OOTD: Heels on Cobbles

I'm off to a four day trip to Prague tomorrow and put together a quick outfit for the occasion. Granted, the heels are not the perfect choice for the old cobblestone street but they look so good with the length of the jeans so let's just pretend my doll has a pair of flats in her bag.

I absolutely love the contrast between the vibrant red/orange of the cardigan and the tote and the more pastel shades of the rest items.

Clothes:

Red Open Ride Cardigan - Pet-a-Porter

Nude Tank - Bonjour Bizou 

High Waisted Retro Jeans - Pretty n' Love

  

Accessories:

Peach Ombre Tote - Fendi Tribute

Rechel Golden Pumps - Young Hollywood

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Wear It All Challenge: Bohemian Sheer

This dress gave me a hard time, not only because I was uninspired styling it but I also had incredibly hard time failing to find the real-life inspiration behind it. I found a couple of similar once but nothing as close enough to put here. 

I bought it a few years ago after I saw an amazing outfit on a doll I admire. However pandorascloset's style is very different from my own and from me it did not seem right to make an edgy look with such a romantic piece. Instead, I went for a bohemian style based on pastels. I was very pleased to put that lovely vest to use.

Clothes:
Lemon Chiffon Dress - Voile
Pas Skirt - Voile
Delhi Shirt - Film Theory
Lamb Fringe Vest - Pretty n'Love

Accessories:
Ivory Twig Headband - Bonjour Bizou
Pearl Knot Necklace - Chanel Tribute
Pearl Collar - Bonjour Bizou
Ankur Kangan - Film Theory
Rhinestone Bag - Bonjour Bizou
Pastel Ankle Socks - Killah
Peachy Platform Boots - Pretty n'Love
Leg Tattoo - Evil Panda

Jewellery:
Anchor Face Tattoo - Ink'd

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OOTD: Burgundy Fall

I'd like to share a look I put together for Stardoll's Most Wanted Hot Buys poll. I had strong mixed feelings about purchasing that dress but I adore this outfit - the charcoal commitments the burgundy so well (it's a deeper and darker version of my beloved red and grey combo) and the gold details are consistent from head to toe. I love the black lining peaking underneath the dress's hem and at the neckline - it frames it so well. It was surprisingly easy to deal with the aspects of the dress I did not care about: the oversized coat covers its weird shape and the choker and belt hide the black fabric at the neck and waist.

 Clothes:

  Charcoal Streetstyle Overcoat - Strike A Pose
HotBuys Chiffon Dress - Rio
Black Beaded Sheer Blouse - Bonjour Bizou

Frilly Layered Skirt - DKNY

Black Sheer Tights - Rio
Bra Top Peach - Underneath Stardoll

  

Accessories:

Solid Gold Choker - Riviera
Western Buckles Belt - PPQ
Burgandy Brogue Heels - Velvet Orchid

Jewellery:
Sharktooth Earring - It Girls

Right Dimple Piercing - Sunny Bunny

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OOTD: Immortal Beloved

This look came together so easily I just can't believe it. It was as if all the separate pieces were meant to be combined together. Even my doll's hair fits the concept perfectly and this background finishes everything off flawlessly. It's been a while since I've put together a gown, even as simple as this one, and I had forgotten how much fun it was! The white dress and the fair hair give me a really strong Ophelia vibe (all that's missing are the flowers from her hair but it would've been too much) but that cleavage reminds of a dress Cersei wore in A Storm of Swords (white, low-cut, wide sleeves with emeralds decorating the bodice and the sleeves). Anyway, it's not directly inspired by neither of them nor any other particular heroine.

 Clothes:

  Barbie White Shoulder Fur - Barbie
Cavalli Inspired Maxi - Callie's Picks
Pucci Delevigne Dress - Royalty
Bra Top Peach - Underneath Stardoll
Boy Short Bottom Peach - Underneath Stardoll

  

Accessories:

Bach Headband - Voile
Ivory Twig Headband - Bonjour Bizou
La Bahia Belt - Voile
Fashion Frenzy Shoes - Fallen Angel

Jewellery:
Sharktooth Earring - It Girls

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Wear It All Challenge: The Hidden Slit

Yet another dress I never thought I would buy. The graphic is a bit flat and the top part is downright off-putting. I was so focused on that I never gave it second glance. That is until I saw someone somewhere wearing a gorgeous yellow maxi skirt with a hardly visible slit - it was so beautiful - translucent, elegant and oh-so-bright! Imagine my surprise when I realised that was the same ugly MM dress. Still, I was reluctant to buy it - I already had two yellow maxi dresses, both of which with better quality graphics. In the end what really sold it for me was the slit - I've said before how much I like slitted skirts and dresses - they are sexy but stylish and not too revealing and that's hard not to love. 

Styling it was also surprisingly easy - the outfit came together on it's own. The dark blue jacket looks stunning against the colour of the dress, the plain shirt adds for a more casual look and the straps of the sandals make for a great accent.

Clothes:
Cascading Canary Gown - Millionaire Mansion Fashion
Basic White Short Top - Basics
Kurt Jacket - Miss Sixty*

Accessories:
Emerald 90s Necklace - LE
Clutch - It Girls
Hot Buys Buckle Wedge - Bonjour Bizou**

Jewellery:
Sharktooth Earring - It Girls
Winged Goddess Earring - Voile

Tattoos:
Flying Ribbon Leg Tattoo - Ink'd

*Re-released in the current Callie's Picks

**Re-released last summer in the first collection of Hot Buy Summer Retro

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Wear It All Challenge: Lemon and Lime

Here we are, in the yellow dresses section of my closet! It's a short one but I think it's going to be exiting. We're starting it off with a real brand dress by Miss Sixty. It's an OK piece in my opinion - the bottom part is beautifully draped, the colour is sunny and adorable but the straps are a bit weird but that could work for their advantage as they make for an interesting neck line. The waist may be a tad problematical as it kinda look like something a pregnant woman could wear but that's an easy thing to hide.  

I liked this outfit way better while I was putting it together than I do now. No idea way! The colour doesn't go all too well with my doll's completion, but I'm too lazy to change that at the moment.  I really, really wanted my first look to have something green in it because I do love the combination and I think it looks quite well here. The paler collar top also does a good job of covering the waist and it's colour compliments the bag and the bracelet. However there's something off with the whole outfit and I can't put my finger on it. Oh well, what can you do!?

Clothes:
Patrycia Dress - Miss Sixty
Lemon Lace Top - Pretty n' Love
Shoulder Pad Blazer - Bonjour Bizou

Accessories:
Blush Pearls Bracelet - Dior Couture Tribute
Valentino Phone Case - Valentino Tribute
Eco Design Green Shoes - Eco Design For A Better World

Jewellery:
Sharktooth Earring - It Girls
Winged Goddess Earring - Voile

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Wear It All Challenge: An Apple A Day

Remember that collection of PPQ that was in Plaza for a limited time only? The main reason I do is accused I had a bunch of Stadollars, I was freaked and for some reason I decided it was awesome. Boy, do I regret it now.
I've stated that I'm obsessed with maxi skirts and dresses and each time I see one I'm compelled to get my hands on it. Originally I thought this one would be perfect for a Melisandre inspired look but it's so odd. I really, really like the veils but the waist is so bulky and shapeless! In real life that could easily be fixed with a statement belt but on Stardoll it's a bit harder than that.

I had to fight my initial urge to throw a jacket at my problem with the waist but that is the point of this blog - to challenge myself and look for solutions out of comfort zone. The red and white combination is similar to the one in my previous post, but the shape of the blouse covers the waist in such a perfect way I could not resist pairing them together. To highlight the newly crated waistline of the dress I added a silver belt, which works pretty well with the slightly greyish hue of the blouse and it's darker details. I finished the outfit with sandals in the same off-white colour and a clear clutch.

Clothes:
PPQ Apple Gown - PPQ
Traditional Danish Blouse - Windows on the World

Accessories:
Chrome Band Belt - Pretty n'Love
Rounded Stud Belt - Miss Sixty
Hotbuys No5 Purse - Bonjour Bizou
White Rigotta Heels - Decades

Jewellery:
Elf Ear Cuff - Epiphany
Congruence Ring - Glam'rus

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Wear It All Challenge: Red Velvet

Remember how back in the fall/winter season of  2010 velvet was huge? I never adopted the trend in real life but this Nanette Lepore inspired dress caught my attention. I like the retro vibe and the dropped waist but the real version kind of reminds me of a curtain wrapped around the model. Stardoll tuned down the shine and I think that's the main reason I prefer their take of the dress.

I've said it before and I will probably say it a hundred times again in the course of this project but I can't help it - I love retro/ period looks. Given the huge cleavage this is more of a modern rehash. I love the burgundy and I build the colour scheme around it using darker tones for the shoes and the clutch and I decided on a white jewellery to contrast it. 

Clothes:
Draped Velveteen - Archive
Bandeau Bra Peach - Underneath Stardoll

Accessories:
Stardust Hair Piece - Nelly
Multi beaded Necklace - Voile
Asabi Bag - Miss Sixty
Blush Pearls Bracelet - Dior Couture Tribute
HotBuys Stiletto Sandals - Bonjour Bizou

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Wear It All Challenge: The Tartan Shirtdress

I love shirtdresses - long or short, long-sleeved or sleeveless, plain or checked - it does not matter! It's a pity that Stardoll has so few of them. I was looking for the original real life version but there are so many similar dress I couldn't determine which one is the one that inspired Stardoll. Just google it and be inspired!

Edit: After a bit of research I think I managed to find the original dress. It is designed by D&G and was worn by Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Schopacholic. Later it is also seen in the second season of Gossip Girl on Tylor Momsen. Credit goes to seen on STARDOLL.

I went for an outfit with a bit of edge but decided not to add fishnet stockings - this is something I'd be more inclined to wear in real life and I wanted to keep it as close to my wardrobe as possible. Instead I added a huge handbag, as the once I prefer myself and a wide studded belt to give the dress a better, more fitted shape.

Clothes:
Checked Dress Shirt  - Archive
Shoulder Slung Moto Jkt - Evil Panda

Accessories:
Studded Belt - Bonjour Bizou
PPQ AW11 Black Gabriel Bag - PPQ
Black Socks - Bonjour Bizou
Black Pleather Platforms - Archive*
Heavyweight Black Platforms - Fallen Angel

*Re-released in Callie's Picks

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Wear It All Challenge: Baby blues

I've always found this dress adorable. Seriously, just look at it! The high collar makes it a bit difficult to put a blouse over it as use it as a skirt, but not impossible. Nonetheless, I went for the simplest of stylings - just beautiful white accessorizes that emphasize on the lighter shades of blue in the print. 

Clothes:
Anemone Dress - Bonjour Bizou

Accessories:
White Chanel Inspired Purse - Callie's Picks
Dior Tribute Pearl Belt - Special Offer
White Rigotta Heels - Decades

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Wear It All Challenge: Lips red as blood

As I said the first time I was styling a Basics dress they are damn hard to style! Ever since I started the red section of my closet I've been wanting to combine bloody red with white. And this time it worked like a charm! There is really not anything more to say.

Clothes:
Basic Redwood Fitted Dress - Basics
Classic White Blazer - Archive

Accessories:
DKNY Lip Print Scarf - DKNY
Clear Plastic Clutch - LE
Pointed Platform Court Shoes - Bonjour Bizou

Jewellery:
Stella Ring - Epiphany

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Wear It All Challenge: Marooned Summer

I've always love this dress - it's so beautifully designed and the drape looks so realistic... and I hated styling it! The design does not allow for it to be worn neither as top nor as a skirt and as a dress it is way too short for my taste. I could've decided on a party outfit since I've seen a lot of similar dresses in clubs but it's just too slutty for me.

Edit: After I sent all of last night on style.com I finally found the real life inspiration behind that dress -  Louis Vuitton's spring RTW back in 2009. 

 

The only way I would feel comfortable pulling off that dress in real life is while I'm on a vacation by the sea. I don't why but when I'm away from the city I'm not as concerned with being proper - especially when I'm in sea resort - I don't pack any bras, I wear shorter dresses and so on.

I transferred that part of my personal style on this look and I dare to say I'm quite satisfied with the result.

Fresh summer outfit with a hint of boho chic; fab headpiece and lovely sandals. My favorite part is the bag - it's works perfectly with the rest of the items. 

Clothes:
Draped Mini Dress - Bonjour Bizou
Knitted Floral Vest - Folk*

Accessories:
Psychometry Sunglasses - Cheap Monday
Summerbag w Shells - Bonjour Bizou
Chestnut Flat Sandals - Philosophy

Jewellery:
Splendid Metal Feathers - No brand

 *Re-released in the current Callie's Picks store.

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Wear It All Challenge: Crimson Rose

I've always loved this dress! I often wear it with as a top with the Lavin Scarlet skirt tribute but this time around I decided to focus just on it. The dress was released on Stardoll back in February 2010 and was part of a store which was advertising one of the first collections of the American fashion brand AmyClaire. This particular dress was later released as a freebie so there is a good chance you can find it in the Bazaar for a reasonable price.

By the way, it was quite difficult to find proper photos for most of pieces in the collection, but I manged :)

Initially I wanted to pair the dress with something white, maybe a shirt or a blazer, but once I tried this trench out I knew they were meant to be together! As you can see I learned from my mistake in the previous post and I put this beautiful red lipstick. To top all that I added a stunning rose headpiece and adorable necklace. And the clutch - as cute as it gets!
I'm more than happy with the final result - the ever fashionable black/red combo is classy but the outfit still looks fresh and youthful thanks to the unusual accessories.

Clothes:
Coquelicot Strapless Dress - Amyclaire
Everyday Long Blazer - It Girls

Accessories:
Necklace - Sonia Rykiel Tribute
HotBuys Paris Love Clutch - Bonjour Bizou
MSW13 Sandals - Special Offer

Jewellery:
Red Rose - No brand

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Wear It All Challenge: Pin-up Polka Dots

This piece, inspired by Anna Sui 2012 spring collection  just screams Pin-up! I had little choice but to roll with it. Looking back it still hurts me to think that I've paid 23 Stardollars for it but... it's so pretty! This is one of the few items I like better on Stardoll rather than in real life but I do wish the color was a bit brighter red. 

Given that the Stardoll version is quite shorter than the traditional 50's dresses I went for a more up-to-date look inspired by the modern tattooed pin up models. The cherry tattoo fit's the intent perfectly. I decided on patent leather accessories in order to give the outfit that glossy and fabulous look and I added the hear-shaped glasses... because I love the song! Just now I realize I should've put on a red lipstick but...I'm to lazy to do that now!

Clothes:
Hotbuys Poka Dot Dress - Pretty n' Love

Accessories:
Abutilion Earrings - Bonjour Bizou
PPQ SS13 Belt - PPQ
Martine Clutch - Nelly
Miss Sixty Black Shiny Heels - Miss Sixty

Jewellery:
Rock Ring - Epiphany
PPQ Beaded Bracelet - PPQ
Valentine Sunglasses - Callie's Picks

Tattoos:
Left Arm Sleeve Tattoo - Evil Panda
Leg Tattoo - Evil Panda
Anchor Bloom Tattoo - Ink'd
Cherries Tattoo - Ink'd

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Wear It All Challenge: Naturally Orange

This was a hard piece to style. I could've gone with the easy way and pair with black shoes, add some gloves and be done with it. But I really don't like that soft shade of orange combined with black. So thus began the browsing trough my closet in search for a shirt to use with it and, let me tell you, it wasn't easy! 

I started with this outfit from Style Boom as inspiration and combined it with less elegant and more casual, boho look by Rainbows and Fairydust. Simple enough, huh? Well, not really - somehow none of my Stardoll items worked well with each other. Still, I'm moderately happy with the final result - warm natural colors, wooden jewellery and fur vest. Not sure about the Elle necklace but the outfit looked kind of unfinished without it.

Clothes:
Tangerine Gown - PPQ
Gathered Tulle Blouse - Chanel Tribute
Short Coleman Jacket - Miss Sixty (in hand)

Accessories:
Beige Laced Shoes - IT Girls
Stone Encrusted Vintage Clutch - Bonjour Bizou
Miss Sixty Bronze Belt - Miss Sixty
Beaded Bib Necklace - Elle
Killah Wooden Bracelets - Killah
Bali High Bangles - Riviera
Honey Maid Bracelet - Honey Maid

Jewellery:
Jacob Ring - Epiphany

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OOTD: Casual

Clothes:
Basic Nude Tank Top - Basics
Stretch Jeans - Bonjour Bizou
Alex Cardigan - LE

Accessories:
Traveller Boots - Nelly
YSL Bower Bag - Saint Laurent Paris Tribute
Gladiator Belt - LE
PPQ Horsebit Bracelet - PPQ

Jewellery:
Chanel Couture Rings - Chanel Tribute
Crown Diamond Ring - Epiphany

The first look is not from my closet but the outfit I'm currently wearing. It's quite simple with the only accent being the LE cardigan. I particularity like the gold details - the chain of the belt, the buttons of the cardigan, the shoelace holes and the YSL logo on the bag - I find that they add a sense of luxury to the otherwise basic black and white outfit. 

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