Morning Magpie

 Hiya everyone and welcome to another morning post, featuring Advent calendar gifts from several generous designers. Some need a free group tag to claim, while others are available to all regardless of group tag. Don't worry, I will make it clear in each description which is the case :) The sun isn't even up here yet, although it may be by the time I finish all this typing. It might even snow a little bit in the next couple of hours, but just a quick flurry that shouldn't leave anything on the ground. Are you ready to visit some Advent calendars? I sure was!

This first Advent treat is from the calendar at M&M STYLE, and when we click the current date it tells us in local chat that it is set to UTC time rather than SL time so I think you need to get there 8 hours sooner than other calendars to claim this date's gift. If you read this too late, please don't worry as you will receive a different terrific gift instead of ELIANA I am showing you :) I did not need a specific group tag active to claim her, and she is provided in 3 standard sizes (S,M,L) along with Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, and Voluptuous sizing. The flirty halter makes my denim-loving heart very happy.

Next we head to ROA to click today's date on their calendar (no group tag needed) and receive this lovely Reese Dress with HUD. It is provided in standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. The HUD offers 6 texture choices, just touch the black dot next to the square thumbnail of the one you wish to apply. I must admit, I did not notice what the one on the right above was from the small thumbnail image but when I clicked it, I was thrilled to see pretty birds in various colors!

Grumble's group is currently free to join, which gives you access to gifts and lucky chairs in addition to their Advent calendar. Today's gift is their Fight Sweater, that reads "Fight like a girl" on the pink ribbon between the pink flower and brass knuckles. I have seen this phrase mentioned in reference to breast cancer mostly, but as a general idea I can honestly say that I have been fortunate enough to have a lot of very strong and courageous women in my life to inspire me. We fight for what's right, and for the people we love. Guys, please don't be offended as I have known some really impressive gentlemen too with courage and controlled power. Our sweater comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. I wore it with my go-to Delizio jeans in white, one of several choices in their Marketplace gift that includes system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega. 

Another group tag change here, as the Advent calendar at Virtue is for their free group members. It is offering us the charming Amira Outfit today, with a floral patterned ruffled halter top and long flowing skirt. They each are provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The concept of modest clothing in SL is an intriguing one, and instead of lots of bulky looking layering we have a very attractive skirt set that can appeal to many different tastes, regardless of personal beliefs. 

My final look of the morning comes from Moonstar, their Advent gift for today called Red Tartan Gown. You do not need to be a group member to claim it, just give their board a click on the number 9 today :) This gift includes standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique versions. The red and black plaid looks so sharp against the black skirt, and with the matching halter harness and belt attached it is a fascinating way to turn heads at any formal event. 

Because of my usual plans for Friday and Saturday, I am switching back to evening posts for Thursday. I apologize if this is getting confusing, and I hope that you will find time to read my morning posts early enough to take advantage of the limited time Advent calendar treats. Each store is different; some will offer their gifts for $10-50L after the full day they are free, while others simply are not for sale and once the day ends they are gone. Every now and then we find one who will offer them all for free but just release one new one per day, probably catering to those who are not able for whatever reason to log in every single day. Our world is still topsy-turvy, and I appreciate the kindness of each and every designer who is offering an Advent calendar ♥. It gives us something extra to look forward to, and is a good excuse to have fun hopping around the grid visiting the stores. I hope you all have a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: M&M STYLE - ELIANA $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ROA Reese Dress with hud $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Grumble-Fight Sweater $0L Advent Gift

Pants: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

Photo 4:

Outfit: Virtue Amira Outfit $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Moonstar Red Tartan Gown $0L Advent Gift

Head: GENUS Project - Genus Head - Classic Face W001 - Mocap 

Hair: TRUTH Elixir - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - VAIANAI marshmellow (system layer for BOM)

Ring: (BENTO)~~Ysoral~~ .:Luxe Ring Lyanna 4:. (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)