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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Wear It All Challenge: Auburn Drapes

This dress have always looked like something that would fit right in Serena van der Woodsen's closet - simple yet original and fabulous. The unusual shape does not leave a lot of space for layering but yet again - it is not necessary. I went for a basic outfit with black/silver accessories. Less is more ;)

 Clothes:

  Draped Scarf Dress - Voile

Accessories:

Beaded Party Clutch - Otto
Iris Shoes - Nelly 

Jewellery:
Perimeter Bracelet - Glam'rus
Rock Ring - Epiphany

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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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OOTD: Red Carpet Glam

This is a bit off-topic given that I really wanted to follow the order in which I've organized my closet but I just wanted to share the outfit I created for this week's Theme Day Competition  on Stadoll's Most Wanted. 

The task was to crate an outfit worthy of the Cannes Film Festival red carpet and I was quite tempted to use one of those beautiful Young Hollywood gowns from the Oscars collection. Somehow I managed to resist the urge and decided on the outfit I wore ages ago when I was campaigning for MSW. 

Clothes:
Hot Buys Corseto - Pretty n' Love
Feather Frock - Archive /worn as skirt/
Pas Skirt - Voile*
Elle Cream Chiffon Skirt - Young Hollywood*
HotHotBuys Tutu Skirt - Hot Hot Buys*

Accessories:
Miranda Laced Sandals - Young Hollywood
Sparkle Purse - Voile
Honey Maid Bracelet - Honey Maid

Jewellery:
Small Gold Deatailed Earrings - Epiphany
Diamonds Headpiece - No Brand

*All layered under the the feather skirt

I love everything about this outfit - the colors, the little roses on the corset, the feather skirt. And it works so beautifully with this hair. I didn't want to ruin it with accessories so I decided on delicate pearl details in the headpiece, the bracelet and the earrings.

Oddly enough, just a few hours after I submitted my entry I saw the dress worn by Freida Pinto on the 4th day of the festival. 

 

I can't help but love Freida's style and this stunning Michael Kors gown is no exception. And it looks kinda of familiar, doesn't it? I was ecstatic when I saw the feather skirt - even the color scheme is kinda of similar to the outfit I crated. If you wanna see all of the gougers gowns of this year's festival, check out the extensive coverage made by Vogue and IMDB's photo galleries.

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Wear It All Challenge: Spotted

That was quite boring to style. The dress is inspired by Emporio Armani's S/S 2010 Ready-To-Wear collection and it's cute in it's own way. Unfortunately, not in my way.

As much as I like clashing colors I just don't appreciate these two shades together. I just styled for the sake of the project and I don't think I'll ever wear it again. The shoes, on the other hand, I adore!

Clothes:

Dress Inspired by Emporio Armani - Red Carpet

 

Accessories:
Sweetheart Tip Sheer Shoes - Voile

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