Third Life in the Garden of Shadows

Hiya everyone! Tonight's title might seem a bit confusing, but it will make sense once I explain what you will be seeing tonight. I decided to check to see what new Third Life group gifts were available to pick up and share, and one of them led me to an event called Garden of Shadows. The Third Life group is a very useful source of information on sales as well as their tag entitling you to gifts from many designers across the grid, and it has a modest $10L joining fee to discourage spammers. Honestly any single one of the gifts alone is worth far more than that, so I do not mind having paid that in the least :) The Garden of Shadows event lasts until the 28th of each month, but it seems the March round is listed as ending March 2nd so you have more than a week remaining to visit. Most displays have gifts averaging around $10L each, but I did find a few for less, even a couple of freebies, so I highly recommend looking around. I tend to explore anywhere I visit automatically to see what they offer and get a feel for their general style, and that habit has come in handy at times.

This first look is a Third Life group gift found at the Garden of Shadows, which is what led me on this adventure :) It is from [WitchCraft] and named Ruby Dress, and is not at their display but is on a column in the middle of the room with a couple of gifts for other groups. The gift includes sizes for Belleza Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, and TMP. The heart cutouts and floral design certainly add romance to this alluring dress.

Be sure to visit the Emberotic's display at the Garden of Shadows event, and you will find this terrific gift for free! Such a pretty halter style mini, with heart cutouts (a popular idea, and rightly so) with red sequins accented by light pink trim. This gift contains sizes for Belleza Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Slink Hourglass, Slink Physique, and TMP, and no group tag is needed to claim this for free.

It actually was a coincidence that I also visited the Emberotic's mainstore to pick up their Third Life group gift today too, and as you can see it is the same beautiful style but with a different trim at the hem and high waist. Just wear your Third Life group tag and you can claim this for free, in the same sizes as the one in the prior photo.

The warmer weather here has me thinking about spring and summer activities, and for those near the ocean or a lake, that can certainly involve a boat. In SL, boating is even easier and more available for all, but what to wear? Keep your Third Life group tag active and head to Xtravagance so you can claim their May Sailor Dress Gift. This playful strapless dress comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, eBody, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, with anchors on the skirt and a bright red tie at the neckline for a jolt of color that mimics traditional uniforms. Nautical themed outfits can be fun for when you are on solid ground too of course, they are a classic fashion.

For my final look of the night, I kept that Third Life group tag active and visited Sweet Desire, where I was very happy to find their ::[SD]:: Hilary Outfit as the group gift. The top and skirt are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique, plus there are color HUDs for each with 20 matching colors to choose from. This means you can change it up with a few quick clicks, matching or contrasting your favorite shades however you wish. 

I hope you are all enjoying your day/evening, magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress: [WitchCraft] Ruby Dress $0L Third Life Group Gift

Photo 2:
Dress: ~Emberotic's~ Garden of Shadows Gift $0L Event Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: ~Emberotic's~ 3rd Life Gift $0L Third Life Group Gift

Photo 4:
Dress: Xtravagance ::XT:: May Sailor Dress GIFT $0L Third Life Group Gift

Photo 5:
Outfit: Sweet Desire ::[SD]:: Hilary Outfit $0L Third Life Group Gift

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Makena - Redhead
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - Yris Apricot (Omega head/body)
Eyes: *Inkheart* - Allie Eyes - Rock
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Nails: Slink Utilities HUD
Hands: Slink AvEnhance Hands Female-Casual (UPDATED 3/8/2017 to Dynamic/Bento)

Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)