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: Widow's Wail

This dress is inspired by Alexander McQueen's Fall collection way back in 2006. The clothes were inspired by the designer's Scottish origins and is refereed to as Widows of Culloden and it was presented under that name in the MET's Savage Beauty exhibition. Unfortunately, the Stardoll version is not as detailed as the original, but it is still gorgeous.

As you can see I tried to imitate the original runaway version as close as possible - from the Victorian collar down to the shoes.Nonetheless, you can go for a more modern look by adding a leather jacket or a nice sweater and it will still be amazing.

Clothes:
Tartan Dress Inspired by McQueen  - Tingeling
Mini Moto Vest - Miss Sixty*
Mini Heart Tights - Velvet Orchid

Accessories:
Pleather Bow - Archive
Black Gloves - Rio**
Stiletto Oxfords - Miss Sixty***

*Re-released in Archive
**The picture is edited so there is only one shown
***There was an identical pair called something like "McQueen inspired Heels" but I do not own them and I have no idea in what store were they released.

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Wear It All Challenge: See Right Through

I've always had issues with see-through dresses, I don't mind sheer blouses but dresses are too much for me. That being said, that dress is oh-so-cute - the ruffles cover the right places, the colors compliment each other quite all but still - I'd never wear this is real life. It's from Sonia Rykiel's 2009 RTW collection (and by the way, do you recognize the beret? It's one of the most wanted old HBs).

As for styling it... that was hard - the sleeves get in a way when you try to put a shirt or a jacket over, the visible underwear  looks odd when you try to put something under it and bras just look odd under the ruffle on the breasts. Therefore I saw no choice but to keep the outfit simple. Still, I didn't want the look to be too plain and the Flowly Lock gave the additional flare to the hair. 

To keep everything in balance I decided to focus on the two colours of the dress - I used the pink in the hair and on the lips and the red in the accessories.

 Clothes:
Multi Ruffle Sheer Dress  - Sonia Rykiel Tribute

Accessories:
Miss Sixty Watch - Miss Sixty
Shoes Inspired by Versus - Red Carpet

Jewellery:
Red Octopus Ring - Epiphany

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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: The Final Frontier

I can't tell you how much fun I had styling this dress! Yes, the design is a bit flat and the shape is a bit odd. But I new there was a reason I couldn't resist buying it. It is so retro!

Initially I was planning a Twiggy inspired 60s look but the harder I tried the more impossible it seemed. Until I realized I was working in the wrong direction. The 60s were the time, all right but the theme was all wrong! And then it became clear to me why I liked this dress - it reminded me of the Starfleet uniforms in Star Trek: The Original Series. 

Yeah, I'm huge Star Trek fan - and not in the "Oh-I-am-such-a-geek" way that has been increasingly popular lately. I've seen all the series and all the movies and I find them fascinating! There are so many philosophical and social issues the franchise deals with, a great humor and amazing characters. Can't help but love it! That may come as a bit of surprise given that a few posts ago I said I'm also a Gossip Girl fan but back then I made it pretty clear that was a guilty pleasure of mine. Plus, the fashion shown in GG is way more impressive than the one in the Star Trek universe!

Anyway, in the show all the uniforms were long-sleeved and I do not own anything with long sleeves in the same shade of red as the dress. Therefore I decided to go with the outfit inspired by the uniforms worn in the 2009 remake.

I realize my final look is not ideal but still, I'm incredibly happy with the result. I even made myself a Starfleet insignia in StarDesign hair (I can't believe I spent 21SD on it!)

Clothes:
Kieran Dress - Miss Sixty
Black Crop Top - Original Future
Paneled Pleather Top - Elle
Black Elegant Top - Basics
Future Tribe Shirt - Original Future
Voile pantyhouse - Voile

Accessories:
Danio Boots- Nelly

Jewellery:
Against Starfleet regulations :P

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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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Wear It All Challenge: The Tangerine Maxi Dress

 First item in my closet is a free maxi dress I've had forever and I have never used. Why haven't I gotten rid of it? Because each time I try to I imagine how many ways there are for it to be used - bohemian look with natural colors and feather necklace, clashed with blue or green accessories (as seen below), matched with subtle gold jewellery or just by itself. 

 The dress is inspired by Gucci Resort 2009 and the original was worn both by Blake Lively and Natasha Poly back in the day. 

 I went for less formal look, clashed with blue accessories and finished with a denim jacket. I really like how the cropped jacket is almost as long the high waist line of dress.

Clothes:
Clean Clear Dress - Freebie
Cropped Denim Jacked - Miss Sixty

Accessories:
Marine Lace Up Flats - Philosophy
Blue Wood Clutch - Original Future
Anchor Bracelet - Wild Candy

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

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