One Week 'til Christmas

Hiya everyone! Today I am in the holiday spirit and ready to share some delightful Advent calendar gifts from several generous designers. All are free, either needing a group tag that is free to join or simply no group involved whatsoever. I can hardly believe that we are only a week away from Christmas, and my celebration is even closer since it starts on Christmas Eve. So much to show you before then! I also am wearing some luxurious new nails from LIVIA that can be purchased at the TWE12VE event. 

Our first Advent calendar gift is from Emerald Couture, from the one in the back of their women's building that needs a group tag (free to join) to claim from the boxes on shelves. This is the EC Glitz Pond, and our beautiful dress comes in standard mesh sizes plus Eve Pulpy, Eve Slim, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. The matching shoes are included in Slink High and Unrigged versions, so you can adjust the unrigged as needed. Don't forget to click the non-group board, there is one for ladies and one for men.

Another enjoyable Advent calendar is courtesy of Donni's Dollies, no group needed so just click today's date to claim this DD Sydni Lounge Wear Deep Emerald Snowflake. It is a single mesh piece and comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. With its sleeveless style, I imagine wearing it while cuddling in front of a fireplace.

In an interesting coincidence, I have yet another gift in a fetching shade of green to share, this one rather pastel and dusted with snowflakes on the skirt. It is our gift for the day from Applique` Chic called AC: Vintage Christmas Dress Green, and includes plenty of mesh sizes: classic S, M, L, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous. No group is needed, just purchase for $0L from box #18. There was a minor issue with gift #15, so that one will remain free for the duration and there is a gift next to the sign explaining it, so be sure to pick those up while you visit.

Dark Water Designs has two gifts for today, male and female, and I am excited to share the DWD - Silk Romper, Rosegold set. There are two versions (Rosegold on the left, Rosegold/lace on the right) each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique. Aren't they stunning? I am a big fan of the color, and it looks so pretty with the layer of black lace over it too.

There is something about a well polished nail that really brings the best out in any outfit, and LIVIA's Glam Goddess Bento Nails are a perfect example of that. The set has versions fitted for eBody, Maitreya, Slink, Tonic, and Tuty, each in Ballerina Medium (shown) and Ballerina Long. They include a HUD packed with 11 manicure choices, and you can paint all your nails at once or one at a time. There are 5 solid colors, 5 pastels with glittery stripes down the center, and one that is bursting with glitter. The full set is $189L and available until the 31st of December at TWE12VE, along with a set of Omega and Maitreya appliers for your toes for $99L so you can match your pedicure to your manicure. If you plan on wearing open toed sandals, it's worth it to pick those up too. 

These days of posting in the morning instead of evening can be really rough, since it adds a couple of hours to the time I normally spend sitting here staring at the screen nonstop. I'm sure that doesn't do my retinal issues any favors, but I am trying to take brief breaks without making things take much longer. It's important to me to give you all plenty of time to pick up these limited single-day gifts though, as my normal posting time would leave 2 hours or less before the SL day ends. I hope you all have a fabulous day, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:
Dress: Emerald Couture EC Glitz Pond $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:
Outfit: Donni's Dollies DD Sydni Lounge Wear Deep Emerald Snowflake $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:
Dress: Applique` Chic AC: Vintage Christmas Dress Green $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:
Outfits: Dark Water Designs DWD - Silk Romper, Rosegold $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:
Nails: LIVIA // Glam Goddess Bento Nails $189L TWE12VE Event

Head: [GA.EG] Barbara Bento Mesh Head
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Mitzi - Redhead 
Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FERNA dew (Omega head/body)
Eyes: Angel Eyes [AE] Spring Eyes Brownies $0L Free Dove Gift
Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral ~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

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

Feet: Slink AvEnhance Feet Female Deluxe Pack

All Poses: Verocity (various sets)