Wink Fair Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to a new event called Wink Fair, which just opened on the 28th and has a corresponding weekly sales event called Wink Price with $70L special offers at designers' mainstores. For the fair we have about 30 displays with discounted merchandise and a group gift from just about every designer, for the free-to-join Wink Spam group. A sampling of those gifts will be appearing here in tonight's post, as you probably guessed ;) It was a nice mix of familiar stores and ones I hadn't had the pleasure of shopping with yet, as there are always new designers adding their creativity to the adventure that is Second Life.

My first look tonight is the beautiful *ASIA* GIORGIA beige outfit. I'd like to note that unpacking this group gift was a bit of a challenge, as when I rezzed it out to open it wanted access to my lindens...I clicked Deny immediately, and was still able to right click - open and get the box from inside that contains our outfit. That dialog popup always startles me, but the inner box is safe :) The asymmetrical dress fits Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. The matching laced up shoes are provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, and have silver studs that match the silvery grey of the zebra stripes on our dress.

Next I changed into the [C.Y Fashion]*SELENE*Bodysuit GIFT, a sweet and sassy look thanks to being strapless and ruffled. There are sizes for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies included, along with a HUD that has 8 color choices (including 2 sheer lace ones) that each has its own color set for the frilly trim. I love that there are subtle textures on them, added visual interest, and the bodice cutouts are a fun touch as well.

Meeeeowww!! This jaw-dropper is the {SD} AYLA GIFT from Sugar Dolls, a look that is sure to liven up any time you wear it :) The top, bodysuit, boots, and tail are all created for the Legacy/Perky, Maitreya/Petite, and Reborn bodies, and there are two versions of the mask that are both unrigged so we can adjust them. My hairstyles almost never play nicely with masks or hats, but the main difference between the masks looks to be the part between the ears coming up higher on the one on the right above. Costume, roleplay, or just an average weekday, that is your call to decide when you will enjoy this generous gift.

KEY STYLE is offering the elegant GWEN DRESS RED as its gift for this event, and I must say I am impressed by this style. The sheer inserts of the plunging neckline and daring waist-high leg slit are excellent touches to provide sex appeal while all the essentials are still covered, and the feathery trim on the skirt and sleeves made me think of old Hollywood glamour. Claim this gift and you will receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies.

For my final look of the evening, I am wearing the charming [GIULIADESIGN] -EMBER- 11 gift. It has bare shoulders and puffy sleeves that work so well with the gathered bodice, and that super short skirt is just right for a flirty mood. It comes in so many sizes too - Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Erika, Erika Bubble, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Legacy Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy. The color caught my eye too, a dusky berry that would make a great lip color too ;)

I have been looking into what we can expect in February, and I haven't found a ton of info yet but there will be a Valentine Shop & Hop soon which always means great sales and gifts. As we head into the new month, we will be seeing so much red and pink, not to mention all the hearts everywhere ♥ but I will try to provide some variety and breaks from the romance too. I know it's not everyone's jam. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Wink Fair:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *ASIA* GIORGIA beige $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: [C.Y Fashion]*SELENE*Bodysuit GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Sugar Dolls {SD} AYLA GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: KEY STYLE GWEN DRESS RED $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: [GIULIADESIGN] -EMBER- 11 $0L Group Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Creations by Cremosas

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are back at Cremosas Store, as I have several more of their January calendar gifts to share. I believe that once February arrives, these gifts will disappear to make way for the new month's daily goodies, so I suggest getting there by Tuesday :) There are a few regular gifts for the free group (and some for the paid VIP group if you're so inclined) all the time, so please don't worry if you do not read this until February because there will be new daily gifts then too. I was very impressed with this month's gifts and I will be returning towards the end of each month to see what else is being provided. There are lucky boards there too for this group, so you can tell the designer is quite generous as well as talented.

My first look of the evening is the Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 11, a bikini top and bottom that each fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The top is created with a ruffle atop that drapes around the upper arms, and the bottom is high waisted but also high cut to show off a lot of hip. The deep red color caught my attention, as well as the zigzag pattern on the top!

For another appealing swimsuit, be sure to click the Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 15 box and claim it for free with the group tag. It has a fun ruffle crossed in front, and the legs are cut to create a high thong in the rear for maximum sexiness. We receive Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes of this beauty.

The gifts aren't all swimwear of course, and I was delighted to pick up this lovely Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 16 dress! The earthy colored fabric has a denim feel (could be wishful thinking on my denim-loving part, LOL) and I'm digging the front zipper being open just enough to draw attention to our cleavage. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies included in this thoughtful gift. 

We switch from neutral in the last image to a bright bold shade of pink for the Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 17 dress. I am a big fan of the color and the style here, with ruffled hem and playful cutouts that will reveal cleavage and midriff that can frame your favorite navel piercing. It fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

My final look of the night is a sleeveless wrap dress with statement-making fringe along the hem. The Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 21 dress is a beautiful shade of blue, which I find to be universally flattering to any skin tone. The dress is provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. 

It has been a whirlwind of a weekend, and I very much enjoyed myself :) The weather was decent, and the farmers market was a pleasure as always. The best part was spending my birthday with people who mean the world to me, so I feel very fortunate and am okay with turning 52. Yes I am older, but that comes with some experience and wisdom. I believe we are always growing and learning, so my journey continues :) I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and are enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cremosas Store:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 11 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Swimsuit: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 15 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 16 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 17 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 21 $0L Group Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Poetry - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Cremosas Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have several group gifts from the Cremosas Store to share, for their free group. They also have a paid group but these are all for the free one. They seem to have an advent type monthly calendar for the group, but they are all still available from the beginning of January. However that might mean that they will be taken down at the end of the month in anticipation of being replaced with February's treats, so I would recommend that you visit promptly :) There are other gifts too though, so even if these are not still there when you stop by there is a good chance you'll find something that you like. I chose some randomly from early in the month, and plan on doing another post on Sunday with more of these generous gifts.

For my first look, we see the lovely Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 5, a pink and black strapless dress with built in belt and a diagonal peplum-like layer that really flatters curves. The dress will fit Fox, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Werewolf mesh bodies. 

For a vibrant blue denim jumpsuit with unique detailing, be sure to claim this Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 3. It includes sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and has just one shoulder strap (well, two but on the same side) above a bodice with side cutouts with a strap running through them. The rear pockets add shapeliness to the bum, drawing the eyes directly to them from that back view :)

Next I changed into the Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 6 dress, another treat that has a bevy of fun details. The black on black leopard print makes me think of a panther, and it is subtle until you get up close and personal. The double straps have metallic studs that also help to keep this from being a basic little black dress. Claim this gift and you'll get Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizes for your very own.

Two of our gifts go perfectly together, so that's exactly how I am showing them. The top is the Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 7, and Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 8 is the name of the matching skirt. Both come in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with a playful tropical pattern and there are sweet bows on each that add a special touch. Just because I'm wearing them together here doesn't mean you have to of course, and I can see wearing the top as a breezy coverup for a swimsuit and wearing the skirt with a tank top or bikini bra. 

I'm wrapping up my Friday night in a racy red mini dress called Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 10. It has a plunging back and a short hemline that is knotted high on the left thigh, just the sort of thing that you might wear this weekend to a club or on a hot date :) Like many of the gifts, it comes in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, so if your wear any of these bodies then you will be very happy with the number of gifts that will suit you.

Hooray for the weekend! I'm celebrating my birthday on Sunday, so a houseguest is on their way as I type this to accompany us to the farmers market tomorrow and share dinner on Sunday at my parents'. Both are things they have done before whenever possible, so there is a familiar comfort about their being a part of things :) Meanwhile the weather is chilly but dry this weekend, so that should be decent, and I'll be relaxing as much as possible. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cremosas Store:

Photo 1:

Dress: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 5 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 3 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 6 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 7 $0L Group Gift

Skirt: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 8 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Cremosas Store - Gift Jan 10 $0L Group Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Loved - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Treats from Toxic Bish

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Toxic Bish store, whose group is free to join and entitles us to plenty of gifts as well as midnight mania boards and lots of fast-changing lucky boards with multiple prizes offered in each. Sounds like a great deal, doesn't it? :) The name always gets me singing Toxic by Britney Spears, can't help myself...some store names remind me of various things like songs or movies, and sometimes it is probably intentional. As for Toxic Bish, I don't know the inspiration for the name but I can tell you that their style is very sexy and playful, so this is where to shop when you want to get someone's pulse racing. With a taste of your lips I'm on a ride...you're toxic, I'm slipping under...🎵

For my first look of the evening, I chose one of the generous group gifts which is their <Toxic Bish> Valentine Dress GIFT. It has a fun combo of solid, sheer, and open weave fabrics, adding up to one red hot look for Valentine's day or any time you desire. There are Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes included in this lovely gift.

Next I shimmied into the sparkly [TOXIC BISH] Xmas Baby Dress GROUP GIFT, which I actually took for a New Year's Day gift at first glance of the photo on the wall because she is holding champagne. Honestly this doesn't look restricted to any one holiday or time of year to me, which made me even more eager to share :) It comes in sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a 6 color HUD. All the options are dusted with those pretty stars, and the cutouts on the sides are an equally nice touch. 

The lucky boards were fairly generous to me today, and there are lots of separates as prizes so I got to mix and match too :) This top is the <Toxic Bish> Summer Mini Top with HUD prize, a strappy tank top with sheer ruffle that fits Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The HUD mentioned in the name offers 6 colors so we can change the look of our lacy top whenever we wish. I paired it with the <Toxic Bish> Shiny Leather Micro Shorts prize, which has versions with and without the word BADASS on the front, each in Belleza, Hourglass, Maitreya, TMP, and unrigged versions. It's got a great leathery sheen and is cut like flirty panties. 

Another combo of lucky board prizes can be seen here, starting with the <Toxic Bish> Cute Ruffle Shirt @ HUD. The sleeves are gorgeous, and the bodice is cut like a skimpy bikini surrounded by round bra framing. Did you notice the straps in the back? We receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with 9 colors on the HUD for lots of variety. Then I added the <Toxic Bish> Perfect @ss Panties V2 @ HUD prize, with 7 different camo prints on the HUD to go with the Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sized high-cut panties. There are plenty of ways to combine these pieces, so have fun with them!

For my final look tonight, we see the charming <Toxic Bish> Off Shoulder Ruched Dress + COLOR HUD which I also won from those lucky boards :) It has 8 colors to choose from on the aforementioned HUD, and the bare shouldered figure hugging mini is provided in what I call the lucky 13 of mesh sizes - 5 classic, 5 fitmesh standard, Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink. It has a very soft, touchable looking texture in any hue, and my inclination would be to wear it with boots and a choker or short necklace. 

It was a fairly average day, with a bummer of an evening when my hockey team lost in overtime. Following a team who has been in a "rebuilding year" for like a decade can be discouraging, but I was born and raised a fan (attended my first game before I started grade school) and still find it instinctual. I really need to prepare a little better for my houseguest to arrive tomorrow night, but I'll have time since my Friday dinner at my parents' is rescheduled for Sunday evening. It's all good :) I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Prizes from Toxic Bish:

Photo 1:

Dress: <Toxic Bish> Valentine Dress GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: [TOXIC BISH] Xmas Baby Dress GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: <Toxic Bish> Summer Mini Top with HUD $0L Group Gift

Shorts: <Toxic Bish> Shiny Leather Micro Shorts $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: <Toxic Bish> Cute Ruffle Shirt @ HUD $0L Group Gift

Shorts: <Toxic Bish> Perfect @ss Panties V2 @ HUD $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: <Toxic Bish> Off Shoulder Ruched Dress + COLOR HUD $0L Group Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Loved - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Goodies for SLFO Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several group gifts for the SLFO group, which stands for Second Life Frees & Offers. The group notices are packed with information about sales and new releases, and many of the participating designers offer a gift for the group members at their mainstore. So I visited with the group tag active and looked around to see what I could find :) There are really talented people in SL, and I am always delighted when they share gifts with these multi-designer groups so I can spread the word too. It's always interesting to visit stores we haven't seen in a while, or perhaps it is our very first time stopping by one of them so we are introduced to their style and quality.

For my first look of the evening, I visited Tiffany Designs and teleported to their gifts room from the teleporter at the landing spot. There I found the charming ::TD:: Milly Outfit {Mesh} ~ Model 4 as our SLFO gift. It consists of the top, skirt, and arm wraps, each in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Legacy Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy mesh bodies. The separate pieces are handy as it means we can wear the top without the arm straps if we prefer, or mix things up and pair any of the pieces with items already in our wardrobes. There are several other groups' gifts waiting here too, so while you're here I recommend taking a peek.

I'm much more of a warm weather fan (not sweltering hot, just moderately warm) than cold, so this bikini is just another temptation to head to an SL beach! This is the !PCP :: Blossom Bikini gift from Pink Cream Pie, in a bold royal blue with straps that twist to resemble infinity symbols. The top and bottom each fit Freya, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, and both have playful ruffles that add a bit of fluttery sex appeal. This store is well known for high quality fashions so I wasn't surprised at all to be so happy with this gift.

The VEGA : Mesh Dress Group Gift makes me think of autumn because of the earthy colors, but of course we can layer some leggings beneath for a more bundled up look if we wish :) The corset belt draws in the waist and gives an even more curvy appearance, and its solid brown matches the plaid dress beautifully. We receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies when we claim this lovely gift.

Seniha's treat for us is a stunning duo of dresses called Dalia Dress // Gift. Version 1 is the pretty pink one on the left above, with v2 being captivating blue. Each comes in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. I love the ruched style that draws the dress into the center, for a gentle V both top and bottom. 

My final look this evening has a different shade of blue, coincidental but all greatly appreciated. This is the A&J CREATION ALISON LACE DRESS BLUE gift for SLFO, and we can claim it in Belleza, eBody, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Tonic Curvy sizes with our group tag. The style is sure to turn heads with its curving front opening that snakes its way down from neck to hem, tied just loosely enough to show off a tiny flash of skin. It also has a built in bolo type necklace, and an embossed floral motif as its stunning fabric pattern.

It was a fairly tame day, rainy and spent indoors focused on SL things and planning for the weekend. I'm having a houseguest to help me celebrate my birthday on Sunday, but their arrival late Friday will not interfere with my usual blogging schedule since they have to be back home by Sunday night. I keep things simple, food from a favorite restaurant (takeout) and time spent with the 4 people who mean the most to me. I hope you all have a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Tiffany Designs ::TD:: Milly Outfit {Mesh} ~ Model 4 $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: Pink Cream Pie !PCP :: Blossom Bikini $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: VEGA : Mesh Dress Group Gift $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Seniha. Dalia Dress // Gift $0L SLFO Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: A&J CREATION ALISON LACE DRESS BLUE $0L SLFO Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Loved - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

FabFree Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some generous group gifts for the FabFree in SL group to share, which is always free to join and has an impressive array of designers who participate. Their group and blog have been a huge help to me for well over a decade now, probably the entirety of my 15 years in SL actually, so it is always a pleasure to inform or remind people of their hard work. It's a great way to find out about sales, special offers, and of course gifts :) Speaking of which, one of our designers we visit this evening, Tastic, is also offering a remembrance of The Free Dove in the form of a lovely shirt that we can claim in male or female sizes, either in their store or on the marketplace. 

For my first look of the evening, we visit *MIRUS* where our "I am Fabulous!" group tag will allow us to claim their Cherry Dress for free. The top half in particular was giving me a sparkly appearance that might have been from the tiny holes of the fabric. The wrap dress comes in sizing for Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, and has a beautiful bow on the left side of the waist that matches the pink in the pattern wonderfully.

Next we head over to {Chaotic} where there is an entire room dedicated to freebies, like the Gloria Group Gift for FabFree. This vibrantly striped dress has a fringed shawl-like layer above long sleeves and a short flared skirt, definitely a head-turner. It is provided in eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. Visiting there is always a treat!

For something with a formal flare, head to ART & FASHION and examine their wall of various group gifts, where you'll find the EXPLOSION OF COLORS LONG DRESS for the FabFree group (look for the rainbow logo). Right click the image and pay $1L, which will be automatically refunded while your gift is delivered to you. The slightly sheer gown is included in fitmesh standard sizes for classic avatars, as well as sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies. The colors and artwork on the fabric are simply amazing, aren't they?

The FabFree gift from Tastic is their gorgeous Chrissy Fringe Dress. There are eBody Reborn, Freya, Isis, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes included, all with that plunging V neckline and scoop back above a playful fringed hem. We could wear this for a Valentine's date, or simply to turn heads any day of the year. 

Now when we arrive at Tastic, we head into the lobby and go to the left for the FabFree gift, but before you do please look in that lobby for the three large signs regarding Palomma and The Free Dove. The tribute image her partner Dollen created for her is in the center between two free shirts, the ladies' sizes and men's versions, which are both free with no group needed to claim. The Free Dove Memorial Top seen above is designed with quite possibly more sizes than I've ever seen for one single item...5 standard sizes plus Freya, Isis, Venus, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Kups, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, and TMP mesh bodies. It has the same image as the men's version, two doves holding a banner 2005-2023 above The Free Dove in gold script. The store is an institution that is familiar to so many of us, and I love the idea of honoring the store along with Dove herself with one lovely shirt. The store is still there, but I can guarantee there will be tears shed when I find out the time has come and the doors have closed, and I doubt I'm the only one who feels that way. Fly high, sweet Dove ♥.

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

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: *MIRUS* Cherry Dress $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: {Chaotic} Gloria Group Gift $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ART & FASHION - EXPLOSION OF COLORS LONG DRESS $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Tastic-Chrissy Fringe Dress $0L FabFree Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Tastic-The Free Dove Memorial Top $0L Free Gift

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

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Loved - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

1 Hundred Percent Awesome

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm excited to share the group gifts from 1 Hundred, whose group is currently free to join. There were 5 for the store group as well as a couple for other groups, so be sure to check to see what other groups are represented that you might already belong to :) Their style is generally flirty and feminine with plenty of variety, thanks to multiple colors or prints. All of the 5 store group gifts I'm sharing tonight are fatpacks, so we get several options for each. Ready to take a peek?

First I slipped into two different looks found in the lovely 1 Hundred. Day Date Mini. FATPACK. That would be the Sky on the left, with Lilac to the right, and the fatpack also includes Blue, Blush, Fuschia, Lemon, Mint, and Pink for a bevy of beautiful pastels. Each color is provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes. The floral pattern looks so pretty in every hue, and the ruffles show off the deep neckline that frames our cleavage.

For a lace-trimmed slip of a dress in several colors, you'll want to claim this 1 Hundred. Gingham Babydoll. FATPACK. The dress and matching panties (string bikini style) are each included in sizing for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. There are several colors included too - Blue, Fuschia (on the right above), Lemon (left), Lilac, Mint, Nude, Peach, Pink, and Tan. The gingham has a playful summery feel to me, as I associate the pattern with picnic blankets for some reason, but in SL we can wear these any time of year quite comfortably.

The 1 Hundred. Call Me Baby. FATPACK group gift features floral patterns, bows, ruffles, and matching panties for a seductive outfit. We receive blue, blush (seen on the left above), fuschia, lemon (right), lilac, and pink sets, that each hold sizes for Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The details really make this, thanks to the solid hued bows and panties that are a perfect match, although since we have all the colors we could always wear them a little mixed up if we preferred.

Next we have the figure-hugging 1 Hundred. Always Flirtin'. FATPACK gift, a ruched dress with separate sleeves so we can wear the dress with or without them. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite sizes included in each color, which in addition to the strawberry on the left and mint on the right are blue, blush, fuschia, lilac, peach, and pink. That's a lot of wonderful hues to choose from! The hearts and XOXO on the pattern make me think of Valentine's Day, which will be here before we know it ♥.

My final look of the evening is the 1 Hundred. Juicy Cute Mini. FATPACK gift, decorated with juicy pineapples to bring some tropical flavor all year round. There are Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes each for the dress and matching panties, and our colors include blue (left above), fuschia, lilac, pink, strawberry, and tangerine (right). All the varieties have a mixture of colors though, so I unpacked them all and tried them on to get a better look. I truly appreciate all of them :)

It has been a long day somehow, neither good nor bad but just slow. I'm working on plans for the upcoming weekend, so it is a relief to have something positive to look forward to. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from 1 Hundred.:

Photo 1:

Dress: 1 Hundred. Day Date Mini. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: 1 Hundred. Gingham Babydoll. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: 1 Hundred. Call Me Baby. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: 1 Hundred. Always Flirtin'. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: 1 Hundred. Juicy Cute Mini. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Loved - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Multicolor Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we get to bring some color to a chilly winter, thanks to the Multicolor Hunt 3 from Harambee Hunts. The prizes are $3L and the organizers donate fees to their charity to help out schools in Kenya. It is another nice reminder of how people in SL can work together to improve RL too :) The prizes are hiding inside champagne glasses, a little bubbly to bring in the new year for the entire month of January. I also added some more color with some special offers from Entice, for this round of The Saturday Sale which are available until Thursday so don't panic when you realize Saturday has passed ;) I am always intrigued by the new releases they design for TSS, and most of their offerings are custom mesh so they are things we won't find anywhere else.

For my first look of the evening, head on over to The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. and find their champagne glass to claim the adorable SMELL THE FLOWERS Tee for just $3L. There are standard mesh sizes as well as eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions included. I love our furry friend on the front taking a big sniff of a cheerful yellow flower, living up to the gift's name which is a valuable reminder. 

I am Unicorn, hear me roar! No wait, what sound do unicorns make? We'll have to ask that question at .Princess Stuff. while looking for their MH3 prize I suppose :) The layered tank top and cozy looking shorts are each provided in sizing for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and there is also a donut decor tree included but not shown. The sweet unicorn on the top has pink and purple flowers around her golden horn, with "I am Unicorn" written beneath her beautiful eyelashes and blushing cheeks. I like the way the flowers match the hue of the shorts, which have fun little slits in the front of each leg. 

Meander has a stunning outfit waiting for us in their champagne glass, the M/M Orchids Outfit. It starts with the halter dress in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine sizes, then continues with a pair of earrings and an eye-catching headpiece. This has blossoms, ferns, branches, and even a bold red butterfly flapping its wings for a very creative look. I feel like a fairy or wood nymph in this gift, and can hardly believe it only cost $3L. 

I also had some champagne at Starshine Design, where a $3L sip rewarded me with their ~*SD*~ HF 380F [M3] dress which is decorated with a rainbow of fireworks on a black background. The dress has a high neck and long sleeves that cover the back of the palms so our thumbs peek through, how fun! There are 5 classic sizes and 5 fitmesh sizes for classic avatars, along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. There is an alpha layer provided too, good for classic avatars and mesh bodies that are BOM-compatible in case any areas decide to poke through.

For my final look this evening, I invite you to Entice to see the 16 newly released versions of their lovely Fame Dress, all of which are just $75L apiece for The Saturday Sale. I'm wearing the Yellow Flowers on the left above, with Forest Crochet on the right. They each include Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite sizes, so they fit many very popular bodies. In addition to these new versions, we can also pick up their previously released textures at a discount during the TSS round (so until the 26th) with individuals at $199L, fatpacks for $549L, and a mega fatpack with all 5 fatpacks included for $1999L. The fatpacks (tie dye, retro, pastels, lights, or crochet) each have 2 fatpack exclusive versions included, and all the fatpacks work via HUD so we aren't overloading our inventory with separates. You'll notice the crochet one is an open weave, so it is slightly revealing and might call for some underthings when worn at certain places. 

How was everyone's weekend? My usual farmers market visit was a fun one, with fresh ramen offered for lunch (I got mine with miso chicken thighs) and some other new offerings that I am glad I purchased. The weather was chilly but I managed to avoid windburn this time, no glowing red cheeks ;) I've trying to figure out how my kittycats (KittyCatS! brand, I have two permapets) keep escaping my premium house and wandering to the neighbor's property, which gets them returned to my lost & found if I'm offline. Xan and I have rearranged things in the house to try to help, and I don't want to limit their range too drastically. We'll gladly build a transparent solid prim to block the opening if we can find it, but if it's a script glitch type thing we may never understand it. Any tips out there? I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and are enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from the Multicolor Hunt 3:

Photo 1:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. SMELL THE FLOWERS Tee $3L Hunt Prize

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

Photo 2:

Outfit: .Princess Stuff. MH3 $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Outfit: Meander M/M Orchids Outfit $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: Starshine Design ~*SD*~ HF 380F [M3] $3L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Dress Left: Entice - Fame Dress - Yellow Flowers $75L Saturday Sale

Dress Right: Entice - Fame Dress - Forest Crochet $75L Saturday Sale

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Curious - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Honoring Dove

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm inviting you to visit The Free Dove with me once again, and sharing several more generous gifts available there with the free group tag "Blessed by a Dove". Since nobody is sure of when things will close down (depends on when the land tier runs out), the best advice I can offer is to try to get there as quickly as possible and check every display carefully. Palomma loved helping others, and I believe she would want everyone to enjoy her hard work as long as it's available. I am making sure Xan visits with me this weekend since there are men's clothing and accessories there too, and he used to come with me to help with the monthly mini-hunts but was generally focused on them rather than finding treats for himself. I appreciate that many gifts are compatible with mesh bodies and therefore suitable for everyone, not just the newer residents of SL. My landmark tonight should land you between the two displays featured in this post. Oh and as a reminder, there are condolence books you can sign if you have any words to share with her partner and her RL family.

My first stop of the day was the Spells & Charms To Go display, where I picked up several treats including this flirty [S&C] Irina Dress Fatpack. The dress has a daring diagonal hemline that rises high on the right hip, and the neckline has an extra swoosh of fabric for a choker-like appearance. We receive Freya, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizes in this gift, along with a 6 color HUD. The top stays white, and the skirt plus the trim look so pretty in any hue of the floral pattern. Did you notice the pearls all around the waistband? Great touch!

Maybe you are in the mood for something a bit edgier...Spells & Charms has that covered too with their {S&C} SkullZ Dress gift :) There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies provided, along with a HUD offering 6 textures that all combine black with a contrasting color. The leathery fabric has a striking sheen to it, and the skull on the front looks like it's replacing a bow as the closure for the string that is laced through the bodice. 

The weather may be chilly outside in my part of the world, but that will not stop me from visiting warmer climates in SL and wearing the lovely [S&C] Anitta Romper while I do so. The halter style top has a bare back all the way down to the shorts portion, fluttery satin tied neatly in the front. It fits Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and includes a 3 texture HUD so you can select from the two seen above or a black and white version with solid shorts and a floral print for our top. I love them all, so it was tricky to choose until I reminded myself that there are no wrong answers since we can choose again with a quick click.

Not far from the Spells & Charms display,  you will also see that of anny's Fashion with several tempting gifts for us. This is their [AF] Ava Sexy Dress *fatpack* gift, an artfully draped maxi dress whose top and skirt are loosely attached to leave a flash of our waist on each side. The top has a fun pattern that resembles coral to me, and the solid colored skirt is gently pleated to fall just right. I also love the bows on the waist front and up high on the back, tiny appealing details :) This gift consists of eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes, as well as a 10 color HUD for plenty of variety. 

I randomly chose another anny's Fashion gift for my final look this evening, winding up with the cute and casual [AF] Cathrine Sweatpants and Crop Hoodie *fatpack*. Each piece is provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, with a 10 color HUD that lets you tint the hoodie and pants individually. I guess I was feeling matchy today ;) The sweatpants ride just low enough to show off a bit of bum cleavage, and the sleeveless hoodie is dusted with tiny white stars in all of its color options. 

I'm a little less overwhelmed with emotion about Dove tonight, so perhaps the shock is wearing off slightly. I was bowled over when I saw just how many people in SL were touched by her, and several people mentioned that she seemed to know when they needed a friend and was there for them. What a legacy to leave behind, truly the best way to be remembered as having made a difference to someone ♥. My weekend will be typical for me, as I'm headed to my usual farmers market in the morning and then mostly relaxing, catching up on household type things. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from The Free Dove:

Photo 1:

Dress: Spells & Charms To Go [S&C] Irina Dress Fatpack $0L FreeDove Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: {S&C} SkullZ Dress $0L FreeDove Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [S&C] Anitta Romper $0L FreeDove Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: anny's Fashion [AF] Ava Sexy Dress *fatpack* $0L FreeDove Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [AF] Cathrine Sweatpants and Crop Hoodie *fatpack* $0L FreeDove Gift

Mesh Nails: N.Kolour+KOSMETIK: Omega Coffin Nails - Medium // Maitreya

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Curious - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)