L I M I T E D E D I T I O N #55 | Release Review

A little late, but LE55 finally was released in October - of course I was travelling that weekend and got to it a little late, but I don't know, the rush must not have been too bad because I was still able to pick up some pieces in addition to the pieces that friends very generously gifted me^ Let's get on into the release:

The release has 3 floors with a total of 16 looks for females, 2 looks for males, and several pieces available in both male and female fits. Overall I really like the animal print logo and love the red and navy interior, looks super stylish and just gives me good vibes of the collection. This release seems to be a mix of dressy and some stylish-casual pieces, there's definitely wearability here and it's not just a red-carpet release which I do appreciate. And I really feel Autumn/Winter looks with this one and loving that too!

Accessories: I really love the boots in this release, both the Olive/Black Leather Boots and the Brown Leather Boots have great designs and look fab, plus I think will look good in many different styles of outfits. There are also some sunglasses, the Red Shades and Tortoise Triangle Glasses which I really love the look of, super stylish designs and I think they're both perfect fits with the rest of the collection.

Clothing: There's some super fun pieces in this release. The first floor has some really nice pinks and reds, I really like the Red Leather Top and Pink Feather Skirt and whilst I wouldn't so much wear them together, think they will make for some great looks. The Stained Leather Trousers also really stand out, the mix of colours is super Autumnal and I like both the leather fabric and the loose fit to them and I think the all-denim look of the Denim Cargo Skirt and Denim Balloon Sleeve Top is quite cute and I think will make for some fun Spring/Summer outfits. The second floor is quite dressy, I think the Gold Hole Dress really looks so elegant and great on the doll, those gold details really make it unique, and I the ensemble of the fur trimmed Gucci Sheer Dress and Balenciaga Leather Cape also looks amazing, I'm so into wearing dark brown, looks fabulous^ The piece-de-resistance has to be the Burgundy Croc Jacket, beautiful colour, love the croc fabric, great shape and looks fantastic on the doll - super popular and I've seen so many dolls wearing this one already. The third floor is a bit of a mix of warm pieces and dressy pieces. The Fur Cuff Sweater looks super cute and cosy, sad it sold out before I could get to it because would have loved to try this one. The jackets are really nice here, I like both the Brown Leather Jacket and the Miu Miu Suede Jacket - great Autumn pieces in solid versatile colours, I think these will do well in a huge range of styles so can't wait to see more looks coming out with these pieces. The Tiger Fur Coat is also pretty fun, not sure I'd get the wear out of it, but I can really see it wearing well on other dolls.

F E A T U R E S

First up Bianca.Vos with the incredibly popular Burgundy Croc Jacket along with the Brown Long Belt, pieces which look great together. I think layering the mini bustier dress on top of the jacket is absolute perfection - the colours, fabrics and styles of the pieces are perfect for each other, honestly made to be together^ And the belt finishes the combination perfectly, along with those fabulous shoes and gold earrings to pair with the belt. Love this sleek styling so much!

Next up is harpie who I spotted in 2 looks and just had to feature both! On the left are the Stained Leather Trousers and Book Strap Bag together, so many fun colours in the trousers to pick out and I love the tan cardigan of the top along with the little bit of red at the neckline there, the red patches therefore really pop on the trousers. Then on the right are the Stone and Silver Earrings, Burgundy Croc Jacket and Brown Long Belt - two of the same pieces as above, but showing so much versatility in a completely different outfit. Love the pairing with the skirt, again, so perfect for each other, and the light tones in the skirt really highlight the sheen in the jacket^

Next up is miloshki, also in the Burgundy Croc Jacket - but just see how versatile it is?! Another perfect styling for it, and something completely different to both the previous looks. Burgundy and blue feels like a winner, these tights are the cutest with the deep colour and I think the boots are the perfect balance here. The look is mixed with sweet white ruffles and an exaggerated collar, now that works well with the blouson sleeves^ Love this a lot =D

The final feature comes from SIEL_ wearing the Miu Miu Suede Jacket and I was so pleased to see someone styling this, I loved it in the store and I love it in this outfit! Super cute and preppy. The black leather segments have been styled well throughout the additions, especially the shoes and bag. The plaid of the skirt is a nice fit with the deep olive and the white really brightens and pops, drawing your eye in to the look. Such a cute one^

S T Y L E D O U T F I T S

Now for my stylings. First up the Stone and Silver Earrings, Miu Miu Suede Jacket and Black Leather Boots - with the leather on the jacket I knew I wanted to add more of that to the look to really highlight it, these trousers are fantastic with the style of the jacket, I love the combination so much for Autumn/Winter. I kept the rest of the look pretty simple, the light top keeps it from being too dark, then I stuck with leather in the rest of the accessories, I also think the length of these trousers is perfect to ensure the heel design is highlighted. Second up is the Green Velvet Crop Top, which isn't typically my style, but adore the colour so much and this was a challenge I was up for! I love this outfit so much, and even had quite a few options to choose from, so definitely more versatile than I had anticipated. I was super keen to wear this skirt, the green and the dark olive hem were just right, the pink belt was the inspiration to add more pink in the look - different but I love it a lot! Accessorising was super fun for this one, think everything is just kinda right here^ And then thirdly are the Stained Leather Trousers which I really loved styling, and again, had quite a few options for. I opted for green (subconsciously fitting with these other looks XD) fitting with the panel down the side, I really think it works well and the trousers definitely have a sheen to them like the boots and top. Can see so many fun options for these and think they're a great Autumn/Winter piece.

And of course, had to wear the Burgundy Croc Jacket too - I've gone all out with the burgundy here though, and I love it! These boots are fantastic with the jacket, and then I couldn't resist a skirt to match and the bag quickly followed. The 'bubble' style to the skirt works nicely with tthe blouson sleeves of the jacket and this was super fun to wear and I think it's something I'll look to repeat for sure. And last but not least, the Maroon Fiberglass Skirt which I haven't seen anyone else style, but I think it's so fun and actually was pretty easy to work with, I recommend trying it out! I really love all the different purple and pink tones in the layers so it was easy to find options for this one, I love the oversizing of this shirt and then I had the perfect boots to match, along with fun sunglasses^ I just didn't have the perfect bag, tried out several different ones, but nothing was quite right either on colour or design, so I stuck without one, but I think it still looks good =)

S U B C O U T U R E | Release Review

Finally time for another Subcouture weekend - really some of my favourite weekends on Stardoll! Limited vibes, but no rush and time to really think about the pieces you want to buy. Love the pink tones in the advertising and I really like the look of the special offer item, those pinks and reds together really speak to me^ Lets get on in and see what the collection has in store for us:

The release is 3 floors with 6 looks per floor, 16 looks for female dolls and 2 looks that come in both male and female versions. Overall I would say I like these vibes for Subcouture, it's not too dressy while there are still pieces that you can dress up, but a lot of pieces work in a more casual style, which I like for Subcouture. And generally the collection does seem very wearable. Now for sure, a lot of the pieces aren't my style but there's a lot of versatility there. This time for me the accessories aren't too stand out, I don't love the style of most of the pieces, however I do appreciate that they fit pretty well with the clothing items on offer. I have picked up a couple of pieces, the Miu Miu Plaid Platforms are super cute, love both the plaid and the lovely sparkly buckle straps over the foot. The Rick Owens Cream Boots are also very tempting, love the light colour, the knee high design and the overall fit on the foot, I'm just still thinking about what I would pair them with. I also picked up the Clock Necklace, which is more of the simple elegance style, and while there is a clock-face on it, I think it looks like a good versatile piece that will be easy to include in outfits. With the clothing I really am a fan of the sequin and sparkly pieces, and there's a number of these pieces to choose from. The Teal Sequin Dress looks fantastic, and there are matching Teal Sequin Gloves if those take your fancy, I love the mix of colours, sequins and lace on this piece along with the overall style and fit of the dress. I could already see a few different outfits with it in my mind when I saw it in the store. With dresses there is also the Velvet Corset Dress which has a fabulous sparkling skirt and I really like the purple colour on this one too. With tops there are the Sequin Body Shirt (plus available for male dolls too), Black Sequin Top and the Purple Gem Shirt - these pieces all look great, the fit the doll really nicely and I think are all pretty versatile, they'll work annually, not just for the typically sparkly-season we're entering into! For me the Sequin Body Shirt is an especially good option because it has a great mix of bold colours in the design. And can't forget the Black Ruffle Pants, these are such a fun piece - I'm a real sucker for a ruffled piece and these look great, they fit the doll well, have a sparkly base, and will make for some real stand-out outfits!

F E A T U R E S

First up is Bianca.Vos wearing the Olive Corset Dress - this is such a great option for the dress and honestly the pieces look like they were made to be worn together! The sheer top makes the dress perfect for those colder days along with the fun design on the tights and shoes, which overall are perfect for the lace detailing around the waist on the corset of the dress. So stylish as always^

Next we have harpie in both the Blue Scrunched Sweater and Miu Miu Plaid Platforms, and again these clothes just look like they were made for each other. Love the stripe detail of the skirt with the blue, it really gives me Sonia Rykiel vibes. And the shoes really work nicely to complement the rest of the accessories added in the look, love these sheer ankle socks and the simple additions in the bag, belt and jewellery =)

Then we have sarah_1980 who is the perfect definition of 'more is more' - all of these pieces come from the collection but weren't put together like this, so the Diamond Sunglasses, Red Plaid Dress, Black Sequin Top, Midnight Sparkle Gloves, Pierced Saddle Bag and the Maroon Laced Boots. These items look absolutely amazing together, and I really think the outfit sells the pieces incredibly well, for me, moreso than the store display does. The layering of the top and gloves with the dress looks fab and the hint of sparkles adds an extra level of glamour!

Finally for features is Vinicius who wears the Laced Dress and I love this Jacquemus-esque styling, and again, selling the piece much better than the store does - so I think I might need to pick up this dress now XD The dress stands out here and it's all been about adding accessories, works perfectly! The light tones complement the dress perfectly, every accessory is just right for a vintage south of France styling, love the heels and the straw bag especially^

S T Y L E D O U T F I T S

So I bought a lot of sparkly things! First up, the Sequin Body Shirt and Pierced Saddle Bag - so much fun styling this top and had quite a few options to choose from, but in the end of the blue sequin trousers won, you can never have too many sequins! I kept it relatively simple in the rest of the look, but tried to make it more Winter-suited with this overcoat, I really like it. The blue glasses and boots kept the colour theme going and I added the bag as a little something different for the finishing touch. Second are the Black Sequin Top and Miu Miu Plaid Platforms - I loved these trousers with both pieces because the belt detail on the trousers is perfect with the buckle on the shoes and the sparkle of the top, and of course, I have a matching bag for the buckle design too so that was a must to include here! I was really trying to make a jacket work with this outfit, but nothing was working but actually going jacket-less became my preferred option, something a little different for me, but it looks good^ Overall super simple but I think those sparkly little details really do pop nicely. And finally the Teal Sequin Dress and Clock Necklace in a look that I just adore so much! I really envisaged this dress worn as a skirt, and it was so easy to make that work. I loved this oversized black top with it and kept those Winter vibes going with a polo and some chunky boots, the sheen on the boots is great with the sequins. Accessorising was kept on the silver theme because the necklace worked really nicely against the blue tones in the dress. I'm really so pleased with this one =)