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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OOTD: Printed Monochrome

So while I'm preparing my next haul (can you guess what it's gonna be?) I'd like to show you an outfit I created with one of my favourite pieces from the recent collections. I put together an all-black look underneath this lovely monochrome coat/cape and decided on bright red accents to contrast it - I've always liked bright accessories with black & white clothes, both on Stardoll and in real life. The entire look is very fitting for the season and I can't get over how much I like it!

Clothes:

  Houndstooth Knit Coat - Fallen Angel

Rope Looped Sheer Top - Voile
Cropped VNeck Tee - Strike a Pose
Black Cigarette Pants - Windows of the World

Bra Top Peach - Underneath Stardoll

  

Accessories:

Red Patent Leather Handbag - The JetSet
Geo Spike Pumps - Christian Louboutin Tribute

Jewellery:
Sharktooth Earring - It Girls

Right Dimple Piercing - Sunny Bunny

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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: 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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Wear It All Challenge: Masquerade

 

Mcqueen has always translated well onto Stardoll and this dress is no exception. I must admit that I even like the SD version a bit better. There is something in the fabric of the original that I really don't appreciate. The same goes for the the hole for the hand.

The one thing I never liked about this item was the length so when styling it I decided to correct that by making it longer. I went all along with the masquerade them given that it is next to impossible to crate a casual outfit with a dress like that.

Clothes:
Striped Masquerade Gown - Archive
Vampire Tube Dress - Archive
Fallen Tulle Skirt - Archive
YSL Tulle Skirt - Saint Laurent Paris Tribute
Frou Frou Skirt - It Girls

Accessories:
Feathered Spike Mask - Tingeling
PPQ Satin Gloves - PPQ
HotBuys Heart Shoes - It Girls

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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: Take a Bow

I saw this dress ages ago on a user and knew I have to have it right away. It took me months to find it in the Bazaar but it was so worth it! The colour is amazing and it fits oh-so-perfectly! And may be it's just me but I think it even makes my doll look a bit taller. Add to that the nude platforms and her looks seem way longer. The shoulder bow is an adorable detail but it makes it a next to impossible to fit in a jacket it an outfit. I decided on nude accessories but it would look just as amazing paired with black/white or even gold silver. Personally I wouldn't use it with colours but I'm sure someone else could pull it off.

Clothes:
Shoulder Bow Dress  - Pretty n' Love

Accessories:
Champagne London Clutch - Royalty
Peach Suede Platforms - SubCouture

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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: 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: 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: NYC Royalty

Firstly, I've spent the last hour browsing through Style.com looking for that dress. I knew it was from the first Voile Holiday Boutique and I know the items in that collection were inspired by various Fall 2009 collections but still - it wasn't enough. I almost gave up but before that I googled "2009 one shoulder dress" just to see if I'd be lucky enough to find it that way.

Secondly, this is yet another dress that has always screamed Serena van der Woodsen to me. And what do you know - I check the search results and I see Serena wearing the dress I've been looking for in the 20th episode of the third Gossip Girl season . 

So now I can tell you that this dress is inspired by Carlos Miele Fall 2009 collection and it's just as stunning in real life as it is on Stardoll. 

Need I say why I went for a super simple outfit - a dress like that only needs accessories that emphasize it and not a tad more. I'm even uncertain about the clutch.

Clothes:
Royal Red Draped Dress  - Voile Holiday Boutique

Accessories:
Lady of the Night Clutch - Voile
Epoca Strass Peep Toe - Christian Louboutin Tribute

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