Light of a Clear Blue Morning

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time for some Blue SL event group gifts, which means it's also time for me to find a song title with "blue" in it for my post title. It's a habit I started and can't seem to break, LOL, but it also shows how much I continue to enjoy this particular event :) Each round is open from the 18th of one month to the 8th of the following one, so you've got almost 2 weeks left to stop by, join the free group, and claim all these generous gifts and more. There are $50L exclusives for sale each round, and the gifts do change so there's always something new for us to check out. My title honors the one and only Dolly Parton, whose kindness and talent will never be forgotten. It's a beauty of a song that she performed with several other artists including her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, so be sure to check that out if you are curious. I am comforted that she is at peace with her beloved husband now, but my eyes are still leaking a bit tonight. 

My first look of the evening is the special VIP gift when you enter the building and turn right. Inti is offering their white top, cream top, and cream shorts all in sizes for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn bodies, as well as the deep red shoes I'm wearing here that fit Kupra, Lara X, and Legacy bodies. The ability to mix and match various separates is always a plus in my mind, and the clothing being neutral hues means they'll worth with just about anything in your inventory. 

Upstairs at their display, you can also claim the Inti Cloe black dress by clicking the box and choosing your size. The menu offers Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn sizes, and if you need more than one please click again and repeat. The sheer sections and strong boning make this a real head-turner of a look, don't you think? There is a bit of bum cleavage peeking through in that rear view.

We can also feel flirtatious with the KS Designs Pink & Black Bombshell Bra and Ruffle Bottom gift, which is just $1L. The two pieces are each provided in sizes for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Ocacin, Reborn, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Voluptuous mesh bodies. I did notice when I accidentally added the wrong one (LOL) that they are not all the same color, but I'm very happy with this pretty outfit trimmed with lace and bows in any hue :)

Next we can always count on Allure Couture for a fantastic gift, like this round's Paige Bikini-Skirt Set Lillies Pink. It consists of the bikini top, bikini bottom, shrug, and skirt, all in Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. The bikini is solid pink, while the skirt and sleeves of the shrug have a lovely floral pattern that made me smile. It is nice to have the sarong style skirt to cover up the thong where appropriate, and of course to add the touch of flowers.

My final look of the night is the stunning @rOrO Cotton Candy Shanti Bodysuit gift. Honestly I have an entire collection of their gifts from various events and groups in teal and pink like this, and I LOVE them all! This treat includes sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. The ombre or gradient of colors makes this a sassy and playful choice for day or night, and I'm sure to reach for it quite often.

It was a heck of a day, still processing the loss of Dolly Parton to find out that we also lost Tim Curry. Those are two irreplaceable and special humans who have made such an impact on this world! Part of me wants to hide in fear of the saying "things happen in threes" and worry about who's next. The rest of me wants to hide because I am now 14 hours away from my dental visit, and my anxiety is having a field day with it. Due to nitrous hangover, lol, I won't be blogging tomorrow evening, but I am trying to remind myself that this is just a cleaning and not a big deal. *deep breaths* There are still many days where the prospect of leaving the house is a big deal though, so I don't mean to dismiss that aspect. It's one of many steps in a long journey. I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from BLUE SL Event:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Inti VIP Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Inti Cloe black dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: KS Designs Pink & Black Bombshell Bra and Ruffle Bottom $1L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Allure Couture Paige Bikini-Skirt Set Lillies Pink $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bodysuit: @rOrO Cotton Candy Shanti Bodysuit $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Luck Awaits at AMUI

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'll share a secret with you, which is where I've been hanging out lately :) That would be AMUI, because they have 5 lucky chairs that are jam packed with treats to win, and no group tag is needed to win. They are also set to have "?" wild cards show up, so if you see that question mark please have a seat and you'll win no matter what your legacy name's initial is. I'd had some nights with lots of luck and others with very little, but I am usually watching tv or videos while I'm waiting for the chairs to change every 4 minutes :) So I've chosen a sampling of the prizes I have won thus far, and wish you all the best of luck too!

Our first gorgeous look is the .:AMUI:. "Hottie" Lace Dress. What an appropriate name! There are sizes for Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn mesh bodies. As I'm sure you guessed, we also receive a HUD to change the color, and that offers 5 options like the two you see above. Most of the dress is sheer lace, but with a solid panel in the front for a little privacy.

Luck was certainly on my side when .:AMUI:. "Glitter" Dress - 05 appeared on a chair with my initial on it :) It's one of my favorite colors, with the added appeal of a stunning sparkly texture. This beauty will fit Freya, Kupra, Kupra Bimbo, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn bodies. I also love the satiny ribbons that connect our halter top and skirt sections, tied with a fluttery bow that dangles down the back of the skirt almost to its hem.

The .:AMUI:. "Toscana" Outfit is just what we need for when the summer weather changes to subtly cooler temps and a soft breeze. Its sleeveless buttoned blouse and belted capri pants are each included in sizing for Freya, Isis, Venus, Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Tonic Curvy, and Tonic Fine mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD lets us choose from 10 textures each for top and pants, which are a nice mix of solids and patterns for both sets of choices. Instant favorite!

If you need something more formal, keep an eye out for the .:AMUI:. "Ishigaki" Set - 11 prize on these chairs. Isn't it lovely? Our tank top and slit skirt are each provided in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The pattern on the skirt is a playful blue spotted one that looks wonderful with the solid top in the lightest hue from the skirt. Just be sure to wear your favorite shoes, since that dramatic side slit will highlight them just as it does our long legs :)

For my final look this evening, I chose another individual color outfit that is one of several variations among these generous gifts. It is called .:AMUI:. "Cherissa" Dress & Wedges - 05, and the color reminds me of a pear but also of autumn since some of the trees near me do have leaves that change to a similar color. The dress comes in Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, and Reborn sizes, with the matching wedges in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. Those chunky heels really caught my eye, but of course the style of the minidress with a halter neckline did too :) If this color isn't your thing, be sure to hang around for a while and try to win some of the other colors too. 

Whew, my day did not turn out to be a particularly smooth one so I am trying to unwind and cheer up. I'll be okay, just cranky from someone telling me one thing and then doing the complete opposite (to my detriment of course). Nobody is perfect and I'm hoping to have a talk with the person soon to explain my frustration. Xan has already helped boost my spirits and I'm grateful for that. I'm also watching cute animal videos while I type this, so you know that helps :) I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Lucky Chair Prizes from .:AMUI:. :

Photo 1:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Hottie" Lace Dress $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 2:

Dress: .:AMUI:. "Glitter" Dress - 05 $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 3:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Toscana" Outfit $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 4:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Ishigaki" Set - 11 $0L Lucky Chair

Photo 5:

Outfit: .:AMUI:. "Cherissa" Dress & Wedges - 05 $0L Lucky Chair

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: ~~ Ysoral ~~  .:  Luxe Wedding Ring Lore:. 

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 celebrates the 6th birthday of The Warehouse Sale event. This long running sales event is post-apocalyptic themed, which is a suggestion to the designers rather than a requirement. They each offer at least one item at a 10% - 50% discount, and many of them are also offering a gift for the event's group (free to join) in crates between the booths. Some have a picture of the gift on the crate, while many others are going to be a complete surprise when we open the folder :) There were so many delightful accessories among these gifts that you can really get creative with new looks.

I'm starting things out on the sexy side, thanks to our [Glitzz] Zaide Lingerie - Blush gift. It consists of the top, panties, and garter (waist) each in sizing for Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There's also a HUD included with 3 metals for the little clasps on the panties. Please note that I am wearing nipple covers that came with my skin, so the sheer bra will probably reveal your nipples if you aren't wearing something similar. I do enjoy the strapless style of the bra (so uncomfy in RL, so pretty in SL!) and the G-string panties are also much easier to wear in SL.

Next I changed into [The Forge] Cammy. Black, a stunning gift of strapless bra and shrug jacket. Surely I can't be the only one who loves when long sleeves extend to wrap around our palms and loop over the thumb? :) Both pieces come in Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu sizes. I've got a bazillion strapless or sleeveless tops that I'd love to wear this shrug with, at least once the cooler weather rolls in. 

Please excuse me for turning my back to you, but it's really the only way to show off my new tattoo ;) This beauty is also a group gift here, the A.D.D.Andel! Saturn Zodiac Back Tattoo, provided in a simple BOM layer. I recognized Saturn because of the ring, and I do know some but not all of the zodiac symbols offhand...that is actually okay though since they are all labeled :) The tattoo is a very nice opacity level that looks realistic yet still photographed very well. 

I am still laughing because before I unpacked our .:Fio's - Lana Ice Cream - fatpack:. gift I was expecting a cone or cones to hold in either hand. Then I saw body sizes and was intrigued! This gift actually includes the handheld cones for left or right, and the worn ice cream in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Lara X, and Reborn bodies. The HUD for the handheld cone offers 9 ice cream flavors and 3 colors for the cone, just click the outline on the HUD for the part you wish to tint. There is a similar HUD for the worn ice cream, which you can also access the various parts by clicking the different sections. It has 9 ice cream flavors, 5 colors for the cookie center, and 6 for the sprinkles. Be prepared for people to want to line up to help you clean up this mess ;)

Our 41m / Sheer Halter Top / Cow Gift has 2 versions, solid and sheer, both in BOM layers that work with any compatible body. I'm wearing the solid on the left and sheer on the right, by the way :) I couldn't resist showing off a new little friend, the {Sakura} Snufflebum Keychain gift. This little sweetie comes in left and right hand held versions, and includes a HUD with 8 colorways for the plush, 7 for the keyring, and 6 metals to customize their appearance. The name is as adorable as the plushie, and I am really grateful for a new furry friend to hang onto. 

I'm just having one of those odd days, so please excuse any strange typos or grammar weirdness in my post :) My friends and I are all having a busy week so we weren't able to reschedule our Thursday game night (my fault, dentist) to any other day of the week. That means this week will just be skipped, a bit of a bummer but I will still chat with her online everyday. I hope you're all having a nice day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from The Warehouse Sale:

Photo 1:

Lingerie: [Glitzz] Zaide Lingerie - Blush $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: [The Forge] Cammy. Black $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Tattoo: A.D.D.Andel! Saturn Zodiac Back Tattoo $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Ice Cream: .:Fio's - Lana Ice Cream - fatpack:. $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Top: 41m / Sheer Halter Top / Cow Gift $0L Group Gift

Held: {Sakura} Snufflebum Keychain $0L Group Gift

Pants Photos 2-5: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Inside Your Inventory Gifts

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I zipped all around SL to some wonderful stores, looking for gifts to share for the Inside Your Inventory group. It's just $10L to join, and lots of great designers taking part by sending notices about their newest releases and sales. Of course they also have the option to offer a group gift in their store for us members, and I am grateful for that as well :) I never know what amazing gifts I'll find, so this type of post is always an adventure with fantastic rewards.

This gorgeous outfit is the Bens Beauty - Persea Skirt & Top group gift for Inside Your Inventory. They have a wall full of treats for various groups with white hovertext indicating which group, so you might see other familiar names too :) Our top and skirt both fit Freya, Hourglass, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. The gift also includes a HUD with 10 solid colors for the skirt, and the same 10 solids plus 7 patterns for the top. We can have a fun time experimenting with those buttons, and I especially like the bare shouldered style of the top. 

BlondeQueen is offering a cleverly crafted pair of dresses in one great gift called BQ::Karissa Mini Dress w/Scarf:: White & Black. The built in scarf really stands out both literally and figuratively, with one side draped around the right arm and the other flowing out and behind us like we're in a breeze. The black and white versions are each provided in sizes for Legacy, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. I love the patterns on each being similar yet distinct, and the monochromatic look is simply marvelous. Some days I want to wear all the colors, others I might be craving one (like today I must wear pink, tomorrow I need bright green) but yet other times it's so fun to go classic black and white.

If your mood has you wanting something red hot to wear, our {Le'La} Dalinna Dress Gift is more than happy to answer the call. Its shiny fabric is trimmed on all edges with bold lace that is also embossed on the waist, and the asymmetrical hemline is mimicked by the slightly off-kilter neckline. Pick up this treat and you'll receive sizing for Erika, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Juicy Boobs, and Squeezed bodies. I am confident that it'll be very flattering on all of those :)

Next I visited TRS Designs where I found their lovely Madelynn Bodysuit Jade as the gift for this group. It is on a back wall with gifts for other groups, their own store group, and 2 midnight mania boards that don't need a group tag at all. The vivid shade of green is delightful, and I'm always drawn to outfits with ruffles :) The bodysuit fits Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

For my final look of the evening, I stopped by HORL and found the lovely Cammy Dress as our current group gift. The snowy white fabric has a subtle knit texture, and the dress is gathered on the left with strings that tie on the left thigh to raise it ever so slightly. There are sizes included for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Nhumana, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. We can get quite creative with accessorizing this one, either adding tons of colors or keeping things neutral. It just depends on your mood and your personal style :)

How was everyone's weekend? Mine was a mixed bag really, but I am trying to go into the week ahead with a positive mindset. The farmers market was quiet but the weather was good, and my favorite dog was there being his usual adorable self :) Therapy was intense, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing...sometimes I have to face hard truths and it feels good to get things off my chest. I'm trying not to get too worked up about Thursday's dentist visit, at least not yet? LOL! It is truly a good thing to have SL to distract myself with :) I hope you're all having a pleasant day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Bens Beauty - Persea Skirt & Top $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: BlondeQueen BQ::Karissa Mini Dress w/Scarf:: White & Black $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: {Le'La} Dalinna Dress Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Bodysuit: TRS Designs Madelynn Bodysuit Jade $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: HORL - Cammy Dress $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Mochi - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Cremosas Sequel

 Hiya everyone! Tonight is a part two from last night, the daily calendar of group gifts from Cremosas store. These are all for their free group, and each date's gift actually consists of 2 (older from a prior round and brand new) so there are lots of generous goodies waiting for us :) I've always been so grateful for their kindness in helping people look chic on a budget, particularly useful when RL isn't getting any more affordable these days. So I enjoy being able to share these gifts and invite you to do some shopping here as well to support the designer :)

My first look of the evening is our Cremosas - A 2 gift. This sporty treat includes the top and shorts each in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. There are fun white stripes down the sides of each, and I must admit that the short shorts do give us a cheeky rear view ;)

I've never seen a swimsuit quite like the Cremosas - A 10 gift, and I must say I am absolutely a fan! The triangular openings on the top remind me of a bowtie or an hourglass, and the silky fabric texture is always a plus. This treat includes Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing, which is fairly standard for these current gifts.

The weekend is here, and if you need a flirty going-out dress, I suggest the Cremosas - A 14 gift. Day 14's dress has a single long sleeve and a playful skirt that is tied on one side and held together with three straps on the other hip. We receive sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, so this fits lots of popular brands and even accommodates the extra bosomy Bombshell. 

Cremosas - A 19 is a flirtatious pairing of strapless top and ruffled skirt with built in panties. Like all of these gifts, it definitely looks fantastic in blue :) There are Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes included of each, and I would be tempted to mix and match with other gifts if the mood struck me.

For my final look of the night, I am really cranking up the sex appeal with our Cremosas - A 15 gift! This slip of a dress has a dramatic opening showing cleavage and navel, while the sides of the skirt are also notched for flashes of both hips. The golden chains hold things together, and I love the one in the center that has a heart charm dangling just above the belly button :) This beauty is provided in Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing.

Whew, I am ready for a busy weekend but I'm also going to try to get some extra rest if I can. The weather will be cloudy but a comfy temperature for the farmers market tomorrow, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we don't lose power again like we did yesterday and today. It's getting frustrating for sure. Therapy on Sunday should be interesting, lol, as I'm probably going to wind up venting quite a bit. It might help since the therapist can guide me to a more productive and positive way of looking at things :) I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cremosas Store:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Cremosas - A 2 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Cremosas - A 10 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Cremosas - A 14 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Cremosas - A 19 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Cremosas - A 15 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

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 we're trying on some of the wonderful group gifts from Cremosas store on their daily calendar for August. Each month they offer a new gift each day for their free group, much like an Advent calendar but we don't have to wait for the chilly festive month of December ;) I like to stop by towards the middle to end of the month when there are plenty of treats ready, and you could theoretically visit the last day of each month for a bounty of gifts that will all be ready to claim. Another fun fact is that there is an older gift from prior rounds included along with the new one, so if you missed out on previous years you have a new chance to grab those as well. They are mainly sized for Belleza (Freya, Isis, Venus), Maitreya, and Slink bodies, so if you are still rocking the more classic bodies then this is especially fortuitous :) Our color this month looks to be blue, so if you want to stock up on some sapphire hued freebies, you know where to go and what free group to join.

My first look of the evening is our Cremosas - A 1 gift, whose name indicates that it's the gift from day 1. The dress has a strong lingerie feeling with the corset boning and fishnet on the midriff, and laced openings on both sides front and back of the skirt. It fits Legacy, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, as do most of tonight's looks.

Day 3's gift is the flirty Cremosas - A 3 dress, and as you can tell I'm just randomly picking gifts to show off because they're all wonderful :) This sleeveless dress has daring openings down each side that are held in place by 3 sets of crossed straps, which is why I can't exactly call it strapless. The satin texture is a favorite of mine, showing little wrinkles and having an elegant sheen. Because of the sides I think we need a C-string for beneath, and I'm sure I have lots of those in my inventory. 

Time to get a little more revealing with the Cremosas - A 6 gift :) This one has a top and thong, each in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Our top has heart shaped openings in the front, and the thong is notched in its front for even more of a peekaboo feeling. With the strap around the neck like a choker, we don't even need to add jewelry, at least not a necklace :)

I'm really a fan of our Cremosas - A 9 gift, for its halter neckline, gathered bust causing a peekaboo midriff, and that fun diagonal hem! This sweet dress comes in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Bombshell, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The shade of blue seems a bit more smoky yet a little lighter than other gifts this month, so there is a nice variety among not only the styles but the shades of blue they have selected.

For my final look of the evening, I couldn't resist our Cremosas - A 5 gown for a special evening out. The mermaid style full length dress is provided in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The way it hugs our curves is fantastic, and it makes sense for it to flare out around the calves so we can walk easier in it. This shade of blue seems to have a dusky tint of turquoise, very pretty!

It's been a wild couple of days, and I am a bit sleep deprived (again). The plans for my outing yesterday were changed a few times at the last minute, but it went fairly well overall. Then today happened, LOL, where I was awoken by a frantic housemate who insisted that we must leave the house for safety because of a tornado watch (or warning, I honestly forget which). I'm like but WAIT, the car is the most dangerous place to be...housemate was insistent, so I got dressed and very begrudgingly got in the car. It was anticlimactic, although when we returned home the power had gone out and it proceeded to go out twice more in a 5 minute span. Either the generator was having an issue, or the power came back just enough to tell the generator to turn off and then the power crapped out. Sound fun? It was barely stable by the time I was due to play games with my friends, but that went without a hitch so WHEW. Housemate has a head cold or something, and I've got a tiny bit of a sore throat, so I am not 100% sure yet about going to my parents' for dinner tomorrow but we'll see. My sore throat could be allergy related, as they've been bad this week. Maybe some rest will help :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Cremosas Store:

Photo 1:

Dress: Cremosas - A 1 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: Cremosas - A 3 $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Cremosas - A 6 $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Cremosas - A 9 $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Cremosas - A 5 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

More FLF Bday Bash

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's my pleasure to share some more group gifts from the FLF Bday Bash '26 event, free for all who have their FLF group tag active. Just about every display has a cool summery treat dispenser, a cup of shaved ice (we'd call it water ice in my neck of the woods) that you can click to receive your goodies. Over 100 designers are taking part, offering $50L bargains along with the gifts :) What are you waiting for? Hurry on over!

So I'm starting out with the ELEVEN - Elara Dress [FATPACK] gift, ideal for those times when you just want to hang out with friends or someone special and have fun :) The t-shirt dress and sweater wrapped around the hips are one mesh piece, in sizing for Kupra, Lara X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh bodies. There are 2 HUDs provided as well, with 16 solid colors for the top and 16 patterns for the sweater. You'll notice that both say "New York Est. 2015" on them, but it is fairly subtle on the lighter shirt colors. I love that there are lots of plaids to give us a grunge flashback, but still plenty of other patterns like florals too.

For a more upscale destination, be sure to grab the KLEIN"Lily"Dress gift to wear somewhere special. The color is hard to describe, a dusky grey-green almost dark khaki hue, and I think it will stand out nicely among the ubiquitous LBDs (little black dresses) you usually see on a night out. This beauty has a diagonal hem trimmed in ruffles, and fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Senra mesh bodies. I feel like gold or silver accessories would both look equally lovely with this intriguing dress :)

This look is two gifts in one, with separates that work wonderfully together. Our elixir / halle top / all bodies gift is a sleek fitting short sleeve crop top in Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Perky, V-Tech, Reborn, V-Tech, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The enclosed HUD offers 24 colors for us to choose from, so it is a very generous and versatile fatpack. All of them will look great with the classic neutral LEROY - Rebeca Pants - White, the third of the 3 gifts I mentioned (and shared 2 of) in my first FLF post a few days ago. I showed the lilac version of these pants then, and I'm still in awe of how versatile this style is :) From behind it looks like classic work-friendly pants with those pale pinstripes, but the front view shows the sassy openings down each leg. We receive sizing for Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies.

Next we have the stunning Vague. Jhennie Dress Purple, a gift that almost made me wolf whistle at myself ;) I love halter styles, and this dress has a deep neckline and fun midriff opening beneath a pert bow. The slim skirt falls below the knee. Claim this gift and you'll find Kupra, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes inside. 

My final look of the evening is the KILLJOY gift called Dreama Lux Dress, and is actually a fabulous duo of dresses. There are cotton and latex versions (cotton on the left above, latex on the right) each in sizes for Lara X, Flat, Petite X, Legacy, Legacy V-Tech, Reborn, Reborn V-Tech, and Waifu mesh bodies. They have mysterious red hands on the front of the skirt that seem to have strings tied to them, like a puppet master at work. I suppose this sexy style could turn a consenting partner into an obedient puppet...said while smiling innocently...

It's a good thing that I am mostly feeling better today, because I'll be going out for the afternoon tomorrow. That naturally means an evening off from blogging since I won't have time to prep photos and notes. I do need to prioritize RL occasionally, and I'm trying not to feel guilty about that :) We should have clear and sunny weather, not too hot, and I am glad to have an outing that isn't a medical visit like next week's dental visit. I am trying not to focus on that yet though, or anxiety will get the best of me. I hope you're all having a dreamy day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FLF Bday Bash '26:

Photo 1:

Dress: ELEVEN - Elara Dress [FATPACK] $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: KLEIN"Lily"Dress $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: elixir / halle top / all bodies $0L FLF Group Gift

Pants: LEROY - Rebeca Pants - White $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: Vague. Jhennie Dress Purple $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: KILLJOY Dreama Lux Dress $0L FLF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Delights from Diversify

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we are visiting the Diversify Event, which is open every month from the 15th to the 29th. They are described as a boutique shopping experience curated for the eclectic soul, and I can certainly see that :) They have gifts for their free group each round, and those are what I am delighted to show you some of this evening. I found some exceptional treats here, and with them I am enjoying the last full month of summer in style :)

My first look is a pairing of two gifts, starting with the Artistic Eye - Eye Roll Tank. The wording reads "Oh, I'm sorry...did my eye roll disturb your drama? Let me clutch my pearls GASP!" next to an image of a sassy woman who has clearly perfected the art of expressing herself with her eyes. The tank top comes in Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizes, layered in the front and mostly bare in the back other than the crossed straps. My cheery shorts are the Duet Quinn Shorts Canopy gift, with built in belt and vibrant leaves in plenty of fun hues as our pattern. There are sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Reborn mesh bodies included in this treat. They have a button fly and front pockets, but a smooth rear with no pockets back there to distract from our natural curves :) 

I also wore the Duet shorts to share another duet of gifts ;) Sorry, puns and wordplay make me giggle! The top on the left above is our [LWD] Becca Crop Top Black - Logo gift from LiveWire Designs. Does anyone else automatically picture Sandy from Grease and her outfit from the ending scene with this bare shouldered style? :) It has the store's logo on the front, and is provided in Gen X Classic, Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizing. Then on the right I changed into the REVOLUTION - Hazel Top (Good Vibes) gift, which does bring good vibes as advertised on the front with that retro design of happy mushrooms and flowers. There are sizes for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies included in this treat. Both of these brands are offering men's gifts too, so be sure to tell your guy friends.

Next we see the lovely Violet Skies - Yara Retro Dress gift. It includes both the dress and a pair of panties (solid green) in Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizing. I really like the plunging neckline and the funky vintage pattern, reminds me of fireworks and something I saw in family photos from the 60s. Was it the wallpaper or a table? The word Sputnik also popped into my head, so I'm just sticking with vintage vibes :) 

Moonstar has a terrific gift for us too, their *V* Summer T-Shirt and Shorts. The sleeveless swing top and snug shorts are each provided in sizes for Erika, Erika Petite, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies. The image on the front of our shirt is bursting with tropical color, thanks to the flowers, butterflies, and macaw (one of the most gorgeous parrots in my opinion) with a sign that says "HELLO SUMMER". The butter yellow shirt goes so well with the hot pink shorts too, definitely made me smile.

My final look of the evening is a closeup view of another gift, the Frick-n-Frack Claw Nails Style #014. I just noticed that I am accidentally piercing my lip with a sharp stiletto thumbnail, LOL! These nails are easy to wear, just use your body's HUD to hide the built in nails and add these in Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, or Reborn sizes. Each nail pairing (both pinkies, both index fingers, etc.) has a different design, lots of black with gold and silver abounding :) I will absolutely be enjoying these in October too, with some of my spookier wardrobe pieces.

Whew, it's been a busy evening! I am still a little dizzy from yesterday's attempt to switch to my new glasses, but it is getting better. Support group meeting went really well, and I am grateful to have people I can feel comfortable with to talk about our anxiety. I need to decide where I'm going Wednesday for my day out this week, although I do have an idea or two :) I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Diversify Event:

Photo 1:

Top: Artistic Eye - Eye Roll Tank $0L Group Gift

Shorts: Duet Quinn Shorts Canopy $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top Left: LiveWire Designs [LWD] Becca Crop Top Black - Logo $0L Group Gift

Top Right: REVOLUTION - Hazel Top (Good Vibes) $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: Violet Skies - Yara Retro Dress $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Moonstar *V* Summer T-Shirt and Shorts $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: Frick-n-Frack Claw Nails Style #014 $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

FLF Bday Bash

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I'm excited about the FLF Bday Bash '26, which is short for the Fifty Linden Fridays sales event and their birthday bash. I enjoyed it very much last year too, so of course when I found out about this round I was a very eager magpie :) For lots of events with group gifts you'd be looking for traditionally styled giftboxes, but here at FLF the gift holders are cups of rainbow shaved ice like a snowcone but in cup form. Click each one with the FLF group tag active, and it's free to join so all these goodies are yours at no cost whatsoever. Of course we have plenty of $50L offers to partake in too, for the fifty linden part of the name :) Sales and gifts, who can resist? Obviously I couldn't, and I'm glad we have until the 4th of September to visit as many times as needed to check out all 100+ designers.

I'm starting out the post with the very sexy Casadel "Lily" Mini Dress Purple gift. The lavender shade is stunning, and I'm captivated by the daring openings and loosely laced skirt slit. There are sizes for Classic, Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, along with a 12 color HUD for the ropes. This brand has a style that is sure to turn heads, and this gift is no exception :)

I suspect that -Pixicat- is celebrating Summerween with their Ema Kimono (Bats) gift :) Either that or it's just a nod to Halloween a tiny bit early, and I expect lots of you will find that appealing. The modern styled kimono has a wide pleated belt and short skirt, while the top is even more faithful to the traditional garment. Our gift includes Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu sizing, as well as a HUD with 27 colors each for the collar and belt. I appreciate the combination of classic and contemporary :)

I've combined two wonderful gifts here, so let's start from the top. That would be our [WAZ] Contour Rib Lounge Shirt (250 Stars) gift from Wazzer Works. It comes in sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, with corresponding alpha layers and a HUD to apply the texture you see above. It is a default solid white before you use the HUD, still wearable but I personally prefer the knit texture. LEROY has 3 separate gifts for us, all next to each other so be sure to click the entire trio of shaved ice cups individually :) One of those contains their Rebeca Pants - Lilac seen here, a gorgeous pair of flowy pants with playful openings down the front of each leg. They fit Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh bodies. 

The lovely LEROY - Nika Dress - White is in another icy treat cup, and I am mesmerized by the pearly shimmer. This beauty is provided in sizing for Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies. I'm sure you noticed the sweet treat in my left hand, which is our [Apika] Bubble Tea & Croissant - Gift. There are left and right hand versions included, both a rich boba tea with delicious looking croissant resting atop the cup. The croissant looks like it either has chocolate or cinnamon inside, which would you prefer? With SL our imaginations allow it to be anything we wish. 

Sorry, I got a little hungry for my final look of the evening, but I promise not to type with my mouth full ;) The *>Kiu<* - Party Cookies_FLF Gift Amoeba is very tasty looking, decorated with white icing dotted with various colors to make it bright and eye-catching. Mouthies are such playful additions to any sort of outfit, so I simply couldn't resist sharing.

I'm having a rough night because I tried my new glasses for a while, and they had the same effects of severe dizziness and nausea. I put them on about 6:30 tonight and threw in the towel about 8, so I wore them about the same length of time as the first pair with very similar results. My stomach might never forgive me at this rate, heh, but once I feel better I will try to figure out what on earth to do next. I hope you're all having a good day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FLF Bday Bash '26:

Photo 1:

Dress: Casadel "Lily" Mini Dress Purple $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: -Pixicat- Ema Kimono (Bats) $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: Wazzer Works [WAZ] Contour Rib Lounge Shirt (250 Stars) $0L FLF Group Gift

Pants: LEROY - Rebeca Pants - Lilac $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: LEROY - Nika Dress - White $0L FLF Group Gift

Held: [Apika] Bubble Tea & Croissant - Gift $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Cookie: *>Kiu<* - Party Cookies_FLF Gift Amoeba $0L FLF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Collective Clarity - Essential

Skin: enLight RUE 5-Satin, Xtreme Model Skin 5-Satin & nipple covers

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity