Wear It All Challenge: A Wish for Summer

Anyone who has been following this blog know how much trouble I have with these dresses - I love the shape but they are way too short for my taste and that's it. So this time around I decided to use them as a resort where. After all, the only place where I could wear such a short dress is at the beach. I decided to continue the boho-look from my previous Wear It All post with earthy tones and exotic prints.

Clothes:
Basic Lion Fitted Dress - Basics
Wrapping Jacket - Riviera

Accessories:
Kors Aviators - Millionaire Mansion Fashion
Elephant Necklace - Folk
Work Bag - Decades
Sequin High Platforms - Callie's Picks

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Wear It All Challenge: Sunshine On Chrome

It's been a while since I've done a "Wear It All"  post and I thought it was about time for me to get back on track. As I've said before - it was incredibly hard to find good pictures of the first AmyClaire collection but I managed to dug up this awesome photo in hope to make up for the lack of full sized pic. Another thing I've said before (here) is how much I like the silhouette of this dress - the drapes of the fabric look so natural. Additionally, the colour is absolutely gorgeous - so bright and fresh.

I had this look on my mind ever since I bought this lovely jacket - its length matches the dress' waist so well and that bluish grey goes perfectly with the sunny dress. The blue strap heels peeking underneath the dress match the jacket rather well and the girly flower purse balances the edgier feeling of the jacket. I finished off with silver jewellery. 

Clothes:
Yellow Maxi Dress - AmyClaire
Chromatic Jacket - SubCouture
Bra Top Peach - Underneath Stardoll

Accessories:
IndieGirl Necklace - St. Trinian's
Prata Bracelet - Riviera
Flower Case - Pretty n' Love
Diamond Strap Shoes - Decades

Jewellery:
Sharktooth Earring - It Girls
Chanel Couture Rings - Chanel Tribute

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Wear It All Challenge: Juliet All Grown Up

I love the bottom part of this dress so much - the way it drapes, the slit, it's so perfect! It's a shame I can't find the original real life inspiration behind it. But I'm not done looking, I even asked  Ms.Brigitte to help me on that one, and if she can't find it, than no one can! You should all check the Inspired By section she has on Stardoll's Most Wanted.

This is yet another dress I only bought after seeing someone wearing it in a way so perfect it was beyond words. The said person was FashionMonarch, who has some amazing couture creations. Unfortunately she doesn't seem to have her look saved neither in her album nor in her photos so I can't show it to you, but you should check her out nonetheless. 

The outfit you see below is my take on the one I remember she wore around the last MSW - she used the same enlarged necklace to cover the top part of a lavish blouse she had crated. As far as I can remember her look was luxurious buy yet unrevealing, I on the other hand wanted to show off way more skin so instead of following the neckline of the choker I decided on a revealing cleavage and slashed sleeves. 

Clothes:
Juliet s Gown - Film Theory
Keyhole Arm Blouse - Fallen Angel
Black Bralette Top - Millionaire Mansion Fashion
Corset - RIO
Bra Top Peach - Underneath Stardoll
Bikini Bottom Peach - Underneath Stardoll*
Boy Short Bottom Peach - Underneath Stardoll*

Accessories:
Lumiere Clutch - Royalty
Diamond Crochet Belt - Tingeling
These Charming Heels - Decades

Jewellery:
Auburn Choker - Glam'rus
Congruence Ring - Glam'rus

*Used to cover the bows of the blouse

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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: Downton Opulence

I do like the Stardoll version of this dress by Armani Privé S/S collection back in 2009 mainly because of their (quite unrealistic) execution of the fringes. Additionally, I've stated by love for period inspired clothes and the 20s have a very special place in my heart. I've been super lazy with my stylings lately and I'm not showing you the surprising versatility of this piece. It goes without saying that the colour looks great combined with black, grey and white but you can also combine it with different shades of red, beige and gold. In spite the loose shape it works amazingly well used as a skirt. You can also play around the top part and cover it up with crop tops and even bras (with a little help from the Underneath Stardoll invisible underwear). And of course, you can trough a leather jacket on top for a more contemporary look.

As I said, I was really lazy when it came to putting together an outfit (though I'm sure I'll use this dress again when I finally get around to the tops section of my closet). This look was created for a competition on the Stardoll Broadcast which I mentioned on this post along with a few outfits I had made for the theme - Downton Abbey.
The look is not revealing, focused around the drop waist, popular at the time and dominated by gold accent to emphasize the opulence of the era.

Clothes:
Tube Dress w Fringes - Voile
Queen of Sogo shirt - Fallen Angel
Tassel Hem Tunic - Archive

Accessories:
Bianca Headscarf - Rio
Gold Snake Bracelet - Decades
Michael Gold Glove - Royalty
Gold Case Satchel - Lanvin Paris Tribute
Coral Billie J Shoes - Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren

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Wear It All Challenge: The School Teacher

 

I know I haven't been very active lately but at least I had an amazing unexpected road-trip with a friend of mine and I hardly had any time on my laptop. Now that I'm back home for a while I really have to catch up with the challenge. As I've said before I adore retro clothing and this dress, inspired by L'Wren Scott's Fall RTW collection back in 2009. Scott was wickedly talented and her death earlier this year was a huge loss for the world of fashion.

The original is so much more stunning than the Stardoll version - it fits way better and the black version is way classier than the red one. I found the dress a bit challenging to style and I really didn't want to go just with a purse and pair of shoes yet again. I must admit I just love the scarf tied around the bag and the combo of the two jackets. The glasses are were added just to give the final look a bit of retro touch.

Clothes:
School Teacher Dress - Decades
HotBuys Valentin Jacket - It Girls
Over The Shoulder Gem Cardi - Millionaire Mansion Fashion

Accessories:
Fierce Diamond Shades - Decades
Double Buckled Waisted Belt - Monte Carlo
Perfect Bag - It Girls
Diana Scarf - Decades
Studded Stiettos - Velvet Orchid

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Wear It All Challenge: Cut Me Out

I really liked that dress - I love the colour, the shape, the design but it's so damn boring to style! At least for me that is. It was part from the last DKNY collection ever released by Stadroll back in 2010, which was based on the Fall RTW collection in 2009. May be I would've liked it more if they stayed closer to the original rather than add the cut out sleeves. It's just odd, somehow. 

As I said - for me that dress was boring to style. It didn't look good used just as a skirt or top and the waist part doesn't work well with belts. There was little for me to do than add a jacket and be grateful that I checked it from my list.

Clothes:
L-S Cut Out Dress  - DKNY
Sharp Cape Blazer - Rio
Hung Up Blazer - Chanel Tribute

Accessories:
Earrings - Snow White & the Huntsman
YSL Studded Purse - Saint Laurent Paris Tribute
These Charming Heels - Decades

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Wear It All Challenge: The Modern Twist

I'm so sorry for my absence but I was super busy with my papers and my finals afterwards I really didn't have that much free time on my hands. Anyway, my exams are almost over and I have a few outfits that I have prepared  beforehand. So, allow me to bore you to death with a bunch of boring red dress looks.

This bejewelled dress is a gem itself, inspired by Chanel Pre-Fall collection back in 2012, it was part of the Bollywood Film Theory release that, unfortunately is no longer in StarPlaza. As gorgeous as it is, it's quite impractical both in Stardoll and in real life.To be honest I prefer it in grey but the shoulders of the original are too odd for my taste. On the other hand, I can't deny that the way the fabric drapes is breathtaking.

The main reason I prefer the Stardoll version over the original is that they have tuned down the shoulder pads and it looks way better fitted. I know that it is inspired by Inidan fashion but to me it has always looked like something a Byzantine empress would wear (mainly because of the mosaic like top part) or, may be a rich Roman noblewoman would treasure during the ban on silk in the Empire. I tried to convey that idea in the outfit by using simple yet eye-catching gold jewellery and indigo accessories, which as you know was a rare and exquisite dye back in the days. On the other hand, the sort length of the dress adds to a more modern yet sophisticated look.

Clothes:
Ahmedabad Dress  - Film Theory

Accessories:
Mirage Earrings - Nelly
Long Gold Necklace - Archive
Winner Marikulja1 - Decade of the Teens
Gold Snake Bracelet - Decades
Victor Rolf Inspired Shoes - Voile*

*As far as I can remember these were given for free ages ago

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Wear It All Challenge: Mad Men - The Stardoll Edition

There are no words to express how much I love this dress! I adore historicity inspired fashion - from Greek and Roman tunics; Medieval, Elizabethan and Victorian gowns to the flapper dresses of 20s and the full skirts and wiggle looks of the 50s. This one is an example of the latter. The original version of the dress you see above is one of the amazing works of the costume designer Janie Bryant for Mad Men. The design is perfect for Christina Hendricks' hourglass figure but it translates pretty well on Stardoll as well.

 I know I must be getting boring with all those simple stylings but I can't help myself! I wish I could tell you that would change soon but I have so many more dresses in my closet and you'd have to endure with me. I decided on gold accessories mainly because of the brooch on that beautifully folded collar - the compliment the brick colour of the dress, which is also on my doll's lips.

Clothes:
Wool Office Dress  - Decades

Accessories:
Gold Looped Belt - Voile Holiday Boutique
Killah Gold Clutch - Killah
Horses Gold Bracelet - Pet-a-Porter
Pure Gold Shoes - Rio

Jewellery:
Small Gold Detailed Earrings - Epiphany
Dynamite Ring - Mawi

The main reason for my simple look is my desire not to hide any part of the beautifully designed dress but still, I want you to know how versatile this piece is so, just to give you an idea - there are a few other items from my closet which would look amazing combined with that dress. 

Alternate choices:

Open Black Cape - Pet-a-Porter
Gingham Breeze Skirt - Moschino Tribute
Checkered Full Skirt - Decades
Brocade Full Skirt - Decades
Best Skirt - Nelly
Black Starry Sparkle Sweater - Archive

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Wear It All Challenge: Plaid Fur

The first time I saw this dress it was in pandorascloset suite layered under a ton of other stuff and I fell in love with the print. But once I saw the dress itself I wasn't so sure - the shape is a bit odd, the design is quite flat and the breasts look just weird - there was no way I was paying a bunch of Stardollars for it in the Bazaar! Since then I've seen it around a few more times and it always looked amazing on other users so when it finally got re-released in Callie's Picks I went ahead and bought it for myself. 

I really like this outfit - the fur vest covers the odd parts of the dress and it looks amazing with the print and the boots... Let me tell you a little bit about these boots - they are so beautifully designed, so perfect to look at and so damn impossible to style! They are way too sexy to be worn with anything revealing, too well fitted to be used over trousers, too beautiful to be hidden under wide-leg pants or maxi skirts.  And for the first time ever I was able to balance them just right - the high collar dress is not too short (I've stated my issue with skirt lengths), the fur vest hints on my doll's curvy shape but the boots are what makes it sexy!

Clothes:
Gold Foil Plaid Dress  - Callie's Picks
Ombre Faux Fur Vest - Apres Ski
Voile pantyhose - Voile

Accessories:
Fierce Diamond Shades - Decades
Hot Buys Boots - Fallen Angel

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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: Front Row

A super quick post that was lost in my drafts for ages. It's about yet another Red Carpet dress. This one, as stated on the label is inspired by Marc by Marc Jacobs'  S/S ready to wear collection back in 2010. About a year after it's original released it was given away for free.I have mixed feelings about this item - not that it's bad but there is something about it that bothers me. Probably it's the cut-out pieces at the waist - I've never been really sold on similar designed in real life.

Anyway when it came to styling the dress the triangular cut-outs gave the idea  to use the same shape both in the earrings and in the shoes. The basic idea behind the outfit was to crate something one would wear at a fashion show and I hope I've achieved that goal.

Clothes:
2010 Dress Inspired By Marc Jacobs - Red Carpet

Accessories:
Miss Glasses - Miss Sixty
Dreamy Earrings - Cheap Monday
Bushra Bag - Miss Sixty
Single Studded Glove - LE
North Shore Heels - Decades

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Wear It All Challenge: Retro Print

I was tempted to do just one of those dresses and skip the rest but as I was styling the Minidress  (second one) I came up with a few similar outfits and finally I deiced to crate a sort of editorial post with all the seven items I own with the 60's pattern. In other words this is gonna be a long post! The designs are inspired by PPQ 2013 Spring ready to wear collection, the original pieces are shown below. The collection was in StarPlaza for 2 days only and I went a bit overboard when it came out.

As you can see all the outfits are focused around the eye-catching print combined with black (with two exceptions) . My personal favorites are the second and the last ones!

Look one:
Clothes:
PPQ 60s Sheer Blouse - PPQ
Hot Buys Tulip Skirt - Fallen Angel
Hung Up Blazer - Chanel Tribute

Accessories:
Black PPQ Bag - PPQ
PPQ 60s Platforms - PPQ

Jewellery:
Stella Ring - Epiphany

Look two:
Clothes:
PPQ 60s Minidress - PPQ
Sharp Cape Blazer - Rio

Accessories:
Classic Black Handbag - Decades
PPQ 60s Platforms - PPQ

Look Three:
Clothes:
PPQ 60s Frock - PPQ
Extra Long Modern Blazer - Elle

Accessories:
Extra Wide Belt - Elle
Black Foldover DvF Purse - DvF Holiday Tribute
PPQ 60s Platforms - PPQ 

Look four:
Clothes:
PPQ 60s Collared Dress - PPQ

Accessories:
PPQ 60s Platforms - PPQ

Look Five:
Clothes:
PPQ 60s Collared Blouse - PPQ
Flower Lace Skirt - Dolce & Gabbana Tribute

Accessories:
Bow-Tie - Tingeling
Faux Python Belt - Wild Candy
Shiny Bauletto Bag - Pet-a-Porter
PPQ 60s Platforms - PPQ

Look Six:
Clothes:
PPQ 60s Body - PPQ
Belted Skater Skirt - Bonjour Bizou

Accessories:
PPQ 60s Platforms - PPQ

Look Seven:
Clothes:
White Tie Shirt - Pet-a-Porter
Black Bust Shirt - PPQ
PPQ 60s Leggings - PPQ

Accessories:
YSL Bowler Bag - Saint Laurent Paris Tribute
PPQ 60s Platforms - PPQ

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