Third in the lineup of the Tribute season this year, it's Tributes Gallery! This is unusual because as far as I can remember Tributes Gallery has typically been the final release of the season, and usually arrives well because the other releases have maybe not had as many accessories pieces (not necessarily the case this year) - but anyway, let's get into the store and see what we have:
The release is 3 floors and really they're all completely packed with pieces, I actually found this release super overwhelming and it was really difficult to know where to start. I ended up taking several days to look through it all slowly and deciding what I wanted from there. Starting with the shoes - there are 19 pairs to choose from in all sorts of styles, there really is something for everyone. There are a number of platform-based styles, like the Snake Skin, Scaled and Green Armadillo Heels, or the McQueen Metallic, Blue or Black Alien Heels - these styles are very specific and just not me, plus not super unique as we've had variations previously. Platforms I am quite tempted by are the Chanel White Platforms, I really quite like Chanel shoes and I don't think we've had this style before. On flatter ground I really like both the H Sandals Brown and Black, super classic in design and neutral colours that will be easy to wear, plus they're affordable, can't really go too wrong! There are some very nice pairs of heels, the first ones that caught my eye were the Rattan Monolos, love the red and rattan combination a lot, and I also love the overall shoe shape of the Cherry Slingbacks, I just don't like the cherry print! The Balenciaga Monday Heels White are also very tempting, and I've seen a very cool styling of them in the features below, I'm just not sure I'll get wear out of them. Onto the bags next, where there are a whopping 36 pieces to choose from - I won't lie, I found that super overwhelming to organise and look through and decide what I wanted to get. I really like the Fendi Baguette-style bags and also the Dior Saddle bags, so for me I was happy to see lots of pieces like these, but so much choice it was hard to whittle down. Starting with Fendi, there are 5 designs to choose from and both come in a cross-body or hand-held style. The classic colouring of the Fendi Baguette Logo in brown and black stood out to me first, it's a classic and versatile and will always stand out in a look. The Handbag version is also priced in SC's, so very affordable for everyone. I like the more stand out colours as well, the Fendi Baguette Pink is super fun for Spring/Summer, as is the Fendi Baguette Blue Crystal which will also look good in both casual and dressy styles with its intricate details. And on the very dressy side is the Fendi Baguette Sequin, love these sparkling colours, I think it really pops well in the store and it caught my eye immediately. With the Dior styles, there are 5 to choose from and they're all detailed and stand out individual pieces. My eye was first drawn to the Dior Denim Saddle Bag, I love the combination of the dark denim and the beige printed details, it looks classic but with a twist. Also in the darker category is the Dior Fur and Crystal Saddle Bag which is such a cute fun piece, I love the blue and white combination, and the fur is fun for Winter stylings - I can already envisage a few stylings for this one^ The Dior Koi Fish Saddle Bag is also super unique in design, and the pink and green are cute together, I think this one will make for some super fun colourful creative stylings. There is another Dior style available, the Dior Columbus Bag in Black, Red and Brown, this is a simple shoulder bag and I do like it, but think it might be tricky to work with the short strap and shoulder design. There are a couple of other bags to mention, I really like the Cat Handle Purse, super cute handle and love the pink colour, and I also like the look of the Coperni Flower Bag however we have had a few very similar designs to this in recent-ish releases.
There are of course other accessories pieces, and a lot of them at that! Starting with sunglasses as a bit of a sunglasses-obsessed person^ There are 19 pairs of sunglasses in the release, all of which are different colours of several different styles, and all are available as both suite and beauty parlor versions. For me it's not total love with the options, I find most of them on the smaller side, while I generally prefer a larger lens size on my doll, however if you like the small option, then there's plenty for you and in a great colour choice. The MiuMiu Sunglasses in Blush, Olive and Blue do stand out, I like the delicate feeling to them and the slim gold frame. The Gucci Glasses in Red, Grey and Gold are similar but with a rectangular lens shape - but what makes the Gold pair stand out is that they have the Gucci logo printed on the lens and that really looks very nice. As a big fan of a classic black pair of sunglasses, I had to get the Butterfly Mask Glasses Black, these are fab and I love the bold shaped design to these. For something else also a little different in design, I also picked up the Loewe Aviators Toroise, love the brown shade to these and I can see they'll work very nicely for Autumnal looks. The last design to talk about is the Prada Sunglasses in Crackle and Red, I really liked these on the doll so picked up both colourways! The Red in particular looks like a standout pair from the release and will work with so many outfits. And then there are jewellery pieces as well to select from. For me, these didn't really stand out as much in the store as other pieces, but there are a few mentions to have. I really like the Bulgari Snake Bracelet, while I'm not normally a bracelet wearer, I think this one looks beautiful, I love it on my doll and both the colour and design stand out nicely. I also like the inclusion of both watches and bag charms in the release, I think these will be popular choices - they're not the sort of accessories that I'd remember to wear or include in looks, but I can see that they'll be perfect for some dolls' styles.
F E A T U R E S
First up in the features is Fergaysson who is styling the Dior Tattoo Saddle Bag - this is such a fun mix of dressed up and streetstyle and I think it's perfect for the bag. Mixing the denim shorts with the velvet of the blazer and the pompom heels is super fun and the colour combinations of the clothes are spot on for the colours in the print of the bag, really love it^
Second is harpie, who is wearing the Coperni Petal Bag in such a perfect look for it, the silver and purple together are very standout, and honestly not a combination I would have thought of at all! These trousers are fab for the bag with all those details down the sides, and the relaxed style of the blouse is fun. The rest of the silver accessories added are great finishing touches, I especially love these square earrings =)
Next is miloshki who styles the top-up gift, the Westwood Yasmine Bag, and I love this look for it, very Westwood vibes overall^ The zebra print of the skirt is a fun base for the classic art print of the bag and the jacket brings an extra element to printing as well, I really love those ideas. The rest of the accessories in a basic black are a perfect base for the rest of the pieces to pop, the scarf is particularly great here!
And last but not least, sarah_1980 goes for the Balenciaga Monday Heels White, Emerald Earrings and Dior Columbus Black Bag - again I love the mix of street and dressy in this styling, super fun and fresh! This look could definitely sell me these shoes because they look fabulous both with the denim skirt and the oversized printed blazer. I love seeing the bag styled like this too, it shows it doesn't have to be worn over the shoulder, which brings a versatility to it that I hadn't thought about - so very tempting^
Lovely entry dear! thanks.
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