The Windows Live Messenger blog posted some screenshots of the new look of Windows Live Messenger. You can’t actually get this build yet unless you are a Microsoft Connect tester.
The main thing is that the old status icons are back and the annoying hover effect is gone. And it just looks a ton nicer.
Perhaps the final version won’t be as bad as WLM currently is.
I currently have two invites for Windows Live Messenger; leave a comment if you want one.
Edit: Reader Sunny Boy also has some invites available so don’t feel too disappointed if you get comment #3 
Hi any Invites available… help…lol
tarque@yahoo.com
Sorry for the delay; invite sent.
A Invite would be awesome!
sirshaun_collins@hotmail.com
Thanks mate
Daold: Thanks for your request, but Windows Live Messenger is now available to the public at http://get.live.com