Holiday Spirit

It's my last post before Christmas so I've decided to dress up for the occasion. In reality, I spend the entirety of the Christmas holiday in pajamas, but this is what virtual paperdolls is for.

 

This very lush Subcouture bow-wrap thing was just the piece required to look as pretty as a present. I didn't really have anything that I wanted to pair it with so I've ended up mashing up several pieces to make a flouncy sort of gown. I'm suprised how well it came together, and we've already established how much I love hot pink. 

 

Unlike the usual festive-wear traditions, I've gone light on the accessories and light on the sparkle, but I think with this much block-colour has to stand on it's own. 

 

Well, here's to a happy festive season to all those who celebrate!

 

Featuring:

Pink Train Coat • Subcouture

Sheer Tulle Dress • Evil Panda

Sheer Tulle Skirt • Evil Panda

Wide Pink Skirt • Evil Panda

Pearl Stone Earrings • Vinyl

Flower Embroidery Leather Gloves • Windows on the World

Pearl Purse • Limited Edition

 

Camel's Back

Just a simple one from me this week, as I style out the rest of my wares from the Limited Edition drop.

This time it's these chonky boots. I felt like doing something a bit monochrome so, taking my queues from the antique-y tones of the metal accent on the boots, I've gone for a classic camel. It's always got an expensive quality and the fact that most of the clothing items in this look are starcoins pieces is testament to that.

 

Stompers and classic tailoring might not be a natural pair, but I think the black accents overall help to balance everything out. 

 

Featuring

Black Metallic Boots • Limited Edition

Long Coat Beige • Basics

Velvet Knit Crop Top Beige • Basics

Beige Trousers • Bonjour Bizou

Fendi Inspired Headband • Limited Edition

Twosided Belt • Subcouture

Leather Long Belt • Fallen Angel

Balmain Black Bag • Tributes Gallery

Warm and Fuzzy

There's been a cold snap in the UK suddenly and I'm craving some warmth! Though just not at the top of my doll's left leg it would seem...

 

 

And so kicks off what will probably be a procession of looks showing off my haul from the most recent Limited Edition release. I surprised myself at the amount I bought considering my first impression wasn't great. 

 

This jumper was one of those pieces that went in and out of the cart several times before it made it's way home with me. I appreciate the colours but I was unsure what I'd be able to do with it. I immediately gravitated towards this Subcouture skirt, but the connect at the waist was a bit off. Turns out, it just needed hoisting up to make a sort of tied up sack split moment.

 

Of course there has to be contrast and humour, so we've got the teensiest little square of leg on show thanks to some ridiculous latex boots, and we're keeping the very top of our head warm with a fuzzy headband. 

 

Featuring

Cropped Sweater • Limited Edition

Highwaist Skirt • Subcouture

Whispy Headband • Bonjour Bizou

Tube Purse • Limited Edition

Long PVC Boots • Versace Tribute

Primary Function

I picked up this Windows on the World coat ages ago but it was all a bit too much COLOUR for me at the time. 

 

Primary colours like this can look a bit infantile and honestly, I couldn't decide whether to lean into that or not! The massively stacked boots and colourful earrings have a sense of humour, but the white trousers say 'I'm grown up enough to not worry about spilling things on myself'. The style of the jacket is ready for a messy, outdoors adventure, but the structured look underneath says 'I'm going to a drinks reception after'.

 

It's a game of two halves - always keep them guessing! 

 

This is a pretty limited-item heavy look, but just to highlight this softly tied blazer style jacket which is a starcoin item. If you've got starcoins that need using, get that one in your basket because this is an excellent versatile layering piece for all seasons and styles.

 

Featuring:

Multicoloured Jacket • Windows on the World

White Coat • Windows on the World

Pleated LE Whtie Suit Pants • Limited Edition

Flower Loops • Limited Edition

Crossbody Bag • Limited Edition

Metal Platform Boots White • Antidote

All That Glitters

I know you're not really supposed to talk about Christmas until December, but the Christmas lights have just been switched on in my town and I'm feeling festive!

 

Is there anything more festive than glitter?

 

I started with the boots and I suppose I lost control from there. Can I be blamed though - they're fabulous. You could easily have them as your one statement piece and dress with simply, sleek lines, but in this look, glitter is the neutral. I've also gone slouchy and oversized everywhere except the boots, to give everything a more casual vibe in spite of all the glitz.

 

There's still an element of simplicity here though - we're sticking with black and silver, the tiniest hints of red and blue, and the colours that the glitter itself reflects from light. The vibe is belle of the disco-ball, not she-rolled-in-glue-and-craft-supplies....

 

Featuring:

Black Silver Boots • MSW

Embroidered Balmain Inspired Sweater • Runway

Bunnyhop Sequin Vest • Bunny Hop

Crystals Top and Skirt • Saint Laurent Tribute

Black Oversized Jacket • Fallen Angel

Sk8er Beanie • Callie's Picks

Black Sport Satchel • Callie's Picks

A N T I D O T E | Styled By You / / Styled By Me

This Antidote release was a couple of months ago now, but I still wanted to get around to showing the features I had snapped and the pieces that I picked up - I wasn't particularly enamoured by this release, the overall style isn't so much fitting with my preferences, but I still found a few individual items that I liked the look of and wanted to try out.

First up in the features is fergaysson who styled the Satin Top in such a fun way, it really looks quite different to how it was styled in the store and I think this styling definitely sells the piece to me! I really like the puff sleeve design of the piece and I think it works well with the other pieces in this look compared to the trousers in the store. The animal print of the trousers looks green against the sheen of the piece and the two greens work together well. I really love the belt with this look, tying the clothing together nicely =)

Next is harpie wearing the Jewelry Dress - this is such a glamorous piece, but the sheer quality of it makes for a creative mind to style it (which is totally not me!). This dress sold super quickly, so a lot of people wanted to give it a go! This outfit is fabulous for it, the more neutral styled pieces beneath are a perfect base for those jewels to shine. I particularly love the accessorising, these shoes are the perfect pair for this dress. And the beauty look - the sleek makeup and hairstyle are spot on for this outfit^

The final feature comes from millaxx in a little more of a casual styling featuring the Pocket Coat - if I hadn't already bought this piece, this outfit would really have sold it to me^ This casual piece has definitely been up-styled with these smart trousers and the shimmering top, I think the combination works really well. I also love the accessorising with this one, the shoes add a minimal touch and the bag ties together the black and the beige tone of the jacket - plus the earrings and sunglasses, a super pairing =D

Now for my own stylings - I did pick up quite a few accessories, so will eventually get around to styling everything, but for now just a couple of the pieces. First is the Transluscent Top which I was a bit unsure about at first as I wondered how it could be styled but I really liked the purple tones to it, so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did because I love this outfit! Never too much lilac, that's for sure^ I layered a purple bodysuit underneath and I think that worked really nicely with this top. The sheen on the trousers adds another textural element and I added some fun lilac finishing touched with the accessories. Next up is the Green Crocodile Bag which I don't think I've seen anyone styling. I really liked the green colour and the cross-body style to it. I did try to pair it with other green pieces, but I just didn't have anything that was the same colour, nothing was quite perfect with this piece. I ended up going from grey, and actually I'm quite pleased with the outcome, I think the two colours work together very nicely in this Autumnal styling. And the last piece is the Ice Cube Clutch which I picked up as something that was quite fun and not like any other pieces in my wardrobe. I didn't really have any specific ideas for this before I started styling, but the pink sheen did make me think of this peach skirt a lot - I'm really pleased with this one^ I did try and make a lighter look, but in the end I was liking the contrast of the black and peach, I think the bag really stands out quite nicely here!