Dirty Little Secrets in Sin City

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am excited to show you some hunt prizes from the Dirty Little Secrets - Sin City 4 Hunt, which are hiding in black drawstring bags. There are 3 paths within this hunt ($1L female, $1L male, $25L) so it is important to follow the hints on their website to make sure you are locating the correct prize. Some of the stores have a hunt object on their hunt sign and you can click to read the hints in local chat, but I still tend to stick with hunt's official websites to guide me. There is a tab on their site with some preview images, and you will certainly notice that these gifts tend towards considerable sex appeal. This hunt just started on the 25th, and runs until the 25th of February so you have plenty of time to explore and enjoy. 

I found this inside a $1L bag at Mishmash Fusion, and what a bargain that is! Their striking ~*MF*~ DLS Womens - Promise Mini - Bronze Glitter comes in standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body versions. The flashy style is a bold and fun choice for your next night out.

I also have a great suggestion for your next night in...that would be this alluring prize from Cats n' Kittens Boutique. Their CnK: Mitzie Nighty Set consists of 3 pieces: bra and panty, garter belt, and robe, each of which are provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. On the left I slipped out of the garter belt and robe to show you the bra/panties by itself, and as you can see it is a thong style in the rear. 

Meander has a beautiful treat waiting for us too, called M/M Delicately Lingerie. It starts with the bodysuit, whose top and bottom pieces come in system/BOM layers along with Omega appliers, then continues with a very delicate flexi skirt. It is so sheer and cloudlike that it is difficult to see here, and I am only wearing it on the left above. So pretty! As a side note, Meander is the current store of Lemania Indigo, whose store I remember from over a decade ago that had the same name as her avatar. She has reopened and rebranded a few times over the years, always with the same high quality and impressive texturing. 

For the prize from The Sissy Bar, I kept the bodysuit from Meander on just to have something to display under the (TSB) DLH Sin City 4 Hunt - Female Ladies Parka other than just myself ;) It is provided in a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. Helpful hint here, this comes in an unpacker HUD that says to add to unpack, but I discovered that all the contents are "no-copy" which cannot be unpacked while attached. So you will need to rez it out and right click to open. Sometimes permissions (mod, copy, transfer) take on a mind of their own!

My final look of the evening is the prize from ROA called Trixie Dress with 4 HUDs. It is a simply styled strapless mini, whose versatility lies in those HUDs that offer a total of 24 options from sheer to patterned to shiny latex like on the left above. The dress is designed for the Maitreya body, but could possibly fit others, especially since it is not skin tight. I will always be a huge fan of HUDs and all the choices they can offer us, so a big thanks to ROA for using them here. 

How is your weekend going? I enjoyed my day off for my birthday, and had a delicious Thai takeout (I had pad woon sen with chicken) dinner with my parents Friday. Then this morning I ventured out into the cold, and I believe it was 21 degrees F which is -6 C so well below freezing. I got some yummy meals for the week ahead, and one of the wonderful people there gave me flowers for my special day :) Like I have said, the people at this farmers market are as thoughtful as they are talented, and I treasure my opportunities to see them even with masks and distancing. I am definitely staying in tomorrow, and we have a big storm headed our way with over a foot of snow predicted (30cm?) so once that starts tomorrow night I will be extra grateful to be indoors and warm. It will be snowing until Tuesday, then we have to hope someone can dig us out quickly, LOL! My avi will be soaking up the sun on a tropical beach at some point in the next couple of days, for a mental vacation. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Dirty Little Secrets:

Photo 1:

Dress: Mishmash Fusion ~*MF*~ DLS Womens - Promise Mini - Bronze Glitter $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Lingerie: Cats n' Kittens Boutique CnK: Mitzie Nighty Set $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Lingerie: Meander M/M Delicately Lingerie $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Jacket: The Sissy Bar (TSB) DLH Sin City 4 Hunt - Female $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress: ROA Trixie dress w 4 huds $1L Hunt Prize

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

Hair: Magika - Midnight

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - CHRISTMAS HOPE cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Entice with Love

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post starts with terrific lucky board prize from Entice, then continues over at LOVE Fashion where there are several group gifts for their free group. The lucky boards at Entice do not need a group tag, and there are Midnight Mania boards in the same room where one needs the free tag and the other does not. The items on the midnight mania boards have varieties on sale nearby, so if you crave a different color you will be able to purchase it for an affordable price. The LOVE Fashion store also has a home decor section, and the clothing seems to have had a rebranding or renaming from SHIVA to LOVE. All in all, I am pleased with not only the range of styles but the ease of picking up all of tonight's looks.

There are 6 lucky boards at Entice, and if your initial or a wild card (?) shows up on this one, you can claim their Just a Dream Dress - Mint with a simple click. It is provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, plus a fitted version for classic avatars. The soft shade of green is very flattering, highlighted with the slightly darker midriff that puts one in mind of a corset. Such pretty details :)

Next we head to LOVE Fashion, where the group gifts are in the landing area with the sign to join the group. This shimmery strapless mini is called :SHIVA: Baby Doll, and it comes in eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique body sizing along with a standard fitted for classic avatars. There is also a 6 color HUD provided with dreamy pastels to choose from. 

This group gift, called :SHIVA: Alexis, gives me major Lady Gaga vibes! The dress with built in cage comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD offering 11 colors and 2 metals each for dress and cage with a button to turn the dress transparent which hides it completely, leaving just the cage. The mask is unrigged to be adjusted as needed, and has a similar 11 color HUD with 2 metal choices. If this is not an outfit that Lady Gaga ever wore, I suspect it is a tribute to her style. 

I am also grateful for the :SHIVA: Aria Dress group gift, a short sleeved tank dress with shirt-tail hemline. It is included in standard fitmesh sizes along with Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink versions, all with a 6 color HUD so you can choose the shade that appeals to you the most at any given time.

My final look of the evening is another group gift called LOVE Fashion - Yara [PROMO]. I am captivated by the beautiful butterfly on the front, and the way the fabric reflects light which makes me think it has materials enabled. It comes in Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, and balances its long sleeves with the cropped waist. I am wearing it with the black pair of jeans from the Delizio marketplace freebie, several different colors in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Maitreya and Omega. 

It has been a whirlwind of a day here somehow, starting with my parents wanting to talk to me on the phone about my dad's medical stuff even though they will be seeing me in person tomorrow for my birthday. They decided after 3 different consults to treat the cancer that spread, since he is otherwise healthy and should do well with the radiation. My guess is they didn't want to spoil my birthday with gloomy talk, which is sweet but I would have understood either way. My mind doesn't feel 50, but my body feels way older, LOL, which is a weird combination. I have decided to take tomorrow off, since I will be celebrating with my parents then may have a video chat of some sort with a friend so I won't have as much time in SL as I usually do. I worked at an office job once that gave employees a paid day off on their birthday, and they used to joke that they did it to avoid having to deal with birthday cakes and poor singing ;) I am not sure how I feel about a big milestone that usually means old age, as my optimism has taken some strain the past few years. Oh well, I do hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone from this old lady and I will return Saturday evening :)

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Entice - Just a Dream Dress - Mint $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: :SHIVA: Baby Doll $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: :SHIVA: Alexis $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: :SHIVA: Aria Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: LOVE Fashion - Yara [PROMO] $0L Group Gift

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

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

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - CHRISTMAS HOPE cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Let The Music Play

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more FurtaCor group gifts to show you, from upstairs in their store near the group-only lucky boards. The group is currently free to join, and as I mentioned yesterday the group link that the sign to click is no longer the accurate one so please copy/paste this: secondlife:///app/group/f19d2093-b0ca-eb48-c2d0-41d62452ecc0/about into local chat and give it a click to open the correct group's profile and join. I also wanted to do my nails in something neutral to match all the different outfits, so I am enjoying the Designer Showcase group gift from Entice which is available until the end of the month. I am in another musical mood, so that influenced my title tonight. 

This first beauty is our :::FurtaCor::: Lizandra Set group gift. Its single shouldered dress has a bold ruffle across the front, and a short flared skirt that balances the ruffle nicely. It comes in sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. There are matching heels too, for Maitreya, Slink, and TMP, and I'm sure you can guess that there is a HUD provided too. This offers 14 choices each for the top, skirt, and shoes, a mix of solids and patterns. We can really let our imaginations run wild with this outfit!

Next I changed into the [FurtaCor Female] GROUP GIFT - APRIL - BUNNY, which was probably intended for Easter but I think bunnies are adorable year-round :) The dress (camisole) is provided in sizes for Altamura, Eve Pulpy, Eve Slim, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies, with a 4 texture HUD. The masks are adjustable in several colors with and without bows, and the cute socks with bows on the back are included in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink sizes each for flat or mid feet. There are so many different ways to wear this outfit, for a playful slumber party or just leave the masks off and slip into some heels to wear this out. 

Another group gift that really caught my eye is their [FurtaCor Female] Silmara Set above. The dress and boots each come in sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a HUD that lets you choose from 16 choices for the dress and 8 for the boots. The metallic shimmer on many of the boot textures is a nice touch, and the dress has two types of ombre options in a variety of colors. 

The versatility continues with this sweet FurtaCor*Charlote Dress, another generous group gift. It is provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique versions, with a HUD that offers 21 choices for the entire dress and the skirt. Click any color/texture button for the dress and the entire outfit will change to it, then if you wish you can click a skirt texture to change just that portion. My suggestion really is to just play with the HUD and have fun. 

For my final look this evening, we are heading over to the Designer Showcase where their free group tag will let you claim this terrific gift from Entice. It is their Ooo La La Nails applier, which is compatible with Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, and Slink. There are 6 designs for each, like French manicures but elevated with various artistic touches. I am showing two of the 6 versions above, chosen randomly since I admire them all :) These are not your grandma's French manicures, that's for sure!

I hope you are all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor::: Lizandra Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [FurtaCor Female] GROUP GIFT - APRIL - BUNNY $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [FurtaCor Female] Silmara Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: FurtaCor*Charlote Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: Entice - Ooo La La Nails - M/S/O/B $0L Designer Showcase Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - CHRISTMAS HOPE cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Truly Madly Deeply

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are heading to FurtaCor, where you can join a free group and claim a bounty of group gifts. All of them but one (which is at the front desk) are upstairs near 4 lucky boards for group members, so my link will land you up there with the boards and gifts. I noticed when I first visited that the link from the sign next to the lucky boards had the wrong group linked, so I am pasting the correct link here ( secondlife:///app/group/f19d2093-b0ca-eb48-c2d0-41d62452ecc0/about ) that you can copy/paste into local chat and click to open the correct group. Any time you are not sure what group a gift or lucky board is set for, just right click - edit and that window will list a group, and that is what I did then clicked the group link to join it. I hope that makes sense :) All of the group gifts seemed to be set to the same group as the lucky boards, the one whose link I am providing, although a few gifts were not clickable and did not distribute anything when touched. That is not a complaint, since there are plenty of treats that I could and did claim, very gratefully! My title is simply a song I heard at the right time when I was stuck for what to put there, LOL, but has meaning too. 

My first look of the evening is the [FurtaCor Female] Missat Gift May. This dress comes in Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, and has a delightful halter style with a low draped neckline in the front and gold trim on the scoop back. I really like the subtle floral pattern embossed on the black fabric!

For a fun casual look, I combined two group gifts that seem to be made to coordinate. The top is our :::FurtaCor:::Destiny Top, and the shorts are called :::FurtaCor:::Destiny Shorts. Each is provided in eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine sizing, and each has a HUD for versatility. The top's HUD offers 18 choices each for the main top and the fringe to mix and match, and 3 choices for the straps plus 2 metals. For the shorts, the HUD has 24 options which are a dozen each of shredded and solid in the same colors.

This cozy outfit is one piece with the layered appearance of a long sleeved shirt and overalls style skirt. [FurtaCor Female] Suzz Set comes in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, with a HUD that offers 16 choices each for the top and skirt. There are solid colors and plaids, so you can mix things up quite a bit. 

As a longtime fan of denim, you know I am loving this gift called [FurtaCor Female] Sophi Set! Its dress includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizing, with a HUD that lets you pick from 16 textures for the dress and 7 for the harness. Then we get to add a great pair of neutral heels, black with tiny dots, in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink mid feet. Some of the dress textures are denim while others are not, but all have those round openings at the hem with metal rings to secure them.

For my final look this evening I chose the :::FurtaCor:::Ava Set from among the many group gifts. It starts with the dress in Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, and continues with strappy sandals for Maitreya and Slink high feet. There is also a HUD that offers 16 lovely textures for the dress and 8 coordinating solid colors for the shoes. The dress is extra short, particularly from the rear view, and has intriguing straps holding it in place. I also noticed the shoes have silvery accents that look perfect with any color you choose from the HUD. 

It was a decent day here, but another chilly one, so I am relieved to have been home all day. The rain and snow were not as bad as initially expected, so that is certainly a plus. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FurtaCor:

Photo 1:

Dress: [FurtaCor Female] Missat Gift May $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: :::FurtaCor:::Destiny Top $0L Group Gift

Shorts: :::FurtaCor:::Destiny Shorts $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [FurtaCor Female] Suzz Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [FurtaCor Female] Sophi Set $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor:::Ava Set $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - CHRISTMAS HOPE cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Divah Style Part Two

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more group gifts from Divah Style to share, because there were simply so many that it deserves more than one post. The group is free to join, and there are 2 midnight mania boards on each side of the wall of group gifts so I suggest giving them a click while you are there too. I am always impressed when a store offers their older group gifts in addition to the newest ones, since not everyone finds out about stores at the same time or maybe a few people lost their inventory somehow and would enjoy a redelivery of sorts. My hope is also to encourage newer residents to visit these stores and get an idea of what SL has to offer, as well as those of us who have been here a while to update their wardrobes and possibly meet a new designer. 

I started my evening in the sporty [C.S]DRESS BRIANA GIFT. This tank style dress comes in eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizing, with a 5 color HUD. All the colors have a white stripe down each side, and the number 25 on the right thigh. There is definitely something alluring about this gift, as with all of them really.

Next I slipped into the [C.S]Set Keity, a flirty look whose top and skirt each come in Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. Even the matching heels are included, in sizes for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high. I do suggest wearing panties beneath for modesty, since that diagonal hem goes up rather high on the hip and any movement can be revealing. 

We continue to get our flirt on with this next gift, called .:C.S:. Outfit leather Silver. It consists of a top, skirt, and thigh-high boots all comprised of countless straps, each in Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. This outfit is sure to get attention, and one of those cleverly crafted looks that would be a nightmare in RL but a dream to wear here in SL.

If you are looking for new lingerie, Divah Style has some of that waiting for you among their group gifts too, like this .:C.S:. Outfit Angela. The bra has a loose ribbon tied around the neck, and it along with the thong and lacy above-knee boots are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes. 

My final look of the evening is a playful two-piece outfit called [C.S]Set KALY. The top and shorts are each included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies, with a 10 texture HUD for each. This means you can change them separately, or keep them matching perfectly, your preference. It may have a summery feel to it, but I am certainly eager to visit a tropical SL location soon and will wear this awesome outfit when I do. 

My day was quiet, mostly because my new dose of one of my medications is making me so sleepy. Sometimes it takes a few days for my body to get used to something like this, and I apologize if I seem bland or not quite like myself. I am trying to get extra rest, and trying to stay positive that I will feel better and more alert soon. I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Divah Style:

Photo 1:

Dress: [C.S]DRESS BRIANA GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [C.S]Set Keity $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: .:C.S:. Outfit leather Silver $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Lingerie: .:C.S:. Outfit Angela $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [C.S]Set KALY $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - CHRISTMAS HOPE cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Divah Style

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have plenty of group gifts to share, from Divah Style whose group is free to join. They seem to have been rebranded from Closet Style, so all of the item's names start with C.S, but they are definitely for the Divah Style group that you can join by clicking the sign next to the gifts. There are two midnight mania boards that you can also access with the group tag, so please give those a click while you are there as well :) I would describe the brand's style as chic and flirty, and I believe you will be as impressed as I am with their generous wall of gifts. One thing I would like to mention is that the unpacking process was unusual for me, and this could have been a random SL glitch but just in case...the unpacker HUDs that said add me did not indicate as 'no copy' which they usually do if something inside is not copyable and therefore cannot be distributed by an unpacking HUD that is attached to us. So I had to rez each box to the floor and unpack it the traditional way, no clicking, so I could retrieve every size and each item inside. You can right click and edit any unpacker/box and then click the contents tab to see what is inside, and check to see if it says no copy. I just don't want you to miss out on anything :)

My first look this evening is the casual cutie [C.S]Set Anti-You. Its hoodie and sweatpants are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, while the matching sneakers are fitted for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. The charcoal grey and deep red colors look great together, and the front does say "ANTI-YOU" just like the outfit's name. 

Next I changed into the [C.S]Set Jessycah, designed for the Maitreya mesh body. It consists of the bra, sweater, skinny jeans, and sneakers, which combine to create a playful look. I love the distressed details on the jeans including the heart shaped spot on the front left thigh, and the subtle pattern on the sneakers that add just a tiny touch of color. 

[C.S]Set GIFTS FLOWER could be your choice for a fun night out. This asymmetrical hemmed dress has a pale gray top trimmed in with a floral pattern and a pearl belt, with the flowers on the skirt appearing on the same silvery color background. It comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies. 

I also really like the .:C.S:. DRESS LUCIANA gift, since it is versatile as well as sexy. The dress comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes, with a HUD offering 5 textures to choose from. They all have some shade of blue or teal in them, and the two above have a similar pink to complement their teals beautifully. 

One more look for the evening, we have the [C.S]Set Liza Romper which is yet another generous group gift. It is provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies, with a HUD to choose from 3 colors of tie-dyed patterns. That spirit works so well with the dreamcatcher in the front, and the bare shoulders above dropped ruffled sleeves. I can easily see myself wearing this quite often in warm climates in SL all year round :)

I feel like I am moving in slow motion tonight for some reason, but it wasn't a bad day here or anything. I got a few things accomplished in RL that I needed to, and I have more Divah Style group gifts to share in the next post or two so that is a comforting feeling. The weather is still bitter cold, but the ice storm that was supposed to be here tomorrow night and Tuesday looks like it will not be as severe as feared and might mostly pass by my immediate area. I was concerned about possibly losing power, and the generator didn't work the last time that happened so I really relieved that it won't be as bad. It just occurred to me that I might be feeling a little off because I had a few medication dosage tweaks recently and implemented one today, so this could just be my body trying to get used to it. Nothing to worry about :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Divah Style:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [C.S]Set Anti-You $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [C.S]Set Jessycah $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [C.S]Set GIFTS FLOWER $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: .:C.S:. DRESS LUCIANA gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [C.S]Set Liza Romper $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - CHRISTMAS HOPE cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Legendaire Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited LEGENDAIRE when I heard that they still had their New Years gifts available outside, no group necessary. There are 4 giftboxes outside their store at the foot of the large 2021 display, and when you explore the inside of the store you can find even more free gifts that do not require a group tag to claim. These are quite generous and I appreciate them all very much :) I do not know how long the gifts outside will be available, so I do recommend you pick those up as soon as possible just in case. 

My first look is a Christmas gift from outside called LEGENDAIRE SARA JUMPSUIT. It starts with the one piece jumpsuit in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes. There is also a HUD for the suit that lets you pick from 8 intriguing patterns, two of which you can see above. Then we have a bag with built in hold pose, two bracelets, and a pair of strappy heels in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high versions. 

Next I changed into another gift found outside at the 2021, which is called LEGENDAIRE LOLA OUTFIT WITH BOOTS. The jacket, top, and skirt are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a HUD for each...the jacket and skirt HUDs offer 10 patterned textures, while the top's HUD has 10 patterns and 10 solid colors to choose from. The boots are packed separately so please be sure to unpack those too, so you can receive the Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink Mid sizes. There is also a HUD for the boots, with 10 colors each for the socks, main shoe, and the laces. You can get really creative with mixing and matching, since there are so many vibrant options!

Time to bring the party indoors ;) This is one of two gifts on the floor that you can see directly ahead of you when you enter their front door, their LEGENDAIRE YOU GOT THIS ! OUTFIT. There are 3 versions of the shirt included, each sized for Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. They are Faith, No Fear, and Healed, and since it might be hard to read I will type out the bible verse on the right above: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power & of love & of a sound mind." -2 Timothy 1:7. I appreciate the sentiment, and feel like this will be a very uplifting message for some in a time when that is much needed. The jeans come in the same sizes, and even the mask I am wearing is included with the words Faith Hope and Love on it. It is unrigged so you can adjust it to fit your face comfortably. 

My final look of the evening is extra shapely, as this mesh dress has a baby bump built in! I personally am not expecting a baby in RL or SL, but if you are you can represent that with the LEGENDAIRE PRADA MOMMY free gift. It comes in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, all with a HUD offering 4 fun patterns. Because the skirt is full from below the bust, the maternity style isn't even obvious until we turn to the side. As you can see, it is a very flattering style for any pregnant mama. 

I learned a lesson this morning, which is that if I am going to spend a very long time (probably 45 minutes) standing in line outdoors in below-freezing temperatures with wind gusts, I need earmuffs and a scarf even over the mask! I wound up with windburn which I am trying to soothe with aloe gel. The tasty food is worth it, even if I do not handle bitter cold temperatures too well. A few people brought their dogs, and I was most amused by the tiny one who had a very high pitched bark and people kept stopping to pet and coo over. I would have but my hands were numb, LOL, at least until one of the vendors very kindly gave me a pair of hand warmers. My parents arrived as I was leaving, so I gave my mom the hand warmers to use next. Tomorrow I am staying home and warm indoors, which is definitely a relief. I hope you're all having a nice weekend so far, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from LEGENDAIRE:

Photo 1:

Outfit: LEGENDAIRE SARA JUMPSUIT $0L Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: LEGENDAIRE LOLA OUTFIT WITH BOOTS $0L Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: LEGENDAIRE YOU GOT THIS ! OUTFIT $0L Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: LEGENDAIRE PRADA MOMMY $0L Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Serenity - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MAGGY cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Hunting At The Free Dove

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some good news to share, along with free gifts and free hunt prizes. The news is that The Free Dove is bringing back their monthly hunts this year, starting with January's featured designer MY BAGS by Mila Blauvelt. There are 5 tiny green giftboxes with red ribbons hiding around The Free Dove location, with 5 at the MY BAGS mainstore, and for the ones I am sharing tonight (all from The Free Dove location) I will suggest searching all around, inside and outside, and even upstairs to find these little treats. The post on the Free Dove's website has a picture of the boxes, plus a guide to what prizes are inside. Before I arrived, I decided I would choose some clothing to wear while showing you the bags, so I picked a designer with a display of several terrific outfits while I was hunting :) That would be FurtaCor, and my link in the ending credits should either bring you directly there or at least provide an arrow from your map to their display. Well, let's get that Blessed By A Dove group tag active and head over to hunt and claim some group gifts!

My first look starts with the ::::FurtaCor::::Dolly Dress, which you can pick up for free at their display with your Free Dove group tag. It comes in a single mesh size that seems to be for the Maitreya body, as that is what I am wearing with a great fit, and has a navy blue background scattered with daisies. In my left hand I am holding one of the hunt prizes, called MY BAGS MY KEY GRAY. It has a built in hold pose, and pretty styling with the key as zipper pull and the gray fur texture trimmed with black. 

Next I changed into the [FurtaCor Female] Desiree Dress group gift, and was quite impressed by its versatility. The dress is provided in eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine sizing. Its HUD has 12 solid colors and 8 patterns to choose from for the top and skirt (separately) and 12 colors plus a hide option for the sheer skirt layer. On the right I hid that top skirt layer so you can see what it looks like without, very pretty either way! As for the hunt prize, that would be the charming MY BAGS Ma Coquette White. It has a hold pose built in, and a woven texture with white floral trim including a bow on the side. This is one of those cute styles I would definitely enjoy in RL too, as long as it holds my phone and sunglasses of course ;) I think my avi would need lindens and a lip gloss in hers, and maybe some mints and a picture of her and Xan. 

It may be chilly weather in my part of the real world, but I can easily visit anywhere warm in SL that I wish. So when I spotted this :::FurtaCor Female:::Fany Bodysuit (Plain) at their display, I initially thought it was a swimsuit but have since decided it can be both. It includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, with a HUD offering 10 split-color choices (black plus another hue) and 5 solid colors. Since I am thinking swimsuit, I figure that we need a nice handy tote bag to carry our essentials for a day of fun in the sun, so I added the hunt prize called MY DUO BAG GREEN. It has a hold pose too, and is trimmed in green to complement the foliage of the floral pattern. This hunt prize also includes a matching hat, but my hair simply does not play well with hats so that part will be an extra surprise when you unpack yours. 

My final look of the evening has a sporty dress called [FurtaCor Female] Herrera Rainbow. This group gift consists of sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, with a HUD offering 15 choices (9 colors with white stripes, 6 colors with rainbow design and contrasting trim). I accessorized with the MY BAGS MY MALEM RED hunt prize, which has an intriguing style that reminds me of flower petals. You can probably tell that it has a hold pose built in like most of these wonderful prizes, and is a nice size that I think of as not too big and not too small, just right :) The golden rope handles match the decoration on the front of the bag, and I do enjoy the mixture of gold and red. 

It's time to do the "weekend is here" happy dance! Several of the vendors at the farmers market I will visit tomorrow have new foods for sale, and I am really eager to try them. One is a couple from Australia who creates delicious baked goods, and they are celebrating Australia Day here in the USA with all their customers :) The weather should be cold but clear, so I am actually looking forward to the warmth of wearing my mask, similar to wearing a scarf I suppose. I hope you all have a beautiful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Prizes from The Free Dove:

Photo 1:

Dress: ::::FurtaCor::::Dolly Dress $0L Free Dove Gift

Bag: MY BAGS MY KEY GRAY $0L Free Dove Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: [FurtaCor Female] Desiree Dress $0L Free Dove Gift

Bag: MY BAGS Ma Coquette White $0L Free Dove Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor Female:::Fany Bodysuit (Plain) $0L Free Dove Gift

Bag: MY DUO BAG GREEN $0L Free Dove Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: [FurtaCor Female] Herrera Rainbow $0L Free Dove Gift

Bag: MY BAGS MY MALEM RED $0L Free Dove Hunt Prize

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

Hair: TRUTH Serenity - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MAGGY cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Fabulously Free

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I kept thinking about notices I had seen recently from FabFree that there were new group gifts, so I went on an adventure to find some to share. The FabFree group is free to join and is the group for the Fabulously Free in SL blog, which I always credit as one of my longtime inspirations and guides in my second life to find free or affordable fashions. I may be wearing thousands of linden dollars worth of essentials (body, head, hair, skin, etc.) in any given look, but my clothing is usually something much more budget-friendly. I enjoy the balance since if everything were expensive I would probably wear the same look for ages, but if everything were free I might not have the versatility (BOM, popular body size, Omega compatibility) that enables me to blog from a wide range of designers. Would you like to see some gifts that you can claim for absolutely free with your "I Am Fabulous" FabFree group tag?

My first stop was AmAzInG CrEaTiOnS, where I scooped up this Undergarment Sexy Mini Dress 15 gift. It comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizes, with a hypnotic black and white pattern that really catches the eye. Did you notice the flirty bows above the slits on each thigh? I do appreciate such details. 

From monochromatic to vibrantly colored, we next travel to MONOMANIA whose FabFree group gift is their My Crochet Dream - Mix Candy outfit. The top and shorts are each included in sizes for Altamura, Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The teal and magenta look so pretty together, and I will be pleased to wear this outfit in the summer too. 

This beauty is the gift from Shanti, called Set of Three Tulle Dresses. It includes Blue moon, Nebula (seen on the left above), and Supernova (right) varieties, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The tight mini dress has an additional gauzy skirt layer attached that is star-studded and cascades to create a much longer hemline in the back. 

Sweet Serenity Designs has a special gift for FabFree members, their SSD Katerina Black Leather Skirt and Top Set. Both pieces are created for the Maitreya mesh body, and are very well suited for your next outing. The top is tied in several places, while the mini skirt has an attached belt and some zipper detailing. Leather in SL always looks so flattering and soft yet rugged to me, love it!

My final look of the evening comes from [Vips Creations] and is called Female Dress - [Candy Girl]. This mini with sweetheart neckline (accentuated by a bow) and sheer ruffled hem comes in sizes for Altamura Sofia, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. There is also a box within the box, so be sure to unpack the black lace panty liner set which includes standard mesh sizes plus eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine versions. It is actually a very useful item to have at hand for any skirt or dress you might wear that does not have panties built in, for that added bit of modesty while walking, dancing, etc. Or if someone decides to aim their camera where you aren't expecting it. 

It was a busy day that involved a visit from a plumber (leak that was easily repaired) and a wild hockey game in the evening. It is very chilly, so I am glad to have a blanket for my lap and some cozy slipper-socks. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for FabFree:

Photo 1:

Dress: AmAzInG CrEaTiOnS Undergarment Sexy Mini Dress 15 $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - My Crochet Dream - Mix Candy $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Shanti Set of Three Tulle Dresses $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Sweet Serenity Designs SSD KATERINA BLACK LEATHER SKIRT AND TOP SET $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [Vips Creations] - Female Dress - [Candy Girl] $0L FabFree Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Serenity - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MAGGY cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Key Style

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are going to take a look at some of the group gifts found at the KEY STYLE store, whose group is free to join. They have about a dozen treats waiting for us, various styles and seasons among the tops, skirts, dresses, and even a pair of boots. A few are for the Maitreya body only, while others encompass several sizes so most of us can wear them easily. I encounter this designer at many events across the grid, so it was fun to visit them on their home turf, so to speak. 

My first look this evening is their Mary Dress, which has a HUD so you can choose from 4 designs. The red button gives the satiny look on the left, while the others are various denim (blue, white, or black) trimmed in white lace and held closed in the front by both a zipper and some fun lacing. The gift includes Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes.

I love purple, so you can tell I was happy and grateful to claim this next gift, called Polly. She includes the flirty tank top and layered mini skirt, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The lower edges of both are trimmed in open weave lace, with a layer of the same on the upper tier of the skirt. I am a fan of the details :)

This is the daring Beverly group gift, a dress whose design resembles a bra top with deep V skirt attached by slender ribbony strands on each side. In sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, it also comes with a HUD so you can choose from 6 color schemes. The tops are on the sheer side and scattered with sparkles, and I think some colors appear more transparent then others. 

I combined two gifts for this particular look, and it is safe to say that I am delighted with the results :) The top is our Beky Top gift, which is sized for the Maitreya body and has a HUD with 6 color choices. It is a versatile gift, and I enjoy the styling of being tied in the front with the ends dangling seductively. It paired really well with the GIULIA MINISKIRT, whose denim and lace combination made me smile. It comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, with a 6 color HUD that tints the denim in various fun hues but keeps the roses a vibrant red. 

My final look of the evening is the charming MARIE OUTFIT. We start with the pretty blue dress, which comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, then we add the strappy sandals in Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink sizes. Next we have sunglasses in a unique style with curved arms, and then we top things off with a hat whose ribbon and flower match the blue perfectly. Please ignore that a bit of my hair is trying to play peekaboo through the hat, LOL, but it is a good reminder that not all hairstyles will play nicely with all hats. Both the hat and sunglasses are unrigged and can be adjusted. 

It is nice to be back to blogging after my day off, and my appointment did not go as poorly as I had feared. The blood results are not as grim as I expected, and I will be making some simple lifestyle changes to help my body find a path to healing. They will be annoying at first as most changes are, but better for me in the long run so I'll just have to do my best to adjust. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from KEY STYLE:

Photo 1:

Dress: KEY STYLE MARY DRESS $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: KEY STYLE POLLY $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: KEY STYLE BEVERLY $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: KS beky top $0L Group Gift

Skirt: GIULIA MINISKIRT $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: KS MARIE OUTFIT $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Serenity - Redhead

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MAGGY cotton candy (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)