Hopping and Shopping

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have gifts from two more regions of SL20B Shop & Hop to share, Forsythia and Golden. These are both moderate regions, of which there are 20, plus 4 adult ones (I will clearly indicate if and when I share from those) in this extravaganza of an event. Virtual worlds don't turn 20 every day, so the celebration is rightfully monumental just like the birthday itself :) Xan and I have been visiting the non-Shop & Hop exhibitions at SL20B, and have really had a lot of fun seeing the history and the future of SL from various perspectives. I love seeing the creativity and dedication put into each display!

My first look is the ***GIULIADESIGN***ARISA gift found on Forsythia. The blouse and pants are linked as a single piece, in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. The top is intriguing with the halter neck, bare back, and tiny buttons, while the sleek white pants provide clean lines and flattering rear view.

I also visited the TO.KISKI display where I gratefully claimed their Alaska Mini Dress Black/Cherry gift. Both straps meet on the right shoulder for a playful look, and the wrap bodice makes for a gorgeous style! We receive eBody Reborn, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes of this eye-catching dress, all for free.

Next I couldn't help but share the Paper.Sparrow Unicorn SL20B Shop & Hop Gifts, which includes two colors of unicorn each for left and right hand holds. I loved both colors so much that I made sure to show off one of each here :) Not to be that person, LOL, but I just noticed that they have wings in addition to the horn so they're really alicorns which is a pegasus/unicorn combo. That just makes them extra special, so no complaints here ♥.

Hopping over to the Golden region, the Entice display store has a sweet gift tee that is ideal for a casual day when you still want to look put together. Their Fade to Black Top - Purple has cap sleeves and a fluttery cropped hem, in a deep royal purple hue that made me think of juicy plums. It is provided in Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizes, and can be worn with so many pants or skirts already in your inventory like how I paired it with the white pair of Delizio jeans that appear here on my blog fairly often. They are a marketplace freebie and probably my favorite find on there :)

For my final look this evening, I wanted to share one of the many 50% off selections from the Entice display. Their I Like It bikini will fit Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, and is a dreamy choice for this time of year with its lacy trim and scalloped neckline that really frames our cleavage. Individual color choices are $150L each, then there are 4 fatpacks of 10 colors (2 of which are fatpack exclusives) in darks, lights, ombre, or stripes for $300L apiece which is a remarkable deal. If all of those appeal to you, the mega fatpack of all 4 fatpacks is on sale for $1200L and gives you 40 total choices each for top and bottom via HUD. The name of I Like It is genuinely an understatement here, as I adore it!

It was a slightly better day here, with my stomach recovering a bit and my anxiety reduced a little. I had soup for dinner which is nice and soothing, although not typical summer fare but I tend to have unusual eating habits. Soup in the summer, iced coffee in winter, chicken fried rice for breakfast...when my body is already overly picky about what I eat or drink, sometimes that leads to unconventional choices :) As long as I feel up to it, the plan tomorrow is to go to my parents' for dinner as usual for a Friday, then we'll see what happens for Saturday since I'm still very nervous about being in a car for long. I hope you're all having a great day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ***GIULIADESIGN***ARISA $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: TO.KISKI - Alaska Mini Dress Black/Cherry $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Pets: Paper.Sparrow Unicorn SL20B Shop & Hop Gifts $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Top: Entice - Fade to Black Top - Purple $0L Shop & Hop Gift

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

Photo 5:

Bikini: Entice - I Like It MEGA FATPACK $1200L Shop & Hop

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Sunny - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Pick a Poppy at Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are revisiting SL20B Shop & Hop, this time the Poppy region which is one of 20 moderate and 4 adult regions filled with hundreds of designers' displays. Each one contains discounted and exclusive offers as well as a gift for everyone, so those generous gifts are what I'm sharing here :) I'm sure you know the deal by now, 20 stores per region with a theme of Our Fantastic Future for the 20th birthday of Second Life. The world of SL is virtual, but the joy I feel for them is real, and it is a pleasure to be a small part of it.

My first look shows you both gifts from [Pixel Doll] since they were considerate enough to offer two lovely dresses. On the left is their Leilah Dress 01, with Leilah Dress 02 being the one on the right. Both include the dresses and separate sleeves that each fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The dress looks great with or without the sleeves, as it has that choker style collar with strap down to the center of the bodice top, somewhat like a leash for an edgy little kick. Which one makes you want to wear it first, the multicolor cow print or the heart pattern of pink and teal?

I feel like a sexy goddess in the *LuLu* Sunshine gift, and I'm sure you can see why! There is just a single size of everything in here, which seems to be Maitreya sizes for clothing and unrigged for the accessories. The gift includes the bra, panty, nippies (starburst shaped nipple covers on right above), left and right bracelets, left and right anklets, headpiece, two necklaces (one shown on each side of the above image), and a nose ring. Whew, that is a haul! We can wear as many or as few of these at once as we wish, changing the look considerably.

The bra and panty from *LuLu* came in extra handy when I realized I also had a great beach cover to share. This is the -Narcisse- Paula Beach Cover SL20B gift, and it is another humdinger of a fully loaded gift. There are Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya sizes each in many colors: azure, black, blue smoke, fanta (seen on the right above), lapis, mushroom, poppy, rose violet (left), ultramarine, and white. That can match just about any mood or swimsuit :)

For those parts of the summer where you aren't lounging on a beautiful beach, perhaps you'll need a stunning new dress? The AlaFolie - JALIA gift is an excellent choice, with those bare ruffled shoulders and formfitting style. It fits Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, and includes a 4 texture HUD. The patterns we can choose from are quite different yet all floral, so I enjoyed clicking all the buttons and trying on each lovely option.

My final look of the evening is one I have been wearing quite a bit since picking it up, the ::pm:: SL20B Gift from PurpleMoon. The tube top and mini skirt are each provided in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. I love that both pieces have red bow adornments, tying the look together (no pun intended) just like the red hue itself does.

The next time I get a weird craving for Olive Garden (which I hadn't had in at least 10 years), I really need someone to talk me out of it. While it tasted delicious, my stomach is simply not happy as a result and is probably going to punish me for it all night. Sigh. And when did they get so expensive? Oh well, I spent some of the evening watching the first round of the NHL draft, and was interesting seeing young men from all over the world getting to experience a dream come true. One guy's little brother was there with him, crying from happiness, and it melted my heart into a puddle of mush. It is wild to realize that these guys are all younger than Second Life, LOL! That is cracking me up, and in a few years my SL avatar/account will be older than the incoming drafted players. How many gray hairs do we think that realization caused to sprout from my head? *giggle* I do hope you are all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL20B Shop & Hop - Poppy:

Photo 1:

Dress Left: [Pixel Doll] Leilah Dress 01 $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Dress Right: [Pixel Doll] Leilah Dress 02 $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: *LuLu* Sunshine $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: -Narcisse- Paula Beach Cover SL20B $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: AlaFolie - JALIA $0L Shop & Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ::pm:: SL20B Gift from PurpleMoon $0L Shop & Hop Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Sunny - Essential

Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MARLIE 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 and Midsummer

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it was time for a little variety, so I first visited the Palomma Plaza for some generous group gifts. The Palomma Plaza is a tribute to Palomma Casanova who ran The Free Dove for well over a decade, and is very similar to its predecessor (and is on the same region) in spirit. Their free group even gives us a tag that reads "Doves Angel" in tribute to her memory, and that tag enables us to claim dozens of gifts from an impressive variety of designers. There are gifts for guys and gals, fashion and accessories along with other essentials like AOs, hair, skins and shapes. Palomma has been on my mind a lot lately, especially with the SL20B celebrations making me think about what Second Life has meant to me over the years. Now my next stop was the Midsummer Enchantment event, which has loads of exclusive offers and a hunt with prizes ranging from $10L to $25L so there is something for every budget. 

The Palomma Plaza gift from Kaithleen's is a duo of beautiful dresses, so the tricky part will be picking which to wear first :) On the left above I am wearing the Anjelica Dress in Lavender, with the Mustard version on the right. There are sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies in each, with HUDs in both that offer 20 colors for each of 4 sections (bodice, high waist, both ruffles at the hem) for plenty of versatility. They both look wonderful as a solid color too if all those color combos aren't your jam.

A neighboring display (the red arrow from my landmark should show you to the aisle right between the two) is that of Prism Designs, where you can claim this flirty Ellie Mini Dress & HUD by Jezzixa Cazalet. It includes classic S and L sizes, as well as Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. We also get a handy HUD with 6 colors of the texture that has silver brush marks on it, which is a very pretty touch. The hemline is extra short and the side cutout adds even more sex appeal, making this a great date night choice.

The sweet Prism SHADI Floral Dresses by Jezzixa Bunny calls Easter to mind because of the bunnies (and I see a painted egg) but is also just nice for warm weather like now :) In sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, this sleeveless cutie has a contrasting ruffle on its brief skirt hem that picks up the pink shade of some of the flowers in the pattern. 

We can also pick up the beautiful Prism Latifah Maxi Dress by Jezzixa Earth & Sun gift here at Palomma Plaza. This strapless sundress has Boho vibes thanks to the style and fabric pattern, very nature-loving with such warm flattering hues. The gift includes sizes for eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. I think adding some simple gold jewelry would be nice, or something in similar colors, ohh plus neutral hued sandals for a very summery look.

There is a magical fairy-like theme afoot at Midsummer Enchantment, so I was eager to visit and explore this wonderfully decorated event. One of the many participating stores is [Ari-Pari], whose exclusive offer is called Midsummer Sparkle Outfit. This gorgeous look is just $250L and available just until the event wraps up on the 8th of July, so we have just enough time to try on that demo and return for some shopping :) The top and skirt will both fit eBody Reborn, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, and there is a HUD for each with 12 lovely colors for the main and the trim. If you are so inclined (as I clearly was), you can also add the included floral headband, which has a resize script built in and a HUD with 12 colors for the roses that match the clothing shades perfectly. The blooms are on a slender black headband, which will hide in some hairstyles but as a neutral color it is fine to peep through. The sparkly texture adds to the ethereal feeling, doesn't it?

My Tuesday was fairly quiet, which is a relief after all the storms of Monday. We are expecting showers in a little while, but not the kind that comes with a light show ;) They will be back in a few days, but for now I'm just going to enjoy the peace while I can. I haven't quite decided what to blog next, but there is plenty more from Shop & Hop for me to share so that is a strong possibility. I hope you're all having a blissful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Dress: Kaithleen's Anjelica Dress $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Prism Ellie Mini Dress & HUD by Jezzixa Cazalet $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Prism SHADI Floral Dresses by Jezzixa Bunny $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Prism Latifah Maxi Dress by Jezzixa Earth & Sun $0L Palomma Plaza Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Ari-Pari] Midsummer Sparkle Outfit $250L Midsummer Enchantment Exclusive

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Sunny - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shop and Hop Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features several gifts we can find in the Lavendar region of the SL20B Shop & Hop, just one of 20 moderate and 4 adult regions that are part of the shopping portion of the 20th birthday celebrations. Second Life deserves all the accolades for surviving and thriving after all this time, providing a virtual home for so many of us who treasure it so. We can be whoever and whatever we wish in SL, and they keep providing newer ways to customize our avatar and the world as we view it, which brings me eagerly in-world each day.

First I tried on the lovely LCD SL20B Dress Gift from Liam Carter Designs. The strapless mini dress and top that I think of as a shrug, are both included in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kupra Ups, Legacy, Legacy Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a wonderful HUD that offers 35 colors each for the shirt, strings, and dress, plus 6 metals and 13 textures for the dress. All that adds up to a bounty of variety, pretty much any combination you desire can be yours with a few clicks :) 

I couldn't help but notice some similarities with the next gift, BCD Harper SL20B Outfit Gift from Brooke Carter Designs, so I checked the designers' profiles and yes they are partners :) The top and skirt come in the same sizes as the previous dress/top, and the HUD is very similar...35 colors each for the top, waist, belt, and skirt, with 6 metals and 8 skirt textures for when you want something other than a solid hue. I am delighted with both gifts, and impressed that this couple gets to enjoy SL together and operate two fashion stores as business partners all at the same time. 

This striking dress is our treat from SUGAR N SPICE called SNS MANDY DRESS SLB GIFT. It is crafted as a halter bra and mini skirt tied together and trimmed in black, with GAME OVER on the left above a gas mask. There are sizes for Kalhene, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and a HUD with 5 color options for the background. The yellow and bright green made me think radioactive for the mask, so they seemed like the right choices to share.

I've got 2 terrific ways to celebrate summer combined into one look here :) The bodysuit (which I would 100% wear as a swimsuit too) is the DONNA Bodysuit from RosenRot, an intricately designed halter style with bold cutouts. It comes in Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, eBody Reborn, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing. That floral pattern is certainly eye-catching, and the pink colors go nicely with the :::ChicChica::: Rose sorbet I am holding. There are left and right hand versions of this sweet treat with very nice hold poses, and it looks simply delicious! I could really go for some sorbet right now in RL...soothing and sweet but not overly heavy. 

My final look of the evening brings formal vibes in an elegant shade of purple. The .:{CW}:. Africa sexy dress: Purple from Celestina's is a beautiful mermaid style gown with plunging V neck and mostly open back, living up to the word 'sexy' in its name for sure :) Claim this gift and you will receive sizes for eBody Reborn, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. 

It was a dark and stormy night...*chuckle* okay really though, it is a very stormy evening here in Magpie-land, and I am not particularly a fan of all the loud wind and thunder. One lightning/thunder zap a few minutes ago had that electric sizzle to it, maaaan I hate that! My main concern is the possibility of losing power and internet, but I have a fear of property damage from the high winds too. There was a news report tonight from my hometown (where I grew up, not where I am now) that a few trees on one street fell and totaled cars, but at least nobody was injured. I grew up with a couple people who lived on that street, and my ex lived on the next street over, so it was weird seeing it on the news but with all new people living there. As for the blog, I will be changing things up tomorrow so as not to just keep doing a ton of shop & hop posts in a row, but I assure you there are many more gifts for us to enjoy. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL20B Shop & Hop - Lavendar:

Photo 1:

Dress: Liam Carter Designs LCD SL20B Dress Gift $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Brooke Carter Designs BCD Harper SL20B Outfit Gift $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: SUGAR N SPICE SNS MANDY DRESS SLB GIFT $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: RosenRot - DONNA Bodysuit - Gift $0L SL20B Gift

Ice Cream: :::ChicChica::: Rose sorbet $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Celestina's .:{CW}:. Africa sexy dress: Purple $0L SL20B Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Sunny - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Shop and Hop at Chickory

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we return to the SL20B Shop & Hop, this time the Chickory region which is one of 24 regions included with 20 designers' displays in each. All of them are offering terrific new releases with some discounted, and a special gift from every one of them. There is such a wide range among the stores and their selections, so you're bound to find something new :) I'm also thrilled by the 20th birthday celebrations since Second Life means more to me than words can express, and I'm honored to be a part of this amazing community. Here's to another two decades and beyond!

First up, we see the cozy MONOMANIA - Your Colors gift for SL20B. This outfit includes the sleeveless top and shorts in Freya, eBody Reborn, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes, as well as a HUD with 7 colors for each piece. The top always has the same adorable image on it with a cat wrapped in a rainbow flag saying "Wear your colors". Those huge eyes just melt me, and I have a fondness for black cats so I am a huge fan of this gift.

Next I changed into the sexy gift from Aitne. called Mariel Dress - Cow. It has a daringly low square neckline and diagonal ruffled hem, and the name suits the print of the fabric perfectly. There are sizes for eBody Reborn, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies included in our thoughtful gift.

ERSCH is offering multiple gifts this Shop & Hop, including this flirty Dutchi bodysuit -blue-. It is sheer with the exception of solid cups, and has shapely seams to really flatter any body. We receive Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Mounds, and Juicy body sizes, all in that lovely shade of turquoise blue that reminds me of a tropical ocean. 

For my final look this evening, I changed into another sexy gift, this time the Mossu - Gift Dress - SLBD20. It starts with the dress in eBody Reborn, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, then continues with a fantastic HUD. It offers 6 transparencies (one of which has solid bra cups but sheer otherwise) and 12 colors for sparkles plus on/off options, as well as 41 colors for the built in panties and an on/off option for that too. So much versatility! The sparkles are much easier to see in person, but I think you can see them fairly well on the right above.

Quick hair note of the night - yes it is another Truth Hair release, and another Saturday Sale special, so for a very limited time it is discounted. The name is Sunny and it is a fun breezy style, with a version wearing a bucket hat and the one I'm wearing without. There is also a separate hat included in case you want to add it to the hatless one or possibly other styles. The accessory HUD offers colors and patterns for the hat, while the color HUDs all provide a stylist tab to change the sides a little bit. I am mentioning all this because there was no group notice or flickr post for it, not even a tweet, but the subscriber group got a notecard which can be easy to overlook on the weekends when things get busy. So I felt it was worth spreading the word :) As always I love it!

My weekend didn't work out the way I'd hoped, thanks to my anxiety acting up again. I was unable to go to the farmers market, which is deeply disappointing, and the pain/swelling in my left pinky spread towards the tip another segment so that is uncomfortable. I am trying to be patient, but that isn't always easy. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from SL20B Shop & Hop - Chickory:

Photo 1:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Your Colors $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Aitne. Mariel Dress - Cow $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: ERSCH - Dutchi bodysuit -blue- $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Mossu - Gift Dress - SLBD20 $0L SL20B Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Sunny - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SL20B Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to head to the SL20B Shop & Hop, which is the shopping portion of Second Life's 20th birthday extravaganza. There are a whopping 24 regions filled with hundreds of designers' displays, 4 adult regions and 20 moderate. I'm sharing gifts found at Hollyhock this post, which is one of the moderate ones, randomly chosen as well I had to start somewhere ;) I keep the gifts organized by region so it makes it a little easier for you to locate, but there is also a listing on the SL blog of all the participants and direct landmarks. The theme is Our Fantastic Future, so the build has a new look and some of the offerings are themed but not all. I so look forward to these events, and am tickled pink to be a part of such a wonderful community as we have in Second Life. There is a little something for everyone, and this is a very impressive landmark that Linden Lab is proudly celebrating so come join in the fun!

KaiDesign has a generous set of 4 gifts at their display, so I am starting this evening with two of them here :) The *KD* Yaba top and *KD* Yaba skirt have the same dark denim fabric with delicate pattern, each with clever styles. The top is a cropped halter in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, while the skirt is asymmetrical with daring side slit in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn versions. We can wear them together or separately, just depending on our mood really. The other gifts are different pairs of lighter denim sandals, which you will have to claim to see ;)

I've been a fan of Sway's for a very long time, especially their annual Advent calendar/hunt, so it was no surprise to see two terrific gifts from them among their many summery offers. Their Swim Ring [Quack] rainbow includes wearable and rez versions, so yes this is the wearable ;) The holding pose is built in so my hands naturally rested on either side of the duck's head, and the rainbow gradient makes it so colorful and cheery. The other gift is a tent, so maybe you feel the urge to go camping in your back yard? I used to do that in RL, so it will be fun to do the same virtually.

Next I changed into the *CK* Deep night dress free gift from Candy Kitten. This beauty will fit eBody, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, and is a flirty combo of deep plunging back and strapless top. The bra cups and hip slits are each trimmed in black lace which is a dramatic contrast to the pale blue fabric with lovely pink roses, and for some reason I am thinking this could double as lingerie with that sexy lace. 

All this walking around and exploring could make any avatar hungry, right? So be sure to stop at the MIDNA display to claim their free and adorable Cat Drink. This tasty dessert beverage has a built in holding pose, and looks like a rich berry milkshake topped with chocolate and a scoop of ice cream decorated like a cat head. This is not the only edible treat you'll see at SL20B, so your avi will be well nourished and treated to visual feasts at the same time.

For my final look of the evening, I had to slip into a marketplace freebie bikini to show off as much skin as possible since the skin is decorated with a terrific tattoo gift! The bikini is from LOVELACE, their Basic Bikini - BLACK (Classic Avatar), and comes in system/BOM layers. Back at SL20B we have the charming Juna. Uccy Tattoo which is also system/BOM layers so I hope you have a compatible mesh body by now :) There are ultra light, light, medium, and dark versions provided, so I am sharing the dark on the left above and the ultra light to the right. This way you get the general idea of its range from darkest to lightest, and can join me in admiring the beautiful floral branch that a sweet bird is perched on. The artwork is stunning, and the coloring of the bird made me think robin initially but the body (head, beak, tail) doesn't seem to match up. I'm also not certain what tree branch is being depicted, none of which detracts from how much I love this tattoo. 

It was a dull and rainy day, and I wound up not going to my parents' for dinner as I usually would on a Friday so that is a bit of a bummer. As long as my anxiety doesn't get the best of me, I will be going to the farmers market in the morning though :) Missing it last week was frustrating, so I am eager to visit again. Otherwise I am still exploring SL20B and picking up gifts from a few more Shop & hop regions this weekend, which may mean dealing with crowds and lag but I expect it to be well worth the effort as always. I hope you all have an amazing weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Hollyhock Region:

Photo 1:

Top: KaiDesign *KD* Yaba top (sl20b gift) $0L SL20B Gift

Skirt: *KD* Yaba skirt $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 2:

Floatie: Sway's Swim Ring [Quack] rainbow $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Candy Kitten *CK* Deep night dress free $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 4:

Drink: MIDNA - Cat Drink $0L SL20B Gift

Photo 5:

Tattoo: Juna. Uccy Tattoo $0L SL20B Gift

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

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dubai Delights

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have more group gifts from the DUBAI Event and their 5th anniversary round to show you. There are dozens of treats for men and women, including fashion, accessories, decor, and more, so plenty of variety among the designers' generosity. I really enjoy celebrating events' anniversaries with them, as I am consistently impressed with the longevity some events and designers have in SL. It feels like a tribute to the ability of our community to adapt to new innovations over the years while expressing creativity throughout. I went back and saw that several of the gifts with the wrong group have been corrected, so you should be able to claim everything now :)

My first look of the evening is the Savin. Trisha x Dress - Creme gift, which is one of the gifts that I was initially unable to claim but as you can see it has been fixed :) There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Nerido Legacy Pushup, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The tight bodice leads to a very short flared skirt, somehow reminiscent of the soft ruffles on the shoulder straps. I think the color looks almost mauve in some lighting, very pretty!

I adore the Galagher - Morgana Black gift as a simple, casual outfit for everyday SL adventures! The top and shorts are each provided in Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizing, in solid black with a red racing stripe down the side of the shorts. The combo of cropped tank top and low waisted shorts mean that much of the midriff is bared, yet it is still appropriate for most venues.

I also gratefully claimed the Ruxy-Selena Mesh Dress flower red gift, and got a bit of a surprise when I tried it on the first time and saw that from certain angles the left nipple is very visible. I only mention this so you can have pasties ready if you plan on heading somewhere that it would be a problem, no shaming intended :) It looks like a dress shirt but without the collar, buttoned off to the side with a few upper buttons popped open, in a vibrant red satin adorned with bunches of blossoms. This dress will fit Freya, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. 

Mellani's has two dresses inside their gift box for us, so I'm showing off the "Emy" Print 1 on the left above and "Emy" Print 3 on the right. The styling is the same, but the fabric patterns are wildly different which I am enjoying quite a bit :) Each is included in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The skirt is even shorter in the back, and the bodice has a sheer geometric section like a square with a triangle at the bottom. The sweetheart neckline and tulip skirt shape are definitely eye-catching touches too.

My final look of the night is a romantic gift from HER which is named CAMILLE DRESS. It's got terrific sleeves, full but gathered twice (see the bow on the upper part?) with a square neckline and tight bodice. The fabric is decorated with white hearts, wide enough that they could almost be mistaken for birds or open books at a glance. Neither of those mistakes would be a bad thing in my mind :) Now to decide what jewelry to add before wearing this somewhere fun...

It was a busy morning as I was visiting the SL20B Shop & Hop, well at least getting started since there are 24 regions this time around! 4 of those are adult and I haven't been to them yet, so I'm half curious and half afraid of what I'll find there ;) I think I visited 7 or 8 regions so far, honestly I forget but my hand is aching from all the mousing and arrow key pressing. Then I'll be doing it again later, so no rest for the weary fingers. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from DUBAI Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Savin. Trisha x Dress - Creme $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Galagher - Morgana Black $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Ruxy-Selena Mesh Dress flower red $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress Left: Mellani's Dress "Emy" Print 1 $0L Group Gift

Dress Right: Mellani's Dress "Emy" Print 3 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: GIFT - HER - CAMILLE DRESS $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dubai Event Anniversary

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are helping the DUBAI Event celebrate their 5th anniversary, which is done in traditional SL style with free group gifts for all :) Their group is free to join, and the group tag lets you click the gift boxes at nearly every display to claim a gift. There are several that were set to the wrong group this morning when I was there, so I'm hoping they have been fixed by now but no guarantees...however there are still lots of generous gifts that I gratefully picked up and I am not complaining about the few that I couldn't claim yet. My number one rule is gratitude when it comes to free gifts, as I fear that the designers would be disheartened and stop offering anything for free if people are rude about them. The Dubai event just opened very recently, so we have a few weeks to shop and get these wonderful treats.

My first look of the evening is the Lowen - Bangkok Dress [Neutral] gift. This flirty halter dress has bold cutouts and a plunging neckline, and is provided in sizes for eBody, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. There is also a HUD as you can guess, with 12 choices which are 6 colors each with silver or gold embossing. There is so much versatility here, and I love the floral pattern in both metallic tones ♥. Neutral certainly does not mean bland, and this dress is a wonderful example of that.

Another hottie halter dress is the gift from Carol's Store called Samantha Dress Red. It is a deep crimson bodycon dress with gathered bodice and skirt, hugging every curve while covering all the essentials. The gift comes in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Momma mesh bodies. Fun night out, here I come!

Next we have the Via Fulo Etta Top and skirt FatPack, another extremely generous gift that caught my eye. Each piece fits Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, and there is a HUD for each. The top's HUD has 12 colors each for the top and the straps plus 2 metals, while the skirt HUD offers the same 2 metals and 12 colors each for the skirt and built in panties. The top and skirt are both designed for maximum sex appeal with the openings on the bra cups and the deep V waistline.

Sokiro is offering their playful Yanely Dress - Fatpack as a Dubai group gift, and I am delighted! There is a bunny plushie on the front eating some ramen, with DARLING on a red banner beneath. The top of the dress is held loosely in place with halter strap and crossed back straps, with a simple skirt that is short enough to turn heads too. We receive sizing for Belleza Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, as well as a HUD with 6 skirt colors to select from. The black skirt choice gives a seamless appearance of just the single color, while the various other hues provided fun pops of contrast. Please share the information with your favorite male avatars that there is a men's sweater included in this gift box as well :) 

My final look of the evening is the striking **BOBBY MACGEE ROYAL COMPLET OUTFIT** gift from V8 Underground. The royal in the name seems to be the bold shade of blue, so gorgeous! The gift consists of the top (bra), shirt, and pants that each fit Legacy, Perky, Pushup, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy bodies, with matching heels for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The shirt is entirely fishnet, so without the bra top it is quite see-through, like the sides of the pants. When all pieces are worn together, all the essentials are covered while still being very alluring :) You may need to adjust your hover height to take full advantage of the platform base of these tall stilettos, most visible on the right above.

It was another quiet day at home, trying to find a little inner peace to soothe the anxiety. I have a home blood pressure machine and my blood pressure has been distinctly elevated the last few times I checked (149/91 was this morning, eek) but that is a common anxiety symptom. Fingers crossed that it doesn't stay elevated like that for too long. Otherwise I am looking forward to the opening of SL20B and its Shop & Hop, 10AM to the public but already available to their group members. I'll be exploring 24 regions packed with sales and gifts, woohoo! I've been eagerly anticipating this for months, and am just so impressed by the 20th birthday of our wonderful virtual world. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from DUBAI Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: Lowen - Bangkok Dress [Neutral] $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Carol's Store - Samantha Dress Red $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Via Fulo Etta Top and skirt FatPack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Sokiro - Yanely Dress - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: V8 Underground **BOBBY MACGEE ROYAL COMPLET OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Summer Carnival and Vezzo Ink

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have a bit of variety, consisting of several group gifts and two selections from an event. The tattoos you will see tonight are all group gifts from Vezzo Ink Tattoo, whose group is free to join so these can be yours without any cost whatsoever. Then we head to the Summer Carnival at Malus Park, where there are special offers like exclusive items and gifts of $25L or less. It is always a pleasure to explore Malus Park, as I hope you will agree :) 

My first look of the evening is entirely free, thanks to a group gift and an event gift. The clothing is our gift from ~MystRie~ called Paris Fair Outfit, and I cannot wait to wear it all summer and beyond! It includes the top, sweater, and skirt each in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with sneakers that fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. The sweater is a wonderful gauzy open knit, and the pleated mini skirt has a playful pattern that is a nod to the Paris fair with ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, love letters, and more. As for my tattoo, that would be the Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Kalia - Group Gift. It comes in system/BOM layers and appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Omega, all in 50%, 75%, and 100% opacities. There are intricate lines above a pack of wolves on the design, very nice!

The exclusive Summer Carnival offer from Starlight Apparel is called :: SA :: Nerida - Swimsuit with HUD, just $199L and only for the duration of the event. The one-piece suit fits Altamura, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a HUD offering 10 colors of the adorable duck pattern. My body art in this image is our Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Kasia group gift, and I am quite a fan! It has a long stemmed red rose with some falling petals on the front left thigh, and red bows on the back of the thighs that could be layered with thigh-high stockings. The gift includes system/BOM layers and appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, and Signature bodies, each with 50%, 75%, and 100% opacities. I always go with the 100% in photos to make them as clear as possible, but they look great in all three options.

Two more choices from the Nerida swimsuit HUD can be seen here, and I also changed tattoos to our Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Kristy group gift. It has a lacy garter-like band around the upper right thigh, while the left calf has similar lace and a design that reminds me of a Mandala. There are BOM layers and an applier for Belleza, Maitreya, Omega, and Signature, each in opacities of 50%, 75%, and 100%. 

Our next look is at the Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Zaria group gift, which says Love Always Wins on the left thigh next to a tic-tac-toe game with Xs and ♥s. The red and black ink are very striking in any of the opacities included (50%, 75%, 100%) and the tattoo is provided as system/BOM layers as well as appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Omega.

For my final look of the evening, I am enjoying both colors of the Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Laces group gift. The black and white versions are each beautiful designs on our hands, chest, and upper back, so we can choose the one that suits our mood or outfit of the moment :) There are system/BOM layers and appliers for Belleza, Maitreya, and Omega, each providing 50%, 75%, and 100% opacities. My hair hides the upper back portion so I just stuck to the front views here, but it is a very similar section of lace as you see on the front. Just gorgeous!

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

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Vezzo Ink Tattoo:

Photo 1:

Outfit: ~MystRie~ Paris Fair Outfit $0L Summer Carnival Gift

Tattoo: Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Kalia - Group Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Swimsuit: Starlight Apparel :: SA :: Nerida - Swimsuit with HUD $199L Summer Carnival Exclusive

Tattoo: Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Kasia $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Tattoo: Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Kristy $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Tattoo: Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Zaria $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Tattoo: Vezzo Ink Tattoo - Laces $0L Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Valiant - Essential

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

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

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)