GothiCatz Goodies

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting >>GothiCatz<< store, a wonderful brand I recall from my earliest days in SL. Their group is free to join, and they've got several terrific gifts waiting for us to enjoy. Some of them were gifts from previous events and I got a message when clicking them that I already had them and "one per person", but a quick search in my inventory for the store name brought them all to my attention immediately :) Even if you have a few, it is still so worth checking to ensure that you have all of them. Coincidentally, a few were from prior Shop & Hop rounds, which I mention because a new one just started so that means you all know exactly what Dawn is spending her SL time this weekend doing! First we've got some flirty gifts to see though...

First up, we have the retro >>GothiCatz<< Tiffany group gift. This sassy swimsuit has a halter bra top and a high waisted boy leg bottom, each in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The bottom's pattern is a circus and clowns theme which may not be to everyone's tastes, but they do have another version (I want to say the name was Catriona) with a different texture so you might choose that instead, if not 'in addition' :)

For a tropical flavor, I suggest the >>GothiCatz<< HotSpell group treat :) The one shouldered mini dress and a matching thong are each included in a fitmesh M size along with Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body sizes. I'm still in the midst of a cold snap here that will keep the temperature below freezing for another few weeks (it's 4 degrees F outside right now!!!!) so the nod to warmth is much appreciated. 

>>GothiCatz<< Valentina is coincidentally timely since we are rapidly approaching that particular heart-laden holiday. Our lacy bodysuit comes in sizes for Freya, Isis, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies, in a deep pink shade that is sure to turn heads. The scalloped edges on the neckline and the crossed straps in the back are fun details as well. Maybe you can wear it as a swimsuit too...

That last comment leads to our >>GothiCatz<< Kalma group gift, which is labeled as a swimsuit but could also work as a bodysuit. I feel like they're generally interchangeable in SL, don't you? This flirty design looks like a bra beneath a one-sided suit, with Goth or Halloween themed colors and skull on the front. There are sizes for Freya, Isis, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Slink Hourglass, and Hourglass Petite bodies, as well as a fitted mesh version for classic avatars. 

One final look before we head into the weekend - the >>GothiCatz<< Chika group gift. It is a great pick for those of us who love animal prints, and all those layers of gathered ruffles make it a very flattering style. This halter minidress is provided in fitmesh standard sizes as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh body versions. 

I had a nice dinner with my parents (gluten free baked ziti and veggies) and found out more details about his upcoming procedure for the a-fib. It's an ablation and they go in via catheter (not the urinary kind) to the heart. If he's the first scheduled of the day, he'll go home that evening, otherwise he'll probably stay overnight. It doesn't sound too bad, and has a good success rate, which is encouraging. It's on the 18th so less than 3 weeks away, and he is in good spirits about it. I have no idea what I'm doing this weekend since the farmers market is canceled again tomorrow, but I know what my SL plans will include :) My main priorities there are warm snuggles with Xan, and the Valentine Shop & Hop event exploration. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from GothiCatz:

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Outfit: >>GothiCatz<< Tiffany $0L Group Gift

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Dress: >>GothiCatz<< HotSpell $0L Group Gift

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Bodysuit: >>GothiCatz<< Valentina $0L Group Gift

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Swimsuit: >>GothiCatz<< Kalma $0L Group Gift

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Dress: >>GothiCatz<< Chika $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

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 Absence

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'd like to invite you to Absence, where I initially thought I'd be sharing group gifts from. Upon closer inspection (also known as simply clicking, LOL) I realized that they are in fact totally free gifts with no group tag necessary. That's great news if you are perpetually short on group slots, which I think we can all identify with ;) These treats lean towards the alternative side, think Goth or grunge, the type of things that make you want to wear smoky eyeshadow and dark stiletto nails. I'm a very boring dresser in RL, so I deeply appreciate the chance to explore various fashion styles in SL without breaking the bank. 

My first look of the evening is the gorgeous .Absence. Nomi Dress, a free gift that fits Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD offers 3 metals and 11 colors each for our dress and straps, so there are many possible ways to wear this sweet treat. Look at that shine!

Normally I'd slip into my favorite jeans from the marketplace to help show off a top, but this - ABSENCE - Lola Corset seemed to call for something a little more flirty. That would be the white pair from our Lilbird Simple BOM panties 4 colors gift that is also found for free on the marketplace :) So lovely Lola here is a strapless long length corset with attached belt and bow in the front, in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD has 7 colors each for the corset, lace, bow, and ruffles, so we can get creative with this look too. Because of the HUD's black background, I almost missed the black button that is our 7th color...that's why this look is so pastel and dainty, lol, but I promise you can tint everything black too if you desire.

Those panties did come in handy here too, helping me share the - ABSENCE - Martha Top FATPACK gift. In sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy Boobs, our shirt has puffed sleeves, a pert zipper in the front, small ruffled collar, wide band with double belts, and straps draped down the sides. Its HUD lets us select from 14 colors each for the top upper and lower parts, belts, straps, and ruffles, plus 3 patterns for the top and 4 metals. That's a lot of fun customization!

If you'd like to be wrapped in shimmery satin (latex?) that flatters every curve, be sure to claim the ABSENCE - Wanette gift :) This stunning gift is a slip dress with bold right thigh opening, designed to fit Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Mounds mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD with 6 color choices for the dress and 3 for the metals. So pretty, and the low neckline helps make it extra flirtatious.

Last but certainly not least tonight, I am delighted to share the - ABSENCE - Nixi Bat Dress FATPACK. Some may feel this gift is better suited for Halloween at first glance, but the HUD does offer 10 solid colors in addition to the 10 patterns with a flock of bats flittering about. The belt stays black and with a bat buckle, so you get to tell people you're Batgirl/Batman ;) The dress is included in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Juicy mesh bodies. I really like the loose flowing fit that still accentuates our cleavage and legs.

Even though today was my birthday, it was a relatively quiet day with a fun evening gaming with friends (via phone/internet). I had a great time, and as I get older I really do learn to appreciate my friends more and more. If you've ever played Animal Crossing New Horizons, you know that on your birthday as soon as you login one of your villagers kidnaps you to your party, LOL, so it's good to make sure you are dressed nicely the night before. I am looking forward to dinner at my parents' tomorrow, and that's about the extent of my plans for the next day or two. I hope you're all having a fantastic day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from ABSENCE:

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Dress: .Absence. Nomi Dress $0L Free Gift

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Top: - ABSENCE - Lola Corset $0L Free Gift

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Top: - ABSENCE - Martha Top FATPACK $0L Free Gift

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Dress: ABSENCE - Wanette $0L Free Gift

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Dress: - ABSENCE - Nixi Bat Dress FATPACK $0L Free Gift

Panties Photos 2&3: Lilbird Simple BOM panties 4 colors $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

More Cremosas Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're back at Cremosas store, where we have an almost full calendar of gifts for January. These fashions are all a snowy white color, and each of the daily folders also has the older monthly treats inside as well so there is a bounty of generous goodies you can pick up for free :) They have two groups, and these are for the one that is free to join. I'd hurry if I were you, since they are probably taking these all down in a few days and starting over with February, when I do plan to share eventually too.

My first look is the Cremosas- JAN 10 gift, which looks like a single piece but is actually a top and skirt combo. Each piece is provided in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, like the vast majority of these gifts and all of tonight's looks. The shredded look in the front is so playful, and the opening in the back almost looks like an upside down heart to me.

This tantalizing outfit is the Cremosas- JAN 13 gift. It layers a bodysuit and short skirt, each in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The bodysuit's right spaghetti strap is dangling beneath our arm, while the other holds things up just enough ;)

Speaking of bodysuits, the Cremosas- JAN 17 gift is another fantastically designed one that immediately caught my eye. My favorite details are either the bare shoulders or the attached waist chain that loops between the legs and attaches both front and back. This comes in their usual 4 sizes for these gifts, in that same frosty white that will go with any footwear and accessories you wish.

Next, the Cremosas- JAN 7 literally had me doing a double-take, can you see why? White on white detailing can be hard to see at first glance, but our top and skirt both have white hearts embossed on them in various spots :) I love the high neck and cleavage peekaboo opening too, daring with a touch of romance.

My final randomly selected look of the evening is our Cremosas- JAN 20 gift. This satin shirt and panty combo made me think of combining business with pleasure, as that sure does look like a dress shirt but worn in a flirty fashion. Slightly open in the front, it is designed to be very figure hugging and even rises up a bit on the left hip to show a flash of cheek. Sizzling!

I am a little bit frustrated for various reasons tonight, nothing for anyone else to worry about but I apologize if I didn't sound like my usual pleasant or cheery self. I'm trying to plan my outing for tomorrow and it isn't going smoothly, between the frigid temps and so many restaurants' insistence that all food must be spicy now and have hot pepper sauce added (glaring at you, Panera, and my former favorite soups with new recipes) or worse. My stomach has been uneasy the past several days already, so that surely wouldn't help. Stress doesn't help either, and our world is pretty much a gigantic source of that lately. So I'm just going to wrap this up with a wish for a peaceful day/evening and many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cremosas:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Cremosas- JAN 10 $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: Cremosas- JAN 13 $0L Group Gift

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Bodysuit: Cremosas- JAN 17 $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: Cremosas- JAN 7 $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: Cremosas- JAN 20 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Treats from Spicy Secrets

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I've got some group gifts to share from Spicy Secrets, for their store group which is free to join. The brand name should give you an idea of their general style, and there is some lingerie along with the flirty casualwear. If this sounds like you're kind of thing, come on over and add some sex appeal to your wardrobe!

My first look is the [SS] Hettie Set Pack gift, which is a fun style for visiting somewhere warm or lounging indoors. The top and shorts are included in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. Also, the enclosed HUD lets us choose from 20 textures apiece for top and shorts, so we can get creative and switch up our look all we wish.

Next I slipped into the playful SS Claire Short Summer Dress Ftp 2 gift, and I am so glad I did :) Don't be fooled by the word 'summer' in that name, because we can find any temperature climate in SL that we can imagine. This sweet wisp of a minidress comes in 5 standard mesh sizes, as well as sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies. Of course there's a HUD too, offering 10 patterns and 10 solid colors for a total of 20 great options. 

Our [SS] Merina Set GROUP GIFT looks beautiful in a deep berry color that is speckled in white, very fresh and flattering. Its bra top and short skirt are linked to wear all at once, and provided in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. 

The [SS] Lizzie Outfit Pack 1 group gift really intrigued me with its versatility and the way it provides lots of coverage yet manages to feel quite flirty. The romper, gloves, and boots are separates that each come in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Prima, Prima Petite, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. Its HUD has 20 colors each to choose from for the romper, gloves, and 3 sections of the boots. You can see I've done each boot section a different shade on both sides above, to distinguish the differences in the photo :) At first I wondered how the pant legs stay up (they are part of the romper) but decided it must be that SL magic that makes all of our clothes fit so easily and stay right where we need them.

One more treat to see, which would be our SS Rumi Set Ftp 2 group gift. This outfit pairs a jumpsuit and tank top that both fit Freya, Isis, Hourglass, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies, with a HUD to select from 10 textures for each. Most are patterns with a couple of solid colors, so there is plenty of coordination possible here :) Anyone else getting 90s vibes from the pattern on the left? Fashion is certainly cyclical, and I always appreciate that fact.

My day was decent, and my evening was okay other than a dismal performance by my favorite hockey team. They will be taking a break for the Olympics soon, so I'd really like them to have another good game or two before then. The roads here are still a bit icy because of the low temperatures, despite being plowed and mostly salted, so I'll be heading out Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Safety first, I am good with that :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Spicy Secrets:

Photo 1:

Outfit: [SS] Hettie Set Pack $0L Group Gift

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Dress: SS Claire Short Summer Dress Ftp 2 $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: [SS] Merina Set GROUP GIFT $0L Group Gift

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Outfit: [SS] Lizzie Outfit Pack 1 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: SS Rumi Set Ftp 2 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Mesh Body Friends

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I ran across several fantastic gifts for the Mesh Body Friends group, which is free to join so all of these gifts are entirely free. We know that I adore the multi-designer groups as a great way to find out all the news from lots of stores at once, and of course the gifts are a lovely bonus :) If you have a favorite group of this sort or a store who's loaded with gifts for those groups, I would love to hear about it in the comments. Meanwhile let's take a look at some generous treats!

Our first stop this evening is Hilly Haalan, where you can find their [hh] GIFT Arista Dress among other gifts for this and other groups by teleporting to the group gifts room. This gorgeous red mini comes in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The many straps wound around the waist are such a fun detail, much like the little golden clasps present on them.

I must admit, I misinterpreted this outfit when first glancing at the vendor image ;) The TOG STORE . Omeko Set is our flirty gift with touches of fishnet on the skirt, and I'm going to suggest you wear your some panties beneath like they must have done in their photo. The top and skirt are each provided in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kupra Ups, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh body sizes. There's also a HUD, with 20 colors apiece for the top, laces, and skirt portions. The back of the skirt is entirely fishnet, so nearly bare bum, and that white flower you see on the front is something I added in Photoshop and not in SL or part of the outfit whatsoever. I really appreciate the versatility of the HUD!

Next we get to turn up the heat in our new [K-Style] TONIA DRESS #5 gift. The plunging neckline makes for a flirty view both front and rear, and that vivid shade of blue is simply fantastic. There are sizes for Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Hourglass, and Physique mesh bodies included. 

I also visited Bens Beauty and picked up their wonderful Vika Dress for the group. It comes in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Khara, Kupra, Kupra Ups, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Peach, Reborn, and Juicy mesh body sizing, along with a HUD offering an impressive 50 dress colors and 6 metals for its attached belt. The crossed straps in the back are one of my favorite styles, and the large rings on the belt remind me of one I wore in RL many years ago :)

For my final look of the night, we've got the V-Twins - Viper Outfit gift, which will certainly command attention when you walk into any room. The dress, separate sleeves, panties, and above the knee boots are all provided in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I'm sure you can tell that there is a HUD also, and that has 12 colors each for dress, sleeves, panties, and upper and lower portions of the boot, plus 3 metals for the dress and panties each. So that is a lot of options, which also helps us feel powerful. I think that's a great way to feel sexy too, being in control :) The first detail I noticed was the piercings on the bust, like a pair of nipple piercings are peeking through, then of course I noticed the single shoulder strap and the chain draped against the waist cutout. The rear view shows the side zipper on the dress quite well, in case those weren't enough fun features for you ;)

It is a winter wonderland here in RL, with about 10-12 inches of snow and some sleet and ice piled on top of that. Fortunately, knock on wood, the power is stable and the generator has not been put to the test. I had a productive therapy session earlier, followed by some relaxing gaming (Animal Crossing New Horizons, Hello Kitty Island Adventure) so I am doing okay. I'm hoping everyone in the path of the recent storm is safe and warm, and my thoughts are with anyone who may have been feeling unsafe lately in general. My anxiety makes the world feel really unsafe anyway, so when the news is ugly I get even more fearful. We are stronger together than divided. I hope you're all having a cozy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Hilly Haalan [hh] GIFT Arista Dress $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: TOG STORE . Omeko Set $0L MBF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: [K-Style] TONIA DRESS #5 $0L MBF Group Gift

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Dress: Bens Beauty - Vika Dress $0L MBF Group Gift

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Outfit: V-Twins - Viper Outfit $0L MBF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective / Audacious - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

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 Cremosas

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post is a fun way to slide into the weekend, thanks to the Cremosas store and their free group. They have a monthly calendar of gifts, like an Advent calendar, with a new treat each day and the previous ones of the month still available. This means it is a great idea to go towards the end of the month, like today I came home with 23 fantastic gifts :) This year they've changed things up a bit, and have new gifts that are all in the same single color. They looked pale blue on the signs but I'm seeing them in my viewer as a frosty white, which actually feels extra appropriate with all the snowy weather headed my way. The older gifts are in there too, so each day has 2 goodies inside. Let's take a look at some generous gifts!

We start with the Cremosas- JAN 1 gift, because it just felt right to begin there ;) Our outfit is all one piece, from the bold bow down to the stiletto heels, which certainly makes getting dressed a breeze. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included, and you're about to see me say that a few more times since all of tonight's looks are designed for that same set of sizes. I'm trying to decide which shade of white this is, maybe leaning cool with a blue undertone, but I am still inclined to call it snow.

Nothing says weekend quite like a flirty dress, and Cremosas- JAN 2 is ready to celebrate with us. It'll fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, and has slender spaghetti straps above the sweetheart neckline and playful cutouts on the bust. 

I promise I didn't just go down the line and do them all in order, LOL, but Cremosas- JAN 3 did wind up being too irresistible to share next :) This short romper is delightful because of the fuzzy texture, making me think of lounging by the fireplace, and the open neckline adds some sass. Same sizes as the others - Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, Waifu - and I can see this working just as well in warm weather.

Since hearts make me so happy, I couldn't help but share Cremosas- JAN 6 too. This sexy mini dress has sheer heart shaped sections all over, including the two on the chest that are playing a dangerous game of peekaboo with the nips ;) Of course, one of the rear ones is going peek-a-booty on us, too funny! You already know the size set of the night, right? Fits them all like a glove if I do say so myself.

Cremosas- JAN 8 is my final look of the evening, and can easily go from somewhat daring to wowie! That's because our dress and the bra top beneath are separate pieces (each in Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu sizes) so we can wear the dress with the bra beneath or sensually solo. Even with the bra, we still show off skin because of the front opening being laced loosely together, tied in such a way that I would recommend a C-string beneath for modesty. This outfit has a satiny look that I'll say is from the soft shading, and really caught my eye because of it.

It's going to be a bitterly cold and snowy weekend here, with an unfortunate likelihood of losing power and having a generator failure again. Apparently if it had been bought a year later, it would be a model that wasn't susceptible to failing because of low temperatures...hello, that's when and why we need it most! We're expecting about a foot of snow, and I keep cringing when they call it the storm of the century because it just sounds so dramatic and scary that way. The game I play (Hello Kitty Island Adventure) got a big update with a new character, who is a precious bear named Moppu who was hibernating but woke up when we had food near him ;) He's a gamer and a snack aficionado, so he's very much like lots of people in my life, past and present. As long as I have power and can continue his storyline, I will be fine even with all the snow. I hope you all have a safe and happy weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cremosas:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Cremosas- JAN 1 $0L Group Gift

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Dress: Cremosas- JAN 2 $0L Group Gift

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Jumpsuit: Cremosas- JAN 3 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Cremosas- JAN 6 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Cremosas- JAN 8 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

URBAN Group Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I am eager to share some gifts for the URBAN Group, which is free to join and has several participating designers who offer gifts for the group. You'll find lots of news in the notices about their sales and new releases too :) I've been a slowpoke tonight so let's just get right into it...

*Quick Edit To Add: I really do owe a big thank you to everyone who voted for me in the 2025 Hunties Awards, as I tied for Best Blogger! Many thanks for the huge honor ♥

My first look is the !CGF-*Gwen Brown* Jeans Outfit gift from Composer Girls Fashion. This cute and casual treat includes the sleeveless turtleneck top, jeans, belly chain, and heels, all in sizes for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. As for accessories, we have a matching set of earrings, necklace, and bracelet (right wrist) included as well, all adjustable and able to be resized. I'm a huge fan of this brand, as they are so consistent in creating such beautiful outfits that cover us from head to toe.

We jump from casual to formal by visiting Mu-Shi Doll, to claim their lovely MD "Peggy" Outfit - Berry GG. Its top and skirt are each provided in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes, and it was very important to me to show the rear view so you could see that lacy back of the tank top :) The front view shows off the bold opening that bares much of the left leg, draped with a chain so we get to see a little sparkle too.

Across the way from that store is PiNK CHERRY, where .::PC::. "Noura" Bodysuit - Ombre Blue GG is among the many group gifts for various multi-designer groups. We can choose from the silver or gold chained versions (G or S in the name) which are each designed for Freya, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. The style is definitely for adult locations, and is bound to be flattering for any size or shape.

Don't forget to stop at ANGEL's JEWELRY to pick up their AJ TENDER bikini fantasy FATPACK gift for the group :) Who can resist a bikini with all those intricate straps and bows, especially when you don't need to tie them each time? The top and panties both fit Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and there's also a handy HUD tucked inside with 10 fantastic textures. The hardest part was choosing just two to show all of you, they are all so pretty. It's time to visit the SL destinations guide and check out the beaches category.

My final look of the night is ending the post with a bang, or perhaps a flash ;) The [C.YFashion]FATPACK *PATZY* gift has lots of colors packaged separately (pink, black, green, grey, light blue, lilac, orange, purple, rose, red) containing the dress in sizes for Erika, Freya, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Slink Hourglass bodies, plus the BOM bra in white and the color that matches the dress. So the orange I'm wearing on the left comes with orange and white bra choices for example. In private with that special someone, you can always remove that lovely bra layer. So many great color options here, and they all have the tiny floral pattern and white trim that will match the white bra if that's the one you select.

Thursday is my evening to play games with friends, which takes even longer now that we've added Animal Crossing (New Horizons) back into the mix. It started out almost a year ago now with Hello Kitty, but then ACNH updated things for the Switch 2 and added all sorts of fun content, and there are 4 of us playing so it takes a while to visit everyone's islands and such. I had falling stars in ACNH which means wishing on them (pressing A while looking up) 20x will get us each a beach full of star fragments tomorrow that can be used for crafting :) So I am in a positive mood and ready for dinner tomorrow with the parents. I hope you're all having a fabulous day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Composer Girls Fashion !CGF-*Gwen Brown* Jeans Outfit $0L URBAN Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Mu-Shi Doll MD "Peggy" Outfit - Berry GG $0L URBAN Group Gift

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Bodysuit: PiNK CHERRY .::PC::. "Noura" Bodysuit - Ombre Blue GG $0L URBAN Group Gift

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Bikini: ANGEL's JEWELRY AJ TENDER bikini fantasy FATPACK $0L URBAN Group Gift

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Dress: [C.YFashion]FATPACK *PATZY* $0L URBAN Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Luna Chelsea Luck and Camping

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post comes from Luna Chelsea Designs and features some treats for their free group's members, but they aren't group gifts in the traditional sense. I started with some lucky chair prizes, and continued with some camping prizes or rewards, all of which do need that group tag to claim :) There's a building next to a roller disco that has all our lucky chairs, camping chairs, and even a pair of midnight mania boards as benefits of being in the group. The camping chairs are honestly a great opportunity to multitask as you'll be sitting there for 60 minutes...while camping you can take that time to sort your inventory, chat with friends, watch tv or videos, scroll social media....whatever makes you the happiest. I did a bit of inventory sorting and watched some tv, and I think I watched a few videos here and there. The lucky chair prizes were refreshed for January, so I had fun hoping to win these all new treats. Do you have anything you consider a lucky charm? My grandma was a firm believer in a penny from your birth year bringing good fortune, so if she ever saw one with any family member's year on it, she would be sure to give it to us :) I'd usually keep one in my purse, but only if it came from her.

I won their charming ZEPHY DRESS from one of the lucky chairs, so luck was definitely on my side :) There are sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies included, along with a HUD to select from 10 geometric patterns. They all look terrific on the body hugging halter style dress! All of these goodies also include a BOM pair of panties that can be edited to change the color, which is very handy for modesty purposes. If you've ever had someone cam up your skirt in SL, you know what I'm saying.

Next we see the VIDRA OUTFIT FX lucky chair prize, which has some retro vibes with plenty of modern twist. Its top and skirt will each fit Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. We also can find a color HUD inside with 72 choices each for top, trim, skirt, and waist, via the tabs on the side. There's another HUD that lets us tweak the shine, transparency, and plenty of other fun details, so be sure to experiment with that as well if you wish.

If you've been lucky, someone might say you were sitting pretty, which tickles me to think of because I did sit on a lucky chair to win this exceptionally pretty BINNIE OUTFIT. It consists of the sleeveless tube dress and shrug style jacket, each in sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. The outfit's HUD offers 15 patterns and 23 solid colors for the dress and 38 solids for the jacket, so we can get pretty creative with our combinations if we wish. Did you notice the slender strap at the jacket's neckline that forms a choker? We don't even need to add a necklace!

One of the camping chairs rewarded me with the wonderful NOVA OUTFIT PBR CROC - 25, and I must say it was worth every second :) The bustier style top and pants are each designed for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, and our HUD has an impressive 51 colors for each! There are 2 metal tones as well, so those rivets and zippers can be silver or gold to suit your tastes. I'm still not 100% certain about what PBR does, lol, but I can see lots of reflectivity happening here and I think it looks marvelous.

If you want to earn my final look of the night, just have a seat for an hour on the chair that holds the CIARRA OUTFIT-25 and it's all yours :) The bare shouldered top and flare leg pants both come in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and I'm sure you can tell there is also a HUD involved. That offers 15 solid colors and 15 dotted colors each, so I couldn't resist a little mixing and matching just enough to show the solid and dotted comparisons. Those straps wound around the midriff are so fun, and the long tails of the tied top would certainly get tangled in them in RL so I'm glad that SL doesn't have that issue. I am still wearing this outfit by the way, couldn't bear to change out of it!

I'm going out tomorrow but the time is uncertain, so my best bet is to plan an evening off from blogging. I'll be back the next evening with something new to share, and fingers crossed that I will be feeling relaxed and refreshed from the day out and evening off :) I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Prizes from Luna Chelsea Creations:

Photo 1:

Dress: ZEPHY DRESS $0L Lucky Chair Prize

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Outfit: VIDRA OUTFIT FX $0L Lucky Chair Prize

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Outfit: BINNIE OUTFIT $0L Lucky Chair Prize

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Outfit: NOVA OUTFIT PBR CROC - 25 $0L Camping Prize

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Outfit: CIARRA OUTFIT-25 $0L Camping Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

SL Frees and Offers

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I found some wonderful group gifts for the SLFO or SL Frees & Offers group, which is free to join. This is a multi-designer group, so we are visiting several of their participating designers who are generously offering gifts for the group members. I appreciate being able to get updates from all those stores at once, about their new releases and any sales they might be offering :) You never know where you'll see their cheery red and white sign, so do keep an eye out in your travels.

Our first look is the Petra Dress by BlackBirdLace. It has a sheer lacy bodice that made me break out the photoshop "modesty flowers" as I call them, just a little covering to keep the blog like PG13 or so ;) The rest of the dress is an equally vivid purple color with green flowers for added fun, just like that side slit. This gorgeous gift is provided in Kupra, Legacy, Nerido, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy, and Mounds mesh body sizes. 

This lovely and versatile strapless mini is our Belle Epoque - Serena - GG. It has a low neckline and playful zipper in the rear, just right for all 12 of the pretty floral patterns we get to choose from via HUD. There are sizes for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The textures may lean towards spring, but if you're indoors or in a region that is not snowy, you'll be perfectly cozy.

Flirt alert! This sexy Madelynn Bodysuit Violet from TRS Designs has side cutouts and a sassy ruffle around the hips, and it was love at first sight as I think you can tell :) Claim this gift and you'll receive sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu bodies. I didn't intentionally look for shades of purple to wear tonight, but I'm also not mad that it worked out that way.

[ZEX] also has a fantastic gift for SLFO, called Pop Fluffy Sweater & Skirt * Baby pink. It just looks so soft and snuggly, and these pieces can work really well as separates too. The sweater and skirt are both included in Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizes, with the white pleated skirt bringing out the white hearts on the sweater so nicely. 

That skirt also came in handy for my final look, to show you our Yalin Fashion LU Tanktop gift. The cropped top has an eye-catching notch in the neckline, so it dips down just enough for an extra cleavage peek. There is a classic M size as well as Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh body sizing included, along with a HUD offering 6 colors. I really do like how it looks with this skirt, but will happily pair it with shorts, jeans, or even other types of skirts in the future when the mood strikes.

Whew, leave it to me to get all worked up and worried about an anxiety support group meeting, LOL! While I did do and feel a bit silly now, it went quite well and I am feeling deeply relieved. The moderator (psychiatrist) didn't say much as far as guidelines other than not wanting to stifle us but that she will help us pivot away if anyone looks upset, and to speak up if something said bothers us. That new person who caused the fuss last time wasn't even there, so no idea if it'll even become a problem again in the future. There were 3 other new members, and we've always got someone with questions or an issue to discuss. It'll be way too cold (10 degrees F) to go out tomorrow, but I'm going to try to go somewhere nearby on Wednesday since I am slacking on the outings this winter. Saturday is going to be bitter cold and possibly snowy again, so the farmers market might be canceled yet again, sigh, which is an important outing for me so I do miss it. We'll see what happens this week :) I hope you're all having a cozy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Dress: Petra Dress by BlackBirdLace $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Belle Epoque - Serena - GG $0L SLFO Group Gift

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Bodysuit: TRS Designs Madelynn Bodysuit Violet $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: [ZEX] Pop Fluffy Sweater & Skirt * Baby pink $0L SLFO Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: Yalin Fashion LU Tanktop $0L SLFO Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH VIP Cupcake - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND Nelly

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity