Summer Is Coming

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brought me to a venue I have explored many times before for various events and treasure hunts, Wonderland Beach, with their current round called Summer Is Coming. There are treasure chests to click for free rewards, at carts and in surrounding stores, brown wood with lids that open when touched to reveal gold treasures inside. The area is always decorated beautifully to match the theme, so it was certainly a pleasure to wander around and admire the scenery while finding the treasure chests. The event opened a few days ago and runs until the 25th of June.

This pretty halter top is the prize from Starlight Apparel called .{SA}. Casey Halter Top Summer Heat. It is provided in sizes for eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The teal and orange leaves create a fun tropical pattern that make a nice nod to our event theme. 

Do you feel just too glam to give a damn? If so, you need this prize from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co.! :) Their TOO GLAM Tee comes in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizing. The pink and turquoise color combo looks sharp against the black backdrop while giving me 80s Miami Vice flashbacks, LOL, although they are a stunning color combination for any decade. With this top and the first prize this evening, I am wearing the white pair of the Delizio jeans fatpack which is free on the marketplace, several shades in system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega.

Next we are ready for some summer sun and fun with the Angel Fae - Red Hot Bikini in Mesh prize. This delightful two-piece swimsuit includes standard mesh sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes. The sequined trim has silver hoops connecting and holding things in place, very pretty touches. 

Park Place Casuals has another wonderful bikini for us, their Blue Naples Bathing Suit - Texture Change. The bra and panties each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and the prize also includes a 3 texture HUD so you can pick either of the two above or a solid blue that is similar to the background shade on the left above. I love the crossed straps in the back, adding a slight twist on a classic bikini style. 

My final look this evening is the LM SALTY - Tropical swimsuit from Lilleth Mills, a playful one-piece with the appearance of a bra top layered beneath. There are sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra Low, Kupra Original, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, with a 3 color HUD for the trim. The vibrant pattern is great for summer with tropical components, and the accent hues match perfectly no matter which you select.

Sometimes adulting is hard, LOL, especially if you tend to be forgetful as I am lately. The appointment I have on Thursday with my family doctor should include discussing the results of the blood tests I was supposed to have done before hand, except I forgot to get them done the past couple of weeks so I'll be going tomorrow and hoping they get the results to her in time. She likes the tests to be done about 1-2 weeks prior to the appointment at most for a very up-to-date view of what is going on, understandably, and I should have put "make bloodwork appt" on my calendar but I failed. D'oh. At least I don't have to fast, and would have tried to go today if it hadn't been a holiday. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Treasure Hunt Prizes from Summer Is Coming:

Photo 1:

Top: Starlight Apparel .{SA}. Casey Halter Top Summer Heat $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. TOO GLAM Tee $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Bikini: Angel Fae - Red Hot Bikini in Mesh $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Bikini: [Park Place Casuals] Blue Naples Bathing Suit - Texture Change $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Swimsuit: Lilleth Mills LM SALTY - Tropical $0L Hunt Prize

Pants Photos 1&2: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in White) $0L Marketplace

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Third Life Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring several stores of designers who participate in the Third Life group, which has a small $10L fee to join which is probably to protect from spammers and scammers. I've been a member for several years, and have gotten plenty of handy tips about special offers, sales, gifts, and even some stores that were new to me. I hope you enjoy your visits to these stores as much as I did :)

My first look this evening comes from ConTrato (new to me) called Sunny Skirt & Top - Model 5. The cinched bandeau and maxi skirt are each provided in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. The top's solid color is a great match for one of the hues in the swirling pattern of the skirt, making them a very nicely coordinated outfit.

I also visited the Alma Miranda store where I found this lovely SAILOR EMBROIDERY MAXI DRESS as their current Third Life group gift. It has a fun mix of patterns and a 3D design on the bodice that usually looks like spiral flowers but in this texturing reminds me of a swirl of rope that would be very suitable for a nautical themed dress. There are 5 fitmesh standard sizes as well as Maitreya and Slink versions included in this gift. 

While I have referenced warmer weather on my blog lately, I fully recognize that other parts of the world (waves to Australia and New Zealand readers) are entering winter soon and that even more importantly we can find any climate we wish in SL no matter what the calendar says. So I was very pleased to claim the VERTIGO gift for Third Life called AISLING SWEATER DRESS. Its lush knit texture works so well with the style, from pert hood to darker band at the hem. This flattering dress fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

Next we head to [WellMade] who are very generous to both their own group and many other multi-designer groups, as evidenced by the wonderful Amaya Dress GIFT for Third Life. This bubble dress is provided in eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, with a HUD offering 2 choices each for the dress and its built in belt. The blue and teal colors for the belt are very similar, and both look great with either pattern hues. 

Interestingly, the colors from my final look this evening are much like shades found in the WellMade gift :) This one however is a lingerie set from SpicySecrets which is called SS GIFT FOR THIRD LIFE. It was my first visit to this store, so I am very pleased to make their acquaintance :) The bra and panties are included in system/BOM layers plus appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Omega, so they are compatible with classic avatars and most popular mesh bodies. I really like the layered look, and the bright colors are certainly a fun touch. 

How was everyone's weekend? Mine was better than expected since the storm system apparently steered away from my area for the most part. The weather Saturday morning was terrific for the farmers market, and that put me in a happy frame of mind for the rest of the weekend. The houseguest arrived soon after I got home from the market, and will be leaving in the morning. Nothing major to say there, I have just been hanging out up here and trying to be extra quiet. I am literally awake the entire time he is asleep, so I make an effort to be polite about voice chatting, laughing, whatever might be disruptive. Oh well, I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Third Life:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [ConTrato] Sunny Skirt & Top - Model 5 $0L ThirdLife Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Alma Miranda SAILOR EMBROIDERY MAXI DRESS $0L ThirdLife Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: VERTIGO AISLING SWEATER DRESS $0L ThirdLife Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [WellMade] Amaya Dress GIFT $0L ThirdLife Gift

Photo 5:

Lingerie: SpicySecrets SS GIFT FOR THIRD LIFE $0L ThirdLife Gift

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

No Shot Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I finally had a chance to visit No Shot again, something I had been meaning to do for a while because I always enjoy their fashions. They have a free group with regularly added gifts, and the prior ones are still available so we never miss out. A newer addition is a trio of lucky boards near those group gifts upstairs, which do not require the group tag to claim and each contain several different possible prizes. Naturally I hung out for a while and was fortunate enough to win a gorgeous prize that I'll be sharing along with several of the group gifts here this evening.

My first look is the current ladies' group gift for May 2022, called ~NS~ Juliet Bikini Oranges. We are certainly ready for summer in this cutie, a two piece ruffled swimsuit decorated with bright orange slices on a black and white striped background. Both pieces come in sizes for Altamura, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There is a coordinated gift for the guys too, as they usually offer. That is another thing I deeply appreciate about No Shot, they don't forget the men of SL :)

Next I changed into the lovely ~NS~ Lucy Lacy Mini Dress Spring Green, which was an April 2022 group gift. The lace is sheer as you can see, and I love the bare shouldered style! Claim this from the previous gifts vendor and you'll receive Altamura, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, with the men's shirt in the same box in a very similar color. 

Sometimes we need a classy casual look, as I lean towards whenever doing gridwide hunting or just wandering around various stores, so I am a big fan of the March 2022 group gift. The ~NS~ Denim Halter Romper includes grey and black versions, each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The brief collar above bare shoulders is a fun touch, and the rear view is a pleasant surprise with just a slender strap down the center. 

For an elegant formal look, I highly recommend the ~NS~ Winter Mermaid Tail Evening Dress. This group gift is provided in Winter (left above) and Vanilla (right) each in standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body versions. The style features openings both front and back of the bodice, and a slit in the front of the skirt that flatters the train in the rear. In RL the slit would make it easier to walk in this shape of gown, so I think in SL it will help with walking animations and really show off our legs.

We wrap things up with a lucky board prize called ~NS~ Salacia Crushed Velvet Dress Violet. This beauty shows off our shoulders above long tiered bell sleeves, while the rest of the mini dress hugs every curve. The color made me just as happy as the style, both wonderful!

I am experiencing thunderstorms in my area tonight, and there will be more in the morning when I am expecting to go to the farmers market so I have to keep my fingers crossed that nothing changes on me. My housemate's weekend guest arrives around noon, so the rest of my weekend will be dull and probably a bit frustrating. I hope you all have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Prizes from No Shot:

Photo 1:

Bikini: ~NS~ Juliet Bikini Oranges $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ~NS~ Lucy Lacy Mini Dress Spring Green $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: ~NS~ Denim Halter Romper $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: ~NS~ Winter Mermaid Tail Evening Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: ~NS~ Salacia Crushed Velvet Dress Violet $0L Lucky Board Prize

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Gifts for SLFO

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting a few stores who are offering group gifts for the SLFO or SL Frees & Offers group. It is free to join this group, which is a consistently reliable source of news about sales and special offers in addition to those sweet group gifts. Many participating designers have such treats for the members, just look for the red and white logo of SLFO and the gifts are generally below or next to the group sign. Just wear your group tag and give the gifts a click, easy peasy and very worth visiting these generous stores. I always wind up browsing to see what weekly sales they participate in, if they have an in-store group I might want to join, and what their general vibe is. 

For my first look this evening, I visited Bens Boutique where I found this charming Marta Shirt & Skirt gift for SLFO behind the desk. The buttoned sweater and houndstooth plaid skirt each come in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. I am a fan of monochromatic looks like this, and would probably be inclined to add silver jewelry to keep that color scheme going. 

Another fun visit was Atelier Ele, who are currently offering their {AE} JANNA DRESS as a group gift for SLFO members. This one shouldered mini dress has a dark leopard print and diagonal ruffle, with a solid black waistband cinching it like a belt. Claim this gift and you will receive the dress and matching panties each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. To claim this gift you will need to pay $1L but it will be immediately refunded as the gift is delivered to you.

Next I hopped over to BE BOLD, where I picked up their Gift #24 dress and panties combo for SLFO. The dress is layered with an animal print vest over a tank dress that is sheer from the bra down, so the panties are visible through that front panel. Both pieces are provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. 

For a splash of color, be sure to grab this flirty group gift at {Le'La} which is their Tyrell Outfit. The halter top, studded skirt, strappy garters, and ankle booties are each included in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. Then there is a HUD with 10 colors for each, so you can mix and match to create the look you desire. There are neutral colors among our choices too, I just decided that we needed something bright for this look :)

My final look this evening is the SLFO group gift from Bad Rabbit called Miraby Outfit Light Red. Its hoodie and pants are each included in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The matching tiptoe sneakers fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink high feet. There is also a HUD provided with 2 choices for each, so we can decide if we want our bold red to be patterned or solid. I would be tempted to layer a bra or tank top beneath the open hoodie if wearing it somewhere modesty is an issue. It just looks so cozy and playful!

Well, my sense of timing and day of the week is completely thrown off, LOL, thanks to having dinner at my parents' tonight instead of Friday. It was fun though, and we did a makeshift barbecue with food grilled indoors since they never bothered getting their outdoor grill repaired a few years back. They just don't use it often enough to justify the expense and hassle, and I can definitely understand that. The food was tasty, and their cockatiels had me in stitches laughing at one of them randomly doing a loud siren sounding whistle for a few minutes nonstop. I don't know what he was trying to tell us, but he sure was excited about it! His brother was not impressed, particularly when Sammy started whistling right in his (Timmy's) face. Tomorrow we have a tornado risk from severe thunderstorms all afternoon and evening, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be safe and have power but there are no guarantees. If I am unable to post tomorrow evening, I guess I'll save that info for Saturday and not take that evening off like I usually would. Weird things happen, all we can do is go with the flow :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Bens Boutique - Marta Shirt & Skirt $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Atelier Ele {AE} JANNA DRESS $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .::BE BOLD::. Gift #24 $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: {Le'La} Tyrell Outfit $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Miraby Outfit Light Red $0L SLFO Group Gift

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More Flirty FurtaCor

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more group gifts from FurtaCor to share, as there were too many treats for just one post. Their VIP group is currently free to join, and you will find an entire wall of group gifts for not only their own group but several other multi-designer type groups so be sure to peek for familiar logos on those signs on the wall :) I definitely enjoy their general style of casual and playful clothing. 

I started my evening in the :::FurtaCor::: Thais Set group gift. This charming outfit has a top and shirt each in standard mesh sizes plus versions for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with sleek high heels to fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink High feet. The provided HUD allows us to choose from 15 textures for the top, 10 colors for the shorts, and 10 for the shoes. The top's textures are a mix of solids and the floral decorated style seen on the left above, surrounding the fun tied openings with rosebuds. I like the way the straps on the shoes match the slender ribbons of the top.

Next I found a terrific beach-ready gift called [FurtaCor Female] Pamela Set. Its bodysuit fits Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a strapless style that displays flashes of skin thanks to the openings decorated with chains. The gift also includes the shoulder and hand pose versions of the roomy bag I'm holding, as well as the jaguar sunglasses on my head and the flat sandals that can be adjusted to fit many different feet. Speaking of adjusting, there are also 2 HUDs provided with several customizations - 11 textures for the bodysuit with 6 trim colors, then the accessories HUD offers 5 bag versions and 3 textures each for the top and sole of the sandals. This is a case where I suggest just having fun clicking various buttons and seeing what results you get, until you find a combination that speaks to you.

There is definitely something summery or at least tropical (to me at least) about this beautiful group gift called FurtaCor*Luciana Dress. This sundress has ruffles cascading down the front and a high-low hemline, in standard mesh sizes along with sizes for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The HUD offers 40 textures each for the main dress and the ruffles, so you can choose your main solid color or pattern then pick a different ruffle color with another button if you wish. I picked out the solid peachy hue for the ruffles on the left to go with one of the prominent flowers of that pattern. 

Maybe you want to go to an adult nightclub or the like, and would love a new outfit to show off? If so, be sure to grab the group gift seen here called :::FurtaCor::: Magali Set V 2. The sheer dress and panties are each provided in standard mesh sizes and a fitted version for classic avatars, as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. Thigh high strappy sandals are offered in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. You know by now to expect a handy HUD, well that has 8 gorgeous colors each for the entire dress, the net dress (it just changes the texturing of the original clothing, same item), panties, and shoes. The dress is draped with chains on both sides to delicately hold those hip openings in place, and the shiny sheer material reveals our thong quite cheekily ;) 

My final look of the evening is the FurtaCor*Blossom Dress group gift, a top and skirt that have the appearance of a peplum dress when worn together. They each come in standard mesh sizes plus fits for Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The HUD lets us select from 36 textures apiece for the top, belt, and fascinatingly hemmed skirt. On the right I wore it all with the same pattern so it looks more like a solid dress, but the three coordinated options on the left seem to distinguish the various components for a well put-together outfit. Just add your favorite shoes, maybe something from another of their generous group gifts, and you are ready to turn heads.

It was a strange day, not necessarily bad but just filled with unexpected twists and turns. My parents were planning on doing a little barbecue for Friday's dinner because of the holiday weekend, but there will be a possible weather issue so that got changed to tomorrow (Thursday). My chiropractor visit went well, and had a fun surprise since their new location has a bamboo field and a lake alongside it and they have a family of geese whose eggs hatched last week ♥. We got to see 5 adorable goslings hanging out right outside the window of the treatment room I was in, nibbling grass before heading to the lake for a swimming lesson. Nature makes me happy, and so do birds of any kind, so it was heartwarming. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FurtaCor:

Photo 1:

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

Photo 2:

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

Photo 3:

Dress: FurtaCor*Luciana Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: :::FurtaCor::: Magali Set V 2 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: FurtaCor*Blossom Dress $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

FurtaCor Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the FurtaCor store, whose VIP group is free to join and there are many gifts currently available. As a matter of fact there is an entire wall dedicated to gifts for their store group and many other groups, so it is very much worth a visit :) I randomly selected a handful of gifts for their store group to share this evening, and I think they will give you an excellent idea of the designer's general style.

My first look this evening is the :::FurtaCor::: Thalita Dress group gift. This strapless mini dress is a fun choice for the summer, provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. There is also a HUD with 15 choices each for the top, belt, and skirt, a mixture of prints and solids. A few of the buttons seemed to be linked to a different part of the clothing though, so I just did lots of clicking and enjoying :)

Next I changed into another outfit I love for the warm weather, our FurtaCor*Laura Blouse and shorts gift. The blouse comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes with a standard fitted version, while the micro mini shorts are provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique fits. As you can probably guess, there is also a HUD for this outfit, with 40 textures (mix of solids and patterns) for the blouse and 10 colors for our shorts. The fluttery style of the blouse really caught my eye, draping down from the halter tie in the middle like a cascading waterfall.

This lovely dress is another group gift called FurtaCor*Mari Dress. It has been designed to fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and comes with a HUD to select from 40 textures each for the top portion and skirt portion. There are solids and prints among those choices, and I appreciate the ability to make them the same texture or give the look of two pieces as I did on the left.

Some of the gifts include footwear for a more complete look, like this :::FurtaCor::: Kristen Set. It starts with the top and skirt in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, then continues with thigh-high strappy sandals in the same set of sizes. Then we can add the multilayered necklace and an adjustable gold bracelet cuff. Finally we get to choose our colors, as the included HUD offers 25 skirt textures, 15 for the belt, 16 for the top, and 12 colors for the sandals. Naturally I had to share a rear view of this skirt, as it has a rounded cutout that is partially covered by the tails of a bow on the belt so no booty cleavage but definitely a flirty detail.

My final look tonight is the playful FurtaCor*Alexia Outfit group gift, with lots of layers and accessories. The tank top and skirt are each included in standard mesh sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. The fringed vest consists of standard mesh sizes and a fitted version for classic avatars, plus Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body versions. Our gift also consists of the clutch in my right hand, heart shaped glasses in red and black, and the sneakers I am wearing which are easy to wear by hiding your feet with an alpha layer or the HUD for your body. Alexia's HUD lets us choose from 5 skirt textures, 25 top textures, 15 vest textures, and 10 for the sneakers. The cute Frenchie face on the top left made me smile, so that was an easy choice, and I matched my vest there to his sunglasses. We can very easily adjust this look even further by leaving the vest off or not wearing the clutch for example, or adding a different pair of shoes if that is our preference. Sunglasses do not generally make sense for this night owl, LOL, but I am also indoors most of my SL time so am even less inclined to wear shades despite really liking the look of them.

It was a decent day here and definitely feels like summer, even if the calendar doesn't quite agree yet ;) Tomorrow I have an appointment to go to in the afternoon, but it won't interfere with my blogging plans so not a big deal. It was my parents' 53rd wedding anniversary, which is a really mind-boggling accomplishment that impresses me more than I can say. 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::: Thalita Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: FurtaCor*Laura Blouse and shorts $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: FurtaCor*Mari Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

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

Photo 5:

Outfit: FurtaCor*Alexia Outfit $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

FabFree and Freedom Rock

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood for a bit of variety, so I started with some gifts for the FabFree group. This is the in-world presence of the fantastic FabFree in SL blog, a favorite of mine for the entirety of my time in SL, so naturally I highly recommend checking them out :) Their list of group gifts is constantly being updated, and I tend to scroll down a bit when selecting what to share with you because the slightly older ones are more likely to be changed sooner so I want to bring them to your attention while they're still available. An event that deserves your attention too is the ACS (American Cancer Society) fundraiser event called Freedom 4 Rock. Most of us have someone in our lives who has been affected by this dreadful disease, so raising money to help stop it is a cause that is dear to my heart. 

My first stop was Northern Sky Creations, where I claimed this beautiful NSC Sassy Dress Lilac as their current FabFree group gift. There are sizes for Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies included for this sexy halter with deep neckline and V waist above a tight mini skirt. This is one of my favorite shades of my favorite color, so you can imagine how happy this gift makes me.

I also visited BYRNE to pick up their SequinCrop Outfit gift for FabFree group members. The top and leggings are system/BOM layers, each in 4 colors so you can mix and match. There are blue, chart (top right, maybe short for chartreuse?), rose (left above), and silver (right pants). The sequins are such a fun and intricate texture, aren't they?

Next we head to Belle Epoque with our "I Am Fabulous" group tag still active, to claim their Samira - Olive gift. It is a lovely gown with plunging neckline and built in belt, whose skirt has a brief train and wrapped front. It comes in Legacy and Maitreya sizes, and I must say the color and style reminds me of palm leaves so it gives a tropical summery vibe. 

If you are in a floral mood, I suggest visiting Blink2Wink where you can find their FabFree Rose Dress seen above. This sleeveless beauty has a diagonal cut hem and tiny cutouts on both front and back, all in bloom with pink roses on a pretty blue background. Our gift fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

As I mentioned earlier, we are also visiting the ACS Freedom Rock 4 event where we can donate to an excellent cause in several different ways. Many talented designers are offering raffles in addition to selling items with full donations to the ACS, such as Entice ♥. They have two items you can purchase for $150L donation apiece, with the entirety of that price going to the charity. On the left above I am wearing the Entice - Shake it Out Dress - Blue dress, and the Tan version can be seen to the right. They each include the long sleeved dress and matching scarf in sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, with an additional unrigged version of the scarf that has a resize HUD so you can adjust to suit any shape or size. The dresses look great with or without the scarf, and the design at the hem of the dress calls to mind the wild west theme of the event. Many thanks to Entice for their generosity! I have lost two grandparents to cancer, with the other two having battled it as well, and my 78 year old father is a recent cancer survivor so it is deeply personal and important to me. 

It was another hot one here and I did not sleep as well as I'd like, just not staying asleep once I finally drifted off. Tomorrow (well now today since it's past midnight here) is my parents' wedding anniversary, and I don't know if they are going to celebrate on the day itself or wait until the weekend. Speaking of weekends, mine is going to be considerably less pleasant since the housemate is having a visitor who I think of as the houseguest from hell. It still puzzles me how they became friends since the visitor is awkward and not friendly in the slightest. Maybe he was different back in high school when the friendship started. I will still be going to the farmers market, not sure what else to expect yet. Oh well, I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Northern Sky Creations NSC Sassy Dress Lilac $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: (BYRNE) SequinCrop Outfit $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Belle Epoque - Samira - Olive $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Blink2Wink - FabFree Rose Dress $0L FabFree Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: Entice - Shake it Out Dress - Blue $150L ACS Freedom Rock 4

Dress Right: Entice - Shake it Out Dress - Tan $150L ACS Freedom Rock 4

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Still Tres Chic

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are back at Tres Chic for more group gifts for their 7th anniversary celebration. I was very impressed by the generosity of the participating designers, and would love to congratulate Tres Chic for their continued success! They have brought together a fine collection of fashion and home decor over the years, and I look forward to their continuing to do so for many more rounds. To claim these and all of the gifts at this event, please join their free group and look for the 2x2 lettered boxes at most of the displays, then give them each a click to receive your treats.

My first look features the .:Beyond:. Giselle Top - Pink gift, which includes patterned and solid versions in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I did not see the solid pink in a regular Maitreya size, so on the right I'm wearing the petite body mod's version and only showing it from behind since my breasts were poking through. I still wanted you to see the lovely shade of pink, although that soft floral petals pattern on the left is an instant favorite for me as well :) 

This next gift has very similar coloring, doesn't it? It is our gift from DOLLBOX called Dream doll top, a flirty halter style with the string looped through the front to hold things in place but with plenty of cleavage revealed. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, which have been extremely popular choices lately for sizing that I've noticed. In this photo and the first one, I paired the tops with the blue pair from my favorite Delizio marketplace gift, a fatpack of jeans in 9 colors that are each system/BOM layers and appliers for Maitreya and Omega. 

Forever has a sexy gift for us called Ashyl Body. I would describe the color as a burgundy with chocolate tint, well it is tricky to explain but easy to appreciate :) There are fishnet panels that add to the sensual nature, and one of the golden chain straps dangles temptingly off the shoulder. The gift includes Kupra, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh body sizing. 

We all deserve a little more romance in our lives, that was my first thought when I slipped into the YALLA ~ Heartbreaker PINK gift from Tres Chic. The gown comes in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, in a bright pink satin material. The bra top and skirt are linked by slender strands, and the skirt has a bold slit on the left leg beneath a large puffed heart adornment. So playful!

My final look this evening is a very fancy gown from [RUNWAY] named PARADISE DRESS -TOPAZ-. The vibrant color really accentuates the mermaid skirt style and bold ruffles. I feel like this is a go-to for when you want to be seen and noticed at a formal event, as it will leave quite an impression :) The gift includes Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. 

Quick hair note of the night: Magika usually does a giveaway on social media when they release a new hair style, and I was fortunate enough to win a copy of their new Oats style I am wearing here :) It has two low buns in the back with optional bows and an optional add-on of bangs, and its color HUD also lets you tint or hide the bows as well as offering dozens and dozens of hair hues. It was a pleasant surprise to win this pretty style for free and I am grateful to them. 

It was a hot but pleasant weekend here, and I had a very nice time at the farmers market even with the climbing temperatures. This week is going to be warm too, and I have one appointment mid-week but generally not too busy. I hope you've all had a lovely weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Tres Chic:

Photo 1:

Top: .:Beyond:. Giselle Top - Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: DOLLBOX - Dream doll top $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: Forever // Ashyl Body $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: YALLA ~ Heartbreaker PINK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [RUNWAY] PARADISE DRESS -TOPAZ- $0L Group Gift

Pants Photos 1&2: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

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

Hair: Magika - Oats

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Tres Chic Part Deux

 Hiya everyone! Tonight there are more gifts to see from the Tres Chic 7th anniversary celebration. The gifts are for the free Tres Chic group and can be claimed by clicking the stacks of 2x2 lettered cubes at most of the displays since so many participating designers are helping celebrate. I have been so impressed with the generosity of these gifts, and you will find some wonderful offers for sale at every single display :) You can certainly find something new to spice up your weekend here.

First I tried on the alluring "Off-Line" x "Lilo" Dress / Fatpack GIFT, a wrapped halter style dress with slightly asymmetrical hemline and trailing strands from the tie on the right side. The dress comes in Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, with a generous HUD allowing us to choose from 20 classic (solid) colors, 20 bandana prints, and 20 camo print hues. One of the bandana colors can be seen on the left above, with a camo to the right. HUDs offer such versatility and I always greatly appreciate them.

This beauty is the Lilu - Burgund gift from AVALE. It has a plunging neckline and extra short skirt with daring side slits for added sex appeal. Our gift includes sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Kalhene Erika, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, as well as a 10 color HUD for the skirt. I randomly chose a dark green and a black to show you, but there are lighter hues and even a burgundy that matches the top exactly. 

Next we have the VARSITY / ANDREYA SET - FATPACK gift, a crop top and romper that each fit Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There is also a HUD for each piece with the same 8 colors, so you can mix or match to suit any mood. The romper is close fitting with spaghetti straps, while the crop top is a loose turtleneck to just cover the shoulders and arms.

TO.KISKI has a really cute gift for us called Vanilla Mini Dress / Stripe, in a coral shade of pink and white. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies provided, all in a fun fluttery style with spaghetti straps and ruffles to show off our curves.

For my final look of the evening, I slipped into the MELODY LUCA FATPACK dress which is a flirty strapless mini with lots of circular cutouts both front and back. The dress comes in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with a 20 color HUD for plenty of options. Then I accessorized with another nice group gift, the Savin. Key x Necklace - Pack. There are 6 metals each for Legacy and Maitreya, each labeled like Legacy01 or Maitreya 03 for examples, and all have a simple elegant key as the pendant. I had fun trying them all on to see the different colors :)

Are you ready for the weekend? It is going to be a hot one here, so I am trying to get to the farmers market as soon as it opens when it's "only" 90 degrees. I don't do well in the heat, but they are worth the trip. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Tres Chic:

Photo 1:

Dress: "Off-Line" x "Lilo" Dress / Fatpack GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: AVALE Lilu - Burgund $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: VARSITY / ANDREYA SET - FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: TO.KISKI - Vanilla Mini Dress / Stripe $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: MELODY LUCA FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Necklace: Savin. Key x Necklace - Pack $0L Group Gift

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

Hair: TRUTH Kaijah - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)