Sunday Morning Advent

 Hiya everyone! This morning I am bringing you a special post with some delightful Advent gifts from all around the grid. They are time sensitive as most of these calendars only offer each day's gift for free for that one day, although some stores sell the prior gifts for a small amount so those who missed them can still pick them up. Some calendar boards automatically let you claim previous ones for free still, while others are more limited to just that date. I suggest visiting as promptly as you can when you see this, and if it is no longer Sunday in SL you may not get the exact gifts shown here but you can still find excellent treats to brighten your day :) 

My first look is the Applique` Chic gift for the 19th called AC: Snowfall Dress Red2. We do not need any particular group tag to claim these, just find the gift box with 19 on the front in the tree-shaped display of boxes and purchase for $0L. The previous dates are available for $10L each as well. So our lovely long dress has a wrap style that creates a slit on the left leg, and the red sleeve trim matches the neck band that crosses in the front. This gift includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. 

This sexy ensemble is the [>Ma'De<] Sarina Leopard gift for today on their Advent calendar, and you will need their free group tag active to claim it. The top, skirt, and chain are each provided in Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizing. I was intrigued by the intricate chain and its medallion resembling a necklace, and don't forget since they are separate pieces you can wear the top and skirt without the chain if you prefer. A little leopard print is sure to stand out among all the red and green or black dresses your fellow clubgoers or party attendees will be wearing ;)

Dark Water Designs and Dark Knight Decor have teamed up for a 12 days of Christmas calendar, and they alternate dates for their gifts. Today is a DWD gift of his and hers fashions, including the Cropped Jacket & Skirt Set I'm enjoying here. The jacket, skirt, and sweater insert are all provided in sizes for classic avatars (5 standard and 5 fitmesh) as well as for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. Just click the appropriate brand/s from the delivery HUD and you will receive just the sizes you desire. In addition to the 3 components, there is a 6 color HUD for the sweater insert so you can change up the look. Previous days' gifts can be purchased for I believe $25L apiece, and you will see that the even numbered days are lovely decorations for your living space while the odd days like today are clothing.

There is a lot to see and explore on the Birds of Peace region, and today I'd like to draw your attention to the DW Advent calendar with their Xmas Lingerie Blue gift for today. The top and panties (G-string style) are each included in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. The flurry of snowflakes goes so well with the white furry trim on the top and pompoms on the panties, making for a very grown up nod to Santa's finery.

My final look this morning comes from Fashion Fantasy, who offer a men's board in a neighboring building to the one that holds this ladies board. This playful dress is their *FF* White Hearts Mini Dress Jumper, which comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There is no group tag required to claim their gifts, just click the corresponding date on the calendar. I also noticed that prior dates can be clicked (sometimes by accident, *ahem* LOL) and will happily give you their gifts as well. I also wanted to mention that while many Advent gifts have a distinct seasonal flavor to them, this one almost reminds me of Valentine's Day with the soft colors and hearts. I think it will suit any season or time of year that makes you happy. 

It has been a fairly nice weekend so far, and I am glad the weather wasn't overly cold yesterday for the farmers market. I met an adorable dog named Lorenzo, who belongs to the family of a young woman who works there and I chat with each week. I have lots of tasty treats in my fridge, and I just had a nice cup of hot tea (mint, herbal, no caffeine) to try to soothe this cough of mine. I am also taking cough syrup with no noticeable change yet, and really thinking that not going near my grandmother this holiday is the wiser decision even if it is disappointing. I will make a special trip to see her once I am feeling better, a belated Christmas ♥. I will either blog more Advent goodies tomorrow morning, or a less time-limited post on Monday evening, depending on how I feel and what I find. I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Applique` Chic AC: Snowfall Dress Red2 $0L Advent Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [>Ma'De<] Sarina Leopard $0L Advent Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Dark Water Designs DWD - Cropped Jacket & Skirt Set $0L Advent Gift

Photo 4:

Lingerie: 19 DW Xmas Lingerie Blue $0L Advent Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Fashion Fantasy *FF* White Hearts Mini Dress Jumper $0L Advent Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Blonde

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - BAREFOOT dew (BOM)

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)