Tribute number 5 of the season - it's Versace! This isn't out first Versace release, however it's been a number of years since the brands inclusion in a Tribute season, so it feels pretty new. As I've also said with the other Tributes, this isn't really a brand I keep up to date with, so have no idea what the current collections look like - I'm going into this with an open mind about what pieces we might get:
This release has three floors with a good number of looks, there are 13 for the girls and also two included for male dolls - I think the collection size is very good, it fits well with the other Tributes this season and from first glances there's a nice mix of styles to choose from. I'm really impressed with this collection, I'm pleased with the pieces to pick, but perhaps that's because I don't know the full extent of the RL collections that these pieces were selected from. Starting with the accessories, there are so many! There are 8 pairs of shoes to choose from, 6 are heels/sandals and 2 are boots - for me the shoes aren't the most impressive accessory but I do like the amount of choice in this category. The boots aren't so much my thing, but I really love the Turquoise Platforms. I don't typically wear a platform style shoe, but these just looked great and I was drawn in by the fabulous colour^ I also picked up the Black Sandals, again a platform style shoe but I liked the overall design of these and thought I would give them a try. Onto the bags - there are also a lot in this category with 8 to choose from as well. I kind of went a little crazy and bought a number of bags, they all just bring something different to the collection! There are 4 pieces which are more minimal in design/colour in black and white - the Black and White Hand Bags are real classic designs, I love a handheld style and these have both elegance and classic Versace design features. These are on the larger side in terms of size so I know they won't be to everyones taste, but there is also the White Purse which is very close in design but a much smaller size which is great to have as an option - this time I opted for the bigger one. Finally in this category of bag is the Cylinder Purse, which I really loved at first sight. It is simple in colour but unique in design, I love a structured piece like this, it really looks fantastic and I can't wait to style it =D The other bags in the release are all very colourful - the Pink Round Purse is a bold pink and reminds me of some of the Chanel bags from several years ago, this is such a fun touch to the bags of this collection. The other bags are all pastel tones and I really love it - both the Pink Purse and Blue Purse really stood out to me with their light base colour and the standout glamorous jewelled designs. Both are handheld bags with a small size, and I'm really very excited to work with both. The styles are ones which I think will work year round, so I'm also excited to see others style these up in different ways. There are a couple of other accessories in the collection. I'm very tempted with the Pearl Necklace, the design is so intricate and it looks very classy on the doll. And of course I never pass up an opportunity to buy even more sunglasses - I like both the Pink and Black Shades and these come in the option to buy a beauty parlor or a suite version, which is really perfect^
Time for the clothes! It's an extensive release and I actually liked quite a number of pieces of the clothing, so there's a lot to talk about =D The easiest way to do this is to go by floors. On the first floor most of the pieces are black or have a black base with a design on - I wear black a lot, so this catches my attention right away. I really liked the paired design of the Black Short Coat and Black Jacket, these look beautiful and simple with elegance, plus the design is really something, it looks great on the doll. The cutout at the neck is a unique design detail for sure. The other pieces on this floor are quite casual, and not so much my style, but I do like the colourful stripe design down the leg of the Silk Joggers. I am quite tempted by the Velour Top, the traditional Versace design on the front looks great and the piece fits the doll perfectly, I'm just not completely sure about it yet and haven't really seen anyone style it yet. The second floor combines black pieces with sassy colours and fabrics! The Azure Top and Bell Bottom Azure Pants steal the show on this floor and really pull all the attention - this colour is fantastic, the design is very nice and I think they're pretty versatile items for styling in other ways, I'm particularly excited about the trousers as I think I'll get a lot of wear from these. I also loved the Nude Corset Dress on this floor - and when it says 'nude', for my doll at least, it really means it, as it is almost a perfect match for my dolls skin tone. It has such a simple design, but a very beautiful one, I love a midi length and the corset detail is very stylish. I've not seen anyone wear this yet so I'm looking forward to trying it out^ The final floor of the store is all about pastel colours and jewel tones - there's so much to look at =D I'm a big fan of pastel pink, so these pieces really called to me immediately. The Pink PVC Coat is lovely, we don't really have anything similar and it looks like a perfect Autumnal coat, plus I really like the sheen to it. The Pink Ornamental Skirt paired with the Blue Ornamental Top is such a great set, the design of both pieces is fantastic, they look great on the doll and the details are just next level. These pieces really give me vibes of the early Tribute releases and how blown away with them that I was. And the final pink pieces to discuss, the Pink Jacket and Mini Skirt which I think are super cute but I've given a miss for the moment. The jacket is quite boxy, I don't so much like the fit on my doll but the embellishments across the shoulders are beautiful, they really make this piece something else! The skirt is also cute, and I love the trim, but the fit on the doll isn't quite there for me. This final floor also has a couple of male looks included in some fun prints if that's what you like for your male dolls^
F E A T U R E S
First up for the features is Bianca.Vos styling up the Azure Top, Bell Bottom Azure Pants and Black Shades - perfect pieces together and I love the burst of blue that this look is, fabulous! The blue pairs perfectly with this puffa jacket, the colour is such a perfect match that I can't wait to also make use of this idea^ I also really love the blue shoes and bag added as well - the black handle gives an opportunity to add more black pieces to the outfit and those touches are just right, I really like this belt plus the gold details like the hoop earrings =)
Next up is liability who wears the Black Shades, Blue Ornamental Top and the Black Mid Boots in yet another great pairing of pieces - I love that the light tones of this top can be made super edgy in a styling like this. This sequin skirt is a fun piece to pair with the top, the two are a great mix together and give a good amount of lightness against the dark pieces. The belting looks great to split the pieces up while the tights give a good balance against the light clothing and the chunky dark boots.
Light and feminine in pink, next is harpie styling up both the Pink Mini Skirt and the Pink Purse in such a beautiful outfit, I really love this and would totally wear it myself! The white base to the outfit is perfect to make sure the pink really pops, this blazer is so perfect here with the pink items from the release. I also love the delicate collar and bow added in the neckline, something small but a great touch^ The earrings are a great finish in terms of sparkle to add to the trim of the skirt and the design on the bag =D
Also choosing a pink-based styling is fergaysson wearing the Pink Ornamental Mini Skirt and Cylinder Purse, which make for an atypical pairing, but in this overall outfit I really love these two pieces together =D The pink base and the detail gemstone design of the skirt really pop well against the white clothing pieces in this styling, but I particularly love the skirt and shoe pairing here, what perfection, those shoes really are exactly what this skirt needs!
And last but not least Bianquette wearing both the Blue Purse and Turquoise Satin Shoes which bookend these features with the blue tones^ The turquoise blue colour is balanced beautifully across the look with the use of this top, it's such a glamorous piece to add to the glitz that the bag and shoes have, and I think the nude skirt, while adding detail in those ruffles, is a great neutral piece in the middle there. I also love the sparkly tights a lot, really a fab touch to this styling =)
S T Y L I N G S
I bought so many pieces from this collection that there will be a second Styled Outfits post to follow featuring the rest of my purchases - for now the first three looks^ First up is the Black Short Coat, with this one the belt is attached to the piece, but I quite like it, at least in this outfit anyway. I found this an easy piece to style, picking out a skirt quickly and easily choosing gold-embellished accessories to work well with the buttons and belt on the coat. These studded shoes and the 'V' detail on the bag are a great pairing with this piece for sure. And I brought out a hat! This look just needed a little something, and a hat was just the right idea^ Next up is the Black Jacket paired with the Black Shades - again this piece was quite easy to style, I'm really drawn in by the gold details to add to the look. With this one I kept it a more muted gold with this midi dress, I really love the combination. After that it was just accessorising and I kept it very simple with some neutral black pieces and a little glamour in the gold earrings. I think this jacket will make for a great layering piece as a shirt, so I'm looking forward to trying that out next time with it. The third styling is with the Pink PVC Coat, and I went into this styling with no immediate ideas for what I would pair with it, luckily I decided to try out red first because I just adore this styling =D The burgundy and pink is a classic combination and the style of each of the clothing pieces just work really well together. There is a little gold in the buttons of the coat so I decided to keep that theme flowing through these stylings with some gold in the accessories. This look is definitely a top Autumn styling for me this season!
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