Scandalized

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm bringing you back to Scandalize, where their group is just $10L to join and the gifts are bountiful. There are lots to the right of the entrance, but if you look at the front desk you'll see a sign to click to teleport to the group gifts room :) All of the ones I'm sharing tonight are from up there, specifically the first room you land in because there are multiple rooms of gifts! Talk about generosity, so I'm sure you can see why I don't hesitate to share the goodies even though the group is technically not free to join. It is certainly an impressive bargain, as you'll see once you arrive in the gift room...most of the gifts are fatpacks with HUDs letting you choose from dozens of colors or patterns, so the possibilities are endless. My notes for these gifts are soooo complicated because of it, lol, but it's worth the effort.

My first look this evening is the SCANDALIZE. BETTY JUMPSUIT. FATPACK gift. The jumpsuit comes in sizes for Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies, and there are three different HUDs. The corset HUD and jumpsuit HUD each offer 42 solid colors, 22 patterns, 42 dots colors, and 42 camo colors, while the metals/laces HUD has 42 colors for each. You are going to see those numbers referenced often here tonight :) The side view on the right above is important to show that the corset is only on the front of the jumpsuit, and that the slender straps are crossed in the back. That is a detail that always catches my attention!

Casual looks are a vital part of my wardrobe, so the SCANDALIZE. Ametalis. BIG FATPACK gift is an instant favorite. The top (left), shirt, sleeves, jeans, jeans with spikes, pants, pants with spikes, and boots each fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There are plenty of HUDs too...in total we have 42 colors each for top, cuff and seams, knot, shirt and sleeves, waist and cuff so pretty much each part of the top or shirt/sleeves. The jeans have 20 denim hues and 42 colors for the spikes and buttons, while the similarly designed pants (non-denim) have 42 hues each for main pants, spikes, and buttons. The boots also have a HUD, 42 colors apiece for the strap, platform, sole, boots, metals, and laces. Basically if you can see it, you can customize it somehow ;) That would make a good slogan for these gifts!

Scandalize. KIANA. BIG FATPACK is a playful set with top, skirt, belt, and boots of two heights, which all fit Freya, Hourglass, Legacy/Perky, and Maitreya/Petite bodies. The many HUDs include 42 solid colors, 44 patterns, and 42 dots for the top, 42 colors for its trim and buttons, 42 solid, 22 patterns, 22 dots and 42 cross (seen on the left above, a cross on each folded pleat of the skirt by the hem), and the same set for the belt. The boots have 42 colors apiece for boots, laces, metals, platforms, and soles across their two HUDs. I know this sounds complicated and it's hard to notate accurately, just try on each HUD and follow its name then the writing on it to see what it will do :) The important point is that there are gobs of choices and you don't have to wear this outfit the exact same way twice if you love variety.

Switching gears back to a casual pants set, we have the beautiful Scandalize. Yvelise. FATPACK gift. The tube top and sleeves each have 'leaky' versions (openings, small holes scattered) and each of those plus the leggings are all provided in Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizes. Of course we have loads of HUDs for our options :) There are 42 solids and 44 patterns each for the top, seams, and sleeves, with similar options for our leggings and the waist, strap, and laces. There are metal options too, so try everything out and see what combo of button clicking creates the look you prefer.

My final look this evening is the charming SCANDALIZE. Aralda. FATPACK gift. It is a snug buttoned tank top and plaid pants with built in solid color belt, each in sizing for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The top HUD has 42 colors each for the top and buttons, while the pants HUD offers the same 42 each for the pants and belt. The pants patterns are all plaid with the color you choose becoming a subtle accent hue, which creates a very sophisticated look when you coordinate it all the way you wish.

Whew, figuring out my notes for all these HUDs is just brutal and I think next time I'll just post screenshots of them or something. Today was challenging, as I did an outing that triggered all the alarm bells in my brain, thanks anxiety :P  It was just a walk around in a grocery store, picking up a few things that were forgotten on lists for the housemate. The fact that I hated every second isn't as important as the fact that I did it, survived, and can/will do it again. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Scandalize:

Photo 1:

Jumpsuit: SCANDALIZE. BETTY JUMPSUIT. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: SCANDALIZE. Ametalis. BIG FATPACK $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: Scandalize. KIANA. BIG FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Scandalize. Yvelise. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: SCANDALIZE. Aralda. FATPACK $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Resonate - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Dress like QUEENZ

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting QUEENZ, a wonderful store especially for the curvy avatar fans among us :) Their group is free to join, and there is an entire wall of treats for their members. I have been here before and shared gifts in previous posts, but it had been over a year and that's simply not okay! I need to share their terrific goodies more often, because I don't want any of you missing out on these sexy and elegant looks.

My first look of the evening is the .Q. Athena -FTPCK- gift, a full length gown that falls all the way down past our toes. There are sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu mesh bodies, with a wonderful HUD offering 12 textures. There are a few patterns and lots of solid colors, so have fun trying them all out!

For a more casual look, pick up that alluring .Q. Premium -FATPACK- gift :) The bra top and leggings are each included in Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizing. The HUD has 11 choices for each piece, so you can mix and match if you wish. I love the gold embossing on the waistband and bra elastic, adding a touch of pizzazz to the outfit.

Sometimes we need a long gown with extra details, right? How about the .Q. Mercy -FATPCK- seen here! It will fit eBody C (sorry, it says EBODYC with no idea if classic or curvy), Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. We also receive a handy HUD with 10 beautiful colors, so your bodycon dress can be the color of your dreams with the fun cutouts all down both sides and sleeves.

.Q. Zealous -FATPACK- is an irresistible skirt set with single long sleeve and hip cutouts beneath the bared midriff. There are sizes for eBody C, Freya, Kupra, Bimbo, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies apiece, with a HUD that lets us select from 11 textures for each. It's like a sweet bonus when they add patterns to our mostly solid color choices, not that I mind all the pretty solids but variety is delightful too :)

My final look of the evening is a perfect wardrobe addition for this time of year :) The .Q. Tahiti -FTPK- is an intricate one-piece swimsuit that shows off just as much skin as a bikini, while being linked by those slender strands crossing the front of the waist. It comes in Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Reborn Mounds mesh body sizes, with a 14 texture HUD. Most are solids but I had fun with the patterns for some reason tonight I guess, and this is going to suit curvy gals amazingly, just like all of QUEENZ' fashions.

I've been overly focused on Paleo Pines, the video game I've mentioned a few times which is a farming type with dinosaurs that you can befriend and build pens for if they want to live on your ranch. One thing I appreciate about them behind the scenes is that they are a primarily female dev team, and incredibly LGBT+ friendly with several color schemes for the dinos being various pride flag colors. Well they added a new dinosaur species to the game today, and it is a big hit :) I'd been watching various youtube and twitch videos with people finding it for the first time, and one streamer was nearly in tears of happiness and excitement. I'm right there with her :) This is not a sponsored post by them, LOL, I just write about things that are catching my eye in RL as well as SL from time to time. Otherwise it was a stormy day and I lost power very briefly in the evening, but all is well and I am keeping my fingers crossed for an outing tomorrow. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from QUEENZ:

Photo 1:

Dress: .Q. Athena -FTPCK- $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: .Q. Premium -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .Q. Mercy -FATPCK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: .Q. Zealous -FATPACK- $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bikini: .Q. Tahiti -FTPK- $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Resonate - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Fitmesh Fanatic Freebies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings us to several stores across the grid who offer gifts for the Fitmesh Fanatics group. The group is currently free to join, so these won't cost you a thing, of course unless you find yourself tempted by the wonderful sales offerings while you're visiting ;) The gifts themselves are free, so I am just teasing about making additional purchases while you stop by each location as I sometimes find myself doing. We all have favorite stores, but mine do change from time to time (more in a sense of being added to) as brands can come and go in the SL environment. Groups like Fitmesh Fanatics can put us in touch with newer stores, or even help us find new locations of older brands which has happened to me many times. Just this morning I used a landmark I took about 2 weeks ago from a store, and it now lands me in someone's front yard which angered their security system, LOL, so you can see how up-to-date info is quite useful.

My first stop of the evening is FK Papillon, where among the group gifts outside their front door I found the FK_Dress-Helen-HUD for Fitmesh Fanatics. The top and skirt are each provided in Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizes, and there is a HUD with plenty of options. There are 42 textures (mix of patterns and sheer lace) each for the top and skirt, with a straps tab that offers 10 colors each for the skirt and its belt, and 12 for the top's straps. This makes for such an exciting number of possibilities!

Next we take a look at the lovely AvaGirl - Fancy Dress gift, which has an intricate damask type pattern and large red ruffle down the right side of the skirt. There's even a red rose in bloom on the waistband next to the ruffle, so detailed! We receive sizing for Freya, Isis, Kupra (Bimbo, Low, Original), Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

I can never resist any excuse to visit La Feminique, and was delighted with their Fitmesh Fanatics group gift called Kittie Group Gift. The top and thong are each decorated with sweet little white felines, and each fit Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. There is a special gift room in the center of the store where you can find this and several other treats for various groups.

If you need a little black dress with extra fun details, keep that Fitmesh Fanatics tag active and zip on over to Fatal Fashion. Their ::FF:: Dress BLACK Monique GIFT has a Boho vibe thanks to the ruffled open sleeves and loose flowing fit, and the neutral color means we can add our boldest brightest accessories or keep things sleek and simple with golds or silvers. The gift includes fitmesh standard sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing.

My final look tonight is the beautiful TRS Designs Lauryn Dress Sky. They have several gifts on the same wall for various groups, some of which are color variations of Lauryn here, so be sure to have a peek at those too :) This formfitting pencil dress comes in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. I love this shade of blue, and will probably pair it with white or beige shoes if I can't find just the right match in my inventory of that exact hue.

For some reason I'm feeling slower than molasses tonight, so let me just wrap this up with a wish for a pleasant day/evening, and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: FK Papillon FK_Dress-Helen-HUD $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: AvaGirl - Fancy Dress $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Gift

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Outfit: La Feminique - Kittie Group Gift $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Gift

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Dress: Fatal Fashion ::FF:: Dress BLACK Monique GIFT $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Gift

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Dress: TRS Designs Lauryn Dress Sky $0L Fitmesh Fanatics Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

ROA and Anny's at Palomma Plaza

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm sharing some Palomma Plaza group gifts, yours for free with the (also free) group tag "Doves Angel". The gifts are organized by designer, so my landmark should point you to the space between the anny's Fashion display and the ROA display. Why those? Because they are the two featured stores for this post, and you're about to see their wonderfully generous gifts for us :) There is a fixed landing point here so you'll need to follow the red arrow from your map, or if you've turned off beacons in your viewer settings you can use area search or walk around until the coordinates match up. I've done both and probably other methods I cannot think of offhand but these gifts are definitely worth the search.

We start with one of the anny's Fashion treats, their [AF] Ellen Ruffle Bikini *fatpack*. The top and bottom are linked to wear at one time, in 5 standard sizes along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. There is also a HUD which offers 15 texture choices, with a few buttons divided horizontally to show you that the top and bottom have different textures but worn together. I was drawn to the way the bare shoulders and mostly exposed cheeks (no, not the face lol) are balanced by the high waist and the ruffle on top. Sexy!

The other anny's Fashion gift is called [AF] Monique Slit Dress with Zipper&Bow, and wow is it an eye-catcher! This sheer lace dress has a bold black zipper partly undone down the front, and a deep opening in the back that shows off plenty of bum cleavage. There are sizes for eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. We can also choose from 8 colors for our lace, via HUD. The booty bow will match the lace color you select :)

I really enjoy the lovely look of the ROA Breezy_ gift, gathered beneath the bust to produce soft ruffles at top and throughout the skirt. It is provided in Altamura, eBody Classic, eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Slink Physique, Star, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Tonic Minim mesh body sizing. The included HUD offers 8 numbered buttons to change the texture, and since they are just numbers rather than thumbnails it will be a fun surprise when your dress changes :) Naturally I had fun clicking them all, as I did with the other two gifts you're about to see.

Next we have the ROA Daisy Sundress _w HUD V1, and I simply adore it! This halter dress has a full but short skirt, sweetheart neckline, and 8 terrific textures via HUD. It includes 3 classic and 3 fitmesh sizes each (S,M,L) for classic avatars, as well as Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, and Voluptuous mesh body sizing. There is something very summery to me about both the style and the textures offered, so it seemed like a perfect find for Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer in vacation terms. 

My final look this evening is also from ROA, their wonderfully versatile ANDI outfit WITH HUD. The top, sleeves, belt, and skirt are all separates in sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There are a trio of HUDs too - top, belt, and skirt - which each have 8 numbered choices. The top HUD covers the sleeves as well, and has lots of patterns, while the skirt and belt have solid color options galore. Mixing and matching is always a blast!

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

Credits:

All Group Gifts for Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: anny's Fashion [AF] Ellen Ruffle Bikini *fatpack* $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

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Dress: [AF] Monique Slit Dress with Zipper&Bow $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: ROA Breezy_ $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

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Dress: ROA Daisy Sundress _w HUD V1 $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

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Outfit: ROA ANDI outfit WITH HUD $0L Palomma Plaza Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

AMUI Gifts Continued

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we'll be taking a look at more wonderful group gifts from AMUI. The store's group is currently free to join, and there are plenty of treats to appeal to a wide range of personal tastes. I'm always eager to see what's new here, and don't forget to explore the rest of the store to find lucky boards and some gifts for other groups as well. 

My first look tonight is the sexy .:AMUI:. "Gina" Dress group gift. There's something so eye-catching about a single shouldered dress, and this one has those slender black straps across from bust to opposite shoulder, *chef's kiss* :) We receive sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, with a 10 color HUD so we can change the look whenever we wish. I'm craving bright cheery colors, but also trying to provide variety, so this combo reminds me of a grassy field of flowers.

Most of the time in SL, I'm a casual type of woman since I'm dashing about the grid looking for fun things to blog or visiting lucky chairs/boards, midnight manias, etc., so this is a perfect look for me in these warmer months :) It is called .:AMUI:. "Halsey" Set and consists of the "chic forever" emblazoned tank top and denim short shorts, each in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. You surely also guessed that there is a HUD, well that has 5 colors for each piece, so you can select a bold color for your top and a darling denim hue for those shorts. The heart dotting the word chic on the top is just the icing on the cake for me ♥.

Another show-stopper of a gift is the .:AMUI:. "Amaia" Dress above. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a 6 color HUD for variety. The top and skirt portions are tied together in a few places on the midriff, so we get the fun of showing some skin and seeing the little tails of the bows dangling down :) Did you notice the black X stitching on the edges? That stays consistent among all the color options.

.:AMUI:. "Lorena" - Green Military is giving me strong retro feelings, like a modern take on a 60s dress that would look great paired with white go-go boots! This sleeveless turtleneck has white trim to go with the white stars on the skirt, and she'll fit eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies with ease. 

For my final look this evening, I slipped into the lovely .:AMUI:. "Totally Blue" Dress gift. We have fun details like the triangular midriff opening and the slightly fluttery skirt that is short enough to reveal cheek in the rear view, so flirty! It comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, with a HUD offering 5 solid colors and 5 playful prints. They are all, as the name indicates, various shades of blue :) I've always found blue to be a soothing, peaceful color, so I certainly enjoy the opportunity to wear it whenever I can.

It was a fairly busy weekend, not terribly unusual but I muddled through :) I did a small outing on Saturday, and then therapy was this afternoon and that went pretty well. I'm still weaning off a medication in order to start another, and that process feels a bit like a trapeze artist leaping from one swing to the next...safety then midair, then fingers crossed for catching the safety of the other swing with the new medication. It does make outings more tricky, so the next few weeks I am all aboard the struggle bus I guess. Meanwhile I am also trying to keep tabs on how my parents are doing, both with grief and with all the busy work that comes with clearing out a house of a lifetime of memories and belongings. I hope you've all enjoyed your weekend and are having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from AMUI:

Photo 1:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Gina" Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Halsey" Set $0L Group Gift

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Dress: .:AMUI:. "Amaia" Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Lorena" - Green Military $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Totally Blue" Dress $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Group Gifts from AMUI

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm having fun sharing several group gifts from AMUI, whose store group is currently free to join. There are lots of treats for group members, and if you explore the store you'll find gifts for other groups as well as some lucky boards to try to win even more fun fashions :) I've always enjoyed visiting here, as you'll see if you click my tag at the bottom of the post for the store name. I always tag all stores/brands included in my posts, and names of events, as well as things like group gift or lucky board prize, but keep in mind if you look at older posts I cannot guarantee those offerings are still available. If you go back far enough, you can giggle at how much avatars have evolved since mesh bodies and heads made their appearances into SL ;)

For my first look, I chose the most recent gift which is on the wall by itself, called .:AMUI:. GG "Lulu" Romper. Isn't it lovely? We've got long sleeves, deep V neckline, loose fitting shorts, and a coin belt all in one piece, sized to fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Since it has a retro feeling I'd say Studio 54 is where to wear it, but I don't really know what the modern equivalent would be. SL has it all though, so I'm sure you can find the perfect place to enjoy this.

This cute summery look is our .:AMUI:. "Mia" group gift. It is provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies, with a 5 texture HUD for the top. It reminds me of a swimsuit with tiny denim shorts layered over, and those shorts stay the same deep blue with brown belt no matter what texture we pick for the upper portion. So cute!

Cooler climates don't mean that we cannot wear flirty fashions, just that they might be styled a bit differently. The .:AMUI:. "Zelda" Dress gift has long sleeves and turtleneck, but bold keyhole opening showing off the back. We receive fitmesh standard sizes along with eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine body sizes. The geometric pattern can be tinted to your choice of 10 pretty colors via HUD.

Denim diva, reporting for duty! This playful treat is the .:AMUI:. "Brenda" Dress, a group gift in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing. The double straps and bodice opening are fantastic details, and the front of the skirt looks like it has a bow across it. There is also a HUD with 10 colors of denim, everything from traditional blues and grey to more bright or bold colors.

For my final look of the evening, I slipped into the beautiful .:AMUI:. "Aimi" Dress group gift. There are 5 floral patterns we can select from with the enclosed HUD, each with a solid color for the trim and hem ruffle. The dress fits eBody Curvy, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The style really shows off our cleavage, adding sex appeal to a very soft and feminine dress.

It has been a rough day, as I almost tried to go out to the grocery store but my anxiety won this round. So I got less than a block away, had to turn around and come home with my tail between my legs, so to speak. Shame and disappointment in myself are very prevalent on my mind and in my heart, so I am trying to push through or past it to find anything pleasant to cling to. Tomorrow I may try again, and then Sunday is therapy which I am not looking forward to since I'll be admitting some failures. Despite all this, I am still hanging in and keeping my fingers crossed for the near future. I hope you all have a charming weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from AMUI:

Photo 1:

Romper: .:AMUI:. GG "Lulu" Romper $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Mia" $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Zelda" Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Brenda" Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Aimi" Dress $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Parfait - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 5.3

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Mesh Body Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight something made me wish for variety, one group tag but several places to visit. I've got several multi-designer groups to choose from when looking at my groups list, as they are just so handy with so much info collected into one place :) My random pick was Mesh Body Friends, and as you'll see they were a worthy choice. I usually visit the stores who've posted in group notices most recently, or I have a folder of landmarks that I've labeled with what groups they offers gifts for so I know where to head for this type of post. No special secrets, no insider info or bloggers privilege LOL, just attempts to stay organized. 

For my first look, I visited [WellMade] to pick up their terrific Dulcie Dress. They've got many different groups' gifts including their own, many of which I've shared in prior posts, so it's no surprise that they have something special for the MBF group. The dress has bare shoulders and a plunging draped neckline with chain dangling down to the navel, and fits Belleza Classic, Belleza Classic Dainty, Belleza Curvy, Belleza Curvy Dainty, Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. There is also a HUD included, with 3 dress colors and 3 metals for our chain, so we can change up the look if we wish. 

I also visited LSR, where they have not just one but two generous gifts waiting for MBF group members! This is their [LSR] Sexy Barbie Suit Pink V2, a fun combo of triangular halter top and fluttery miniskirt with bonus pink sunglasses. The top and skirt are each provided in sizing for Belleza Classic, Belleza Classic SQB, Belleza Curvy, Belleza Curvy SQB, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Smashboobs, Reborn, and Juicyboobs mesh bodies. Smashboobs made me think Smashmouth so now their All-Star song is in my head, *facepalm* competing with Barbie Girl for obvious reasons ;) I'd also like to mention that the cool pink shades have a built in resize script so you can get just the right fit.

[LSR] - Sexy Gladys Bikini Lilac definitely has me dreaming of summer or at least anywhere with a beach or pool. The bikini bra, panty, and pareo (sarong) all come in Erika, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with matching heels for Erika, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The pattern on the fabric is a playful one, with things like life preservers, seashells, and ship's wheels, lots of nods to the coming season.

Next we have the sexy [K-Style] LAMBADA DRESS #14, one of several gifts on the wall behind and above the front desk at the store. There are Freya, Isis, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Slink Hourglass sizes included of this fun and vibrant bare-shouldered mini dress. 

My final look of the evening is the Snappy 69 Ladies Shirt Pack gift that made me giggle :) The front has an embroidered S on it in green to match the neckline, and the back has 69 in green trimmed with red. It fits eBody Reborn, Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink Physique mesh bodies, and can be paired with just about any bottoms that suit your personal style. I wonder how many people will ask you what the S stands for if your name doesn't begin with that letter? As I do frequently on here, I'm wearing the blue pair of Delizio jeans from their marketplace fatpack gift.

Today was a decent one, if a bit confusing thanks to the shifting of dinner at my parents' from Fridays to a temporary Thursday. That was nice though, and we talked about the things that need to be done next with my grandmother's house and belongings. It is scary how many things had gone missing during the time she was ill, with several different live-in caregivers over the years. It is a sad reality of trusting people, sometimes it doesn't go well. They took good care of her though which was the primary goal, and if they got sticky fingers we can't do anything about it now. They are going to sell the house as soon as possible, no idea when that would be, and my mom is the executor of the will as the elder of the two children. Other than that, we had a nice time talking about their dinner plans for tomorrow and their 55th wedding anniversary :) I am still amazed just imagining that longevity of a relationship, it's an impressive accomplishment for sure. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: [WellMade] Dulcie Dress $0L Mesh Body Friends Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: [LSR] Sexy Barbie Suit Pink V2 $0L Mesh Body Friends Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [LSR] - Sexy Gladys Bikini Lilac $0L Mesh Body Friends Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: [K-Style] LAMBADA DRESS #14 $0L Mesh Body Friends Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Snappy 69 Ladies Shirt Pack $0L Mesh Body Friends Group Gift

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

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Parfait - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Blue SL Event

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Blue SL event, where you can find lots of $50L offers as well as specially selected sales items, and many of the participating designers are offering group gifts too. There are also gifts with no group needed, and a few very low cost (one I'm sharing is $1L) goodies that we can liven up our wardrobes or homes with. It's even okay if blue is not a favorite color of yours, since as you'll see I found plenty of non-blue offerings that tickled my fancy.

My first look is the [MONTCLAIR] ~ SUGAR BABY JAMMIES, well two of the 5 sets included for just $1L :) The set on the left above is called Cuddles, and Avocado can be seen to the right, while the others are Donuts, Honey, and Weekend. All consist of bra and shorts to fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Waifu Boobs mesh bodies. They are all so fun to wear, and amazingly affordable.

Time to get flirty with the DANI Gift for Blue VIP Group Members! Its bra, panties, and lace trimmed stockings are all system/BOM layers, delicately textured with fun bows on the panties. I took the opportunity of showing extra skin to also show you another gift, our Moonie - Saturn Moons BOM tattoo. There are tattoo layers in 50%, 75%, and 100% so you can decide which opacity gives the look you prefer for your body ink. The details here are terrific, from Saturn on the front to the mixture of astronomy and birds and bees on the back :)

I kept the DANI lingerie set on but topped it with another gift, which is the charming @rOrO Cotton Candy Willow Poncho. It is provided in sizes for Erika, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a beautiful ombre of pink to teal on its sheer knit texture. Just think of all the great layering possibilities! You could choose a tank top, bra, or any sort of shirt you like, with your favorite pants or jeans or skirt of any length.

For another change of tops, I slipped into the BQ::Star Crop Shirt:: GIFT duo from BlondeQueen. Their blue denim star on the front of both the plum and white versions is really the only blue among these gifts, other than the teal blue-green of the prior gift and a few bits of the next/last one of the night, so really not a strict theme :) Each of these shirts is included in eBody Reborn, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh body sizing. The white with blue star totally reminds me of a famous football team, one very much disliked by most football fans in my area, and reminds me of a funny little story. One holiday several years ago, my grandma (the one who just passed away) randomly mentioned being a fan of *that* team, and the way my cousins reacted still cracks me up to this day! I mean literally several people gasped, and one of the cousins moaned "grandma, nooooo", and it really felt like they reacted as though she'd casually mentioned being a former member of the Manson family or something. I'm not a fan of the sport at all, so it didn't bother me :) Her husband had been a fan of the other baseball team in this state, so big rivalry there too, but everyone knew that because he wore their hats and such. 

For my final look of the evening, I am enjoying the terrific $50L BlueSL offer from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. called 80s CARTOONS Tee. I feel so seen! LOL! I was 9 in 1980 so I was a kid or at least kid at heart throughout much of the 80s, and cartoons were an interest shared by both of my grandfathers (yep they were in their 80s and still watching them) so I could park myself on the couch with either of them and giggle along. My favorite of the time was probably The Smurfs, but I loved the more classic Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry, and reruns of Scooby Doo. Anyone remember Shirt Tales? I had a nightshirt, and have only vague memories. Our cozy tank top has a wonderful unpacker HUD that offers standard mesh sizes as well as eBody Classic, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing, so just click the one you want delivered and hold onto this HUD for future reference if you wish.

It was a quiet day, and we have reached an icky stage of dealing with my grandmother's passing...the clearing out of the house and deciding what to do with various belongings. Much of it will be donated, but my mom sent me a few pictures to see if I want anything shown. It feels weird and wrong, yet there is a mug I saw that I'd given her many years ago as a souvenir that I might ask for even thought it says Grandma. Since I'm not a mom I will never be a grandma either, but I think it would bother me to know that it was given away or thrown out. I don't even really have room here for much, so we'll see if my cousin and his wife will want the china set (not as fancy as it sounds but old) for their new home. I hope you're all having a decent day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts and Offers from Blue SL Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [MONTCLAIR] ~ SUGAR BABY JAMMIES $1L BlueSL Event

Photo 2:

Lingerie: DANI Gift for Blue VIP Group Members $0L Blue SL Group Gift

Tattoo: Moonie - Saturn Moons BOM tattoo $0L Blue SL Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: @rOrO Cotton Candy Willow Poncho $0L Blue SL Group Gift

Photo 4:

Tops: BlondeQueen BQ::Star Crop Shirt:: GIFT $0L Blue SL Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. 80s CARTOONS Tee $50L Blue SL Event

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Parfait - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Tres Chic Part Deux

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got more Tres Chic anniversary gifts to share, all of which can be yours for free if you join their free group :) There are dozens, over 80 total gifts I believe, so you are bound to find plenty that suit your personal tastes. I'm still unpacking, lol, but I am so grateful to every designer who helped make Tres Chic a success for these 9 wonderful years, and wish them many more years bringing unique offerings to SL.

My first look is the flirty [COCO LOUIS] Venus Dress - GIFT. This extra short mini dress is ever so slightly sheer and is really clinging to every curve :) It is provided in Classic, Classic Dainty, Curvy, Curvy Dainty, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh body sizes. 

We can always count on AURICA for high quality, like this Milli Outfit NUDE gift. The dress and jacket each come in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. In my case this really is a 'nude' color, as it is quite similar to the skin tone I'm wearing, and I love the idea of having a soft cardigan to slip over a tank dress to change the look.

Next I'm in the pink with the lovely KLEIN "Betty" Top/Skirt gift :) The cutouts on both pieces are so eye-catching, and remind me of flower petals with their long oval shape. There are Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, Waifu, and Senra mesh body sizes for each, so top and skirt fit together just right. 

It does look like I have a color theme going, lol, but it was unintentional yet I am enjoying it! This stunning gift is the **BRILLANCIA** - dress Lea pink, with metallic coins linked together in a way that calls to mind chainmail but sexier. The dress and its sparkle layer (worn on the left) are each provided in sizes for eBody Reborn, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite bodies. This dress is definitely not safe for G-rated areas, as you can probably tell, but we could layer some BOM lingerie beneath if so desired.

My final look of the night is a pairing of two gifts. The top is our HER - PATTY TOP - V14 treat, a sassily draped halter top in black with a satiny finish. It comes in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu Boobs mesh body sizing. Its neutral colors makes it very versatile, and I really like the way it looks with the Rowne.Mamuor Panel Skirt - Red gift. This micro mini of a skirt will fit Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and that brick red color is a flattering one :) When autumn rolls around again, I'll gladly wear it with a sweater and maybe some leggings or tights beneath, oo and some pretty boots! Separates like these get the creative juices flowing for sure.

Earlier I was convinced it was Wednesday, so it's another bizarre week in my brain I guess ;) My sense of timing is once again out of whack, but fortunately we nearly always have access to things like PCs, phones, and even the TV to tell us the time and date. My tower fan arrived, and it is not the same brand as my portable heater but the new fan's remote works the heater too...imagine my surprise when I turned on the fan and both turned on! They are next to each other, so the only solution was unplugging the heater for now. It's 78 degrees in here so nope, don't need added warmth. I will probably be home all day tomorrow too, so keeping it comfortable is a positive. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Tres Chic Event:

Photo 1:

Dress: [COCO LOUIS] Venus Dress - GIFT $0L Tres Chic Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: AURICA Milli Outfit NUDE $0L Tres Chic Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: KLEIN "Betty" Top/Skirt $0L Tres Chic Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: **BRILLANCIA** - dress Lea pink $0L Tres Chic Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: HER - PATTY TOP - V14 $0L Tres Chic Group Gift

Skirt: Rowne.Mamuor Panel Skirt - Red $0L Tres Chic Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 3.1

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Parfait - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. pale AMELIE EVOX SKIN

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.6)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)