Poppy Shop and Hoppy

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to visit the Poppy region of the Halloween Shop & Hop event, which appeals to my shopaholic side and my gift-loving nature. There are 18 regions packed with designers' displays, each with discounted offerings and a gift or two for us to enjoy. The FabFree team has worked hard as usual to provide us a spreadsheet of gifts, which you can view sorted by type, store name, etc. with the tabs at the bottom. I'm always grateful because that ensures I didn't miss any gifts, and I can steer Xan towards the male gifts and unisex ones that may catch his attention :) The event area is seasonally decorated quite nicely, and we have until just past Halloween (November 2nd) to explore and shop.

First up, I slipped into the striking Son!a-Edge Kenya Dress Witch gift, one of a few they are offering in their setup. The gown has an attached cape and is studded with gems down the sides, and is provided in sizing for Khara, Legacy, Maitreya, Reborn, Juicy, and Waifu mesh bodies. We also receive a HUD which offers 16 colors for the gems, on/off options for the cape, sheer skirt, gems glow, materials, gems bright, and a sheer/solid choice for the cape. I've got the cape solid on the left and sheer on the right, so you could see the fun straps in the back easier through it :) The Maitreya fits my Lara X body fairly well, other than a bit of clipping on the back of the hips which was instantly resolved with the alpha layer included with the dress.

Our BlueMoon enterprise gift, BMe Drusilla Halloween Gown, is also very elegant with a touch of spookiness that suits the season wonderfully. The gown has shoulder straps adorned with a high collar, long sheer sleeves with slits, deep V neckline laced very loosely, and a dramatic slit on the left thigh. Those deep red and black stripes are simply stunning, aren't they? This treat comes in Lara X and Reborn mesh body sizing.

Do you need even more elegance in your life? If so, be sure to visit .:{Sofia}:. and pick up their gorgeous Titania Gown Dress Blood V.2 gift. This seductive satin gown has a ruched bodice topped with a large black bow, and the swirl of skirt is opened on the right to reveal a black inner lining (plus a whole lot of leg!). There are sizes for Erika, Freya, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Reborn, Juicy, Waifu, and Slink Hourglass mesh bodies provided, along with a pair of black earrings to really complete the look in style.

You know I am a casual gal at heart, at least most of the time in SL, so naturally I adore the GoodVibes HER Creeping it Real gift too :) The cropped sweater is decorated with a seasonal spider wearing a jack o'lantern, and its fuzzy legs seem to be more numerous than usual as I think I counted 14 of them! It does say CREEPING IT REAL above and beneath the spider, and I think the jack o'lantern goes perfectly with the images on the pants. Our gift includes the sweater and pants in sizing for Lara X, Petite X, Legacy, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh bodies, plus matching heels to fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Star feet. There is a men's gift here too, similar in theme, so tell a guy friend :) 

My final look this evening is a closer view of my nails for the night, our BLOOM - BLACK RIBBON NAILS [CUTE SQUARE] gift. They are ideal for those who love the look of a manicure but do not want an extra long or pointed style. These have a sheer black base with tiny dark polka dots, then the free edge is deepened with a solid black that almost mimics a French mani style. To wear these, please use your body's HUD to hide its built in nails and add either the eBody, Legacy, or Maitreya size nails from your new gift's folder. Chef's kiss!

It was a quiet day, but that is for the best since tomorrow I'm making a huge attempt to go further than I've been in over 2 years. The anxiety might not always play nicely, but I'm trying to kickstart things in the proper direction for healing. Please insert your favorite meme about being nervous here, lol, as I can't even decide which one to mention first. I hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Poppy Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: Son!a-Edge Kenya Dress Witch $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Dress: BlueMoon enterprise BMe Drusilla Halloween Gown $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Dress: .:{Sofia}:. Titania Gown Dress Blood V.2 $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: GoodVibes HER Creeping it Real $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Nails: BLOOM - BLACK RIBBON NAILS [CUTE SQUARE] $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

I Put A Spell On You

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time for the CMH I Put a Spell on You 5 Hunt, an annual adventure where we are looking in participating stores for an image of a carved pumpkin. These can either hold a $1L prize or a $25L - $50L exclusive offer, all up to the designers and they sometimes have more than one treat available. That's a very good reason to check the hunt website, which tells us the landmarks to each stop as well as prices and the hints to track down the pumpkins. Some folks favor this particular time of year even over Christmas/Yule, and these hunt prizes are certainly a good reason to turn to the spooky side ;)

My first look is the $1L prize from Adore Amore (actually an exclusive) called .:Adore:. Karley Halter Batty Grey. We receive sizes for Erika, Freya, Kupra, Kups, Legacy, Perky, Perky Petite, Maitreya, Maitreya Petite, Reborn, and Slink Hourglass mesh bodies. The traditional icons of Halloween like ghosts, bats, and pumpkins, look so bold against the smoky background color!

Another great place to visit is CloudNine, where this $1L pumpkin rewards us with their Halloween T Her Prowl prize. Please note, there is a version for the guys as well (same price, separate pumpkin) with the same image on the front :) It reads "When black cats prowl and pumpkin gleam, may luck be yours Halloween" in vibrant colors adorned with fun symbols. There are Erika, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes provided. 

It's hard to believe that the drop dead gorgeous ~Sassy!~ Lenore dress - blooms and bones prize is just $1L, don't you think? The flirty strapless mini dress with daring side slit is provided in sizing for Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, and we even get a matching hair bow that can be adjusted with a quick edit. Its batty shape brings the same seasonal flair as the skulls in the pattern on the dress; beautiful yet slightly sinister. Fun fact - I too am slightly sinister, lol, as one of the word's meanings is left handed. 

Next I changed into the delightful GoodVibes Halloweeny Dress Neon Orange prize, which only sets us back a single linden dollar. The fiery orange stripes look terrific against the darker stripes, and the style is playful yet sexy. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Star mesh body sizes included, along with a BOM 3/4 stocking with modesty panty. They are fishnet trimmed in lace, with garters to hold them up :) I can see this working with boots or your favorite pumps to complete the look.

My final look of the night is our [Ari-Pari] Witch's Brew Outfit, which is yet another incredible bargain at just $1L :) The set includes the cropped tank top and sporty shorts, each in Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. The enclosed HUD offers 6 colors for the top and 5 for the shorts, as the background colors for the shorts all line up except for black since the cauldrons would blend in too much. Of course the black top really brings out the colors of any shorts option, and all of these choices gave me 80s neon flashbacks which made me smile. I'm adding my favorite tiptoe sneakers and headed out on either a hunt trail or an event exploration.

My day almost felt like Sunday part two somehow, like my brain didn't make the jump to it being Monday? Clearly the brain fog is dense today, but I am glad to be getting the rest of my week planned out which helps with clarity. The SL events are popping, and I have a busy RL Wednesday planned but it most likely won't interfere with blogging. I hope you're all having a peaceful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Hunt Prizes from CMH I Put A Spell On You 5:

Photo 1:

Top: Adore Amore .:Adore:. Karley Halter Batty Grey $1L Hunt Exclusive

Photo 2:

Top: CloudNine Halloween T Her Prowl $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 3:

Dress: ~Sassy!~ Lenore dress - blooms and bones $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 4:

Dress: GoodVibes Halloweeny Dress Neon Orange $1L Hunt Prize

Photo 5:

Outfit: [Ari-Pari] Witch's Brew Outfit $1L Hunt Prize

Pants Photos 1&2: Delizio - Jeans + Applier for Maitreya + Omega $0L Marketplace

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Happy FLF-o-Ween

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're visiting the FLF-o-Ween event, which is brought to us by Fifty Linden Fridays. That means that the event is full of $50L bargains of course, as well as group gifts at every display inside jack o'lanterns in various colors. The FLF group has a tiny $1L fee to join, truly a small price to pay for all of the generous gifts :) If you love earrings, there were several pairs among the gifts but my hair would have hidden them so I'm not wearing any tonight but will be whenever I do change my hairstyle again. The event is open until the 2nd of November, so we have all month to grab demos and take advantage of these amazing savings.

For my first look of the night, I am enjoying our sexy :Dernier: "Nathalia" Dress - Red gift. The wasp waist style is achieved by using the BOM alpha layer included, and the dress fits Erika, Kupra, Legacy, and Maitreya mesh bodies. There is also a materials HUD with 5 levels of gloss, so you can adjust the look even further. This looks like the kind of dress that would make a great Halloween look if you add wings, a tail, horns, and maybe a pitchfork to hold, to be a tempting little devil.

The Casadel"Bethany" Gift is a playful outfit of 3 pieces with lots of great details. The strapless top, shorts, and skirt are each provided in sizes for eBody, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, and Senra mesh bodies. We also receive a Skirt & Tassel HUD with 13 colors and off option for the tassels and 4 metals, then the top's HUD has a similar set of choices for the ribbon in the back (13 colors, 4 metals, on/off). The skirt is sort of an overlay for the sides of the shorts, creating a really intriguing look that is unique to anything I have seen in SL :) 

I combined two gifts here for a flirtatious look that still says Halloween. The KLEIN"Dina"-Gift is a sheer beige lace top with bare back, a beauty in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, Waifu, and Senra mesh bodies. Then I added the Gaia - flf gift denim shorts - spookie, high cut shorts in blackish denim with a spiderweb pattern and wisps of frayed fabric on the edges. In eBody and Legacy sizes, these also have a HUD with 6 metals for the button in the front. They're a terrific neutral color that can easily be a part of your favorite flirty outfit this time of year.

Next I made another combo, starting with the Alena Top, Black gift from [The Forge]. Its lacy bra and strappy harness are each provided in eBody, eBody Waifu, Legacy, Perky, and Lara X mesh body sizes, and can be worn together or separately. All those intricate straps just captivated me, and the bra is basically strapless without it so they really create a clever look. The shorts are our -Pixicat- Delta Shorts (Bats) gift, so cute in a plummy purple! There are sizes for Legacy, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, as well as a HUD that lets us pick from 30 colors apiece for the trim and sides. That gives us a lot of potential to customize these sporty shorts to match many different tops.

My final look of the evening is our CryptKeeper // Sam Jumpsuit // FLF WHITE gift. The two versions shown (v1 and v2, left and right respectively) are each included in Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizing. I love the low cut strapless style, and the splatters of pink are a playful touch for sure. 

It was a surprisingly good weekend, and my trip to the farmers market went better than I had expected :) I used a video of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to help me get through the car ride, and while I'm sure I looked goofy to anyone we passed by (tapping my face and head, talking to myself out loud) it was effective and I am going to try it again this week. I'd like to get my hair cut as soon as possible, and I'm also planning an outing to an area that's a little further than I have been going. There is so much going on in SL right now too, it's a busy busy time but I love it :) Hope you're all having a lovely day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from FLF-o-Ween:

Photo 1:

Dress: :Dernier: "Nathalia" Dress - Red $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: Casadel"Bethany" Gift $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 3:

Top: KLEIN"Dina"-Gift $0L FLF Group Gift

Shorts: Gaia - flf gift denim shorts - spookie $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: [The Forge] Alena Top, Black $0L FLF Group Gift

Shorts: -Pixicat- Delta Shorts (Bats) $0L FLF Group Gift

Photo 5:

Bodysuit: CryptKeeper // Sam Jumpsuit // FLF WHITE $0L FLF Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Friday - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Halloween Shop & Hop

 Hiya everyone! Tonight it's time to head over to the Halloween Shop & Hop 2025, and I couldn't be happier :) There are 18 spooktacular regions with 20 designers each, so 360 stores with discounts, new releases, and gifts for us to enjoy. I always enjoy the hard work that goes into decorating the regions, then of course the talent and creativity brought to each individual storefront as the designers show us their best. Tonight I'm featuring several gifts from the Aurelian region, as my habit is to share one region at a time to keep things somewhat organized. As always, I recommend taking a peek at the FabFree spreadsheet and sort the gifts by the bottom tabs as needed. Thanks so much to them for this!

My first look this evening is our ERSCH - Taytum Dress -violet- which is one of two gifts they are offering. The dress has bold puffy sleeves gathered twice, and is tattered at the hem so be careful about that opening ;) Our gift includes the dress and separate chain (draped over right shoulder) each in Belleza Classic, Belleza Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, Mounds, and Waifu mesh bodies, along with a HUD that offers 30 colors for the sleeves/collar, 40 for the deco (attached to front and back of chain), and 10 metals for the chain. Isn't the iridescence of the blouse beautiful?

I did mention two gifts of theirs, so of course I've got to show off the ERSCH - Ashley Suit -Halloween SPECIAL- as well! The top and skirt will fit Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Reborn, Mounds, and Waifu mesh bodies, with an amazing HUD offering 130 textures for the deco (this time that means straps and pockets) and 30 colors for the buttons. That is not a typo, there are a hundred and thirty choices there!! As a matter of fact, I was so busy counting those buttons a few times that I forgot to switch from the blue set to the pink set, so that version is not shown, sorry. 

Suddenly I'm feeling a bit Wicked in our MONOMANIA - Witch Me gift ;) We receive the jaunty hat and flirty dress, which comes in sizes for Legacy, Perky, Pushup, Maitreya, Petite, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The hat is unrigged so you can adjust it. I'm sure you can tell there's also a HUD included, and that offers 12 colors each for the hat, hat trim, dress, and dress trim. The trim in both cases is really straps and buckles, hauntingly attractive if I do say so myself. If the hat really isn't your thing, you can certainly still wear the dress without it and enjoy the great texture and style.

Next I was really impressed by the 'Amikko' 2025 S&H Gift which is wonderfully detailed and ready for the season. There is just one mesh size included, as well as an alpha layer to help hide any stray bits that feel like poking through. The neck and cuffs are trimmed with soft fur, and the skirt's autumn leaf texture is a dreamy nod to the beauty of fall. Did you notice the pumpkin on the front of the neckline? Okay to be fair it is a jack o'lantern since it's carved, but I can never quite recall how to type that out correctly and the spellcheck in here hates it. 

My final look of the night is our ::ALTER:: Akasha Bodysuit ~ Red Pattern gift, another fantastic treat that can serve as a costume. The bodysuit and tail are separate pieces, and will both fit Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu. The provided ears are unrigged so we can edit and adjust them, to get just the right position for your head size and hairstyle. I do love a good animal print, and it's so fun to have it in a fantasy color so something you don't actually see in the wild.

Are you all ready for the weekend? I'm planning on going to my favorite farmers market in the morning, and there's preseason hockey to watch at 12:30 or as I call it, noon-thirty. I have lots of things to do in RL this weekend, but of course there are exciting things to explore in SL also :) I hope you're all having a blissful day/evening/weekend, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Gifts from Shop & Hop - Aurelian Region:

Photo 1:

Dress: ERSCH - Taytum Dress -violet- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 2:

Outfit: ERSCH - Ashley Suit -Halloween SPECIAL- $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: MONOMANIA - Witch Me $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 4:

Dress: 'Amikko' 2025 S&H Gift $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: ::ALTER:: Akasha Bodysuit ~ Red Pattern $0L Shop&Hop Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Eternity - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Wasteland Birthday

 Hiya everyone! Tonight we're getting our grunge on with the Wasteland Event and their 2nd birthday round. As that so often means in SL, we are celebrating with lots of gifts, which can be found in black giftboxes hanging from dark chains at nearly every display. You'll need the free group tag for most of them, and a few are set up to buy for $1L but it is refunded immediately while the gift is delivered to you. I believe that is to create a record in their vendor system, so you could get it redelivered if you ever needed to :) Best wishes to Wasteland on their anniversary, and may they have continued success in this wild world of SL.

Our Galagher - Laura Shirt Edition 1 gift has some words of wisdom on it that I took to heart earlier. Those would be "Keep calm, and everything gonna be okay", in a circle around the image in the middle. The cropped long sleeve top is provided in Lara X, Legacy, and Reborn mesh body sizes, and I'm wearing it with my favorite marketplace gift which is the Delizio jeans. You're about to see them a few more times too, so you can see why I find them so handy.

I got a kick out of our .Estus. - Mara Top - Fatpack gift, as there are 3 different feline designs you can choose from for the image on the front, or you can go with a solid color. All of these options are in 4 colors apiece for a total of 16 options, so you could wear this fun tee several times in a row without people even realizing it is the same free gift :) In addition to the HUD, we receive the shirt in sizing for Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies.

There are a few excellent tattoos among our many gifts, so I spun around a bit here to show you the { aa } Atomic Tramp Stamp - BoM gift from anxious angel. I certainly identify with the brand's name ;) The gift includes 5 opacity levels - 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100% - so we can decide if we want it to appear freshly inked or slightly broken in. 

I kept the jeans on for this next look, but I suspect it was meant to be worn alone ;) The CryBunBun - Daddy's Issue Top - Third Eye gift is provided in sizes for Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh bodies, with a BOM alpha layer designed for each size which you will need to add to help with the cinched in appearance of the roped upper part of the top. The ropes creating a pentagram layered over the third eye image is such a striking combo, and there is just as much attention to detail in the back with the way the ropes have been knotted. 

For my final look of the night, I am wearing the Stiff - Wicked Dress - Black gift, which is sure to put you in mind of this spooky season. There are Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, and Reborn mesh body sizes included, along with a HUD that offers 3 bones textures and 3 metals. So we can wear our bones white, white and bloody, or (not shown) black that looks almost charred and would blend in with the dress a bit more if it weren't for the fact that they are 3D and do stand out from the fabric. The metal choices are for the rear zipper, which I am now chuckling over the fact that the skeletal hands can't reach to help us with the zipper from that angle, but they sure can cop a feel! They're just providing some support, like an underwire bra but more spooky?

Whew, my day was a whirlwind and even more than I had expected! I managed to find time to prep for this blog post obviously, then got a little bit of sleep before heading to the podiatrist. That was painful for the anxiety and for both big toes, which both had ingrowing nails that needed removing (snip, pull, poke, all the fun) so they are bandaged and throbbing. While out, I got a text from my Hello Kitty gaming friend (we'd played together on Tuesday 'instead' because of my Thursday appt) who wanted to know if I'd have time to play with her when I got home because she obtained rare items to give to me that I desperately needed. Yay, bonus gaming together! That was unexpected but fun as always, but I am a little bit sleep deprived now so I hope I made sense throughout this post. Tomorrow I'm looking forward to dinner at my parents', and then the weekend will be here before we know it :) I hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Wasteland Event:

Photo 1:

Top: Galagher - Laura Shirt Edition 1 $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: .Estus. - Mara Top - Fatpack $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Tattoo: anxious angel { aa } Atomic Tramp Stamp - BoM $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Top: CryBunBun - Daddy's Issue Top - Third Eye $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Dress: Stiff - Wicked Dress - Black $0L Group Gift

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Eternity - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Sweets From Spookwood

 Hiya everyone! Tonight I explored the Spookwood Hunt, which has lots of $25L prizes as well as some free gifts for the Fashion Sales group. That group is free to join, and a few of the gifts are set for sale for $0L with no group tag even required. So for the paid hunt prizes you will want to look at the hunt keys on the wall, which show the hunt object for each (mostly ghosts, pumpkins, flat prim images) and they generally create lovely seasonal outfits. The gifts are in assorted gift boxes or gift bags, which you'll find as you explore the hunt area. It's decorated in a delightfully spooky manner, so it is a feast for the eyes as you replenish your October wardrobe.

My first look might make your Halloween costume dreams come true! Our {EB} DUDA yellow gift from Ewa Boutique consists of the top and skirt each in sizing for Legacy, Bombshell, Lara X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, plus the unrigged horns headband and the rigged bento wings. I just realized that's a 6 sided star of David on the top rather than the pentacle I initially saw it as, but of course it still looks very pretty :) We can wear the outfit without the horns and/or wings if we prefer, to make it less a costume and more a flirty outfit for hitting the town.

As soon as I tried on the SPOOKWOOD - GIFT 5 (which is also from Ewa Boutique I believe), I knew I just had to share it. This seasonal goodie is all one piece in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Did you notice that the pumpkins at the hem are 3D? Their carved faces match the one on our top perfectly, and the black lace trim all around seems to wrap things up just right for this time of year. One part spooky, one part flirty, and one part budget-friendly :)

There are gifts here that are not specifically themed either, like this lovely BLK ~#10~ dress. It is provided in GenXC (not sure if that's Classic or Curvy, sorry), Lara X, Legacy, Perky, and Reborn mesh body sizes, with a HUD that offers 20 colors for the dress, 20 for the laces, and 5 metals for the hardware that the laces are threaded through. It's so fun to get to play with HUDs and see what color combinations you can come up with, especially if you're feeling indecisive or need to kill time while your date finishes getting ready. While Xan and I don't have that problem usually, I do recall times in the past where I'd make him wait while I spent ages trying to find just the right shade of *insert random color here* shoes to match a new dress or shirt. 

Hello, nurse! Our MADEMOISELLE SPOOKWOOD GIFT is a playful costume that will come in handy if you raise any temperatures around you ;) The dress is provided in sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, Peach, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The 'tyara' or headpiece is a traditional nurse's cap front, with the cross on it matching the vibrant pink of the trim on our dress. My inner Bon Jovi fan can't stop humming Bad Medicine now, but there are plenty of other songs that work just as well in a medical theme. 

My final look of the night is a BlackBarry group gift called  BB - 496. The dress and stockings (labeled body and panties, respectively) will each fit Lara X, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. The enclosed HUD has plenty of options for us - 20 colors for the dress inset on the top left of the HUD, 20 buttons on the top right for our legs, 40 colors on bottom left for the main dress, and 40 on the bottom right for the trim on the leggings. If that's confusing, please just click some buttons to see which sections pertain to which outfit components :) The hearts on the fishnet made me think of a more romantic holiday in about 4 months, lol, but I'm also one to wear hearts all year long.

It was a fairly decent day, and I am trying to figure out how to handle tomorrow's podiatrist appointment. Getting there and back (and potentially waiting to be seen, etc.) might take up too much time for me to sufficiently prepare a blog post, so there's a chance I'll take the evening off. If so, I'll be back Friday with some new goodies :) We all know sometimes RL gets in the way of SL plans. The events that are just starting can wait an extra day, with several not even open for the month yet. I hope you're all having a beautiful day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts from Spookwood Hunt:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Ewa Boutique {EB} DUDA yellow $0L Fashion Sales Group

Photo 2:

Dress: Ewa Boutique SPOOKWOOD - GIFT 5 $0L Fashion Sales Group

Photo 3:

Dress: BLK ~#10~ $0L Fashion Sales Group

Photo 4:

Dress: MADEMOISELLE SPOOKWOOD GIFT $0L Fashion Sales Group

Photo 5:

Outfit: BlackBarry BB - 496 $0L Fashion Sales Group

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Eternity - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity

Violet Skies Treats

 Hiya everyone! Tonight's post brings us to Violet Skies, where the store's group is currently free to join. That lets us claim several free group gifts and use the two lucky chairs in the back left corner, so you could win some special treats in addition to the group goodies. They are also a part of the Renaissance Hunt I shared prizes from recently, so I am showing you that prize at the very end :) To find it, you will want to follow the hint on the hunt sign and explore the store to locate a potion bottle adorned with a purple pansy. It too is free, so everything featured in this post is yours for no charge whatsoever.

My first look of the evening is one of our free group gifts called Violet Skies - Gift Tropicana Bikini & Sarong. The flirty bikini is one piece as the top and bottom are linked together, with the sarong as a separate addition. Each of these are provided in Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh body sizes. There is also a HUD, which has 2 patterns for the sarong, 20 color choices for the gems, and 5 metals. Now the lace sarong pattern is a sheer one, so it may not cover the rear as much as needed for a G-rated locale. The bikini it's covering is a thong, after all :) Aren't those gems on the bikini strings gorgeous?

These are two separate gifts that work together perfectly to create a fantastic look. The Violet Skies - Sally Top - French Stripe looks simply smashing with the Sally Skirt - French Stripe counterpart, each in palest beige with navy stripes. You'll find sizes for Erika, Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Petite, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies in each package. Just because they suit each other so well doesn't mean they can't be paired with other wardrobe staples if you wish too, like I've said before I consider my photos like a "serving suggestion" you see on images of food ;)

This exciting group gift is our Violet Skies - Aurivelle Outfit - Gift. It takes a dark, smoky minidress and adds a sheer panel to show off the cleavage, and some sassy lace embroidery wrapped around. The dress fits Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu bodies, while the coordinated heels come in sizing for Gen X Classic, Gen X Curvy, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn feet. The gold chains around the ankle and draped behind the heels make me think that I need to pick out my favorite golden earrings and bracelet if I want to accessorize this in style :)

I almost wolf-whistled at my own avi when I slipped into the Violet Skies - Aster Skirt & Top Gift - Emerald group gift! The color really works with the auburn hair coloring, and the alluring tank top with lace back looks fantastic with the satin skirt wrapped around and leaving the left hip and leg bare. There are sizes for Lara X, Legacy, Perky, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies of each. Because of the gold chains in the skirt opening, it is tempting to pair this outfit with the shoes from the prior photo.

My final look of the night is our TRH XIV - Violet Skies - Chante Outfit Lt Blue hunt prize, as I explained in the beginning. The striking dress and jacket combo will each fit Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Bombshell, Perky, Maitreya, Lara X, Petite X, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies. Also included are the blue shoes in sizes for Erika, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, Lara X, and Reborn feet. I love floral patterns, and the blue and white coloring here reminds me of a slightly cloudy day where the sun still peeks through :) 

I wound up doing my multiplayer gaming (Hello Kitty) with my friend this evening instead of Thursday because of both of our other plans for that day, so I'm running a tiny bit later than I wanted to be. I had a good time though, and now I'm ready to greet October in SL :) I hope you're all having a terrific day/evening, many magical magpie hugs to everyone!!

Credits:

All Group Gifts and Prizes from Violet Skies:

Photo 1:

Outfit: Violet Skies - Gift Tropicana Bikini & Sarong $0L Group Gift

Photo 2:

Top: Violet Skies - Sally Top - French Stripe $0L Group Gift

Skirt: Violet Skies - Sally Skirt - French Stripe $0L Group Gift

Photo 3:

Outfit: Violet Skies - Aurivelle Outfit - Gift $0L Group Gift

Photo 4:

Outfit: Violet Skies - Aster Skirt & Top Gift - Emerald $0L Group Gift

Photo 5:

Outfit: TRH XIV - Violet Skies - Chante Outfit Lt Blue $0L Hunt Prize

Head: LeLUTKA Fleur Head 4.0

Hair: TRUTH Eternity - Essential

Skin: .::WoW Skins::. .WS. ALMOND EMILY

Ring: {Carter} Wedding Zoe (Marketplace)

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

Poses: Various Sets from [piXit] or Verocity