Jubilant Over Shop & Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is full of gifts from the Jubilant region at the Valentine Shop & Hop 2025, just one of 14 regions each containing 20 displays from some incredible SL designers. We can find discounted merchandise in every single one, as well as a free gift which in many cases is store credit to pick out your own new treat. That second link there is the FabFree spreadsheet with all the gifts shown and sortable by the tabs at the bottom, so many thanks to their team for their hard work. I am a mushy romantic at heart, so this particular round of S&H always feels like a warm hug from SL :) So I invite you to get ready with a tasty beverage (mine of choice is brewing, hot tea in Honeybush Orange & Mandarin flavor) and enjoy some shopping and hopping with me.

My first look of the evening comes from Carol's Store, and is their beautiful S&H Valentines GIFT dress. I do appreciate halter style necklines, and this cheery sundress has a lace band at the midriff and is decorated with bright pink hearts. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Momma, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. If you are a member of their store group ($10L fee to join) you can also claim a $300L store credit while you're here, which is also available at their main store.

The skybox apartment I rent has 2 showers and a hot tub, so I think the XK Designs - Lana Tyler All Of Me Towel Wrap gift should come in very handy :) This plush towel is draped around to show off some rose embroidery in the front, and a bit of bum cheek in the back ;) We receive Kupra, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, as well as a HUD with 4 colors that all have the same design on the front. Good news for the guys - there is a men's version of this gift too, also free and ready to dry you off after your next virtual shower.

I purposely chose nontraditional Valentine colors to show off the [Glitzz] Zinia Dress - Fatpack gift, just for variety's sake since I know this month is full of reds and pinks already. This lacy mini dress with jaw-dropping V neckline is available in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and in 25 colors via HUD. No straps here, just the magic of SL and a bit of gravity defying style to keep the girls safely covered.

Sascha's Designs is swaddling us in satin with their gorgeous SAS - Montel Red Gown S&H gift, and I am so grateful! The sleek gown is provided in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu. We can also add any or all of the three mermaid gown flexi pieces, which are labeled left, right, and middle, seen above on the left. The right is what the gown looks like without the additions, equally lovely and simply a matter of personal preference. I think a fun way to accessorize would be a ruby jewelry set, then shoes in whichever metal the jewelry is comprised of, since rubies look so nice in either silver or gold.

Tea Lane has several generous gifts waiting for us, so I'm sharing 4 of them in my final look of the night. The ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun Cropped Tee is the fun top on the left, and there are Erika, Gen X Classic, Khara, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, Juicy, Waifu, and Senra Jamie mesh body sizes provided. That sweet bunny makes an appearance on the ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun BoM Skinny Jeans I've paired the cropped tee with too :) There are 2 system/BOM layers with great jeans style detailing, all the seams and pockets you'd expect and enjoy. Then on the right I changed into the ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun Tank Set gift, which has men's and women's sizing - Altamura, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Flat, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, Rebirth, Rebirth Petite, Slink Hourglass, Belleza Jake, Ex Machina, Signature Gianni, and Slink Male. Whew, that's a lot! The pants are our ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun BoM Leggings treat, very similar to the jeans except without pockets and buttons. There are a couple of other gifts there too, but to see those you'll have to visit ;) I hope goth bunnies like snuggles, because I really need to hug her!

Each day this week went so slowly, yet the week itself somehow flew by? Yes I am puzzled, but glad to be moving onto the weekend and a chance to take a break. I've got some household things that need handling, and I might take another look for some missing paperwork that I don't need right this moment but might soon. My stomach is still not too happy with me, but lately it really isn't ever calm. I think some meditation is in order, plenty of videos out there that could prove useful for a beginner. I hope you've all got a fabulous weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Jubilant Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: Carol's - S&H Valentines GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Towel: XK Designs - Lana Tyler All Of Me Towel Wrap $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [Glitzz] Zinia Dress - Fatpack $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Sascha's Designs SAS - Montel Red Gown S&H $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Top Left: Tea Lane ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun Cropped Tee $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Top Right: ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun Tank Set $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Pants Left: ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun BoM Skinny Jeans $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Pants Right: ~TL~ Gothic Heart Bun BoM Leggings $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

All You Need is Love

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're checking out the CMH All You Need is Love Hunt, celebrating their 5th round with lots of amazing prizes and exclusive offers. The website will guide you with landmarks to each store, who have hidden red hearts (flat prim images) with $1L prizes or $25L - $50L exclusives, with hints on the site to help you find each one. The designers can decide how many to hide, so some have more than one treat waiting for us. There is plenty of fashion, accessories, decor, and even food to tempt your SL tastebuds so a little something for all of us.

My first look of the evening is the Simple Terms - Sweetheart Outfit which is a gorgeous $25L exclusive. The romantic floral pattern is accented with lots of soft pink, and wait till you see all that this prize entails! We receive the dress, panties, gloves, necklace, shoes, and roses for the gloves, panties, and necklace, all in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Star mesh bodies. I love the idea of being able to decide how many components to wear each time, like maybe one particular day you want the necklace to be plain ruffles without the roses, or think the gloves are suiting your vibe better without the roses added. 

GoodVibes has a very special $25L exclusive prize hidden called Girly-Girl Monkeys, and I am head over heels for it! The gathered and ruffled top fits Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies, with perfectly matched bottoms and socks in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Star bodies. As a lover of all sorts of cute animals, you can imagine how happy these dancing little monkeys make me, a wonderful nod to Cheeky Monkey Hunts.

I'm still pretty in pink here too, thanks to the Adore Amore Fashion - Sophia Dress Pink Hearts prize. This sweet dollarbie has a deep V neckline beneath its pretty halter strap, and a playful slit on the left thigh. Of course it is dusted in soft red hearts, suitable for Valentine's Day or anytime you are feeling sentimental. The dress comes in sizing for Freya, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Petite, Prima Busty, Prima Petite, Reborn, and Slink Hourglass mesh bodies.

I've always been delighted by puns and wordplay, so all of our prizes from The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. are right up my alley :) The LIGHT YOU Tee on the left above is our $1L prize, featuring a hopeful looking little lightbulb (see their hands folded beneath their face?) with "I LIGHT YOU A LOT!" written above. The smoky blue shade is lovely too, showing off the brightness of the bulb. Then we see the $25L prize on the right, called HUGS & CHEESES Tee. Two different types of cheese hugging it out, with the name of the tee written beneath their embrace, are speaking to the hugging fanatic and cheese addict within me. I'm multifaceted, LOL, so I am always finding shirts I adore in this store.

My final look this evening is the $50L exclusive, The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. VERY SPACIAL Tee. Just when you think you've seen it all, an adorable little green alien in a pretty pink flying saucer comes along and tells us all "You are very spatial to me" :) Is that beam going to abduct is or is he just happy to see us? I am still here and seem safe, so *thumbs up* all good. These prizes are all offered on unpacking HUDs with the individual brands, so instead of filling your inventory all at once you can just click what you need - standard sizes, eBody Classic, eBody Reborn, Waifu, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh bodies - then hang onto that HUD for future reference. Also worth noting is that my favorite marketplace gift from Delizio makes another appearance here, the blue pair from their jeans fatpack. I'd be lost if they ever got abducted out of my inventory for sure.

I'm slow and it's late, so I am going to just wrap this up with lots of wishes for a beautiful day/evening to you all, and many magical magpie hugs to everyone who wants one :)

Credits:

All Prizes from CMH All You Need Is Love Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Simple Terms - Sweetheart Outfit $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 2:

Outfit: GoodVibes Girly-Girl Monkeys $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 3:

Dress: Adore Amore Fashion - Sophia Dress Pink Hearts $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Top Left: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. LIGHT YOU Tee $1L Hunt Prize

Top Right: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. HUGS & CHEESES Tee $25L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 5:

Top: The Bold Llama T-Shirt Co. VERY SPACIAL Tee $50L Hunt Exclusive

Pants Photos 4&5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega (shown in Blue) $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Nala Design Valentine Hunt

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got a store hunt to tell you about, which is at Nala Design and for their store's group members. The group is currently $50L to join, and having that tag active will let you claim all the hunt prizes I'm sharing (and more) for free. There are also group gifts available, and the designer is very kind and generous to us :) So let's explain about our Valentine hunt...there are 20 heart shaped boxes both inside and outside the store, and the contents are mixed up among them. So when you have them all, I suggest renaming the folders to the names of the prize outfits, then sorting them accordingly. I'm showing you several of the prizes tonight, and the sign to the right when you walk in the door has a box you can buy for free with photos included and a notecard to explain it all. I definitely recommend grabbing that as a guide :)

The first look has a side-by-side look of two different outfits among our prizes. On the left is Nala Design - Aline Outfit {Pink 2} and the right side shows their Aline Outfit {Red}. Each of these consist of the top, shorts, and arm warmers each in Legacy, Bombshell, Lara X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh body sizing. The pink 2 version has a gorgeous pattern of hearts, just right for this time of year, and the solid red looks great with those white racing stripes that both of these prizes feature :) 

Since there were 2 versions of this beauty as well, we've got another duo to see in one look :) The Nala Design - Daura Purple Outfit is the lovely combo on the left, and its Daura Pink Outfit version appears on the right. The purple one includes the jumpsuit and boots in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, plus the fur jacket in sizes 1 and 2 (just try them both on to see which suits you) and the ribbon bow choker with a resizer script built in. The pink variety has two different jumpsuits, one of which is sheer lace, and it includes those and the garters for left and right legs in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu. The pink fur jacket comes in a single size that fit me just fine as you can see :) I know the thigh high boots are hiding a bit of the tails of the garters' bows, but I really wanted to show them all off at once.

Going somewhere formal for Valentine's Day? I'd love to suggest this Nala Design - Patty Gown outfit then! The long gown is provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies, with long gloves and matching heels to fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn hands/feet. There is also an alpha layer for the gloves so your fingers don't decide to make odd appearances ;) The fur trim on both arms are separate pieces so you can wear the gloves with or without the added touches. Speaking of accessories, we also receive the matching earrings, necklace, and brooch you see above.

Next I've got two more outfits bringing the holiday heat! The Nala Design - Margareth Outfit {Black} on the left is like the midnight version of the daytime Margareth Outfit {Yellow} in my mind, thanks to the sunshine yellow hue. Both are among the many pieces to untangle from our hunt prizes, with the bodysuit in sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies. The intricate heels with built in stockings are designed for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn bodies. I am intrigued by the striking effect of the distressed sheer fabric, and it did let the nips peek through a fair bit up top so I used my 'modesty flowers' in photoshop ;) Those white flowers are added to the photo after the fact, not part of the outfit nor in SL at all.

My final look of the night is yet another wonderful pairing of two outfits from the many prize combos. The Nala Design - Octavia Red Outfit is on the left above of course, with the Octavia Pink Outfit looking just as stunning on the right. Each of these is comprised of the bra, jacket, panty, skirt, belt, boots, and stockings, all in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The cropped jacket fits beautifully over the peekaboo bra, and the slender belt almost looks like it's part of the panties. I really like the pretty hearts on the fishnet stockings in both colors, and can easily see mixing and matching these separates if we wish. As a matter of fact that would be fun with any of these terrific outfits!

It was another quiet day here, and I am eager to see what else I can find to share in SL this month. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Nala Design:

Photo 1:

Outfit Left: Nala Design - Aline Outfit {Pink 2} $0L Hunt Prize

Outfit Right: Nala Design - Aline Outfit {Red} $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Outfit Left: Nala Design - Daura Purple Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Outfit Right: Nala Design - Daura Pink Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: Nala Design - Patty Gown $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Outfit Left: Nala Design - Margareth Outfit {Black} $0L Hunt Prize

Outfit Right: Nala Design - Margareth Outfit {Yellow} $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit Left: Nala Design - Octavia Red Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Outfit Right: Nala Design - Octavia Pink Outfit $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND LILLY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Hollyhock Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're back at the Valentine Shop & Hop, this time exploring the Hollyhock region which is one of 14 that are part of the event. With 20 designers per region, that means we have 280 fantastic displays filled with discounted sales offerings and free gifts. The regions are decorated to theme, with notes of friendship, flowers, and romance, but the individual displays vary according to the tastes and inclination of the designers so you never know what you'll encounter :) I do mean that in a good way, as I enjoy being surprised by creativity. I'm also impressed with the hard work that the FabFree team put into their amazing spreadsheet, ready to guide you with landmarks, gift photos, and sortable by type of gift so you can ensure you don't miss a thing.

The first goodie I tried on this evening was the Ghee - Valentines S&H Gift 2025 dress. It has fun straps that both drape over our left shoulder, a flirty cutout on the left ribcage, and asymmetrical skirt tied at the hip. The double layered hearts in white on a black background are our nod to the holiday, nothing over the top but still romantic :) This gift includes sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Pinup, and Reborn mesh bodies.

If you're looking for a gift with more sex appeal, how about this Limited Addiction - Ruby Dress I Love You gift!? Putting it on made me feel like the wolf in the Bugs Bunny cartoons whose eyes bulge out, LOL, thanks to the open bodice with playful black bows built in as the only coverage for the boobage. There are sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies provided. If you can cast your gaze down to the hemline, you'll see the words I LOVE YOU on our left thigh, beneath lots of fun sketched hearts in different styles.

Sometimes one gift isn't enough for one look, so I paired two in a way that definitely made me happy. The Evergreen - S&H Valentine's '25 GIFT is a beautiful cropped top in bubblegum pink with silver glitter, spaghetti straps and a cute ruffle both front and back. It fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies. It pairs really nicely with the zOOm - Clementine Skirt, another wonderful gift that has a heart cutout above the flirty slit on the right side of the short hem. This treat includes sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Star mesh bodies, along with a HUD so we can pick from 5 colors. 

If you have a pool or hot tub at home, or plan on going somewhere hot in SL soon, you really ought to 'pack' this generous gift from [Diesel Deluxe] which is their Fernanda Suit FATPACK. It looks like two or three separate pieces, but they're linked together and worn as one in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. It's also got a HUD of course to make it a fatpack, with 10 textures each for the top, lace, and panty. Now by lace they mean the belt or string around our waist, not like an open woven trim :) I had fun playing with the HUD as always, lol, and combined animal prints on the left with solids on the right. Where will you wear this?

One more look this evening, we get to see two gifts from the same incredible designer, QUEENZ :) They are the Red and White versions of the .Q. Dollie dress, and I want to twirl around to play with the lush fur hem of both! They each include Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu sizing, and the colors work perfectly for Valentine's Day but also for most other times of year. 

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

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Hollyhock Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: Ghee - Valentines S&H Gift 2025 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Limited Addiction - Ruby Dress I Love You $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Evergreen - S&H Valentine's '25 GIFT $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Skirt: zOOm - Clementine Skirt $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Bikini: [Diesel Deluxe] Fernanda Suit FATPACK $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Dress Left: QUEENZ .Q. Dollie -RED- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Dress Right: .Q. Dollie -WHITE- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND WENDY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

Body/Hands/Feet: [LEGACY] Meshbody (f) Special Edition (1.7.1)

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Vaki Kvaki Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting VAKI KVAKI, a lovely store whose group is currently free to join. They have several gifts available for that group, so naturally I just had to share :) I'd encountered their offerings at events from time to time and always liked what I saw, so it is a treat to be able to spread the news about these gifts too.

My first look is the GROUP GIFT VAKI KVAKI skirt(azure) and top(bee) outfit. The top and skirt are packaged individually, with sizes for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn each. The skirt package includes the skirt and belt, as well as a HUD with 4 metals for that pretty belt with all its romantic hearts. I had to really zoom in on the top to see what it said beneath the bee, as my cleavage setting apparently absorbs words sometimes...it reads "bee strong" :)

Next I get to shine in the GROUP GIFT VAKI KVAKI Dress karamel ~Judy~. It is cinched down the front of the skirt and tied at the hem, just like the bodice is, and the short puffy sleeves have fun bows as well. There are sizes for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included.

GROUP GIFT VAKI KVAKI skirt(pink) and top(bike) is very similar to the first gift I showed above, as far as the sizes and style. The leather skirt has a great shimmery texture, and the cropped top says "I love to ride my bike" with terrific artwork. Personally I like the belt best in one of the warm gold tones offered on its HUD to bring out the rich cocoa brown of our shirt :) You may choose to go with a contrasting silver or black, and there are no wrong answers here so it's all up to what floats your boat.

I feel like Santa pulling surprises out of his gift sack for everyone, LOL, as I share the GROUP GIFT skirt(chocolate) and top(violet moth). You can probably tell that this is another color and texture variation of the first and third gifts this evening, so you already know the set of sizes for the top, skirt, and belt, as well as the fact that the belt has a HUD with 4 metals to select from. This time I felt contrast was the way to go, so my diagonally draped belt of hearts and the word "love" on a charm are tinted silver. The striking moth on the top has a banner beneath that reads "Not back to normal" on the left and "forward to better" on the right, and WOW that just touches me in such a personal way ♥. My life was never really what anyone would call normal, but I need to move forward to better!

My final look of the evening starts with the VAKI KVAKI Top ~Milka~ in black. This gift is provided in sizing for Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a HUD that lets us choose from 8 colors for the lace. As for the flirty VAKI KVAKI azure Pants ~Hera~ gift, it consists of the same set of sizes as the tank, but of the pants, belt, and azure belt, along with a 4 metal HUD and another HUD offering 10 textures for the belt. The azure belt stays as is, so please wear the one just called 'belt' if you want to play with the HUD :) The pants have fun cutouts on each thigh, and jeans style fly and rear pockets. Love!

I feel so stressed out lately, like this year is starting off so roughly and the news is agonizing to even glance at with so many disasters. I'm torn between needing to be informed and wanting to protect my mental health, total opposites these days. I really do appreciate SL as a refuge, where I can visit any type of place I wish and I can decide if I feel social or not. I hope you're all having a decent day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from VAKI KVAKI:

Photo 1:

Outfit: GROUP GIFT VAKI KVAKI skirt(azure) and top(bee) $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: GROUP GIFT VAKI KVAKI Dress karamel ~Judy~ $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: GROUP GIFT VAKI KVAKI skirt(pink) and top(bike) $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: GROUP GIFT skirt(chocolate) and top(violet moth) $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: VAKI KVAKI Top ~Milka~ $0L Group Gift

Pants: VAKI KVAKI azure Pants ~Hera~ $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND WENDY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Valentine Shop and Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm so excited to start sharing gifts from the Valentine Shop & Hop 2025 event, so I hope you're ready to do some exploring :) It opened to the public just a few days ago, and is going until the 18th so just past the holiday. I know not everyone is a fan of Valentine's Day and I deeply respect that, so with that in mind I'll say that the 14 regions are decorated in such a way that you hopefully won't feel overwhelmed with lovey dovey stuff ;) While there are hearts and flowers, there are also nods to friendship and spring. The wonderful sales offers and generous prizes are a mix of themed and not strictly so, meaning you'll see some red, pink, hearts, and romance but plenty of other styles too. As I always do, I'm sticking to one region at a time (gotta keep this bounty of gifts organized somehow!) so tonight we're at Golden. I also must mention that FabFree has once again done some incredible work getting their spreadsheet ready to help us all, landmarks and details about the gifts with tabs at the bottom to sort by type (male, female, unisex, dinkies, etc.) or region or store name. So grateful!

My first look is a flirty one, thanks to the <7w> Petty Set - Polka Hearts Golden gift from 7wishes. To start with, the unpacker HUD will have your avatar dancing around happily while you select the mesh body size to unpack - Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, or Waifu. The folder will include the top, panties, ruffle panties, and skirt, as well as some HUDs for your texturing pleasure. The polka heart golden HUD has 6 colors each, with or without hearts, for the boobs, strips, collar, and tie; then the skirt/panty HUD has 6 solid colors apiece for the panties, bow 1, bow 2, and ruffle. Now if you wear the panties without the ruffle, that particular column of colors doesn't matter of course :) The main skirt and lower bra portion of the top are both textured gold with white hearts as soon as you wear any of the HUDs. 

Our 13 Avenue: Valentine '25 Group Gift actually doesn't need a group tag to claim it, just visit and give it a little click :) We receive the knotted top and laced skirt with built in belt, each in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. I'm sure you can guess that there is also a HUD, well that has 3 choices for each piece so our tops have fun patterns and our skirt has a trio of solid hues with contrasting trim already selected. I can't help but thinking of the Rolling Stones when I see that pattern on the right above with the tongue out, even if it's not an exact replica of their logo.

I kept the 13 Avenue gift's skirt on here to show off a different shirt, the AnaSTyle - Lilu Pink&Hearts Top gift. It actually matches a store group gift and a sales item there, but I was feeling adventurous ;) The sleeveless top with high neckline is subtly patterned with hearts and trimmed in black, playful without being over the top mushy. This gift comes in Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. I'd gladly wear this any day of the year, not just Valentine's Day week.

Next we bring some sex appeal with the AXE-DRESS GIFT 2025, which upon further reflection seems to be more of a romper but I'm loving it either way. Halter necklines make me smile, and the neckline plunges deeply to a heart shaped golden ring, mimicking the hearts stamped on the fabric in deep pink. The gift includes sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I do appreciate when an outfit gives a noteworthy rear view in addition to looking gorgeous from the front, as our departures ought to be as attractive as our arrivals :)

For my final look of the evening, I chose a formal beauty in a color that Barbie would be proud to wear :) Our HORL - Tyssa Outfit gift consists of the top and skirt in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. I love that bare strip of skin at the waist between the pieces, and the way the skirt flares out and pools at our feet. 

The weekend has me like "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." because I genuinely had a good weekend with a big bad spot. I was supposed to try to go to the farmers market that I'd been missing for about a year and a half, but my anxiety had other ideas, and this time the anxiety (and nausea) won. I was very upset Friday night about the plane crash that was very near where my uncle and his family (my favorite cousins) used to live, and I'd even been in that mall with them a couple of times. So I was all in my head, and my mom had made a big deal of wanting to be at the market for my first time back, so I was under enough pressure that I should have been able to cry diamonds. After several hours of trying to sleep during which my body overrode my prescription meds that were supposed to calm me down, I conceded that my housemate and houseguest would be off to the market without me. Saturday basically sucked, hehe, but I had a helpful therapy session earlier and I'm feeling slightly less defeated. The houseguest left a couple of hours ago, and I am infinitely grateful for their support and kindness. I mention these things in case anyone reading this is struggling with anxiety too, or knows someone who is, to show that you are not alone. Meanwhile I had leftover Pad Thai for dinner, which was just as tasty as it was Friday, and I'm trying to plan some outings and meals for the upcoming week. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Golden Region:

Photo 1:

Outfit: 7wishes <7w> Petty Set - Polka Hearts Golden $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: 13 Avenue: Valentine '25 Group Gift $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Top: AnaSTyle - Lilu Pink&Hearts Top $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: AXE-DRESS GIFT 2025 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: HORL - Tyssa Outfit $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Tangle - Redhead

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND WENDY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)

Composer Girls Fashion

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post features gifts for a few different groups, but all at Composer Girls Fashion so just one stop :) The groups are all currently free to join too, making this a fantastic way to pick up several of their amazing outfits for no cost whatsoever. I'm a longtime fan, actually this is one of my favorite places to shop for full outfits that usually include footwear and jewelry. The gifts are all near the front of the store, and I'm wearing Maitreya Lara for most of these photos tonight with one exception for a newer look that contains Lara X instead of 5.3. I didn't mind the quick swap, but it is worth mentioning in case you prefer one or the other.

My first look is the incredibly cute !CGF-*Willa* Jeans Outfit, one of two gifts for the Composer Girls Fashion group. The color splash sweater, belted cuffed jeans, and platform heels are each provided in Legacy/Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, as well as the gold earrings and necklace you see here. The necklace has a resize script built in, so you can click it and adjust if needed. Fun fact, the same jewelry in silver is included in the next gift I'm sharing :) I also wanted to note how much I appreciate the way the belt and shoes are the same rosy hue, bringing out one of the colors in the sweater too.

The other gift for the store's group that I am delighted to show you is called !CGF-*Kassiani* Jeans Outfit. This is where I temporarily flipped to Lara X, as the sizes of our sweater and jeans are Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The heels are designed for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet to align with the clothing sizes. As I alluded to when describing the first photo, this treat also includes the earrings and necklace you see in shiny silver. We've got a resizer script in this necklace too, so go ahead and make sure it fits the way you like :)

If you are a member of the Avangardista group (or are willing to join for free) you can claim this playful !CGF-*Sierra* Complete Skirt Outfit. The cashmere crop sweater and lace up skirt are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing, as are the beige/black/gray flat boots. They have a great suede texture, so we are in cozy fabrics from neck to toe ;) Did you notice the notch in the back of the boots behind the knee, to make it easier to walk and let our knees bend? Clever!

The very similar !CGF-*Sierra* Complete Skirt Outfit Gray is a striking variation on the prior gift, this one being for the Paparazzi group which is also currently free to join. We receive the gray turtleneck, laced skirt, and gray over-the-knee boots all in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. The single color in a few shades gives a sleek, elegant appearance that I am very much enjoying.

My final look this evening is our !CGF-*Marisa* Brown Skirt Outfit gift for the MGSN group. The beige leaf crop sweater fits Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique bodies, while the skirt comes in Eve Pulpy, Eve Slim, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP sizing. The tan/gold calf boots are also included in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique sizing. Our gift also has a necklace inside, which is open in the front and has leaves draped down each side, might be slightly blending in here but it is a wonderful addition :)

Today I went to dinner at my parents' place, who are both back to full health and feeling fine :) We had Thai food from my favorite place to celebrate my birthday, and I am planning on going to the farmers market tomorrow that I've missed for about a year and a half now. I'm genuinely terrified which is frustrating and embarrassing, but I know I'll enjoy myself if I get there and it will be worth the stress. We've also got a houseguest this weekend who will wind up acting as an emotional support human for me, LOL, but really we all deserve people like that :) I am undecided yet if I'll have time to blog on Sunday after all the plans this weekend, so I am leaving it as I'll try but if not I will certainly be back on Monday with more goodies. Meanwhile I hope you all have an amazing weekend, lots of magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Composer Girls Fashion:

Photo 1:

Outfit: !CGF-*Willa* Jeans Outfit $0L CGF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: !CGF-*Kassiani* Jeans Outfit $0L CGF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: !CGF-*Sierra* Complete Skirt Outfit $0L Avangardista Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: !CGF-*Sierra* Complete Skirt Outfit Gray $0L Paparazzi Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: !CGF-*Marisa* Brown Skirt Outfit $0L MGSN Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: Wasabi // Play K9 Ed. Hair - Absolute Pack

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND WENDY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

All Poses: Verocity  (Various Sets)