MLM Free & Offers Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting some stores that are part of the MLM Free & Offers group, which has a small $5L fee to join. That will keep out the spammers, and encourages us to stick around to get lots of helpful news and gifts :) The gifts are free with the group tag, and I suggest any time you visit a store with lots of multi-designer group gifts, check for this group's logo as well. You just might be in for some bonus goodies! I'd also like to say that I've noticed I have some new readers lately, and want to warmly welcome you all to my blog ♥. Please feel free to follow me on any of my social media accounts on that tab above for sneak peeks of each new post and an easy way to contact me. 

My first look this evening is the beautiful .:Bad Rabbit:. Camby Swimsuit GIFT, which looks like a two piece from the front but the rear view reveals it's just one with a clever front opening. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Pinup Bombshell, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included. I'm so entranced by the butterflies, both the large and the smaller ones flitting about, and the soft peachy pink color is right up my alley.

This flirty outfit is our gift from MONOMANIA called Tonha de Zeca - Plaid White. They've got lots of great gifts for several groups, so be sure to see what other logos there look familiar. This treat includes the top, separate sleeves, and skirt, each in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Pinup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. The plaid is intriguing in monochromatic like this, and the short hem of the skirt gives a particularly cheeky view from behind ;)

Next we have the lovely [seeker] Enna Print 03 outfit, a pairing of cropped top and low cut miniskirt that each lace up on both sides. Isn't that floral pattern pretty? Many times we think of bright assorted colors for flowers, but these softer ones are a terrific change :) Our gift includes Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu sizing, as well as a metals HUD for each piece with 8 colors. The rivets holding the strings in place are where the HUDs come into play :) Be sure to find a C-string (panty liner) to wear beneath, because panties with sides are probably going to show through the lacing. 

Maybe you do prefer more vibrant colors, so in that case I'll suggest our Carola*Olaia gift. This bra, panty, and belted short robe set is all linked together and worn at once, in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Mounds, and Juicy mesh bodies. As you can tell, there's also a HUD enclosed which offers 16 colors apiece for the jacket, belt, top, and pants so we can mix and match to our heart's content. The different textures of sheer materials caught my eye, and I think lounging in front of a fireplace sounds like a fun usage for this beauty.

For my final look of the evening, please visit CHANTY STYLE to grab their flirty ALEXA DRESS gift. I'm a big fan of asymmetrical styles, and this one's got the hem going high on the right while the top dips from bare right shoulder to full long sleeve on the left. Its belt is a separate attachment so you can choose to omit if you wish, and both will fit Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD will let you pick from 20 colors each for the main dress, trim, and belt. I matched the belt on the right but from behind it almost looks like I removed it, but again it is entirely up to you if you want a sleek all-one-color look or you want to go wild and tint everything a new hue :) Make this look your own, jazz it up with your favorite accessories and you will look stunning as always.

I'm preparing for a busy weekend, which is slightly unusual for me...I'll be going back to the farmers market I used to go to weekly, for the first time in over 2 years if I feel up to it in the morning. Then dinner at my parents', where my dad is recovering from the procedure for his A-fib (cardioversion) that apparently did not work so he will go back on medication until a new plan is devised. I'll get to talk to them more about that tomorrow, so trying not to worry too much right this instant. Telling me not to worry is like telling the sun not to shine though, LOL, so I'm trying to think peaceful thoughts and take deep slow breaths. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Swimsuit: .:Bad Rabbit:. Camby Swimsuit GIFT $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Tonha de Zeca - Plaid White $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [seeker] Enna Print 03 $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Carola*Olaia $0L MLM Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: CHANTY STYLE ALEXA DRESS $0L MLM Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Emeralds at Palomma Plaza

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited Palomma Plaza, and found that Emerald Couture had put out new gifts there since I last shared them. So of course I had to pick them up with my Doves Angel tag from the Palomma Plaza group, free to join :) It is always a pleasure to visit there and be reminded of The Free Dove and the generosity of Palomma Casanova, while her friends keep her spirit alive in SL to honor her memory. The number of amazing gifts available is so impressive, and you'll find something for just about everyone so tell your friends, partner, new residents you meet, and anyone who deserves a little wardrobe refreshing. My landmark should point you to the Emerald Couture display, but be sure to check all around and enjoy your visit.

My first look of the evening is our EC Rhonda Romper Blue Rectangle gift. It caught my eye with that great halter neck and open back, and the contrast of geometric pattern against the navy satin shorts. There are standard mesh sizes for classic avatars, as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizing. 

The EC Jennie Short Set - Leaf is simply perfect for those warm days we're still having in late summer. Its embossed tank top and formfitting shorts are each provided in standard mesh sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, and TMP mesh body sizing. I'd happily wear the top with a pair of capris or longer pants if it gets cooler, or even a skirt if I felt flirty :) 

Many of Emerald Couture's outfits include footwear, for which I am eternally grateful. A good example of that would be our EC Sommer Outfit v2 Blue gift, which also has a summery vibe to it. The top and bottom are each provided in Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizing, while the sandals fit Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink flat feet. The sheer ruffle on the bottom almost distracts from the thong cut of the rear, lol, and the tube top has a fun opening that shows off lots of cleavage. 

Next I slipped into the EC Chun 2 Outfit Green gift, which makes sense for the store's namesake gem being known as the same color :) We start with the dress which is gathered at the neck and waist for tiny pleats, and tied with a slim belt. There are standard mesh sizes as well as sizing for Erika, Freya, Isis, Venus, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Hourglass, Physique, Peach, Prima, and Reborn mesh bodies. Then we get to add a matching sandal to fit the same set of mesh bodies :) I feel very well put together when my shoes are a perfect match like this, don't you?

For my final look tonight, I chose the lovely EC Sunny Outfit Cherry gift. The sleeveless dress skims along our curves to flare out slightly to a wide ruffle hem, with an intriguing pattern in very pretty colors that make me think of autumn. It and the matching sandals with their charming bow on the back of the ankle are each included in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Peach, and Reborn mesh bodies. Now I just have to decide where to wear this beauty first!

I am trying to go with the flow as some of my usual plans have gone topsy-turvy, like my usual Friday dinner with my parents is being switched to Saturday because of the procedure he's having done. He's been experiencing A-fib and they're basically shocking him (cardioversion) with electrical current to try to restore the normal heart rhythm. It doesn't sound fun by any means, so I understand delaying dinner of course. I'm supposed to try to go to the farmers market Saturday too, so we'll see. At least I got to do my usual Thursday multiplayer in Hello Kitty with a friend, since chatting with her always makes me happy :) The next few days will just have to fall into place, I can't do much else but be patient and optimistic. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Emerald Couture at Palomma Plaza:

Photo 1:

Outfit: EC Rhonda Romper Blue Rectangle $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: EC Jennie Short Set - Leaf $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: EC Sommer Outfit v2 Blue $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: EC Chun 2 Outfit Green $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: EC Sunny Outfit Cherry $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Lara AC Group

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is full of gifts for the free-to-join Lara AC group (store's full name Lara Augusta Carnelian), but instead of featuring gifts from that store, I visited several other designers who are a part of this group. They have the ability to send notices to the group, and many offers gifts for anyone wearing the Lara AC group tag :) It is a generous way for her colleagues to thank her group members for stopping by their stores as well, and I always enjoy the sense of teamwork it shows among the many talented folks in SL who keep us looking fashionable.

My first look of the evening comes from FAVOR, and is their SIMA DRESS which is one of many treats for various groups they offer. This flirty crossed halter style minidress is gathered on the right front and tied at the hip, with fabric that calls to mind autumn with its coloring. There are sizes for Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite mesh bodies included. 

When I visited Brunsen Couture, I noticed immediately that they had recently relocated their gifts and updated them all to various colors of this stunning dress. It's called Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [11], and this version is a shimmery deep teal that made me gasp a little :) Our gift includes Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. 

Surely I can't be the only one who likes to carry a bit of springtime with me, some fresh blooms to remind us that new beginnings can happen whenever we least expect? :) This is the .:AMUI:. "Riloa" Dress - 10 gift, one of many for various groups on this wall of goodies. There is sizing for Gen X Classic, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies provided. The skirt has deep slits on both thighs, and I love the detail of one strap being fabric but the other being a bold metal chain! 

While I don't mind the weather getting less hot and steamy, I am always eager for new swimwear to visit beaches all year round in SL. So the Bens Boutique - Nairam Bikini - Hud Control gift is just my style, and so versatile! The gift consists of the top and panty in Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique sizing, along with a whopper of a HUD to choose from 50 textures for each piece. There are various patterns as well as solid colors, so I had fun mixing and matching as you can tell :) 

One last treat of the evening, we have the {Chaotic} Kaylee outfit which has a fun surprise in the rear view. The strapless dress comes in Erika, Erika Squeezed, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Pushup Nerido, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Juicy sizes, with shoes in similar sizes - Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The fun white fur jacket has two numbered sizes, so I suggest just trying them each on and seeing which works best with your shape and body. I had to take the jacket off for the rear glimpse though, which shows peek-a-booty with a teeny white thong peeping through. Unsurprisingly, it made me giggle :)

I don't have much to say about my day, pretty tame and some might say dull, which is not a bad thing when you need to unwind. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: FAVOR - SIMA DRESS $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 2:

Dress: Brunsen! Tara Sexy Dress [11] $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 3:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Riloa" Dress - 10 $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 4:

Bikini: Bens Boutique - Nairam Bikini - Hud Control $0L Lara AC Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: {Chaotic} Kaylee $0L Lara AC Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Gifts from Cryucci

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I visited Cryucci, which was formerly known as By Evie, and found several wonderful group gifts that I simply had to share. Their group is free to join, so these treats are yours for the taking if you have the group slot :) Their style is flirtatious and sure to turn heads, or just that of your special someone in the case of the lingerie selections. I'm happy to know that they are thriving under their new brand name, and still providing creative outfits at affordable prices.

My first look is the daring Cryucci #2 LINGERIE GIFT, and may I say WOW? :) Its bra and panty are designed for Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, and we also receive a HUD with 20 solid colors and 20 sheer for the top part 1, 20 solids for part 2 (straps), 20 for the panty, and 5 metals for the rings connecting the straps. The bra cups look hotter than hades in sheer by the way ;) All the straps are just mesmerizing, and they look very soft and satiny.

Our Cryucci #3 BODYSUIT GIFT is also quite versatile with the options of fishnet or solid, so you can decide just how revealing you wish it to be. The bodysuit is provided in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Petite sizing, with a HUD that lets us pick 20 colors of fishnet or 20 solid colors, plus 20 hues for the straps. Now usually I would pick a very different color for each side of the photo, but I felt like the contrast of fishnet to solid was just as intriguing. I did change the straps but kept a similar lavender for the main material. 

For those moments where you want to feel extra tempting, slide into the Cryucci ASTRA LINGERIE FATPACK GIFT. It consists of separate bra, corset, and panty, all in sizes to fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, plus a HUD as I'm sure you can tell. That offers 20 colors each for top part 1, top part 2 in solid and sheer, corset part 1 (solids), corset part 2 (sheer), panty part 1 and 2 (solid and sheer), and 5 metals. Let's sum that up as 20 colors for each section, either solid, sheer, or both for each :) I love using contrasting colors for photos, and might wind up wearing this as all one hue for non-blog purposes.

Next we get to sparkle like our favorite champagne in the ::BY EVIE:: GIFT DRESS #1 :) Who can resist a sequined mini that can be your choice of 10 wonderful colors, thanks to the enclosed HUD? The gift includes sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, so many favorite body brands can look sizzling in this shimmery treat.

My final look this evening is the playful ::BY EVIE:: GIFT #04 which I think is lovely for this time of year. The long sleeves are balanced by bared midriff and short shorts, plus we have the visual appeal of the soft ruffles on all the edges. Our top and shorts are each included in Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes, while the HUD provided has 10 color options for each piece. Don't be surprised if you spot me running around the grid in this cute and casual set, although which color/s I decide upon will remain a mystery for now ;)

For once my plans actually worked out the way I wanted, lol, and I was able to get to the gelato place that also sells imported candies and snacks :) That means I got to try Dubai chocolate (yum!) and I got Biscoff flavored gelato which I tasted after dinner. That was also delicious, just as I expected, and I got something for my dad since I remember him talking about it from his childhood (Black Jack gum). Being in the car was still stressful, but I am taking it one trip at a time. The weather is still nice, and we passed by lots of horses who seemed to be enjoying that too. Horse farms are a common sight in my area, but I still get excited whenever I see them :) One camp nearby lets kids interact with them and ride them as a type of therapy, really interesting stuff. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cryucci:

Photo 1:

Lingerie: Cryucci #2 LINGERIE GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bodysuit: Cryucci #3 BODYSUIT GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Lingerie: Cryucci ASTRA LINGERIE FATPACK GIFT $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: ::BY EVIE:: GIFT DRESS #1 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ::BY EVIE:: GIFT #04 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

The Warehouse Sale

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings us to the 5th anniversary round of The Warehouse Sale, a post-apocalyptic themed event with a wide variety of designers. For the anniversary, we've got lots of generous gifts for their free group, so be sure to join if you aren't already a member and click all the crates you can find near the displays :) Surprisingly I discovered a fair amount of sexy offerings, so maybe after watching the world burn we will all be craving intimacy...my photos are suggestive but not exceptionally so, if that makes sense. Just me, no adult activities, but clothing that shows off possibly more than usual for me. This round ends on the 18th of September, so you have time to grab some demos and return to do some shopping too.

For my first look, I chose a combination that I would absolutely wear in RL with a longer shirt since it just looks so fun! The ::GB:: Mira Top / TRUTH gift from GABRIEL is a playful short sleeved crop top in black, with the word Truth across the front and a heart above the U. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies included. As for the pants, they are the [Gild] Jersey wide pants_Gray animal gift and I am about to purr with pleasure :) These fit Legacy, Maitreya, and Lara X mesh bodies with alpha layers included to ensure that you get a perfect fit. Since they are a neutral color, I've probably got more tops in my inventory than I can count that would look just as fantastic with these.

This itty bitty bikini is our [The Forge] Mela Bikini, White Net gift. The tiny cups and material of the thong panties are fishnet, so I had to hide the top with my arms and the bottom with a photoshopped "modesty flower", however I am sure you can use your imagination to know that this is a white hot outfit ;) The gift includes sizing for eBody, Juicy Boobs, Juicy Rolls, Waifu, Maitreya, Lara X, Legacy, Nerido, and Perky mesh bodies. Did you notice the other addition here? That would be our Ladybird.// Kim Tattoo GIFT! which is provided as BOM layers in 30, 50, 70, and 100% opacity so you can choose your preferred look. I'm wearing 100 for maximum visibility in the photo, and I really enjoy the delicate scrollwork in a location that peeks through many low cut dresses or shirts as well as this flirty bikini.

My next look is from [Cruel], whose Duality Female Fatpack also has a male counterpart in the same gift package. The hoodie, corset, and thong are each included in Legacy, Perky, V-Tech, Reborn, Reborn V-Tech, and Waifu sizing, along with a very thorough HUD. That offers 16 colors each for the top and sleeves, then for the corset we can choose from 4 latex, 4 latex web, 4 leather, and 4 leather cracked hues. We've also got 4 metal options, 4 belt colors, 11 thong colors, and 4 colors for the corset frills as well as the option to turn them off/on. Whew! I'd also like to note that we do receive an alpha layer but my hands were still determined to show through the extended sleeves, so I just used my Legacy HUD to hide them :) 

Once again I go from covered to mostly uncovered, lol, thanks to our - Secrets - Lovely Cherry Set - White - group gift. This one-piece bodysuit is nearly bare in the back, with cleverly placed hearts in the front that look like ripe fruits on branches of a tree. There are Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes included, along with a HUD to switch the upper and lower parts on or off individually. On the right I've added the {le fil casse} Loreena Fur One Size - TWS Birthday Gift Edition for a pop of color and contrasting texture. The single size worked out very nicely, and the name implies that this particular version might only be available here at this event - so don't hesitate to grab it while you can. I want to pet it like a puppy, LOL!

My final look of the evening is our [Glitzz] Milena Set - Heart gift, from a designer who never skimps on the sex appeal or beautiful details. The top and panties are each layered, laced, and tied with pretty bows, all designed to fit Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD with 3 metals to choose from, for those rivets surrounding the holes that the ribbon is threaded through. I don't often see the combination of dusky steel blue and peach, so I've simply got to comment about how much I like it :) 

It was a decent day here, and I'll say that I have heard a few suspicious sounds in this room that may or may not be of the rodent invader type, lol, but nothing definitive like that distinctive chewing sound of a few days ago. So for now, I'm waiting and watching and worrying a bit because that's what I do. Otherwise I am planning an outing for tomorrow evening, and I am nervous but also looking forward to it since it's a place I enjoy. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts for The Warehouse Sale:

Photo 1:

Top: GABRIEL ::GB:: Mira Top / TRUTH $0L Group Gift

Pants: [Gild] Jersey wide pants_Gray animal $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Bikini: [The Forge] Mela Bikini, White Net $0L Group Gift

Tattoo: Ladybird.// Kim Tattoo GIFT! $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: [Cruel] Duality Female Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: - Secrets - Lovely Cherry Set - White - $0L Group Gift

Fur: {le fil casse} Loreena Fur One Size - TWS Birthday Gift Edition $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Glitzz] Milena Set - Heart $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Black Flowers Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting the Black Flowers store, where they have 4 generous gifts for absolutely free :) They are labeled as group gifts but set for sale for $0L, so you actually don't need the group tag to pick them up. I recognize the brand from various events they've appeared at, and enjoy their style so I am pleased to be able to show you these generous treats.

My first look of the evening is our Black.Flowers - GroupGift March. This beautiful dress has a deep V neckline, playful slit on the left thigh, and a gathered waist with belt tied in a pretty bow in the front. There are sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD offering 5 colors so you can change things up whenever you wish. Color me impressed!

The Black.Flowers - GroupGift April is a flirty top and panty set that looks fun for lounging or doing some mixing and matching for a more 'outerwear' outfit. We receive Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing, plus a HUD with 5 choices each for top and panty as well as 3 metals for the closures on the panties. All the top textures are various florals, and there is a solid colored choice to go with each one for our thong style panty.

Next I changed into the charming Black.Flowers - Summer time Gift Set. If this looks familiar, it was a free gift at SL22B (which I blogged in early July) but that means if you missed out, you have another opportunity to claim this generous treat :) The bikini top and close fitting shorts are each provided in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, with a HUD to select from 6 colors for each. That pattern on the top really caught my eye, as did the way the strings wrap around the waist. 

I'm wrapping up tonight's post with the most recent gift, Black.Flowers - GroupGift August. What a beauty! The strapless top comes straight across the neckline to accentuate the cleavage, and beneath the attached belt we've got a fun zigzag of stripes on our full short skirt. There are Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu sizes included, as well as a HUD (you knew I was about to say that, LOL) offering 5 colors for our look. Which one of these was your favorite?

Well, it was certainly an adventure of a weekend...two mice are now relocated to a nearby park instead of hanging out in my office here, and I'm still occasionally hearing nibbling and general noises that could be more of their friends. Sigh. One was caught in the early morning Saturday, and the other showed up in the second trap that evening. I spent a little of my therapy session talking about the dentist, and a lot of it babbling about mice I think :P  Sorry, Doc! (no, he doesn't read this, just generally putting that apology out into the universe) My plans are to get back on track this week with outings, with fingers crossed in spirit that it works out that way. My mouth is less sore today, so I am looking for any positive that I can hold onto like that :) I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Black Flowers:

Photo 1:

Dress: Black.Flowers - GroupGift March $0L Free Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Black.Flowers - GroupGift April $0L Free Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Black.Flowers - Summer time Gift Set $0L Free Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Black.Flowers - GroupGift August $0L Free Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Enchantment Nevermore

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got some free hunt prizes to show you from the Enchantment - Nevermore hunt. The prizes are hidden in prims shaped like a raven, extremely suitable for the hunt name and theme :) We get to search each participating store by using the hints given on the website and from the sample raven on the hunt sign in most stores, and the prize folder includes the landmark to the next stop in almost every case. I'd genuinely forgotten that it used to be hunt standard to do that, LOL, because the websites generally are easier for the organizers to keep updated. Quoth the raven - nevermore, and find all these goodies by the end of the month ;) Sorry Mr. Poe, but I had to paraphrase your classic line there to add the helpful info.

First I slipped into the flirtatious YUEBIN - Luminara - Enchantment Hunt prize. This brand creates clothing for all genders, which is reflected in the sizing for the dress and the panties. Each piece has original and PBR versions, and the panties have versions with or without bulge. All of those will fit Anatomy M, Belleza Jake, eBody, eBody V-Tech, Waifu, Legacy F, Legacy M, and Legacy V-Tech mesh bodies. I'm wearing the PBR here, and it gives a deep maroon snakeskin texture that responds to your local lighting. So intriguing!

I kept that lovely dress on and added our wonderful BMe Mechanical Nevermore Wings prize from BlueMoon enterprise. These charming double wings are intricately created with a touch of steampunk (see those gears?) and flap gently on their own. They're also unrigged so you can adjust them if they need to be nudged up or down, or closer to your body, etc. :) I think they look fantastic with this dress and its bare back.

Get ready to explore the [FAME] store triply well, as there are three generous ravens waiting there with a trio of easy to combine gifts. The Dress - Eared / Gift starts us off with plenty of bunny ear shapes including the bodice, and a daring open back that shows off a bit of booty cleavage. Of course we need some undies, so their Panties - Eared / Gift come in very handy. You can't see them here but I promise they are under there ;) It probably won't surprise you that the third treat is called Stockings - Eared / Gift, thigh high fishnets with side seams and solid feet with ear-adorned garters attached. All three of these ravens will give you Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizes of their respective treats.

If you need a beverage to boost your energy with all this hunting, the AseRiz - Drink octopus prize has got you covered! I think my new friend here is either stirring my drink for me or wants to steal a sip...or maybe go for a swim? I'm loving the spooky vibe, which is a little early for me but I also know lots of people who are into it year round. The prize has a holding pose built into the cup, but also includes 2 poses for you to use if your AO doesn't cooperate. 

My final look is comprised of 5, that's right FIVE wonderful gifts from WebDew! The ::WD:: Ellifain Hunt Edition will give you a nice tour of their store while you track down all the components, and I am a huge fan of theirs so I had a great time looking around. We start with the axe, which has several random holding poses it cycles through while attached. Then we have the sleeves in Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn sizes, then the top and panties in the same sizing plus a Perky version for the top. Another raven has boots in the same body sizes, then the final one gives us the full skirt in the same size set. I recommend adding the parts one at a time to see the outfit bit by bit, then decide what combo suits your mood or destination. 

Are we ready for the weekend? I think I am, although it might involve more mouse activities that would not be pleasant. The mouse traps are baited with peanut butter, and this time we are using the humane type so I might get startled if they get caught but at least it won't be gross. I had a nice dinner at my parents', although a bit later than expected because their appointment ran late. The laundry related leak is taken care of, and a huge clog has been resolved :) Not sure what exactly my weekend will hold, but I am going to try to catch up on sleep and probably read since I haven't made time for that much lately. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from Enchantment - Nevermore:

Photo 1:

Dress: YUEBIN - Luminara - Enchantment Hunt $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 2:

Wings: BlueMoon enterprise BMe Mechanical Nevermore Wings $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: [FAME] Dress - Eared / Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Panties: [FAME] Panties - Eared / Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Stockings: [FAME] Stockings - Eared / Gift $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Drink: AseRiz - Drink octopus $0L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: WebDew ::WD:: Ellifain Hunt Edition $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

COCO Group Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are checking out some of the plentiful group gifts at COCO, whose group is currently free to join. They have always been very generous, and I'm surprised to realize it's been so long since I'd shares any of these terrific treats here. Please allow me to remedy that :) My link should land you at one low wall display of gifts, then if you look to the east (when facing these gifts it should be directly ahead in another room) you will see the next room has several similar displays with gifts as well. I'm a big fan of their creations and enjoy the range from casual to more dressy looks.

My first look is the charming *COCO*_Gift_HalterJumpsuit_Leaf, and I am head over heels for it! Of course I do love a good halter style, and the flowy pant legs almost make it look like a long skirt from some angles. There are sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies included. I think it'll especially come in handy for the early autumn days when you still want bare arms but covered legs.

*COCO*_Gift_LaceMiniDress_Raspberry first struck me as ethereal, then I realized just how much skin shows through the sheer parts of the lace and wondered if there's a word for ethereal but make it sexy? In sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies, it has an open back with the top tied in a loose bow at the neck. I really want to wear it as a coverup for a BOM bikini while the weather is still warm, and I simply adore the vivid color.

Next I paired two gifts together, starting with the *COCO*_Gift_FlowyCropTop_PinkNavy. Isn't that a gorgeous pattern? The peekaboo shoulders are such a fun touch, and the lace trim is lovely. We receive Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh body sizes in this gift, and I believe that a couple of those were added so if you already own this please check to make sure you have all the sizes you wish. Then I added our *COCO*_Gift_LowRiseDenimShorts_TealGreen which are folded daringly at the zipper :) I'm almost old enough to remember the original Daisy Dukes shorts, lol, and these might even make her blush! They fit Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn bodies. Either of these can pair wonderfully with so many other wardrobe staples too.

I expect some of you may find this an even better pairing, mainly because of the green print and more casual style of the *COCO*_Gift_CropTank. It reads "Trust Your Journey", and boy oh boy, is that ever good advice! I almost jokingly said something about them having really good songs (Faithfully and Open Arms are my faves) but really I am in a place in life where I need to put more trust in myself and my future :) So no disrespect intended with silly jokes, as I do try to use humor to get myself through some rough stuff. This tank is cropped enough to show a slight view of underboob, and is designed for Legacy, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies.

A little black dress is a classic must-have for any wardrobe, and the *COCO*_Gift_BubbleHemMiniDress_Glitter brings that idea to the next level of style. From the shimmery fabrics to the full sleeve cuffs that match the hem bubble perfectly, this gift is designed to stand out and make people take notice :) I certainly did! There are sizes for Legacy, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies included in this treat.

It was a rough day yesterday with the dental procedure, and I'm still not feeling my best because of the general anxiety. Then I got to add to the stress by realizing that I'm hearing chewing sounds in this room again, which means I've got another mousey visitor 😬. It was the other side of the room last time, lol, so we still don't know how they're getting in or why my office is so dang appealing to them. I think my being nocturnal means I hear their nightly activities more than most people would. But good grief, it was so loud I thought there was a beaver chewing on a tree trunk in here! LOL! My pleas to the housemate to help me were mostly ignored, so I'm sitting here trying in vain to stay calm. It'll be a fun weekend of cleaning, as there are boxes of craft type stuff over there that are pretty heavy to move around. My mouth is sore but I know it'll be okay in a few days, and the permanent crown will be installed (?) on the 11th of September. Yep, that's a long time and an unfortunate date, but their lab needs 3 weeks now. I am always extra careful eating with a temp crown in, because I'd had them fall out in the past and it is annoying to make an extra trip there. I am most likely going to my parents' for dinner tomorrow, and then I will figure out what the heck my weekend holds. I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from COCO:

Photo 1:

Outfit: *COCO*_Gift_HalterJumpsuit_Leaf $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: *COCO*_Gift_LaceMiniDress_Raspberry $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: *COCO*_Gift_FlowyCropTop_PinkNavy $0L Group Gift

Shorts: *COCO*_Gift_LowRiseDenimShorts_TealGreen $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: *COCO*_Gift_CropTank $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: *COCO*_Gift_BubbleHemMiniDress_Glitter $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Crystal BLUE Persuasion

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I had fun visiting the August-September round of the BLUE SL Event, where you can find great offers including $50L exclusives, and many VIP group gifts as well. The group is free to join, so all of those generous gifts I'm sharing this evening are yours entirely free :) For a few I had to pay $1L to the vendor but it was automatically refunded while the gift was delivered, so no big deal. The current round is open until the 8th of September, and it just opened so you have plenty of time to stop by and enjoy. I made it a habit to use a song title for my blog post titles when covering this event long ago, and I had a hard time deciding which song to continue my tradition with. However that is the explanation for the name :)

My first look of the evening is our Violet Skies - Workit Leggings & Shirt gift. Please note that several of the items are no-copy so you do need to manually unpack this because we cannot copy things into our inventory if they're attached to us. The shirt and leggings each come in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Maitreya, Petite, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes, with a HUD for each that offers 5 patterns and 5 solid colors to match. This makes for one versatile outfit! I had to right click the leggings HUD and add to HUD (I just chose one that was empty on my screen, lol) then edit and rotate until I could see the HUD's buttons, because it defaulted to being worn on my right hand instead of my screen. Sometimes SL just does that, lol, but it really only took a moment to remedy and will default to the new location each time you add it in the future. SL's quirks do not diminish my enjoyment of this vibrant, fun outfit at all :)

Next I'm feeling marvelous in the Nut & Squirrel Flaminia gift, from the brand formerly known as Telsiope's Couture. This gorgeous gown is provided in sizing for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 10 solid satin textures and 12 colors with rows of sequins like the red on the left above. If I were going to a formal event and wanted to look sexy but still all essentials covered, this would easily be my first choice.

Gidget's Style is offering a great gift called GS Georgie FITMESH Mini LAVENDER, seen above, and I'm very grateful for it. This silky slip dress is provided in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, Peach, Prima Busty, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes. The hem has pretty daisies in black all around, and those side slits add an extra dash of sensuality.

The @rOrO Teal & Pink WDNC Club Shirt is a double helping of sass for free :) Each color will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The details on this short sleeved hoodie are plentiful, from the front pockets holding glasses and a yellow highlighter, to the "Proud Member of WDNC" on the front that is explained on the back as "We Do Not Care Club, Second Life Chapter" on the back. Funny thing, I tend to say that I care too much to the point of overload so I wind up having to shut down for a bit. That makes it seem like I don't care at all (the world is still a dumpster fire in some ways) but I promise I do care ♥. Can't resist clever humor though, and yes I will add pants before wearing these in public. I definitely care about not displaying the nether regions to the world at large!

One final look of the night, we have the cozy looking treat from Just Imagine called SPRING APRIL gift by JI. Our chevron knit top is provided in standard sizes along with Belleza, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh body sizes, while the skirt has a similar set of sizes - standard, eBody, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, TMP, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. I used my Lara X HUD's alpha tab to hide just a couple bits and pieces here and there, since for once I didn't feel like making the switch from one body to the other. That's mainly because I could see that the clothing is not skintight and it would work pretty well :) I think this is going to be a great outfit for when the weather gets a bit more mild, since autumn is bound to arrive eventually.

Your magpie is being a nervous Nellie tonight, fretting about the dental work tomorrow, but I am distracting myself as best as I can and trying to focus on getting this accomplished for future mouth health. The fistula (that lil bubble or pocket thing that led to all this) went away immediately after the procedure 2 weeks ago and is not back, so I am glad I'm doing this. If the old root canal and crown were failing, the redo should make things happier and healthier so that is a plus. I've got soft foods on hand again for the next couple of days, and I am taking tomorrow off from blogging because you don't want me trying to blog while post-nitrous groggy ;) I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from BLUE SL Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Violet Skies - Workit Leggings & Shirt $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Nut & Squirrel Flaminia $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Gidget's Style GS Georgie FITMESH Mini LAVENDER $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Tops: @rOrO Teal & Pink WDNC Club Shirt $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: Just Imagine - SPRING APRIL gift by JI $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

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

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. Almond TOSCA

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity