also much easier to wear in SL.

Next I changed into [The Forge] Cammy. Black, a stunning gift of strapless bra and shrug jacket. Surely I can't be the only one who loves when long sleeves extend to wrap around our palms and loop over the thumb? :) Both pieces come in Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu sizes. I've got a bazillion strapless or sleeveless tops that I'd love to wear this shrug with, at least once the cooler weather rolls in. 

Please excuse me for turning my back to you, but it's really the only way to show off my new tattoo ;) This beauty is also a group gift here, the A.D.D.Andel! Saturn Zodiac Back Tattoo, provided in a simple BOM layer. I recognized Saturn because of the ring, and I do know some but not all of the zodiac symbols offhand...that is actually okay though since they are all labeled :) The tattoo is a very nice opacity level that looks realistic yet still photographed very well. 

I am still laughing because before I unpacked our .:Fio's - Lana Ice Cream - fatpack:. gift I was expecting a cone or cones to hold in either hand. Then I saw body sizes and was intrigued! This gift actually includes the handheld cones for left or right, and the worn ice cream in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Lara X, and Reborn bodies. The HUD for the handheld cone offers 9 ice cream flavors and 3 colors for the cone, just click the outline on the HUD for the part you wish to tint. There is a similar HUD for the worn ice cream, which you can also access the various parts by clicking the different sections. It has 9 ice cream flavors, 5 colors for the cookie center, and 6 for the sprinkles. Be prepared for people to want to line up to help you clean up this mess ;)

Our 41m / Sheer Halter Top / Cow Gift has 2 versions, solid and sheer, both in BOM layers that work with any compatible body. I'm wearing the solid on the left and sheer on the right, by the way :) I couldn't resist showing off a new little friend, the {Sakura} Snufflebum Keychain gift. This little sweetie comes in left and right hand held versions, and includes a HUD with 8 colorways for the plush, 7 for the keyring, and 6 metals to customize their appearance. The name is as adorable as the plushie, and I am really grateful for a new furry friend to hang onto. 

I'm just having one of those odd days, so please excuse any strange typos or grammar weirdness in my post :) My friends and I are all having a busy week so we weren't able to reschedule our Thursday game night (my fault, dentist) to any other day of the week. That means this week will just be skipped, a bit of a bummer but I will still chat with her online everyday. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from The Warehouse Sale:

Photo 1:

Lingerie: [Glitzz] Zaide Lingerie - Blush $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: [The Forge] Cammy. Black $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Tattoo: A.D.D.Andel! Saturn Zodiac Back Tattoo $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Ice Cream: .:Fio's - Lana Ice Cream - fatpack:. $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: 41m / Sheer Halter Top / Cow Gift $0L Group Gift

Held: {Sakura} Snufflebum Keychain $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity