I T G I R L S | Styled Outfits

I thought our Autumn/Winter It Girls release was super cute with some Emily In Paris themed items! First up I styled the Emily Pink Checkered Coat, Emily Pink Checkered Hat and YSL Basket Purse - hats really aren't usually my thing, but I thought this one was so cute and actually fitted my doll quite nicely so I thought I would try it out, I really like it^ Love the pink and brown colour pattern too, it's super fun and fresh, I kept the additions simple, I thought this bag fitted quite well then kept the additions on a brown which I love, these boots are perfect with the coat! Next is the Emily Fendi Bag, which I love for it's fun mix of colours plus the relax to the structure. I really wanted to wear pink with it, however once I had tried on this coat, I knew that was the perfect combination, love these pieces together! The baby blue is a light touch to the styling and I think it works really nicely with the tan brown and is something a little different for me to try, love it^ And finally are the Emily Pink Boots, so cute and I think a perfect Spring boot - these look great with the Emily Fendi Bag too, but I couldn't quite get them to work with the tan so I opted to style them separately because they're amazing with these pink jeans! For a Winter look I opted for this furry coat and I think the whites and pinks are a fab combination together, completely could wear this again and again =)

R O Y A L T Y | Styled Outfits

The most recent ROYALTY release was full of sparkle and glamour, with a lot of very nicely designed pieces to choose from. First up I've styled the Sequined Lace Collared Top, I love the red combination of the print, and those voluminous sleeves are fantastic. I didn't really have any set ideas for styling when I bought it, but when it came to it I knew I wanted a red in the rest of the clothes. I tried this skirt on a bit of a whim with it, but I really love it - a bit of a different pairing for me, but I think these pieces were made for each other. I kept the rest of the additions on a similar dark red tone and I really like the outcome =) And then I also picked up the Black Leather Spiked Handbag, which has a very similar design to an LE one from several seasons ago, so I couldn't resist getting it. I really loved styling this piece, the look came together very quickly and I think the outfit is perfect for the bag. I kept the colours from the bag with a gold and navy look, with a slight deviation on the boots being a green tone, but I think they look great. I'm so pleased to have this piece!

W E S T W O O D P L A I D S K I R T | Styled By You / / Styled By Me

I'm not always the biggest fan of Strike-A-Pose releases, but one piece in particular from the last one caught my eye, the Westwood Plaid Skirt which is a sweet a-line skirt with a fun tartan of green, red and pink. When I spotted this look styled by Bianca.Vos I knew I needed to put together a little Styled By You / / Styled By Me post, because can't we all agree that this outfit for the skirt is amazing?! The almost-identical plaid shirt looks amazing with the skirt, and the green tie is a perfect colour match to combine the two pieces. That balances nicely with the socks and I think the addition of the brown tones is genius, really works perfectly with the shade of green. And the little chihuahua bag is so cute, love this finishing touch =) With my look I wanted to go with a pink theme, but didn't quite have anything in the right shade of pink from the plaid, so I relented and went with classic reds, which work perfectly with it to make a very 'me' look. I really like a square neckline with an a-line skirt like this, and I think the crossbody bag with the height right at the hem of the skirt really works wonderfully. I kept it pretty minimal on the accessories but I think these red options work nicely - next time pink for sure for me with this skirt though!

T H E J E T S E T | Styled Outfits

Apologies for the hiatus, life got in the way! Anyway, back with some looks from the last The Jet Set release - the release came out back in the Autumn, but I think it's a pretty good one for both AW and SS looks, there's a mix of colours, tones and patterns with some super light pastel shades that I'm looking forward to try in the Spring. First up here is the co-ord of the Pearl Sheer Top and Pants, a super cute set and I can't resist pearls! There is quite a lot of sheer to the pieces, but I found it easy to work with through layering, and for a Winter based look a coat was also a good addition. With the coat size I really like the little pops of pearl just peaking through there. I kept the accessories super simple, more pearls and also white, I think these balance the look well and suit the pieces really nicely too, especially the shoe and pant pairing^ And then I couldn't resist the Oversized Valentino Coat, really love this as a super stylish coat option - it's a great balance between a fitted item and something that's oversized, I love how the shape fits on the doll, and I don't think you can ever have too many pearls! I kept the clothing simple, I found the coat looks best without a shirt when paired with these trousers, so that's something I tried out. Then I added even more pearls in the accessories, honestly I think these boots just balance the shoulder pearls to perfection!

L I M I T E D E D I T I O N #53 | Release Review

This weekend brought us a brand new release of LE, it's LE53 and comes 5 months after the last release - I honestly didn't think it had been that long! Anyway, the advertising came out on Thursday, with the offer of a free bag when you top up. I really like the look of this bag, love the cube design with the intricate gold handle detailing. It doesn't give too much away about the collection as a whole, but it definitely got me looking forward to it - let's get in and see what's in store:

The release has 3 floors and 15 looks - this is pretty standard size for limited releases these days. And that includes several pieces which come in both male and female doll formats. I think the collection actually pairs really nicely with LE52, I feel the same vibes from the both of them with glamour and a bit of eccentricity in the designs and choices, and actually LE51 was also quite similar. I'm definitely getting more into working with these more glitzy styles, but I am a little ready to have some more RTW collections or styled pieces in the LE releases. Anyway, starting up with the accessories, which feels like quite a small selection. There are 5 pairs of shoes to choose from, they're all quite unique in design to each other and actually I think they're all really strong options. For me I immediately was drawn to the Black And Gold Embroidered Slippers and the Maroon Miu Miu Heels - I love the pointed toe designs on both. Of course we all know I love a bit of gold, so these Slippers were perfect for me with that intricate gold design all over them. I already have quite a few ideas for them so I think I may do a whole post for them to shine! And of course, maroon is a colour of the moment, these shoes are just perfection, love the Miu Miu design as a whole so these are perfect to add to my collection. Then There are the Gold Loafer Heels which I also picked up, these Gucci shoes are beautiful - yellow and gold combined?! How could I resist! There have been a lot of Gucci pieces that I've regretted not buying in the past so I wasn't going to miss out on these, really love them for Autumnal stylings and looking forward to wearing them. I didn't pick up either the Gold or Black Butterfly Sandals - really lovely designed strappy sandal, but quite similar to a number of pieces we've had in the past and these are designs I know I don't wear so much. There are actually only 2 bags in the collection. The Maroon Quilted Purse (very reminiscent of a piece from LE28) is a lovely piece for the Autumn/Winter season, love both the fabric and colour and can see how this will easily fit into my collection. Then there is the Giant Gold Clutch which I like in theory, love the colour and the size is really nice, but it's an under-arm clutch so I can find the design quite restrictive for styling sometimes. There are a number of jewellery pieces available, which come in both Suite and Beauty Parlor options which is great because you can choose what works for you - I always opt for the Suite version. I'm a big fan of the gold pieces, especially the Melting Gold Earrings, these look fantastic on and will really stand out in an outfit, plus there's a matching Melting Gold And Pearl Choker which also looks stunning. The Gold Geometric Earrings also look good, a classic stand out chunky earring (also also comes in Silver!). The last piece to mention here is the Diamond Starry Necklace, this looks super cute and is a bit of a gold-silver mix with a sweet star design. I really like all the different layers to it and think it looks really nice on the doll - will make for some shiny Winter-party stylings^

Now onto the clothing. For me, the first floor wasn't a great opener - the pieces on the whole weren't so much my thing, although I do think the burgundy/maroon colours look fab. The Smoky Maroon Dress looks amazing, the silver and dark shades work beautifully together, and it looks great on the doll. And the Maroon Flower Cape also looks stunning, I can't see how I would wear it so much, but I'm looking forward to seeing others style it up! On the more simple side, this floor also had the Sequin Black Mini Skirt and Sequin Black Crop Top combination, these are cute pieces that will work in a number of different ways. The second floor is a fabulous mix of gold and burgundy, these pieces really look fantastic together. There are 3 burgundy choices. The Maroon Cut Out Gown is first, it has a beautiful colour and such power with those strong pointed shoulders, and fantastic detail with the intricate cut-outs - it's just a piece I know I wouldn't get much wear from. On the other end of the floor is the Maroon Jumpsuit, this is stunning and I had initially planned to get this, I love the design with all the sparkle and jewelled details, I just don't love the fit on the doll. For the price I'd prefer a slimmer fit in the leg with a bit of a shorter length - but I can't wait to see others wearing this one. The Maroon And Lace Coat is quite a show-stopper in the middle of the floor, it really looks like a great Autumn piece, and it also comes with matching Maroon And Lace Slacks, but the fit on these is quite disappointing so I know I wouldn't wear them. The outfit is also paired with the Black Untied Blouse, a super minimal piece that I think is a great classic to include in the store, it fits the doll well and I really like the ties on the front. The gold pieces on the floor are certainly more dramatic but the piece that really stood out to me was the Structured White Coat, it's certainly more minimal on the gold but I think that makes it a bit more versatile, and I certainly can see many gold accessories working well with this. On to the final floor, the style is a bit mixed on this one with a bit of everything to choose from. There's a lot of sparkle - I really like the navy and sparkle pairing of the Encrusted Outline Crop Top and Encrusted Outline Skirt set, but I'm just not sure I'd wear these pieces much. The sparkly piece that caught my eye and I couldn't resist however was the Hooded Sparkle Blazer - the style of this is very unlike me, but I just really loved the look of this with the navy base colour and the white and pink toned pearl sparkles, and I had a few ideas immediately, so I've given it a go! Speaking of pearls I also love the look of the Pearl Bow Top, super classy off the shoulder piece that really stands out in the collection for looking quite wearable and versatile. And the last pieces to mention are bottomhalves, I really loved the look of the Patent Leather Maroon Skirt and Golden Slacks on this floor, these look like fantastic items for the Autumn season and I can't wait to wear them. Both have fantastic colour and texture and are in very current fits. These will be really fun to style^

F E A T U R E S

First up is France25 styling the Golden Arrow Handbag which was the top-up gift for the weekend, it's a great piece. A stunning Autumnal look here, I love the combination of the browns and blacks in the clothes, the pieces just work together perfectly and the styles are very complementary to each other. Accessories are great, the delicate golds of the jewellery are perfection with the bag - I love it =D

Next up is harpie who wears both the Patent Leather Maroon Skirt and Maroon Miu Miu Heels - made to be worn together for sure^ The maroon looks amazing with the deep green of this coat, and the patent textures of the skirt and coat are fab together. The accessories here have been picked perfectly, love the slim necklaces, the gold and whites really stand out. And that bag - I haven't seen that styled for ages but it's really a fantastic choice for this look!

Next up is Mery.- who is also styling the Patent Leather Maroon Skirt, showing off it's versatility. The deep red looks great against both the purple tones in the jacket and the dark brown in the boots, I think it's a fun combination that just makes me think of Autumn. I also love the use of this purple bag in the look, it pops but at the same time doesn't pull too much focus, really love that addition^

The penultimate feature is from leiona_- wearing the Maroon And Lace Coat Female - I knew it would look awesome =) I really was picturing this coat in a little more of a casual manner, but this very dressy look is perfection for the piece. The white skirting and jewelled top are great together and add a light and sparkling touch to the outfit to really pull you in to then look at the voluminous coat. Plus love those silver jewellery pieces, looking great!

And the final feature comes from liability styling up both the Gold Geometric Earrings and Structured White Coat, wow what a look to finish on! I knew this coat would be a good one, it ticks all the boxes and more in this styling. The gold detailed bralette looks perfect with the gold trim detail on the coat and I think these trousers are an excellent option with the gold. Plus love the accessories, this dinky little bag is amazing with the coat so I need to do that pairing too^ 

S T Y L I N G S

Now onto my stylings - I bought quite a number of pieces so I think I will follow up with another styling post or two, but here's 3 looks to start with. First up I styled the Pearl Bow Top which was super fun to style. I opted for this fun velvet skirt and I think the two pieces really complement each other on their dressy style. I stuck with pearls for my accessories with these shoes and earrings, then some simple black pieces to round it out, really love it =) Next are the Golden Slacks and Black And Gold Embroidered Slippers, these are great together but will also work well individually. I did struggle a little on what to pair with them, but I think this off shoulder top is a really fun option with the voluminous sleeves against the volume of the trousers. Simple accessories in black and gold were good final touches - I was just missing the perfect necklace for this outfit! And the final look uses both the Hooded Sparkle Blazer and Maroon Quilted Purse together, I think they're a cute pairing^ With the pink in the sparkle of the blazer I wanted to try that out for my first styling with it, and I really like it - I'm sure it won't be for everyone, but I think it works nicely. I kept the overall accessories additions pretty simple and I think that was perfect so that the blazer stands out. I'm looking forward to wearing this again already!

2024 C O L O U R S | Chocolate Brown

*Apologies, this post was intended to go up in February, but I think the style still applies now!

Images: Loewe, Max Mara, Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, Zimmermann

The past Winter season has been the time for brown tones, and it seems like this season too, they are everywhere - all over the Plaza and all over the stylings I've seen in so many suites, I've already shared some fabulous features with great brown tones! And I think the popularity of this colour is only going to grow more. We've had great pieces over the years, and I'm ready for a refresh and testing out brown hues in the Spring and Summer too, we know they're great for Autumn, but I think this colour has great year-round potential. The brown pieces on the runway are luscious and in beautiful styles, I'd love all of the above for my doll for sure^

Brown tones are so versatile and there's a wide range of them to work with, totally one of my favourite colours to work with at any time of year. I loved putting together these looks with some fabulous brown picks, and showing some different tones as well. They're complementary to a lot of different colours as well, so it's quite easy to add other colours to stylings. If brown clothes aren't your thing then there are plenty of accessories available to work with, in fact there are over 100 bag and shoe options in the Plaza to choose from right now!

F E A T U R E S

I will admit now, everyone loves these trousers so every look featured here has the same pair^ First up styling them is Proenza who adds some super glam pieces to them and really gives them a dressed up vibe. The tone works great with bronze and gold, so both the jacket with it's bronze details and the gold chain of the beautiful bag work perfectly here! I'm also a huge fan of these pointed flats with the look, they're really such a great addition, plus the gold detail really works on them too =)

Next up is tete who wears the same trousers but adds a more classic touch with this modern twist on a corset top with a fun off the shoulder and puff sleeved design. The colours look fabulous together, and the gold details in the jewellery and belt look great in there too^ The bag is also brown, and while it's a style I wouldn't normally spot, I think it works great in this outfit!

And the final look is from andre1396 who styles the trousers in a slightly more dressy way with the inclusion of some sparkles^ The sparkles work very nicely and I think they fill the front between the sides of the blazer very well. The oversizing of the blazer balances well with the wide hems of the trousers and I like the contrast between the print designs of both pieces. The chunky shoes are a fun final touch to the styling^

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