Wear It All Challenge: Printeresting

I've always liked this... whatever this is - Stardoll call it a blouse but it's way too long. May be a tunic or even a dress (though it's too short to be a decent one, anyway). I don't know! I've worn it only a several times since I first got it and no matter how much I liked it, it always left me uninspired. And, to be honest, the shape of the skirt is somewhat weird and unflattering.
So initially I had some trouble coming up with a way of styling it that would emphasize the lovely elements of it such as the print and the stunning sleeves but the lower part always seemed to draw the focus. It took me some time to find the perfect way to cover it all up because of the high waste of the "blouse" and finally I just dealt with using the belt.
The result is one of my all-time favourite outfits - the colours compliment each other to perfection, he look is sleek and elegant with a very discrete bohemian chic to it and it's just revealing enough to be sexy but not ostentatious.

Clothes:
Summer Pop Print Blouse - Elle
Slit Gown Skirt - Voile

Accessories:
Citrus Belt - PPQ
Stella Clutch - Nelly
Orange High Sandals - Callie's Picks
Bandeau Bra Peach - Underneath Stardoll
Boy Short Bottom Peach - Underneath Stardoll

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Wear It All Challenge: Striped

Lately I have discovered a new found love for full skirts and this very old Hot Buy dress, inspired by Hot Kiss is exactly what I'm all about. The length, the print and the colours all compliment each other perfectly and the bow at the waist is an adorable detail.

The grey stripes inspired me to further use the same colour in the rest of the outfit and I'm very happy with the result. It's simple and effortless and the bright colour is so appropriate for the upcoming spring.

Clothes:
Hot Buys Dress - It Girls
Limited Edition Sweatshirt - Limited Edition

Accessories:
Taupe Envelope Clutch - Archive
T-Bar Sandals - Voile

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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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The Calm

So, after almost half a year I'm finally finding the energy and time to take up blogging again. I wish I could say I was absent because I was busy but that would be only partly true. 

Let me start from the beginning - in the beginning of December I organized a two-week long family trip to the United Kingdom for my mother's birthday. We came back in the first days of the new year - just in time for me to start preparing for my exams, which were long and excruciating and lasted until mid-February. Now, I had some free time in between my responsibilities, but I chose to focus on my real life relationships and preparations for my trip to the USA for the summer, when I will take part in a Work and travel program. Unfortunately that would mean that from the end of May I will hardly be able to devote myself to Stardoll. 

Speaking of time spend on our beloved site, I remained relatively active there and focused my inspiration in an amazing competition on the club FM-Style. I had put together more than a few looks I'm proud of for the two cycles I took part in and in time I will post them here as well. 

As far as the blog goes, I really needed a huge break from it - the pressure of the store hauls took an immense toll on me and I really can't keep up with Stardoll's schedule - I have half a dozen unfinished reviews in my drafts. So from now on I will rarely do them  and I will focus on my Wear It All Challenge, random daily outfits and sharing the large number of looks I have filed on my computer in my absence. 

The all-white ensemble I'm currently wearing is as good a start as any - I was incredibly exited when I found this lovely coat, inspired by Viktor & Rolf and I could not wait to try it on. The outfit seemed a little unfinished so I added the LE dress as a feathered trim. The lovely teal YH clutch is the single colour used in the look.

Clothes:

RARE Inspired by Viktor&Rolf - Pretty n' Love

Rosie Marabou Dress - Limited Edition 

  

Accessories:

Premiere Clutch - Young Hollywood

Stiletto Heels - Voile

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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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Wear It All Challenge: The Socialite

I loved the collection this dress came from. It had a very distinct street style socialite vibe to it, perfectly balancing casual and formal pieces with this dress being the most extravagant item. It's based on a Katie Ermilio's dress that Olivia Palermo wore last year at the New Yorkers For Children charity Annual Spring Dinner Dance back in 2013. It's quite an impractical but such a lovely piece! Stardoll's designers had managed to emulate the silky texture perfectly and to my great joy, they have decided to remove the black bows decorating the shoulders of the original.

I really liked the way the purple of the shoes contrasts the yellow dress but for my own outfit I decided on black and white accessories. I just love the way the monochrome details pop against the bright yellow. I kept the Zara inspired belt because it looks amazing with the dress (and because I couldn't find a b&w one to match the dress' waistline) and I finished the look with a chain-like necklace at the collar. 

Clothes:
Olivia Yellow Dress - It Girls
 
Accessories:
Interlock Necklace - PPQ
Olivia Charm Belt - It Girls
Dot Print Pleather Purse - DKNY
Silver Valentine Heels - Special Offer

Jewellery:
Sharktooth Earring - It Girls

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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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OOTD: Printed

I really wanted to showcase that bag - I'm so happy I decided to get it! It works so well with this lovely simple, yet stunning printed dress and I wanted to keep the focus on the print so I just added plain black heels and called it a day.

 Clothes:

  Dress Inspired by Dries van Noten  - Archive

  

Accessories:

Rock n Roll Bag - JetSet
Night Out Heels - Young Hollywood

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

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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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OOTD: Antidote

A very quick outfit I put together with the new Antidote. I think this dress is unbelievably tacky on its own but used as a skirt it's awesome. The same goes for the better part of the collection, but more on that in the Haul post that's coming up.

 Clothes:

  Olivia Styled Shirt - Young Hollywood

 Buckle Up Dress - Antidote
 

Accessories:

RudeGirl Bracelet - St. Trininan's
Giulia Clutch - LE
Mascotte Black Heels- PPQ

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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: 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: Red, White and Denim

As I've stated in my last post on an AmyClaire item, it's un-freaking-believable to find a good picture of their first collection (which was the one promoted on Stardoll).  Way back, when it was released my absolute favourite piece was this dress (and it's yellow equivalent).  Four years later I've come to appreciate the other items that were released back then way more but I still can't help myself loving the high-waited Greek goddess like silhouette. I wish it was still available to re-create in StarDesign! It looks amazing as a stand alone item and at the same time it works pretty well worn as a skirt.  

The best thing about this dress is that it stands just on the line between formal and casual and gives you the opportunity to go bout ways when putting an outfit around it. This is a very relaxed everyday look that would fit right in my real life style - maxi skirt, interesting cleavage, denim jacked, flat sandals and a shoulder purse big enough just for the essentials. I'm also quite fond of the colour combo - red and white have always been one of my staple combinations and the blue adds a patriotic touch (well, not for me personally but for a lot of others).

Clothes:
Coquelicot Maxi Dress - Amyclaire
 Modern Ballet Top - Rio
Jean Jacket - It Girls
Bra Top Peach - Underneath Stardoll

Accessories:
White Chanel Inspired Purse - Callie's Picks
White Belt - Archive
Pier Sandles - Riviera
PPQ SS13 Platforms - PPQ

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

Tattoos:
Cara Lion King - Ink'd

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P.S.: Changed my doll's facial features once again. I'm still not sure if I like the eyes - they look stunning up-close in the Beauty Parlor but from afar... not so much, a bit too small. I'll probably go back to my old look at some point.  

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: Biker Tango

I really do like this dress even though the graphics are a bit flat and the design itself lefts a lot to be desired. But that gorgeous long slit makes up for all of this. You can make so much with it: put lace shorts underneath for a nice peek-a-boo detail, wear long stockings, reveal a leg tattoo as I did or take a page out of the amazing Miloski's Best Bargee Bar None and use a necklace as a garter. I have no idea why slit skirts and dresses are such a rare sight on Stardoll. They add sexiness to an outfit without making it too revealing or slutty.
I went for an edgier styling with a biker touch, lots of tattoos, silver details and a tartan accent. 

Clothes:
Tango Slim Dress - Voile
Hot Buys Rio T-shirt - Rio
Leather Jacket - Fallen Angel

Accessories:
Scarf - It Girls
YSL Spike Cuff - Saint Laurent Paris Tribute
Fringe Purse - LE
PPQ SS13 Platforms - PPQ

Tattoos:
Pink Tribal - Ink'd
Kat Roses - Ink'd
Evan Leg Tattoo - Ink'd
Leg Tattoo - Evil Panda
Nicole Foot Decoration - Ink'd

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P.S.: Does anyone have any clue about the real life version of the dress? I found a few similar ones but nothing close enough to be featured here.

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: Street Chic

This is one of those items I can't help but adore. It's inspired by Monique Lhuillier collection for the fall 2009 and was seen on Mila Kunis on the Emmys back in the same year. The texture doesn't look as good on Stardoll as it does in real life but it's still amazing and the burgundy is oh-so-stunning.

As I said in the last post, red and grey is my new favourite combination and I believe it works very well for this look. I really wanted to create something a bit more interesting than the last two outfits and I do think the result is stunning street chic look.

Clothes:
Tulle Waterfall Dress - Voile
Cropped Basic Sweater - It Girls

Accessories:
Dreamy Earrings - Cheap Monday
Heavy Chainlink Necklace - Saint Laurent Paris Tribute
HotBuys Box Clutch - It Girls
Diamond Crochet Belt - Tingeling
T-Bar Sandals - Voile

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Wear It All Challenge: Regal

 

I must admit I kind of cheated. I moved most of my gowns and couture clothes in a separate room so most of them will not be part of the challenge at least for now.  Perhaps I will make a series of posts with them when the Awards season rolls around but for now I'll leave them aside. As gorgeous as they are, they are a bit boring to style and this stunning Zac Posen inspired dress is hardly an exception.

I added the arm ornaments to make the look at least a bit more interesting but still, the focus remained on the gown. I must admit I'm quite taken with the combination of red and grey and I will surely use it again.

Clothes:
Dress Inspired by Zac Posen - Archive

Accessories:
Steel Waterfall Arm Ornament - Velvet Orchid
Glitter Holiday Heels - Rio

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