Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to start exploring the Valentine Shop & Hop 2026, which I've been eagerly anticipating since the holiday one wrapped up. These amazing events are organized by the Lindens so you know these are top notch designers, all sorts of offerings like fashion, accessories, home decor, and more. There are 14 regions this round with 20 brands apiece, so that makes 280 stores with discounted offers and a free gift each :) You can start in any of the regions and walk your way through a continuous loop (okay, rectangle) so get those hiking boots ready! As they've been doing for several rounds now, the FabFree crew has assembled a very handy spreadsheet of gifts that you can sort by the tabs on the bottom left to view by store name, region, type, or even pictures. I'm so grateful for their hard work and persistence in keeping it updated and accurate. I always share these by region (it keeps me organized and lets me give you one main landmark to check out all 20 stores) so these are from the Chickory region.
My first look combines two gifts, the first of which made me curious and then amused. The *kata0nik* Valentine Halter includes the pink-red and black-red versions each in Legacy and Reborn sizes, and the heart on each contains some Japanese text. I don't speak or read Japanese so I let google translate it, said "kata to niku" which means shoulder to meat. Now that could be an expression or slang, but it was not what I was expecting ;) I used my camera to translate and the center character is a bit lost in my cleavage, so it just said "shoulder meat". I also really like these new pants, which are our gift Stories&Co. called Signature Waist Leggings - Azure. They are very flattering with that high waistband and slim fit, in sizing for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies.
This flirty gift is our Adore Amore - Gionna Dress Red Sequins. Isn't it a beauty? The sequined texture alone would be enough to make me happy, but then we add the style with spaghetti straps, slit skirt, and diagonal belt with large hoop closure, and it becomes an instant favorite. There are sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included.
Next I changed into the stunning neve gift - leeanne Valentines'26. The neckline frames our cleavage beautifully with soft ruffles, and the skirt is notched on the right thigh for an extra peek of skin. We receive Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh body sizes, as well as a HUD with 4 colors to choose from. The ones not shown are red and black, so very Valentine compatible without being in your face about it. I know not everyone is a fan of the holiday, but these colors are so classic that I'm sure you will enjoy regardless :)
SUGAR N' SPICE has a special treat for us too, their SNS CALIOPE JUMPER. This flirty outfit will fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, Squish, and Waifu mesh bodies, and includes a HUD with 8 colors each for the main jumper, trim, lace, side bows, corner bows, and jumper bows, and the ability to adjust the opacity (4 levels) and turn materials on or off. I feel like this will particularly appeal to fans of details like bows, as I am, and it really looks like it could easily be worn as lingerie.
My final look of the evening is our Blackstone - Roxane Leather Set - Hot Pink gift, and it simply sizzling! The corset top and low cut shorts are each provided in sizing for Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn mesh bodies. The shorts are studded around the hem for a little golden gleam that matches the rivets of the top where it's laced up in the center.
Wow, where did this weekend go already? I am feeling a bit chilly which isn't all that surprising when it is only 15 degrees out (F) but I will be putting the mini heater back on shortly. I tried food from a place I used to get delivery from many years ago (before delivery services) and found out the hard way that their marinara is too spicy, like at least 3 others in the area. I guess they're adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce, but I wish they'd just include a packet of the flakes/sauce for those who can handle the added zing. It's so common these days though, even in fast food, so I am struggling against popularity. I had a backup plan fortunately, so I am fine :) Somehow my family and I decided to do a cheesecake this coming weekend for my birthday dinner instead of traditional cake, which might be odd but we all love it which is all that matters. It's not like any of us are posting pics on social media, just a cozy little gathering with my nearest and dearest. Anyway that was ordered tonight, chocolate marble, from a baker we all admire, so that is something fun to look forward to. I'm also happy that it's February, new rounds of hunts and events in addition to S&H :) Hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!
Credits:
All Gifts from Valentine Shop & Hop - Chickory Region:
Photo 1:
Top: *kata0nik* Valentine Halter $0L Shop&Hop Gift
Pants: Stories&Co. Signature Waist Leggings - Azure $0L Shop&Hop Gift
Photo 2:
Dress: Adore Amore - Gionna Dress Red Sequins $0L Shop&Hop Gift
Photo 3:
Dress: neve gift - leeanne Valentines'26 $0L Shop&Hop Gift
Photo 4:
Jumper: SUGAR N' SPICE SNS CALIOPE JUMPER $0L Shop&Hop Gift
Photo 5:
Outfit: Blackstone - Roxane Leather Set - Hot Pink $0L Shop&Hop Gift
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