P E A R L S | Styled Outfits

This PEARLS release was a super cute one with some perfect pieces for Summer-Autumn stylings (I'm just a bit late to the game^). I really liked all the different designer-inspired pieces in this one, some very nice choices to add to our wardrobes, plus some basics also included which is always good - the White Button Down is a really nice fitted shirt that looks very versatile. There are also a number of classic accessories items as well, like the Diana Gold Knot Earrings, H Belt and Birkin Bag - I think these really look like great pieces to have in the Plaza. First up in my stylings is the Diana Black Sheep Sweater, I've seen pictures of Diana wearing this and these styles of sweaters have been having a comeback in the shops recently, so I'm glad to try it out on my doll. I'm a fan of red, so this works really well for me^ I kept the look simple and used the beige and black from the sheep print, these slim fit trousers are a really nice pairing, I think I like these a little better than the wider trousers from the store (but still good trousers, styled next!). Then I added black in the accessories, I really want that little black sheep to pop in the sweater design and I think that's been achieved. Then I added some red in the bag which I'm really happy with, the red is nicely balanced in the look and I don't think it takes away from the sweater being the focus. Next up are the White Linen Pants and Chanel Sling Backs - I don't think you can go wrong with a good pair of white trousers, and these shoes are such a classic design! I kept the look simple but classic with neutral colours, with the shoes I knew I wanted a beige/light brown top for the look and this turtleneck is a fab option, it works perfectly with the fit of the trousers too. I loved adding more Chanel to the outfit with these glasses and the bag, both being dark pieces is perfect for the tips on the shoes - I especially love this bag with the look, the colours are completely spot-on with the style and colours of the rest of the look^ And the final pieces I picked up are the Blue Bralette and Chanel Patchwork Skirt, a super cute set that's definitely more Spring/Summer but I've tried to work it into a bit more of an Autumnal styling, and I think it's been a success. The patchwork print has a lot of different colours in it as an option to add to looks, I love the pastel vibes but there is also black in there which gives good options to add black as well which I did with the blazer. To keep it warmer I layered a light poloneck underneath the bralette and I really love the look if it with both pieces. As soon as I saw the skirt I knew these light lilac boots would be a good fit, I love the outcome of them with the skirt, super cute together^ Super happy with this look, and actually all of these looks - really happy with this collection and my purchases from it =)

C E L E B F I T | Styled Outfits

Not sure when these items were released in the Celeb Fit window, but I thought they were a good mix of basics and stylish options to add to your wardrobe. First up are the Jenna Red Tights and Jenna Red Sunglasses - happy to see some red tights in the Plaza, I posted about both red and tights last Winter season and glad to see it's a trend that's sticking. Loved working with these accessories, they were fun and easy to style. I decided to try something a bit different with layers and I think this pink hued tulle skirting works really nicely against the bold red of the tights. I neutralised it with the white shirt, but was particularly looking for something long to layer ontop of the skirt. Perfect finishing touch with this little red and navy Chanel bag with added pearl details matching the earrings^ Then I also picked up the Conan Silver Striped Blazer, what a fun piece! I love a good silver clothing item, and this one, while it's sparkly, isn't too out there silver with the black stripes too. I kept it a simple look but really wanted to test out how the blazer looked with this skirt, it's a cute one and the print is definitely not so much my thing, but I think the outfit works for it. Surprisingly I didn't add a lot of silver to this one, I did try out some different accessories but actually they didn't look great with the blazer, so it's a stand out solo-silver piece in this look!

R O Y A L T Y | Bag Styled Outfits

Finally getting around to styling these fabulous Royalty bags - I've been saving them and actually I think they're perfect for Autumn stylings! First up is the Pastel Turquoise Fendi Bag which I just love for it's uniqueness - the colour is fantastic, and I love the shape and how it's held in the hand, it really stands out. The Fendi logo on the bottom of the bag is super cool, it's either a bronzed gold or a brown, and I made use of that with the accessories. This jumpsuit is a great colour against the bag, the bag really pops nicely. The accessories in brown really make a different touch to the jumpsuit, I particularly love the brown flats with the look, super current and I think a great touch to the outfit^ Next is the 16Arlington Bag which is super fun in black and green with fringing all over - I knew I wanted to wear it with this green feathered coat, the two are made for each other in their style and I think the greens look great together. I kept the rest of the look simple, the black base really works to make the green pop and I chose classic pieces like this maxi dress and basic heels with glasses, I really like it =) And the final piece is the Armani Bag, which I really like for it's all-over sequin design with a really nice colour mix to it. I tried out a lot of pieces to match those different colours, and this was the conclusion, which I really love! I went with black sequin trousers then added some mixed colours in with these sequin pink shoes and the sequin grey top - I particularly love the top in this outfit, think it's a great way to wear it. Then kept a simple finish with the black boxy blazer, a perfect balance to all the sequins I think.

Y O U N G H O L L Y W O O D | Release Review

This week brought us our new Young Hollywood release to the Plaza, this time inspired by the recent MTV VMAs - it's been a while since I've posted about Young Hollywood, but it's also been a while since I've felt inspired or really liked pieces in this store. Loved the original releases then for me it lost it's way a little, anyway, onto the collection:

The store has 3 floors and a total of 18 looks - 1 specifically male, 15 that are specifically female and 2 that you can buy pieces to fit either a male or female doll. Now I don't love the whole collection, but I do think it's a pretty good one - and I'm here for those TS looks^ The first floor is a bit of a mixed bag, I don't so much like the costume-style looks, but there are some good 'uns here too. Love the Taylor Abduction Dress and Taylor Black Boots look, completely fantastic, for me it's just perfect. The colours on the dress are perfect for Autumn styles and I'm looking forward to seeing how people style this one. I also really like the look of the Chappell Brown Dress, the brown colour is beautiful and perfect for the season, and the fabric falls stunningly, I think this will make for some amazing stylings. The second floor is a mix of dark and light options. For me the two 'bookend' looks stand out the most - the Paris Silver Chain Dress, Paris Crystal Choker, Paris Silver Clutch and Paris Silver Heels make for one stunning look, I'm really feeling that these accessories have been what I've been missing and needing in my wardrobe. The Dress also fits the doll beautifully. Then on the other end is the Flo Milli Butterfly Dress, standing out for being a mini length. The design on this is super cute with the butterflies, I think it's been really well done and will be a popular piece. On this floor of course I also love the Taylor Plaid Corset and Taylor Plaid Skirt combination, which you can also pair with the simple Taylor Black Shorts - I was only able to pick up the Skirt but I think this is a set that works well both together and separately. I think the pieces have been made really well and will be fabulous for Autumn stylings. The Benson Midnight Jumpsuit is also a tempting piece, available for both male and female dolls, I love the blue glittery fabric a lot and I think the style is definitely a unique one. On the third and final floor their are lighter colours, which really catch my eye in the collection, I'm a big fan of the shades of pink and I think all the strapless pieces look good and manage to stand out in their own ways, despite being surrounded by other strapless options. The Eiza Pink Dress in particular stands out, the shade of pink is beautiful and I really like how the shimmer comes across on it. I think the Anna Flapper Gown also really stands out, it's simple but beautiful and I love the classic design to it, both the jewelled and feather details look great.

F E A T U R E S

First up in the features is France25 who wears the Alan Tartan Scarf in such a creative way, this piece will work well for both male and female dolls clearly, and also works well with pieces other than what it's styled with in the store. I love the colour choices here, the scarf is the perfect way to blend everything together and it really is the focal point of the look^

Next up is liability who has opted for the Taylor Plaid Skirt, really highlighting it's flexibility in being able to be styled alone - I really love this outfit! The skirt becomes super voluminous with the one paired beneath it, and I love the off shoulder styling with the cinching belt, looks fantastic! Plus the accessories are great =)

Third up is Claudentia who styles the Megan Teal Skirt in such a creative and fun way - I tried this skirt for so long and I'm just not quite there yet with it, but this?! Perfection for the piece! The colours in the skirt are great with the mixed pattern of colours on this fun dress, really these items were made to be worn together. The golden accessories are also fab, perfect finishing touches to the styling!

The penultimate feature for this pose comes from Leiona_- who is wearing the Dakota Champagne Pearl Dress. This is a great outfit to show here because it highlights how well gowns can be paired with other clothing items for an outfit, which is something I often find really difficult to do, but here it's perfect^ The colour on the dress is a great match with the selection of tops used, I especially love the metallic vibes added there. Plus the accessories are great too =)

Already on the final feature, style queen harpie styles up both the Camila Lace Dress and Paris Silver Clutch and looks absolutely fantastic =) The layering of dresses is absolutely perfect here, and I think it's a perfect styling for the mostly-sheer lace dress, it looks incredibly classy and I wanna wear it immediately XD I especially love the sheer top added, I think the sleeves really add something extra. And of course the silver accessories really pop, love it^

S T Y L I N G S

Now onto my stylings - I do have a few other pieces to also still style, so maybe see them on my doll soon. But here, first up is the Taylor Abduction Dress which I had a few ideas for as soon as I saw it and I'm so glad one of them worked out. I love the slight burgundy touches in the dress print, so I used those in the rest of the look. This mesh top worked much better than I imagined as a good Autumn layer for the dress, and I really love the accessories I picked out, I think this bag and these boots are perfect together and with the dress. I love this outfit so much! Next up are the Taylor Plaid Skirt and Taylor Black Boots, of course I couldn't resist pairing them together. I tried a few different things with this skirt, but overall a look with shorts won out and I'm really happy with the final outfit. The skirt feels like a warmer piece so I added the polo and think it works well. Couldn't resist yellow accessories and of course had to be Dior^ Really love the combination altogether here. And the final piece is the Nischelle Peach Satin Corset, which is such a cute piece, but doesn't really match the Autumnal vibes of the others, so it's a more Spring/Summer styling with this one - but I think it looks super cute. I love an all-peach ensemble every once in a while and this piece adds to my collection for that, and it fits in perfectly, it pairs amazingly with this skirt, I really love them together^ Accessories were easy with this one, more peach! The only thing I'm missing for this one is a good necklace, I tried out quite a few but nothing was quite right.

I N S P I R E D B Y D S Q U A R E D 2 | Tribute Review

And onto the final Tribute of the season, another brand new one, it's DSquared2! Really going in blind with this one because it's not a brand I'm familiar with at all. I'll admit from the start, that based on the advertising it doesn't really look like my style at all, and actually the vibes are a little Autumn/Winter with the red checks?! Let's get in and see the whole collection:

For sure, this one isn't my favourite of this seasons stores. The floors seem a bit disjointed with all different themes and none of them are particularly standing out to me to fit my style. So this one will be on the brief side - I also didn't see a lot of dolls wearing the pieces, so maybe others are feeling the same?! Accessories wise, there are quite a few options. There are quite a few pairs of shoes. The Pink Cowboy Boots are a fun idea, I just don't love the fit of them on the doll. The Flannel Boots are also a fun idea, these have a nice fit and I think these could be a popular Autumnal choice. There aren't so many bags on offer but I really love the Pink Heart Purse, such a cute bag and I love the design and colour a lot. There are also quite a couple of hats and pairs of socks in this release too, and some jewellery items. I picked up the DSquared2 Choker which is a minimalistic piece in gold which I think I'll get good wear from. Now onto the clothing. On the first floor the outerwear pieces definitely stand out, I really like the look of the Shearling Vest and Fur Lined Coat, these look like great pieces for the upcoming Autumn season. The second floor has more high-school/school-girl vibes. While it's not something I would likely wear, I do like the look of the Argyle Sweater Dress, super sweet and I love the colours. The design with the draped sweater over the shoulders is also really nice. The final floor is a lot darker with a lot of black coloured pieces. The Leather Pants look like a good pair of trousers, I like all the detail on them a lot and they fit the doll nicely. I also like the look of the Beaded Tank Top, my only complaint is the white trim on the neckline and sleeves, it would have looked so much better in a darker complementary colour. But I'm still going to give this one a go because the beading detail is super pretty.

F E A T U R E S

First up is harpie who wears both the Mesh Bedazzled Dress and the White Ring Sandals. The dress layers very nicely with all of the silvers and details on the other clothing pieces and I think the accessories added are perfect complements to the outfit, really looks amazing and I'm especially loving the gloves!

And then we have Bianca.Vos who also wears the Mesh Bedazzled Dress, with the addition of the DSquared Belt. The belt looks great here underneath the dress, I think the trousers are a great pairing for both of these items but work especially well with the style of the belt. The dress pops well against the dark of the trousers and the sheen of the grey top, think this is such a fun styling idea =)

I N S P I R E D B Y J A C Q U E M U S | Tribute Review

Next Tribute up, the fourth the season, and it's another new one, finally Jacquemus has been brought to the Plaza! This is super exciting and I'm sure something that many people are happy about - it's such a popular well-loved brand, and we've had a few Inspired pieces before, but a whole store is next level^ From the advertising I'm excited about it, it looks fun and colourful with some nice designs, let's get into the store and see the whole collection:

As with the other releases, there are 3 floors and in this one a total of 21 looks with a few male choices and several pieces available for both male and female dolls. I have to say, at first I was a bit disappointed because it wasn't really looking how I was envisaging a Jacquemus collection, but with hindsight I am happy with this collection, it's a really good addition to the Tribute season. First up the accessories. There are 6 pairs of shoes on offer and the really do have a good range of styles and designs. The Zebra Mules are such a fun pair, love the print and little pink on the sole combined, I really love a mule style of shoes and we haven't seen much of this in the Plaza lately. The pairs that really caught my attention are the Creamy Strappy Heels, a fabulous neutral Summer heeled sandal, and the Denim Sling Backs which have such a cute low chunky heel and I also really enjoy a slingback style for Summer. The release has so many bags, a total of 10 to choose from! The Le Bambinou Purse comes in 3 colours which are Cherry, Black and Green which I think are really nice options to have to choose between with both classic and bold colours, I'm definitely torn between the Cherry and the Green! The design is a classic one, so it will be a popular piece I'm sure. Speaking of green, I love the Chartreuse Bag, it has a great green colour but also a super classic design with great structure. Another classic style is the Briefcase, it's simple in black but I love the smaller size than a typical briefcase would be, I think this makes it really versatile and is a solid black-bag option for a collection. The last piece to mention is the Woven Bag, I love this for the neutral colour but also the thick weave design. It looks like such a versatile piece and I think is a great Spring/Summer option, I'm really excited to style this one. There are some other accessories pieces as well, and the Giant Straw Hat stands out for sure, it's such a recognisable Jacquemus piece! While it's not so much for me, I can see it being popular. And there are jewellery pieces as well. I was definitely drawn in by the Long Flower Earring, love the floral feminine vibes this has and also been loving seeing it styled so far, it looks great. For something a little less long, the Circle Square Earrings are a nice option, the mismatching is cute and I think these look super subtle but classy. The last piece to mention in this category is the Jacquemus Purse Necklace, I love a more subtle design for necklaces so they work in a lot of outfits and this really ticks all the boxes for me, I love this piece so much =)

Now onto the clothing which I'll go through by floor. The first floor is a mix of neutrals with bolds. With those bright colours you can choose the Green Suede Top and Shorts set, I love this colour and the suede texture really looks great, I just don't love the fit of them on my doll, but I'm a little tempted by the top to give it a go. If you prefer red, then there's plenty of choices for you. The Red Off-the-shoulder Sweater is a great mix of styles, I really like the slouched design of this piece. Or there is the very cute Red Puffy Sleeve Top which I just think is adorable, it's allll about those sleeves! I'm just a little on the fence about this as I'm not sure how versatile it might be. The Enbroidered Flower Shirt is a great piece if you prefer your colours more muted, this has a fantastic fit on the doll and a great design. Love the print on this short sleeved option, which isn't something we have a lot of in the Plaza. Of course, I'm a big fan of the neutrals on this floor. The Leather Moto Jacket really stood out to me immediately, gotta love a new leather jacket, and I feel like it's been a while since we've had something like this, they definitely used to be super popular in releases. I love the muted tone to the colour with this one along with the oversized fit. The White Tie Top is classic Jacquemus to me, super minimal but stylish and I've seen several dolls already wearing it. The Highwasited Slacks also stand out to me, I'm a little on the fence about them as the oversized look isn't suiting my doll quite how I like, but they look great - only thing is the belt is attached to them which may be a deciding factor on these. The second floor is all about the neutrals and beige tones, this I really love! I'm just going to go through this one left to right. The Rattan Top looks fab, very French riviera, I can already think of a few cute looks for this one. As soon as I saw the Cream Long Coat I knew that I had to have it, love the shape and fit of this and the colour is beautiful. The wide neckline is fabulous and the slight oversizing is just perfect. Next to it is another coat I had to get immediately, the Cheetah Coat which is such a cute little cropped piece with a boxy fit. It's been a bit of a drought in the Plaza for animal print and I'm liking this comeback! This coat fits really nicely and I love it on my doll. Another jacket, the Cream Crop Top is a big winner in my books, love this piece a lot! It's a cropped piece, fitted in the body then oversized in the sleeves, and in a neutral colour with a white trim, I think the combination is just perfect^ The last piece to mention on this floor is the Fringe Top, super cute and super Jacquemus, a perfect fit for those fringed bags we already have! It's a simple piece, but the neutral colour gives a versatility. The final floor is a little more bright with the neutrals, it's more about the whites. For me, this is the floor I like the least, I feel like there's a lot going on with different volumes and patterns and it's a bit much. The Polkadot Mini Dress is quite cute, but not really the sort of thing I would wear very much. The Silver Skirt with it's mix of purple and metallic is quite an interesting piece, I'm a little tempted but really have no firm ideas on how to style it yet.

F E A T U R E S

First up is Brevis who wears the Leather Moto Jacket, Highwasited Slack and Briefcase in this very Scandi-chic look, I really love the relaxed vibes this jacket adds to any styling! The contrasting colours work really nicely, the muted tone to the jacket is great against the trousers, I'm all for these combinations^ Love the layering of the shirt and sweater plus the chunky belt, it's great against the black sandals.

Next up in a lighter look is fraternite who wears the White Tie Top and the Long Flower Earring(s) another super fun one that gives me different Scandi vibes too. I love the layering with the top, the sheer piece beneath looks seamless, and the trousers add nice subtle detailing with the waist design. Love the little purple touches in the look, the accessories really pop nicely in this one =) 

And the final feature comes from BeatriceFashion who styles the Woven Bag - honestly this look just is so Jacquemus that I thought a few items must have been from the store, but no, it's great! These nude toned clothes are perfect against the bag, the shade is just a little lighter so the bag pops really nicely. Love the hat accessorising in this one, really the perfect accessory pair for both the bag and for Jacquemus^

S T Y L I N G S

Now for my looks. First up, the Enbroidered Flower Shirt, Woven Bag and Cream Strappy Heels which are all pieces I really like individually but think they look fab together. The shirt was an absolute must to pair with these trousers, the reds are perfect together and I think the lighter colours in the shirt really make the trousers seem lighter for a Summer styling. I kept the rest of the look light with the lighter accessories, and I think the woven style has such natural Summer vibes anyway, it's perfect here. For the second look I've styled the Cream Crop Top, which I've not seen anyone else wear yet. I really liked the white trim so wanted to use that in the look and I'm really happy with the final styling, which took a while to get to as I tried out a lot of accessories options with this one. Really love these trousers with the piece, but finding the perfect bag was tough, nothing was quite the right colour to match the yellow, this one is an ok choice but I think the perfect option is still out there! And the final look uses both the Jacquemus Purse Necklace and Cheetah Coat - now I did think about going all out with the cheetah, but I toned it down a little although these trousers are a subtle animal print. I love these boots with the look, they're a perfect colour match with the base of the jacket and balance out the black well. And again, wanted to find an animal print bag but nothing was right, I'm actually quite loving this choice mixing the black and beige together =)