Sweets From Sugar Dolls

 Hiya everyone! Tonight felt like a good time to visit Sugar Dolls, with their group being currently free to join and plenty of group gifts and group-only lucky boards waiting for us. There is also a gift board in the room below the gifts room (where my link will land you) that is frequently refilled with gift cards, so you can choose your own treats too :) Their style is generally playful and flirty, as is fitting with a name like Sugar Dolls with a skull as part of the logo, and many of their fashions have HUDs for multiple color or texture options. That always make me happy, as it provides variety without overloading my already jam-packed inventory ;) My looks tonight are a combination of group gifts and lucky board prizes, as I hung out for a little while and had good fortune since the boards change quickly.

First I slipped into the {SD} PENNY PINK group gift, and all I could think was wow! This set includes the bra, sleeves, panties, and skirt, each in sizes for eBody, eBody Juicy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Legacy Pushup, Maitreya, Maitreya Pushup, and Petite mesh bodies. Since they are separate pieces, we can choose which to wear or remove a piece here and there during romantic times. The belt with single garter is attached to our skirt, and the panties are a thong style. I was drawn to all the lace trim, bringing the romance for sure.

{SD} MELLY is another terrific group gift that I couldn't resist sharing, particularly this time of year. The tube top and shorts each include sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with a generous HUD that features 20 colors each for the top, its trim, shorts, their trim, and then 20 different images for the front of the top. I had fun here choosing contrasting colors for the trims while coordinating with the unicorn and the LOVE image, but you can certainly keep the trim the same hue as the main clothing if you prefer. I think I'm ready for a hot summer outing now, don't you?

Lucky boards have called to me ever since I arrived in SL, back when they were mainly lucky chairs and always had crowds around them waiting for the letters to change :) So it is not surprising that the 10 lucky boards at Sugar Dolls made me smile, and I was rewarded by winning several treats like this {SD} NAMI FATPACK. The bare shouldered top and belted shorts are separates that fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya bodies, and as you can tell there is also a HUD that lets us select from 22 colors apiece for the top, shorts, and all trim. So three sections of buttons, with the third handling ruffles and belt all at once. This is another timely look that is going to be a big part of my summer wardrobe.

The lucky boards seem to have decided that I need a sexy skirt set too, as my initial also showed up for this lovely {SD} Karol prize. The tube top has a few buttons open for a flirty appearance, and the skirt's similar style allows the panties to peek through in the front. We receive Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes each for the top, skirt, and panties, with a HUD that offers 43 textures each for the top and skirt, plus 22 coordinating solids for the panties. I didn't necessarily mean to pick pinstripes for both skirt images above, but I was a little distracted by RL during taking these pictures and well, the stripes are attractive ;) You can still tell that there are solids, stripes, and other assorted patterns (mostly floral) among those 43 textures.

Lady luck smiled upon me again for my final look of the evening, which is the [SD] Suellen - FATPACK prize. The jumpsuit has ruffled sleeves and a strappy back, with a keyhole opening in the front beneath a loose tie. The jumpsuit and shoes each fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a choker that we can adjust as needed. The choker has a pretty scarf attached that flows down the back, and while the choker itself stays brown, that scarf can be changed with the same HUD that offers 43 patterns for the jumpsuit. The shoes stayed pink for me, and I'm not sure if I overlooked a separate HUD or something on the HUD I did locate in the folder, but I love the style of the shoes and will happily wear them with this outfit or any other they might match :)

Some weeks just feel destined to be chaos, and apparently this is one of them for me. First a situation that is brewing was brought to my attention, and I cannot do anything but wait for fallout to happen. Then while taking these pictures this morning, I found out that someone close to my heart developed health issues that are very painful, so I was and am deeply concerned for their wellbeing. None of what's going on is anything I can change or help with, so there's a helpless feeling of waiting and worrying which is not very productive. I hope you're all having a much more pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Prizes from Sugar Dolls:

Photo 1:

Outfit: {SD} PENNY PINK $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: {SD} MELLY $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: {SD} NAMI FATPACK $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit: {SD} Karol $0L Lucky Board Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: [SD] Suellen - FATPACK $0L Lucky Board Prize

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Third Life Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting several participating designers' stores from the Third Life group, which used to have a small $10L fee to join but is currently showing as free :) All the featured fashions tonight are gifts from the various designers for anyone who visits with the Third Life group tag active, so this is a bargain bonanza! The places I explored are fairly familiar to me as being talented and generous parts of SL, and I appreciate them greatly as I do anyone who offers gifts to help people enjoy SL on a budget. I have noticed that unintentionally I've compiled looks this evening that are great for summer and sexy moods, so the timing seems right for these wonderful gifts.

My first look of the evening is our DM Design gift called DM ~ Allenya Set Gift. Its top and shorts are each designed to fit Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The blouse has a sweetheart neckline, scalloped hem, and charming floral pattern, which the shorts have picked up a soft teal color from for a terrific match.

For a particularly flirty look, be sure to visit FOR YOU STORE and claim their ::F:: SHANIA OUTFIT FATPACK GIFT for Third Life. The top is slid down one shoulder just a bit, and the skirt has daring cutouts on each side to create another asymmetrical look that is sure to draw attention! There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes for each, as well as a top HUD offering 12 floral patterns and a skirt HUD with 10 denim shades. That adds up to plenty of variety to suit any mood or personal tastes :)

The ~CAROLA~ dress M-2318 I've slipped into here is a flirtatious gift from the store formerly known as Caramelo de Fresa, as you will see on the unpacker HUD. It includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, along with a 16 color HUD to change up the look. I'm not even sure which detail caught my eye the most, the lacy bodice inset or bold hip slits held together by a single strap on each side!

I found another terrific shorts set at [GIULIADESIGN] as their Third Life gift, called ALISA FAT PACK. There are sizes galore for both pieces - eBody Reborn, Juicy, Mounds, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies can all wear the shirt and shorts with ease. Then we also receive a handy HUD with 10 colors for each, to mix and match. Most of the shorts' colors are paired with a white belt, but the white shorts have a pink belt that matches one of the shirt colors just right.

For my final look of the night, I went with a more formal gift from ART & FASHION called ANATHEMA LONG DRESS. This lovely pale peach gown comes in 5 fitmesh standard sizes, as well as Freya, Isis, Venus (each in Natural, Perky, and Pushup), Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The "art" part of the store's name is well represented here too, as with all of their creative offerings. To claim this gift, please right click its picture on the wall and pay $1L, which is automatically refunded while the gift is delivered. Be sure to peek at the other group signs there too, as you may already be a member of a group that they are offering a wonderful gift for as well :)

Well, the holiday weekend is over and I am eagerly anticipating the week ahead which brings a brand new month with all that accompanies that in SL. New rounds of events and hunts, seasonal celebrations, Pride month, and lots of bikinis for summer, LOL! I always enjoy seeing the latest trends in swimwear and summery fashions, lots of shorts and sleeveless dresses but also bright colors or intriguing patterns that all make me smile. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Third Life:

Photo 1:

Outfit: DM ~ Allenya Set Gift $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: FOR YOU STORE ::F:: SHANIA OUTFIT FATPACK GIFT $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ~CAROLA~ dress M-2318 $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [GIULIADESIGN] -ALISA FAT PACK $0L Third Life Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: ART & FASHION - ANATHEMA LONG DRESS $0L Third Life Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

CORAZON Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was feeling random, and had recently visited the CORAZON store where I discovered lots of generous group gifts. These are tattoos that are mostly unisex and mainly system/BOM layers, so they should have a wide range of compatibility. With many different styles, I also feel like there is a little something for nearly everyone who enjoys the needle-free experience of SL body art :) The CORAZON group is currently free to join, so these delightful gifts will not cost you a thing. I am wearing a simple bikini that is a marketplace gift from LOVELACE to cover the essentials while showing you these goodies (but not my "goodies" if you catch my drift, LOL) so I am glad that BOM permits lots of layers.

My first look of the evening is the .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT GAME OVER :. seen here. It consists of light, medium, and dark (shown above) versions which are all BOM layers, reading "GAME OVER" and "Play again? Yes No" beneath. There is a faint yes and no at the neckline too, possibly slightly obscured by my skin's neck blender layer (I tried rearranging them but it didn't permit it). This brought back fond memories of 8-bit games I'd played in my youth, both on home consoles and arcade machines. As with all of the tattoos I'm sharing tonight, they are front only so you can wear a separate layer on the back if you have a back-only design that you would love to add to it. That's just another BOM benefit :)

Next I changed to the .: CORAZON :. Tattoo EYE PEAK :. group gift, with an image of an eyeball on a stormcloud shooting bolts of lightning. There are rays above that could represent the sun shining behind the cloud, and as with all art the interpretation is ultimately up to each viewer. This gift includes light, medium, and dark versions as its 3 BOM layers, and as usual I chose the darkest one to make it clearer in the photo (I hope). The slightly faded versions give a sense of an older and longer-enjoyed tattoo, so it all boils down to your personal preferences.

This beauty is the .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT FLOWER :. group gift, a single BOM layer so it will be the opacity seen here. The wispy petaled red flowers have a butterfly visiting them, and their stem leads down to what google translate tells me reads "I will never give up" down the center. I am not multilingual and cannot verify that, but I do think it goes well with the idea of flowers blooming from the dark and dirt to become beautiful blossoms. 

There is an entire section of the group gifts wall dedicated to zodiac signs, so I decided to share my RL sign here :) This is the .: CORAZON GACHA :. ACQUARIUS:. tattoo, and my guess is that the previous gacha set was converted into group gifts when gachas became illegal in SL. Aquarius is the sign of the water bearer, so the saying beneath "Your Heart Is Your Water" makes sense thematically. The female image is in aqua tones which is also quite appropriate, and she has a wonderfully mystical air about her. 

"La Vie est Belle!!! Life is Beautiful" proclaims my final look of the evening, and I couldn't agree more :) This is the .: CORAZON :. Gift Vitta :. tattoo, and it is provided in light, medium, and dark BOM layers. There is a dainty multicolored butterfly perched to the left of the text, bringing a touch of bright color that helps reinforce that life is indeed beautiful. This is as good a time as any to give the details on the bikini I've been wearing tonight too, the LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar) gift found on the marketplace. The bikini top and thong bottom are separate system layers, and were initially designed for classic avatars but thanks to Bakes on Mesh, they work just as well with any compatible mesh body. You can see that it looks great on the Maitreya body here, simple crisp lines that covers just where it should.

My new hair is one of the two new releases at Truth Hair, also known as "where Dawn spends most of her lindens" ;) They were for the Saturday Sale so might not be discounted for much longer, but I happily picked up the Essential pack of the Twist style which is a shorter version of a prior release called Twisted. There are stylist options on every color HUD, and a set of butterfly clips you can add that has a color HUD for those as well. The rubber bands holding the braids can be hidden or colored to suit your preferences.

It was a very nice weekend here, and although my anxiety flared up before the farmers market Saturday I still went and enjoyed myself :) The rides to and from, not so much, but I don't have any plans to go out at all this coming week which should be helpful. There was a new vendor with home cooked dog food at the market, so lots of people brought their dogs to check it out. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from CORAZON:

Photo 1:

Bikini: LOVELACE Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar) $0L Marketplace

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT GAME OVER :. $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Tattoo EYE PEAK :. $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Tattoo GIFT FLOWER :. $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON GACHA :. ACQUARIUS:. $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Tattoo: .: CORAZON :. Gift Vitta :. $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

ENERGY Weekend

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to the home of ENERGY Weekend Sales, where their free group tag will let you collect lots of terrific treats for your weekend or any time :) The gifts are mainly female fashions, but there are a few hairstyles on a table in the room so be sure to look all around when you visit. It had been a while since I'd been to this location, and I am clearly grateful that I returned today!

My first look is the lovely ENERGY Gift Mellani's "Gentle" Set. It has 3 different tops (steel blue, beige, and lilac), 2 belts (white and brown), and the jeans skirt, all of which are included in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya. Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizing. The steel blue reads "Drama Queen" with a pink crown above, and the beige says "URBAN" with city skyscapes creating the letters. The lilac, not shown above, has a well-known saying about karma on it ;) The skirts are delightfully pleated, and the belts have two silver chains draped in front just like the long belt hangs down in the front of our skirt. Any of these pieces can be mixed and matched with other staples from your wardrobe too, very versatile!

Another great look involving denim is our cozy ENERGY# Gift - Dress, which has two versions, black and blue. Each of these fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with a layered appearance thanks to the built in white high-necked shirt. I have lots of thoughts on how to dress this up or down, depending on the footwear and jewelry we choose to accessorize with, so it all depends on what your weekend holds and what your favorite style is.

I know this one looks a bit Halloween-themed, but the hats are optional so I just wanted to have a little fun showing them off ;) This is the ENERGY Weekend Price - Ramona set, which consists of the hat in 5 colors and packs for each size of the bodysuit: Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn. Each of those contains the same 5 colors as the hats, which are red, white, black, blue, and purple. The puffed sleeves are gathered a few times for a really beautiful look, and the straps in the front cleverly create a star or pentagram.

There are some striking separates among our group gifts, like the ENERGY Gift Top2 seen above. It fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with a handy HUD offering 8 different textures. The little poof sleeves look detached but are linked to the main tube top and are textured to match, whichever button you select to click. Of course I needed bottoms, so I slipped into the ENERGY# Pants, pleated front leather in 3 colors that will fit Freya, Isis, Venus, and Maitreya mesh bodies. You can see the blue and black pairs here, and the other provided color is a classic red. 

I think my final look of the evening is just right for heading into the weekend, if you've got a flirtatious nature and plans to match :) The ENERGY Group Gift March 2023 is comprised of Mellani's Mara top and leggings, each in 3 textures and all of those designed for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. The tops' choices are pink, white, and flowers, while the shredded leggings come in creme, pink, and white versions. The top looked even more revealing in the vendor image, so I was half expecting to need to add "modesty flowers" as I call them (censoring in photoshop) but it may have been shown on a more busty body or with a skin that has larger areola. The soft colors do make me think of late spring or early summer when those pale hues won't attract the sun and make an outing feel hotter than necessary. 

My goodness, yesterday turned into an adventure! One should never be able to say that about a dental visit because I feel those should be dull and routine. My usual dentist was back, and not only explained the need for crown replacement but apologized for not being there last time and explained why. He developed cellulitis (skin infection) in his elbow that got bad enough to spread both up and down the arm, to the point where they told him if it got too close to the torso they'd have to amputate his arm to save his life. Yikes! Finally one of several antibiotics did the trick, and he is back to full health. I have 2 temporary crowns and 2 new fillings, but I had to return to the office a few hours later when the numbing wore off to get the bite adjusted on the temp crowns. I can never quite tell when things are numb, and these temps are a top and bottom tooth that touch each other so the double numbness made it harder than usual. One thing I must say, my dentist is phenomenal with anxious patients...he said that at any time during the procedure all I had to do was raise my left hand and he would immediately stop everything no questions asked, even if I just wanted to get up and look out the window. While that sounds silly, it gives the patient a measure of control to relieve the helpless or trapped feeling that can come from anxiety. I did not take him up on that offer, lol, but am grateful to have people I can trust with my dental health. My mouth is sore but that is natural, and better that it's all on the same side for chewing purposes. I had a nice dinner at my parents' and am looking forward to the farmers market in the morning, two new vendors among the many talented people there each week. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from ENERGY Weekend:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ENERGY Gift Mellani's "Gentle" Set $0L ENERGY Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: ENERGY# Gift - Dress $0L ENERGY Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: ENERGY Weekend Price - Ramona set $0L ENERGY Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: ENERGY Gift Top2 $0L ENERGY Group Gift

Pants: ENERGY# Pants $0L ENERGY Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ENERGY Group Gift March 2023 $0L ENERGY Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Prissy - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

More SLMB Event Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we return to the SL Mesh Body Group Event, which as I mentioned yesterday is a wonderful place to find $99L sales items as well as free gifts from very talented designers. There are two floors so be sure to click the elevator door to teleport up to the upper floor when you're done browsing the main landing area, and with the SLMB group tag active you can click all the gift bags you can find for the free treats I'm sharing and many more. The majority of what I found can be categorized as female fashions and accessories, ranging from cutely casual to formally elegant. That will come in handy if you are a woman of many clothing moods like myself :) This round of the SLMB event is open until the 4th of June, so we have over a week remaining to pick up gifts and demos then return for some shopping.

For my first look I am pleased to share both gifts from [DIESELdeluxe], which are two striking versions of the same sexy dress. On the left is the Gaby Short Dress Combate with a camouflage print, while the Gaby Short Dress B Leo features a leopard print in deep bronze. Both of these treats include Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizes. The hemline is notably short, for a slightly cheeky rear view ;)

This gorgeous pairing is our ..YIA.. Demeter Outfit CLOUDS group gift, with swirls of blue and white that have a kaleidoscope appearance in some spots :) I feel like you can probably tell that these gifts are all brightening my week, and this lovely top and skirt combo is no exception. There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies for each piece included, and as separates they can be worn individually if you have something you're itching to pair with one of these components. The top resembles a cropped sweater that is held loosely closed by a slender chain, and the skirt shows off extra thigh with those slits in the front. 

Another boldly colored beauty is our TINA DRESS by BA Store GIFT from Black Angel. When I took these photos this morning, I had not yet heard the news that Tina Turner passed away, yet the name choice makes this so appropriate to showcase! The one-shouldered dress has a single long sleeve and is gathered in front and tied on the right thigh. The gift consists of Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizes. I am enchanted by the colors and the floral pattern, so I'm eager to show this off for sure.

When I mentioned elegant gifts, it shouldn't surprise you that I had this Delicatt Couture-Lynda Gown dress - One sleeve - SILVER treat in mind :) This regal gown has a single long sleeve opposing a dramatically bared arm, with softly pleated fabric gathered by a pretty belt. The skirt has a bit of a train in the back, which is one of those details that those of us who don't attend black tie events might only wind up wearing in RL as a wedding gown feature. That makes it even more special in SL as a bonus opportunity that RL usually does not offer. The sequined texture is a winner too, noticeable but not overdone. I suppose you'd like to know what sizes this includes...that would be Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. 

I'm wrapping up the evening's looks with the delightful ART & FASHION - MAGIC MOMENTS LONG DRESS gift. The style and texture of this are both quite noteworthy, so let's start by describing the strapless mermaid shape with the left side cut all the way up to the hip, showing off most of the left leg and highlighting it with loose ruffles. The bodice makes me think of mermaids too, but because the cups look like seashells at first glance. The pattern is comprised of colored dots that form lovely flowers, larger dots than pointillism so I am not sure what artistic style this is called. I am a fan though! This gift is provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, each in versions with and without light. I'm wearing the lighted version of the Maitreya size here.

My day was tiring but okay, as the podiatrist visit went fine (nothing drastic to dig out, whew) but I had a hard time sleeping and had intense bad dreams when I did doze off. Tomorrow morning is the dreaded dental appointment with 2 temp crowns and 2 fillings, and a whole lot of nitrous ;) That means no blog in the evening, as I'll be too tired to take proper notes and photos of anything. Trust me, I think you'd need some sort of interpreter to understand my post-nitrous ramblings, lol, so I'm saving you and myself some hassle. I will be back Friday evening though, with a few possibilities so the exact subject will be a surprise :) Some days are just like that, where I don't decide what I'm blogging until I log in, and others I know several days in advance what will be appearing here. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SL Mesh Body Group Event:

Photo 1:

Dress Left: [DIESELdeluxe] Gaby Short Dress Combate $0L SLMB Group Gift

Dress Right: [DIESELdeluxe] Gaby Short Dress B Leo $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: ..YIA.. Demeter Outfic CLOUDS $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Black Angel TINA DRESS by BA Store GIFT $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Delicatt Couture-Lynda Gown dress - One sleeve - SILVER $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: ART & FASHION - MAGIC MOMENTS LONG DRESS $0L SLMB Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Prissy - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SL Mesh Body Event

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we get to stop by the SL Mesh Body Group sales event, where there are many $99L offers (their other event is called 99 Go) and a generous helping of free gifts for the SLMB group. That is free to join, so we get to save lots of money while checking out offers from very talented designers. There are two floors to this event, so please don't forget to click the elevator door and teleport upstairs when you finish exploring the one you land on :) Naturally I am eager to show you some of the terrific gifts, so let's get started!

My first beautiful look is the RD SLMB Callum dress from Taylor Designs. This charming one-shouldered dress is sheer with various sizes of round flowers on the material, all accentuated by the neckline ruffle that wraps around and over the left shoulder. There are sizes for Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies provided, as well as a HUD with 5 colors to choose from. For public wear I'd suggest either upper and lower pasties, or pasties and a pair of BOM panties to add modesty where needed.

Telsiope's Couture is offering their Kimberly dress as the event gift for this round, and I am a fan! We are sure to turn heads in this sleek styled bare shoulder dress with detached long sleeves and fun oval openings down the front and atop each sleeve. The gift includes eBody Reborn, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes, with a generous 20 texture HUD so we can change the look as we desire. There are solid colors and a few patterns, so it is a great variety as you can see.

My next look combines two different gifts, and I am enjoying them both together and individually :) The top is the { ViVi } Jasmin - Silky Fold Tank - Black Vine gift, with slender straps that cross in the back and an eye-catching texture. It fits eBody Reborn, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, and Prima Petite mesh bodies. As for the skirt, that is the gift from Ahlure named Perseverance Skirt. It does look like we've persevered and survived something tearing our hem and putting a few well-placed holes here and there, with the tiny belts helping to hold things together. We receive sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, as well as a HUD that lets us pick from 12 colors for the skirt and 2 for the metal trim. I love the way the fabric looks like metallic leather, such a striking sheen that will definitely turn heads.

Let's get extra sexy with the ::F:: Lucrecia Bodysuit Fatpack gift from FOR YOU STORE! This slightly sheer suit has golden studs and links that pop against the solid black collar and the latex fabric too. We can choose from 15 shades for our fabric, and wear this playful bodysuit with Kalhene, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies.

For my final look tonight I'm feeling pretty in pink, thanks to the +V8-UNDERGROUND-ALEXANDRA FLOWER-COMPLET OUTFIT+PINK gift! There are Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes each of our top, panties, and wraparound skirt. The top has intricate ties that create a halter neck and wind their way around to tie at the waist, much like how the sarong style skirt is tied in place. Loving that floral pattern on the skirt, and did you notice that the panties seem to be a shade or two darker than the top? That means the various hues in the skirt can really pull things together nicely.

I have even more gifts to share tomorrow from this event, as you can tell it was a very bountiful visit :) My day was otherwise fairly quiet, the calm before the storm of 4 busy days in a row ahead. Tomorrow is the podiatrist visit, which I don't expect to be fun but possibly a picnic compared to the dental visit on Thursday. *deep breaths* No wonder my anxiety is elevated lately, eh? The weather looks to be decent the next several days at least, so that is a positive. I hope you're all enjoying your day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from SL Mesh Body Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Taylor Designs RD SLMB Callum $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Telsiope's Couture Kimberly $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: { ViVi } Jasmin - Silky Fold Tank - Black Vine $0L SLMB Group Gift

Skirt: Ahlure - Perseverance Skirt $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: FOR YOU STORE ::F:: Lucrecia Bodysuit Fatpack $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: +V8-UNDERGROUND-ALEXANDRA FLOWER-COMPLET OUTFIT+PINK $0L SLMB Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Kaijah - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Palomma Plaza

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have a special place to invite you to, that is very dear to my heart. The Palomma Plaza is located on the same region/sim as the previous Free Dove (Gallii), and after we lost Palomma in January it was uncertain what the fate of her hard work would be. The new collaboration is in the same build that she worked so hard to craft, so there is a familiar elegance and beauty to the building itself :) It is very similar to The Free Dove in that there is a free group to join (Palomma Plaza, group tag reads Doves Angels) with lots of generous gifts available to all with that tag and more to come. The upstairs still has a shopping mall too, so you can indulge and treat yourself to some retail therapy whenever you wish as well. It is a fond tribute to a wonderful person, and I will be happily visiting here quite often to see what is new. I'm showing you gifts from just two of the many participating designers, just a small taste of the treats that await.

My first look of the evening is our Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 1, a pairing of bare shouldered sweater and teeny tiny denim mini skirt. Each of these includes 5 fitmesh standard sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. The textures are terrific, from the subtle multicolor knit of the sweater to the skirt's dark denim with detailed seams and pockets. 

Next I had some flirty fun with the Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 2 :) This set consists of a solid dress, sheer version of that dress, and pair of thong panties, so you can decide if you are feeling naughty or nice by selecting which dress and whether to wear the panties beneath. We receive eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing of each component. Did you notice the pattern has pumpkins and even some turkeys? I think we have a fall/Thanksgiving flavor happening, which leads very nicely to the next gifts!

This charming outfit is our Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 4, and is a one-piece shirt and pants pairing in fitmesh S, M, L, and mesh body sizes for Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine. Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 3 is our perfectly coordinated footwear, strappy sandals that fit Maitreya and Slink High feet. I understand that certain other bodies can wear one of those sizes comfortably too. The autumn leaves are stunning, and I am definitely holding onto this to wear all September long :)

The neighboring display table is that of Travesty, and they have a few wonderful gifts that all caught my eye. Their Cari Dress Gift can be seen above, a cold shoulder styled mini dress with 4 floral textures via HUD. The dress itself will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Maitreya, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. Have I mentioned yet this week how much I love florals? ;)

My final look of the evening is our Travesty Bella Glamour Group Gift. The halter scarf top and gathered mini skirt are each included in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Maitreya, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh bodies. There is also a HUD as you can guess, with 4 colors for each, so you can match things or mix them up as I did to show you all four pretty shades at once. So flirty and beautiful!

It was a fairly productive day, and I managed to get stage one of the dental work scheduled for Thursday morning. It will include 2 crowns which will be those fun temporary crowns, LOL, leading to another appointment for permanent crown insertion about a week later. That one isn't scheduled just yet. Dentist visits mean nitrous which means no blog post that evening, but as we wrap up the month of May I am starting to focus on what to blog in the new month from fresh rounds of events and hunts. So taking an extra day off at the end of the month isn't as bad as towards the beginning when there is still a bounty of time-limited items. I have a podiatrist visit on Wednesday too, just a couple ingrown toenails that need attention, but no delay for my blogging. Just a very busy week, and not necessarily a fun one. Fortunately I still have plenty of places to explore in SL with Xan for my downtime, or we just hang out at home with the virtual pets :) It soothes the soul, as any good hobby should. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 1 $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 2 $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 4 $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Shoes: Graffitiwear Palomma Gift 3 $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Travesty Cari Dress Gift $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Travesty Bella Glamour Group Gift $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Kaijah - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Group Gifts Galore

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have several gifts from the INOV Event and its first anniversary round. These treats are available for the free VIP group, in dark square boxes decorated with gold. This round is open until the beginning of June, the 2nd day to be specific. INOV seems to stand for innovation, which is an important facet of fashion in SL to keep up with the way things change in our wonderful little world :) I found 2 areas with gifts, so be sure to wander about the entire event area and see what appeals to you. Now speaking of group gifts, I have a sexy new one from Entice for their free group which is also no cost to join. It is a flirty bikini that is just right for the warmer weather.

My first look is the EC Tootsie Outfit Purple gift from Emerald Couture. It consists of bare shouldered top and mini skirt, each in sizes for Erika, Erika Bubble Boobs, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Legacy Nerido, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy bodies. The colors in the pattern remind me of Mardi Gras, so bright and cheerful!

Next I changed tops to the Tastic-Fun Fact Cropped Top, which reads "FUN FACT: I don't care." This made me chuckle, as I've had days like that lately and a little snark can be a delightful thing. There are BBL, Erika, Freya, Isis, Venus, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn sizes included. This extra short shirt will look great with anything you decide to pair with it.

This playful look is our ABYZOU - ARIKA SET which is another generous INOV group gift. It consists of the top and skirt each in solid and sheer versions, plus the beaded belt, all in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also get a handy HUD that offers 10 colors for each part, so we can mix and match to our heart's content.

I kept that same outfit on to share another wonderful INOV gift, the **FAIRYTOPIA** TATTOO JOLI. It has system/BOM layers in 30%, 50%, and 100% opacity versions, each in 2 different sizes. I found the main difference to be the height of the tattoo on the thigh. The vivid red rose looks so pretty against the intricate geographic design behind the stem.

My final look tonight combines an INOV group gift and an Entice group gift, to great effect :) The teeny bikini is our Entice - Malibu Bikini v2 - Cloud gift, with a striking tie dye effect of blue and white just like wispy clouds in the sky. The top and bottom each fit Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. Its revealing nature made it a fun way to show you the LEPIDOPTERA )>i<( MUZA Notes Tattoo gift from INOV. This full body tattoo decorates our arms, chest, butt, thighs, and calves with music notes and related symbols. It is a system/BOM layer that adds all the body art you see above at once.

Well it was a fairly nice weekend, with just a bit of rain but mostly clouds on the warm Saturday morning at the farmers market. There was plenty of delicious food, nice people, and my favorite dog who visits every week ♥. He is such a sweetie, a handsome Boston terrier, and all the vendors give him treats with his human's blessing to thank him for all the smiles he brings. My family drama is still on my mind, but since there is nothing I can do about it I have to just accept that life can be a rollercoaster sometimes. I have a busy week ahead with an appointment that needs rescheduling, so not even sure yet quite how hectic or which days...I'll have a clearer picture after the morning once calls have been made. Meanwhile I hope you all had a lovely evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from INOV Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Tootsie Outfit Purple $0L INOV Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Tastic-Fun Fact Cropped Top $0L INOV Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: ::: ABYZOU - ARIKA SET $0L INOV Group Gift

Photo 4:

Tattoo: **FAIRYTOPIA** TATTOO JOLI $0L INOV Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bikini: Entice - Malibu Bikini v2 - Cloud $0L Group Gift

Tattoo: LEPIDOPTERA )>i<( MUZA Notes Tattoo $0L INOV Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Kaijah - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dark Academia

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are exploring the Enchantment hunt called Dark Academia, a free gridwide hunt in association with their sales event of the same name and theme. The prizes are tucked inside an open book with the pages fanned out a bit, with an example on each store's hunt sign that you can click for the hint. The hints and landmarks are on the website too, but fortunately the prize folders have the next landmark inside each one so it isn't as critical to have the hunt website available while hunting. You can click the shopping guide to see preview pictures of the event and hunt offerings, with the hunt prizes at the bottom of that page. The dark academia theme seems to be about higher education with Gothic leanings, and a sprinkling of magic :) I must say I was intrigued and very much enjoyed visiting the stores, and have a shopping list in mind for the event itself. There are lots of decor items to elevate your living space, along with fashions that would be at home in the darker corners of an Ivy league university or a quiet library. 

First I slipped into the charming ::WD:: Set Grace Gift found at Web Dew. The blouse and skirt are separates that will fit Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, in a soft tan with beige patterning. I love the style of the corset lacing in the back, and the tiny opening in the front beneath pretty buttons. 

Another irresistible prize is the Ruxy-Jasmine HUNT dress duo seen here. There are black and black/red versions each in sizes for Legacy and Maitreya bodies, with a HUD that offers 3 metals and 9 gem colors for each of 3 sets of gems along the neckline. The puffed sleeves and flared short skirt make for a very flattering style, and the satiny texture is a delight. 

Next I eagerly tried on the beautiful SF. Amelina Dress - Wine&Roses prize from Senzafine, with a romantic style and striking color combination. The ruffles cascading from the collar have a Victorian flare, as do the full then fitted sleeves. Our gift includes Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing.

I couldn't resist trying on the ~fugue~ DORIAN Pin with this dress, and I am so glad I did! This prize has 3 different versions to suit your outfit - cravat attached to chest, lapel attached to chest, and a choose your own attachment point version with a notecard explaining how to use it. The faceted teal gemstone reminds me of a cross between an emerald and sapphire, such a lovely hue, and the metalwork surrounding it calls to mind flower petals. The burnished gold goes beautifully with the gem, and these can be worn with so many different colors and styles!

My final look of the evening has several closer views of the components found in our .lovelysweet. Cheeky Plasters + Arcane Eye hunt prize. The cheek plasters are small tape-like bandages on the upper left cheek, 5 in BOM layers that read Mischief Managed, LeviosA, Protego, Incendio, and A++ in narrow handwriting. The eyes are provided in BOM layers along with Lelutka and Omega appliers, and have a gorgeous ring of light with various symbols upon it. I didn't recognize it offhand, but the plasters are definitely Harry Potter references that made me smile. I may not agree with the author's human rights stances, but have fond memories of the world she created that has been enhanced greatly by its vast fandom.

Whew, what a day...I went to my parents' for dinner as usual, and am still mentally processing the news my mom shared. My uncle (her only sibling) and his wife are splitting up after 40 years of marriage, and it is getting rather ugly. His wife (note I do not think of her as my aunt, she disowned me for several years for getting a divorce, preventing me from seeing their sons whom I was close with, so we are nowhere near close) changed the locks while he was at work, and he required police assistance to get in and get any of his belongings. This is the same woman who refuses to meet her own daughter-in-law because she is Muslim (subsequently disowning her formerly beloved son), so her behavior is disappointing but not as shocking as it should be. He is going to stay with my grandmother for now, starting tomorrow as a matter of fact, while the lawyers battle things out. His work commute will now be at least an hour each way, not great with his myriad health issues but maybe he will get access to his money soon and be able to find a place closer. My thoughts are with him and their sons, who do not deserve to be in the middle of this mess either. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening and have a terrific weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Enchantment - Dark Academia:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Web Dew ::WD:: Set Grace Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Dress: Ruxy-Jasmine HUNT $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: Senzafine SF. Amelina Dress - Wine&Roses $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Pin: ~fugue~ DORIAN Pin $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Eyes/Makeup: .lovelysweet. Cheeky Plasters + Arcane Eye $0L Hunt Prize

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Kaijah - Redhead

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)