More V8 Underground

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're back at V8 Underground (formerly Brii Underground) to take a good look at several more of the group gifts they are offering for their currently free Brii Maniacs group. They have always impressed me with the way they provide footwear and sometimes even accessories with outfits/dresses to complete a look, so helpful! I've been known to spend way too long trying to match just the right shade of a particular color shoe to match the clothing I've chosen, so it makes things so much easier to have shoes or boots already part of any outfit. I love the wide range of styles that we can find at this store too, a little something for any taste.

My first look is the charming **AMANDA SEYFRIE COWGIRL STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** group gift. The fringed tank top, flare leg jeans, and black boots are all provided in Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. The jeans have an attached belt of small gold discs, and there is a cowboy hat included too with resize script you can access by simply clicking the hat (or right clicking from inventory - touch) for a great fit. 

For a more business-like style, be sure to claim the **LIZ VASSEY URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** gift too :) It consists of a jacket, top, cuffed pants, and sandals that each come in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. The pants are intriguing thanks to their paper bag type gathered waist and built in contrasting tied belt. That matches the tank top and the sandals wonderfully :)

*raises hand* Hi, my name is Dawn and I'm a denim addict...lol...so you know I was eager to share the group gift called **MARG HELGEN URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT**. The jacket is similar to a relatively new RL purchase of mine, although I haven't folded up the sleeves like that and I generally wear a shirt beneath ;) It fits Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, just like the matching shoes and tiptoe sneakers of this same gift. The texturing is fantastic, as denim does usually get faded and worn in different spots for a unique appearance that is part of its charm.

If you're in the mood for the gorgeous combo of red and black, I recommend the **JORJA FOX URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** gift. We receive a bold red tank top, black shorts with red belt attached, and black strappy sandals that are all sized for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with additional Perky and Petite sizes for the top. Personally the chilly weather makes me want to visit somewhere warm in SL, so this is a fun option for something to wear :)

My final look of the night is another fantastic group gift, this one called **LOUISE LOMBARD URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT**. The jumpsuit and boots will each fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, with a shiny latex texture and playful cutouts and slits on the jumpsuit. Lots of sex appeal here, don't you think? The boots fit the mid height feet rather than high, so that was an easy quick switch with my Maitreya HUD. 

It was a brisk day out for a brief walk, as I am supposed to try to get out of the house every day to help with the anxiety (normalize being away from the safety of home) so I toughed it out for a bit. Tomorrow I have a therapy session, followed by a hockey game to watch after dinner, so busy but not terrible. I'm probably going to switch gears for variety's sake and blog someone else's generous gifts, as I am still looking into what to expect for December. Advent calendars, hunts, and events are general categories of course, but there's also a Shop & Hop starting very soon and just lots to be excited about. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from V8 Underground:

Photo 1:

Outfit: **AMANDA SEYFRIE COWGIRL STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: **LIZ VASSEY URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: **MARG HELGEN URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: **JORJA FOX URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: **LOUISE LOMBARD URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Gifts from V8 Underground

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're heading to V8 Underground, formerly known as Brii Underground, which is why their store's group is called Brii Maniacs. That group is currently free to join, and there are 15 fantastic gifts available on the wall where my link should bring you directly. The gifts are typical of their wonderful merchandise, with multiple sizes and including footwear so we can be dressed in a cinch :) I for one sometimes struggle with finding just the right shoes to go with my look, so having matching heels or such included is a big bonus in my mind. The V8 outfits are categorized by general style like urban, casual, rock, boho, costume, etc. etc. etc. so you can narrow down your choices by your mood too. Handy tip - you might want to stay in the group since Advent will be here shortly and last year they had a very generous Advent calendar for members of this very group. Ready to take a peek at a handful of currently offered group gifts?

My first look of the evening is the **JULIETTE GOGLIA CASUAL STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** group gift. It consists of corset, skirt, and heels that will each fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, all in dusky black with soft pinstripes on the clothing. The corset top has pocket flaps on the front beneath the sweetheart neckline, and the back is laced up just as the name would suggest. Mini skirts are hard to resist, especially if paired so well :)

The **ELISABETH HARNOIS URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** gift is another terrific choice, sexy yet suitable for exploring many places in SL. The short sleeve cropped top is loosely tied in the front, and the denim mini skirt has a built in belt with bold buckle. These and the strappy heels are all provided in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, which seems to be the size set of the night ;) A lot of the gifts are named for actors I've noticed, and I remember this name as the star of an ill-fated series that I really liked though, Point Pleasant. I'm quite familiar with the town of the same name where it was set, so that was a fun bonus to the intriguing supernatural mystery aura of the show. Alas, the show was canned with many questions unanswered as often happens when I like a new series. 

I took a sharp, stunning turn when trying on our **MARLY GOTHIC STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** gift! The veiled hat really does top things off beautifully, and I usually struggle with hats (large head size, big hairstyles) but I didn't even need to adjust this one despite its being easy to do. The coat-dress is a single piece with the layered appearance of a mini dress and open long jacket, and the red heels provide a pop of color. The dress and heels each fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies.

**SUMMER GAU URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** may be named for an actor, but also brings the summer heat with those low cut shorts! They are open in the front and distressed to the point of shredding, both front and back, but balanced by a long sleeved blouse that is opened just enough in the front ;) Matching mules in snowy white complete the ensemble, with all pieces in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. 

My final look of the evening is another very playful style that I am absolutely enjoying :) It's called **NICOLE ARI URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** and yes it is another free group gift...yet another reason for my heartfelt gratitude for this generosity! The denim short overalls, red tube top, and tiptoe sneakers with striped socks built in will all fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies with ease. The red baseball style cap is included too, with a built in resize script so you can adjust if necessary. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it fit with my hair, and I think the braids poking through each side are a feature, not a bug ;) The curved V of the back pocket embroidery on the overalls gives heart shaped booty feels, love it!

Whew, I went to the salon before dinner and made an appointment for a cut next week, which is going to be a huge relief. The receptionist was not one of the ones I'd ever seen in the 20+ years of going there, so I had to explain that my former stylist wasn't there any more and I asked who they referring us to instead. She looked a bit confused I'm afraid, but I think it will all work out fine. I'll be there next Tuesday afternoon, which doesn't affect my blogging plans at all and shouldn't take particularly long for just a haircut. I'm sure by then I will be up to my eyeballs in December treats to blog, which I am definitely looking forward to :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from V8 Underground:

Photo 1:

Outfit: **JULIETTE GOGLIA CASUAL STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: **ELISABETH HARNOIS URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: **MARLY GOTHIC STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: **SUMMER GAU URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: **NICOLE ARI URBAN STYLE COMPLETE OUTFIT** $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

MGSN Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I was in the mood for variety, so I popped on my MGSN (Maitreya Gifts, Sales and News) group tag and visited some of their participating designers' stores. I found lots of generous gifts for us, completely free as there is no fee to join the MGSN group or to claim these treats. 

My first look comes from 1 Hundred., and is their flirty Sweet Spring Mini. Pink gift. The dress and matching panties are each provided in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. I'm such a fan of florals, and there is something very romantic about these shades of pink on a loose cinched strapless dress.

Next I had to bust out a 'modesty flower' which is how I refer to having to cover an overly visible bit or bob (this time a nip) in Photoshop ;) The revealing culprit is our [AF] AmyLee Sexy Blue Chiffon Dress gift from anny's Fashion, possibly named for the amazing lead singer of Evanescence. The top of the dress is sheer lace, with a ruffled solid skirt and lots of slender straps that really add something special. We receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies in this thoughtful gift. 

I also visited Spells & Charms where I happily claimed their {S&C} Nova Dress (G&N) gift for MGSN. The G&N stands for green and nude, two colors of this same beautiful silky dress. Each are packaged with sizing for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The golden chains that cross the back are a perfect match the one that acts as our halter neck strap, so pretty!

Another irresistible gift you can claim with that MGSN tag is the {Le-La} Anuenue Set Gift, out in the separate room that the store has dedicated to group gifts. The top and skirt will each fit Erika, Gen X Classic, Kupra Bimbo, Low, Original, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Flat, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy mesh bodies. I was very drawn to the sheer sections providing the flirt factor, just like the diagonal hem and fun strap on the left leg. 

One more look for the night, I also visited Composer Girls Fashion (confession - it was a return visit from Black Friday shopping the other day ♥) and grabbed their !CGF-*Calida Gray* Complete Jeans Outfit group gift. I'm a huge fan of their style, and really appreciate that their looks nearly always include footwear and accessories to help us get fully dressed in a snap. The jacket is provided in Dragon, eBody, Fox, Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous sizes, while the jeans and belly chain each come in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The heels fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink feet, and the accessories continue with 2 necklaces, a bracelet for the left wrist, and a pair of earrings, along with a nose piercing not shown. I get a kick out of knowing I can mix and match among their outfits too, as versatility is essential in SL if you don't like wearing the same thing every day.

It was a decent day here, and I went on a brief walk to get out of the house so I was glad it wasn't raining anymore or overly cold. I have a few ideas about blog posts for this week, so we'll see how that plays out :) Sometimes making plans seems to attract chaos, so I am keeping silent for now about what I might be working on soon. I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: 1 Hundred. Sweet Spring Mini. Pink $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: anny's Fashion [AF] AmyLee Sexy Blue Chiffon Dress $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Spells & Charms {S&C} Nova Dress (G&N) $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: {Le'La} Anuenue Set Gift $0L MGSN Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Composer Girls Fashion !CGF-*Calida Gray* Complete Jeans Outfit $0L MGSN Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

SLMB Black Friday Event

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have a quickie that we have to hurry to, since I just found out about another event that ends on the 30th! It is the SLMB Group's Black Friday sales event, and the group is free to join. There are discounted sales items galore, and we can even pick up free group gifts by looking for small bags (upright, top folded over, light tan color) at many of the displays. I had myself a ball unpacking things and trying them on, like a mini Christmas when I got home :) I apologize for the short notice, as I prefer to try to give you as much time as I can before an event or sales time ends but this info just fell in my lap this morning and I did a 180° to change all my plans to get this out to you ASAP. Chaos, but worth it!

My first look of the evening is the playful TD Spoiled Who Me Set gift from Taylor Designs. The top says "Spoiled Who Me" with a sassy queen bee (well there is a crown...) beneath the words, and comes in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The short denim skirt fits Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies, and the purple heels which lace all the way up are provided in sizing for Maitreya and Reborn. There are also silver hoop earrings and matching chain necklace with resize script built in, so we can adjust and even wear these classic styles with other outfits too if we wish. For the record, lol, I'm not spoiled but sometimes I think my avi is! 

I kept the mini skirt on but changed tops, to the dazzling [DIESELdeluxe] Ester Top Blue Latex gift :) There are Kupra Bimbo, Kupra Original, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizes included for this shiny cropped tank top that is almost brief enough to resemble a bra. Then I added the Artattoo Stars gift, which looks like a Pokémon named Ditto beneath an arc of multicolored stars. We receive BOM layers and and Omega applier, in 50%, 75%, and 100% opacity so you can choose how dark or fresh the tattoo appears. 

Next I slipped into the DbD Babygirl Shirt gift from Designs by Danielle, idea for the chilly weather that is upon us :) It fits eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies, with "Babygirl" in fun golden script across the front. I chuckled when I saw how the sweatshirt is almost long enough to cover the miniskirt but leaves that tiny sliver peeking out, as I used to wear denim miniskirts in my youth with long sweaters that came down almost that far on the hem. 

The skirt was useful here too, so I could share another terrific top called *KD* Riah tied top blue. KaiDesign has provided sizing for Altamura, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies of this lovely bandana style top. I'm a big fan of blues and greens together, as it makes me think of ocean views :)

For my final look of the night, I went a bit more fancy with the Brunsen Couture - Lacone Sexy Dress Black Jeans gift. This ruffled halter dress with playful cutouts comes in Freya, Hourglass, Legacy, Maitreya, and Petite mesh body sizing. The deep black denim fabric gives the dress a sharp look, and I must admit I'd love to see this style rigged for the new LaraX body with it's extra shapely breasts since they play peekaboo with us so seductively in this design :)

Weekends are just always too short, aren't they? I had an awesome time though, thanks to a treasured friend visiting and sharing the Saturday thanksgiving part 2 with my family :) The weather got rainy today so I took a brief walk when it slowed down, but it was still a cold drizzle that didn't really inspire me to go very far. Tuesday when the nearby salon opens I'm going there in person to find out who they are referring my now-retired stylist's clients to for cuts and colors, then scheduling a cut only for now. I need to get the bulk and weight reduced to get these headaches to ease up, and 14 months is far too long between cuts. My mom messaged me a little while ago to tell me that she was looking for our old neighbor's obituary (why, I have no idea) and found my ex-father-in-law's instead. Stepfather of my ex-husband, over a year ago, age 79 after a long battle with cancer. I feel sad for how much of his family has passed away in the past few years, as from local newspapers and social media I've been informed of the passing of 3 of his grandparents (I was with him when he lost one), both parents, and both stepparents, plus a slightly younger stepbrother. It reminds me to be extra grateful for all of my family members young and old, that's for sure. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for the SLMB Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Taylor Designs TD Spoiled Who Me Set $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: [DIESELdeluxe] Ester Top Blue Latex $0L SLMB Group Gift

Tattoo: Artattoo Stars $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Designs by Danielle DbD Babygirl Shirt $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: KaiDesign *KD* Riah tied top blue $0L SLMB Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Brunsen Couture - Lacone Sexy Dress Black Jeans $0L SLMB Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Black Friday with Redeux

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have a limited time event to explore, the Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale by Redeux. There are lots of designers participating with discounts galore, and a gift at nearly every display for the Redeux VIP group (free to join) in a cardboard box. Those are what I'm sharing tonight, at least a sampling :) I'd initially read a start date of the 22nd but it wasn't fully ready yet, so I waited until after Thanksgiving for the official Black Friday date. Their website mentioned the 25th as the start date, with the 28th as the ending, so you will want to hurry if you wish to take part in the sales and the gifts!

For my first look, I am enjoying the [Witch In A Box] Endora Dress gift. The name brings me back to watching Bewitched reruns, with Samantha's sassy mom and her disdain of the mortal world but loving interactions with granddaughter Tabitha. I wanted to change my name to Tabitha back then, LOL! This lovely dress comes in Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Legacy Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy mesh body sizing, with a HUD that offers 6 textures. All have dark colors with solid top and assorted subtle prints in the skirt. The intriguing neckline captivated me, as did the little puff sleeves. 

Another generous gift can be found at the Emerald Couture stand, their EC Arlet Fall Outfit Black. Its snug fitted sweater and buttoned mini skirt are each provided in 5 standard mesh sizes along with sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP bodies. The sweater's pattern has dark stripes adorned with simple leaves, a fun monochromatic look that goes perfectly with the black skirt. 

You know what else goes well with that skirt? (Besides the obvious - everything) Another thoughtful gift that is a set of 4 great tops from NON_HUMAN! Their N-H TOP SPACE pack holds sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies in 4 numbered versions each, two in white and two in black but each with a different image. Cropped tees are so versatile, you can wear any of these with your favorite jeans or leggings if a skirt isn't your style.

zOOm is helping us get ready for the next special season with its Winter's Dream Dress gift. The turtleneck dress and long sleeves will keep us toasty warm, while the short hem lets us show off lots of leg :) The gift includes Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, with a HUD offering 6 background colors. All are decorated with assorted snowflake designs, that look like they grow larger and more frequent the lower we get on the fabric.

My final look of the evening is the striking Faida - Zian Midnight gift. It cinches the waist with corset styling, with a short sleeved ribbed top above and plaid miniskirt below. We receive sizing for Legacy, Perky, and Maitreya mesh bodies of this intriguing dress, which like all of these gifts is hard to believe is free :)

Hooray for Friday! It was a quiet thanksgiving here since I'm attending my actual celebration dinner tomorrow, much closer to home as it's at my parents' place just a few blocks away. I did a very brief video chat during yesterday's, to say hi to my grandmother and cousins who were there. The younger cousin's wife was unfortunately not feeling well and didn't attend either, so I'll try to get in touch with her soon to see how she's doing. I am taking off tomorrow evening from blogging as I usually do on Saturdays, this time also to rest after all that food ;) I'm currently watching all the Bob's Burgers thanksgiving episodes, so I am having a nice evening and I hope all of you are too. Many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Redeux Black Friday & Cyber Monday Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: [Witch In A Box] Endora Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Arlet Fall Outfit Black $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: NON_HUMAN N-H TOP SPACE pack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: zOOm - Winter's Dream Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Faida - Zian Midnight $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Twist - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Nerdy Girl Is Back!

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I have some terrific news, the grand reopening of the Nerdy Girl store ♥. Their catchphrase is "The clothes you didn't know you needed", and I felt that a lot while browsing their offerings. Their designer, Moira, is definitely as awesome as her display name inworld mentions, and her sassy sense of humor shown on her creations makes me extremely happy. The store group is currently free to join, but please hurry so you don't miss out on that opportunity :) I found several group gifts and picked out a few random delights that it's my pleasure to show you. I have fond memories of shopping at her store and sharing some of her Wash Cart Sale items long ago, and oh my goodness I just looked back at my posts from 2015 and 2016 that made me laugh to the point of wheezing! Well, I would love to warmly welcome Nerdy Girl back to SL and hope you'll join me in visiting.

My first look combines two generous group gifts with very fun and flirty results. The top is the NG - Baby Tee All HUDs gift, which comes in a standard fitmesh size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizing. The HUDs are After School and Saturday Morning Cartoons, each with 10 wonderful choices :) School House Rock is a fond memory for me, and I'll probably be humming the Animaniacs theme song all night now ;) As for the shorts, those would be the NG - Short Shorts All Huds which fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There are two HUDs in this gift too, Patterns and Fades, with 10 choices apiece. Please note that for all of the group gifts, we pay $1L which is automatically refunded while the gift is delivered, so be sure to have at least one linden in your 'wallet'. 

I kept on the Short Shorts here but changed into another group gift called NG - Bandeau Top. This cutie is a flattering tube top in 5 standard mesh sizes along with sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. You can tell that there are multiple colors, which is thanks to our 10 color HUD that is also included. I'm such a fan of HUDs and the ability to change colors or textures on a whim :) Also the rear view lets you see the pockets on the back of the shorts in addition to more texture choices.

Those shorts came in handy again here so I could show you a new release you might purchase while visiting, the NG - Basic Tank Anti Social Butterfly which is just $99L. The front does have an image featuring the words of its name in two fun fonts, beneath a winged beauty. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included. If this particular saying doesn't speak to you, that's okay as there are several other options available for the same low price. As for myself, I am shy and awkward with a touch of social anxiety so I'm possibly viewed as anti-social at first. So I can't entirely deny this one, and wonder hopefully if it would keep away the flirty peeps who refuse to read in my profile that I am happily taken.

It was genuinely challenging to pick just one pair of jammies to show off here, but I think I made a good choice with the NG - Jammies Rawr Dino set ♥. The phrase "rawr means I love you in dinosaur" takes up an oddly permanent space in my brain, LOL, and the one on our pj top here has lots of adorable friends on the pants too. All the jammies are $169L per set, and consist of top and bottom each in sizing for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh bodies. The colors really caught my eye here too, earth tones that work so well with each other and for dinosaurs in general.

For my final look of the evening, I looked around the store and realized what I would certainly need this holiday weekend - a new dress that is not overly formal and suitable for fall! Fortunately I spotted one right away, the NG - Slip Dress Garden which is one of several (mostly florals) for $129L each. I almost picked a pale blue with sunflowers to be honest, but this classic pattern of mixed flowers on a black background won me over. It includes Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh body sizing. My RL weather may be too chilly for this lovely dress, but nothing can stop me in SL from indulging in this breezy style any time of year :) I tried the Lara X with it because of the relatively loose fit, but it would take a lot of breast and butt alpha-ing so it is doable but not ideal. I do expect many designers to be able to provide the new rigging/sizing soon though, so no worries there.

It was a busy day here, helping prepare for the Thanksgiving celebration that I can't attend (but still helping anyway I can) and baring my soul in therapy. I have some new 'homework' to help with the anxiety, and I'll be taking a couple of walks tomorrow to keep from being bored or lonely. There's also a chance I will be able to do a voice chat with those who are at dinner, which would be reassuring I think. The weather will be clear, unlike yesterday, so it should be fine to walk. I'm taking tomorrow evening off from blogging, so my next post will be Friday evening. I'd like to wish all who are celebrating a very Happy Thanksgiving, and for those who don't I wish you all the best as always. I'm very thankful to have this opportunity to share free and affordable fashions with all of you, and just to share a tiny slice of my life here. I hope you're all having a glorious day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts and Items from Nerdy Girl:

Photo 1:

Top: NG - Baby Tee All HUDs $0L Group Gift

Shorts: NG - Short Shorts All Huds $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: NG - Bandeau Top $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: NG - Basic Tank Anti Social Butterfly $99L New Release

Photo 4:

Outfit: NG - Jammies Rawr Dino $169L New Release

Photo 5:

Dress: NG - Slip Dress Garden $129L New Release

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

A Breakfast Combo

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're having A Breakfast Combo, no matter what time of day it is for you when you read this, as that is the name of the store we're visiting. Behind their front desk is a row of black bags with group gifts inside each, and their group is currently free to join. So we can claim mostly fashion items with a couple of accessories (bags and a choker) for absolutely free, thanks to their generosity :) I've been here once before, but since it has been a while I'm not concerned if I share something I'd already showed you in case you missed it the first time. Generally I try not to repeat myself like that, but sometimes another opportunity comes up and I'm hopeful that there are new readers who might be seeing for the first time. I'd describe the store's style as smart casual, pieces that can be worn to so many different places in SL.

My first look of the evening is the Jourda x Ribbed Jenne Connect Dress, a group gift that might be from a former name for this fun store. There are several colors each provided in BBL, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes. I'm wearing Fall on the left, Forest on the right, and the other hues are Black, Navy, Red, and White. The style is intriguing, with multiple openings and layers on the bodice and a long slender skirt.

The flirty Jourda x Group Gift Kim K Fitted Maxi is similar in length and skirt shape as the first look, yet there are distinct differences too that make it equally appealing :) This treat also includes several colors - black, bloo (right above), gray, lime, nude (left), orange, pink, white - each to fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies. This strapless tube dress is sure to hug every curve!

Next we've got two versatile gifts together, so we'll start at the top :) That would be our Jourda x Vixen Top Group Gift, a bare shouldered crop top which fits Freya, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies. Each size comes in black, bloo, lemon (left above), mint, nude, pinkish (right), purple, and tangerine versions. The playful fringed shorts are the {ABC} Wild Biker Shorts, living up to their name in sizes for BBL, BBW, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. Each size is provided in black, brown (left), forest, ice (right), mint, and white varieties. That really is a key word for both pieces, variety, and I'm here for it.

The Wild Biker Shorts came in handy to share another top, {ABC} Cake Top Group Gift. In sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, and Maitreya bodies, there are black, blue, creme, grey, mustard, navy, peach, pink, purple, red, teal, and white for each fit. I'm wearing the purple top and white shorts on the left, with red top and black shorts on the right. Mix these up however you wish, make the look your own since fashion can be quite personalized in SL like in RL.

One last look of the night, we have the beautiful {ABC} Ivanna Zipped GROUP GIFT. I'm a sucker for a sweetheart neckline, and the bare shoulders above puffed sleeves add dreamy details. The Freya, Isis, Hourglass, and Maitreya sizes each come in black, bloo, green (seen on the left above), orange, pink (right), purple, red, white, and yellow. Each hue shows off the silver zipper in the back nicely, and I really feel like this dress will come in handy for the busy holiday seasons ahead of us, like the green or red for Christmas. Dressy but not overly formal, flirty but not too revealing...add your favorite jewelry if you wish, and a pair of silver sandals to match the zipper if finding an exact shade match for the main dress color proves tricky.

Did everyone try out the Maitreya Lara X yet? I clicked the redelivery button on the HUD as soon as I logged in, and it delivered Lara X with an extras HUD inside that includes the current regular Lara body (5.3) which I was already wearing so no need to keep the new copy. The Lara X fit the loose styled dress I was wearing at the time, but later I tried on about a dozen different styles and brands with very little success in fitting without tons of alpha use. Here's hoping our beloved designers provide correctly rigged fashions soon, and that those sizes are included in group gifts and hunt prizes quickly so I can share ;) I kept the exact same shape on, and the body really is lovely. I don't want to get into weird sounding detail, but the bottom and breasts are greatly improved. The conversations in multiple groups had me cackling, much love for the new X booty! I am tempted to do a deep dive on the marketplace and grab a ton of BOM outfits so I can show off the Lara X here soon. I had to switch back to Lara original to take the blog pics, so you are seeing the traditional rather than X here.

Whew, what a day...so the weather has been icky, and the power went out a few hours ago but fortunately the whole house generator is functional so that wasn't too terrible. Just the inconvenience of having to reset things, and the housemate was in the process of copying files and installing a program at the time. Before that I'd attempted another outing, exposure therapy for the agoraphobia, and well it was unpleasant but I survived ;) I've got a therapy session tomorrow with lots to discuss, and I'm just generally working on plans for the next several days. The two Thanksgiving celebrations are a lot of planning, even if I'm only attending one, and the out of town friend who is coming to the Saturday (Friendsgiving ♥) arrives Friday evening for the weekend. It's a lot of fun but also chaos, lol, which generally sums up most holidays it seems. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from A Breakfast Combo:

Photo 1:

Dress: Jourda x Ribbed Jenne Connect Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Jourda x Group Gift Kim K Fitted Maxi $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Jourda x Vixen Top Group Gift $0L Group Gift

Shorts: {ABC} Wild Biker Shorts $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: {ABC} Cake Top Group Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: {ABC} Ivanna Zipped GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

How Bazaar

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we have more delightful group gifts from the EBP Black Friday Bazaar 6 event, where the Evil Bunny Hunts group tag "I'm Evil!" will let you claim dozens of free treats while you do some holiday shopping. The group is free to join, and it's a great way to stay informed of all the events and hunts that the organizers hold each year. I am a longtime fan and really appreciate their hard work, which helps us all save money at the events and find low priced hunt prizes at wonderful stores. As for my title, I know that quirky 90s song was called How Bizarre, not Bazaar, but well...wordplay... :) I can't resist it!

My first look is the lovely Indigenous - Dressy Top gift. This blousy tube top comes in Khara, Kupra, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Reborn Waifu mesh body sizes. It also includes a 6 texture HUD, so we can choose from several color schemes of gradients and beautiful sparkles. 

In my next look I'm wearing two very different group gifts that have one obvious thing in common besides being found at the Bazaar...they both look terrific with the blue Delizio jeans I wore in my first photo :) On the left is the {Belissima} Laninha Top 1 gift, a playful animal print tube top in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies. The hoodie on the right comes from nope., formerly ZFG, called sass- problem. It says "Not my problem" on the front, which I think we can all identify with at times, and I really like the stitched appearance of the sleeves too. We receive Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Waifu mesh body sizing of this fun cropped sweatshirt. 

Designs by Danielle is offering the charming DbD Houndstooth Skirt and Sweater as a group gift for this event, and despite the name implying separate pieces it is actually one easy to wear piece :) There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies provided. The black trim looks great against both the houndstooth pattern and the solid pale top, don't you think?

Two gifts combined very nicely here for an edgy yet festive look. The dress is our Moon Dress gift from JR Wolf Creations, which fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Reborn Juicy mesh bodies. I enjoy all the fun details like keyhole opening, crescent moon embossing, and small ruffles at neckline and hem. The strapless style helps me show off the other gift, which is the [Witchery] XmaS Chest Tattoo. There are two opacity versions included, each as BOM layers, so it can be worn with most mesh bodies along with classic avatars. 

My final look of the evening is the stunning - Kinky Pinky - Cowaii Dress, which has a clever name that's a mashup of cow and kawaii :) The dress comes in sizing for Erika, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies, with a 6 color HUD to choose your favorite cow print hue. The straps are a beautiful aspect, holding the top and crisscrossing the partly open sides and back. I was also drawn to the high hip slits on both sides, showing extra glimpses of skin.

**Quick Mesh Body Note: I just saw on social media that the Maitreya Lara X has been released, so if you have the Maitreya Lara body (5.3 was the current version) you can click the redeliver button on the body's HUD and receive both Lara and Lara X. This is exciting news, and I'm eager to play with them when I login in a while!!!!

It was a frustrating day here, so I'll move on to say that I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, with many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Black Friday Bazaar:

Photo 1:

Top: Indigenous - Dressy Top $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top Left: {Belissima} Laninha Top 1 $0L EBH Group Gift

Top Right: nope. sass- problem $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Designs by Danielle DbD Houndstooth Skirt and Sweater $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: JR Wolf Creations - Moon Dress $0L EBH Group Gift

Tattoo: [Witchery] XmaS Chest Tattoo $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: - Kinky Pinky - Cowaii Dress $0L EBH Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Black Friday Bazaar

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings us to the EBP Black Friday Bazaar 6 event, which stands for Evil Bunny Productions. There are wonderful sales offerings to help you save money this holiday season, and just about every designer is offering a group gift (Evil Bunny Hunts group tag) in a black bag next to a framed photo of the gift inside. I'm sure it won't surprise you to find out that I'm sharing several of those generous gifts this evening :) It was a pleasure to visit as always, as is the case with all of the EBP events I've ever been to, and we have until the 28th to make our final selections.

For my first look of the evening, I slipped into the Emerald Couture gift which is called EC Olympia Outfit. The dress has a white turtleneck layer built in, and comes in a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizes. We also receive matching white above-the-knee boots to fit Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies. The white color makes me think go-go boots, even though I think they were usually a little shorter with stocky heels :) Generally a retro vibe here with snowmen hiding in the diamond pattern of the dress for a seasonal nod too.

Next we see the lovely [EN] Malu Set - Gift which is courtesy of Enigma Apparel. Their bra top and high waisted flared pants are both a charming shade of pastel pink, in sizes for Freya, Venus, Hourglass, Hourglass Perky, Kupra, Legacy, Legacy Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. I love the way the top is tied in the front, very bikini-like :)

Another generous treat I couldn't wait to show off is the *Gloss* Odessa Bodysuit Gift seen here. In shades of pink and yellow, this bodysuit has moderate coverage in front other than the deep V neckline, but then the rear view shows off lacing and a thong (G-string?) bottom for lots of sex appeal. There are Erika, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya sizes provided. As with many bodysuits, I think this can also double as a swimsuit quite nicely if you go somewhere the booty cheeks revealed are permitted.

[Pixel Doll] has their playful Arabella Bodysuit Set 02 waiting as our event group gift, and you won't be disappointed! The black and white heart pattern is as dramatic as the flirty style, and I am a big fan of the ruffles to accentuate our curves. The gift includes sizing for Freya, Isis, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and TMP mesh bodies. 

For my final look of the night, I am enjoying the MadCatCreations gift called MCC - woman - Abstract floating maple leaf - single. There are actually 2 gifts at this display, the other being for the men :) So this lovely purple sweater is adorned with orange leaves which a very striking contrast that absolutely caught my eye, as sometimes I just crave bold color combinations. There are Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, and Senra Jamie mesh body sizes included. I was intrigued seeing the Senra body listed, which if you aren't familiar is a mesh head/body combo that Linden Lab now includes in the SL default library so new residents get to start out with mesh instead of dear old Ruth. Speaking of familiar, I reached into my virtual closet and put on one of my favorite pairs of pants, the black Delizio jeans from their marketplace gift :) 

It was a decent weekend here, with two hockey games to watch and clear weather if a bit chilly. It will naturally be a fairly busy week ahead, so I'm doing what I can to stay organized and on top of planning :) I hope you all had a beautiful weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Black Friday Bazaar:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Emerald Couture EC Olympia Outfit $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Enigma Apparel [EN] Malu Set - Gift $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 3:

Bodysuit: *Gloss* Odessa Bodysuit Gift $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: [Pixel Doll] Arabella Bodysuit Set 02 $0L EBH Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: MadCatCreations MCC - woman - Abstract floating maple leaf - single $0L EBH Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH VIP Bliss - Essential

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

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)