M A Y 2019 | Hotbuys Review

The end of another month, here is the May 2019 Hotbuys Review! While I don't see these so much as Spring pieces and with a little more of an Autumnal vibe, I really like these pieces. The neutral tones work well for my style and taste but there's definitely twists added in the stylings and I'm excited to work with these items =D

F I R S T I M P R E S S I O N S

Ring Sandals - I really love these shoes! The colour is a perfect neutral but the design has some stand out features - I like the texturing on the body of the shoes, and the studs added to the strap. The ring is such an interesting touch, something very new to the Plaza. And of course the open toe detail is perfect for the upcoming summer - I really like these shoes^ Bizou 19SD's

Lambskin Skirt - I wasn't sure how I'd get on with this skirt, but I think it's a pretty nice piece and I think it might be one of those items that I grow to love next season, as it's perfect for Autumn! The texture doesn't come across so much as leather as the original piece but it looks good. I love the gold zippers on the sides and the ribbons of leather connecting the zippers, a definite unique style feature. It also really looks great on the doll! Velvet Orchid 20SD's

Pearl Earrings - What a delicate pair of earrings! These don't look like too much from afar as they're quite small, but just zoom in and you will see the great design. They have a silver and diamond-style base with neat grips to the pearls, really looking like something special and they will be great for dressing up on the odd occasion when I do so - I look forward to wearing these =) It Girls 16SD's

Pearl Trench - Overall I like the shape of this coat, and the design is great, I love the pearls and the feathering on the outside of the coat. The shape of trench is a popular one, and would be easy enough to style, but it's the tartan lining that really puts me off - it makes the piece much less versatile and limits the styles of clothing that could be worn with it. For the price I need the piece to work better than just with a few items, so sadly I have to pass on this one. It Girls 26SD's

Panel Slip Dress - This is such a pretty dress, and at first on the advertising I just thought it was a top, so a very nice surprise that it's a dress. I love the feminine style of the pink tones, the detailing on the top half and the pleated skirting on the bottom, so beautiful^ It looks great on the doll, I'm super impressed with this piece^ Pretty 'N Love 21SD's

Triangular Sunglasses - I'm stoked for these sunglasses - they're something completely different to pairs we've had before and they're definitely super stylish! I love the purple hue they have, that's something I really like and am delighted with. The shape is something a little quirky, so I'm sure they won't be for everyone, but I like them^ I will comment that I think they are a little expensive for sunglasses - they cost the same as the dress before them. Original Future 21SD's

Burberry Inspired Bag - This bag is dreamy, so much love for it =D I didn't used to like tan bags, but they've really grown on me in the last year or so and I very much enjoy styling them now. This one has a great style, I love how it sits on the body and the shoulder strap, really perfect. The design is very nice and minimal and really makes it a wearable piece! It Girls 22SD's

Deer Print Shirt - While I wouldn't say this was my usual style, I really quite like this shirt, it's all about the fawn printing for sure! The cropped style won't work for every look, but I think it works for the design of the piece. The printing and text on the front aren't so much my thing, but I find I can overlook them this time around. Love the collar and the sleeve length on the design of this one - definitely a pleasant surprise =D Evil Panda 25SD's

Tape Pumps - These shoes are just beautiful, such a classic design! They don't entirely fit with the vibes I get from the rest of the collection, but I really like them anyway! I always like a white or cream shoe and these fit the bill, plus they have the addition of the toe-dip, I think the black and taupe colours work well together and for me provides quite a few styling options. Again I know these won't be for everyone but I think they have some hidden potential^ Bizou 21SD's

Stretch Skirt - And the final piece of the month, ending on a bit of a disappointing note I'd say. This skirt certainly doesn't live up to the rest of the collection. It's very basic, with few design features - in essence it's just a black pencil skirt with a zipper - I can't see it as something special or something that is current and I'd want to wear. I've not seen anyone style this so maybe this is a universal opinion?Original Future 22SD's

F E A T U R E S

Our first feature, Andre1396 wearing the Pearl Trench and looking very cool! I love that the look has a more casual vibe about it and in this instance, I think the tartan lining works out well. The matching sweater is a cute touch, and I like the brightness of the white skirt here, along with being paired with the lighter trainers and socks. The bag is a perfect accessory for a finishing touch =)

And secondly a look from Jacquemus, featuring the Deer Print Shirt which looks great layered up like this! I think it works well with both the orange polo layered beneath it and also the green shiny off-shoulder trench on top, definitely not something I would think of but it works! I like the contrast in styles between the top and bottom of the look, and I just love the accessories on this one too, the perfect bag for the shirt!

S T Y L I N G S

Next the Guest Writer looks! Everyone has chosen a different piece and I think the different styles are highlighted very nicely across the outfits =) Cinderela23barb styles the Pearl Earrings to perfection with this short hairstyle, it's exactly what they need! The outfit is super classy, I love the black and white along with the cool shapes and folds in the fabrics, so stylish. Secondly, vogue_veronica styles the Pearl Trench and makes fun use of different tartan colours. I think the reds work out very nicely and the neutral accessories are perfect finishing touches. Miloshki then wears the Deer Print Shirt paired casually with denim. I love all of the brown accessories, the boots and belt are so perfect with the colours on the shirt, while the clutch and hat add light summer touches^ And finally AudreyHepburn. styling the Burberry Inspired Bag making the colour pop against the black and white base - I adore the shoe pairing with this bag, the brown heels work well with the bag, I might have to just copy it^ =D

And finally for my stylings - I loved working with these pieces, I had so much fun and an easy job putting together these looks. First up the Burberry Inspired Bag, I love it with these trousers, while the orange tone of the polo, bag and sunglasses really help keep the look from being too dark, the brown and the orange work together well and is a great Autumnal combination^ Secondly two pieces, the Deer Print Shirt and the Ring Sandals, I really knee immediately that I wanted to wear this shirt with these trousers, I've no idea where it came from, but I just knew! The lighter accessories really play on the deer print, and the colour of the shoes was really perfect for what I wanted. And finally the Panel Slip Dress in a styling I've been wearing for a while now - it's so cute! I like the dress layered up with this coat, I think it works in a classy feminine way. I chose neutral accessories, and I think everything fits together seamlessly. I'm particularly loving the bag choice, it's a perfect fit with the dress =D