Wow, where did time go - it's Summer 2023 Tribute Season already?! I've been so busy that this really came out of the blue, so it was a pleasant surprise to log in last week and see that here was the first release for the Tribute Season, and it's Blumarine! Without saying more, let's head into the store already:
This is the second time we've had Blumarine in our Tribute releases and this is such a huge step up from the last time, I am just so so impressed with this release and it gives the season such a strong start! The store has 3 floors with a total of 17 sets of looks to choose from, that sure is a lot - and the pieces come in such a range of styles, fabrics and colours so I really think this has something for everyone. First up, the accessories and there are so many options in this category. There are a staggering 10 pairs of shoes to choose from, that's just crazy! All are heels but they come in a mix of styles and colours, with boots, sandals and classic pumps available. For Summer stylings I think both the Red Rose Summer Heels and the Gold String Sandal Heels are fabulous, these will really stand out in any styling and will look fab with skirts, dresses and shorts. As a fan of gold I am of course naturally drawn to the Laminated Leather Boots In Gold and the Gold Rose Heels - I think the boots will be great for Autumnal stylings while the heels are a classic year-round piece, these are so sweet with the rose design. While platform-style shoes aren't my style, I do think the colours of both the Pink and Blue Platform Pumps are great and these will make for some really cute additions to outfits. And it doesn't stop at shoes, the collection has 14 bags to choose from, which really is a bit of an overwhelming amount, almost every outfit in the store has it's own bag! The colours are mostly light and feminine tones and the styles are all quite similar, with a few pieces available across different colours, which isn't something I mind at all as I often like having one item in multiple colours. The design of the Shoulder Bag With Buckle really stood out to me, I like the ruffling detail of the fabric, and this one comes in 5 colours - my top pick? Definitely the Purple! And of course the Gold Purse also stood out and I bought it immediately, it's a simple design and style but will work with a lot of outfits, I'm sure you'll see it in stylings here a lot^ There are also a few furry bags, I really like the Ivory Embellished Faux Fur Bag as something a little more neutral in style. And there are still more accessories! I really like the Rimless Sun Mask (i.e. sunglasses) design, and these come in Green, Pink, Blue and Black so there's a little something for everyone. I really like all of these colours. And lastly some earrings to discuss. There are three pairs in the release, the Cross Pendant Earrings, Cross Crystal Drop Earrings and the Logo Crystal Embellished Earrings and I think they're all very nice inclusions in this release. From my first experiences with them, they seem very easy to style and I think they will be great additions to my earring collection.
Onto the clothing, and there sure is a lot of it! I will say that many pieces aren't so much my style, but I still appreciate a lot of them nonetheless. The first floor is all about the blues and I think it's very pretty, I'm here for this floor^ I'm not such a fan of the denim pieces, but there are a number of these to choose from if you like that, one exception however is the Denim Studded Jacket this is just a fabulous piece! I love the oversizing, love the fastening at the neck then open below and the faded darker colour is beautiful. The other piece that I really really loved from this floor is the Blue Silk Shirt, which I think might be a universal favourite?! This is just so pretty, I love the colour, the fabric, the fit on the doll, the overall design ... just such a winning piece! This is the one I'm most excited to style. There are matching Blue Silk Pocket Shorts which I think make a cute set but I really don't love the large pockets so I'm passing on these. The second floor is a little more neutral based although there is a splash of brighter pink too. For me the real stand-out piece here is the White Shirt Dress - it does feel quite familiar, so maybe we've had something similar in the past but this is a classic Summer dress and I love all the draping and loose fabric. The Printed Jean Jacket is very close in style to the denim one from the first floor and I'm a little tempted as this gives me great Autumnal vibes. The final floor is all about luxury, these pieces are maximum elegance and all about extravagance! I haven't bought anything yet, but those furry coats are so incredibly tempting. The Red Fur Coat really stood out to me first, it's that bold colour that does all the talking. The design is overall pretty simple and I like that it's not too bulky. I also think this is priced really well, it's 25SD which for a 'main' piece and a furry coat at that, is a pretty good deal. The Snow Leopard Coat is also calling my name and is a more neutral piece so should be a little easier to style. The colour flecks through this one are really beautiful too and again this will be perfect for Autumnal stylings.
F E A T U R E S
First up in the features is Elrry who looks very striking in this pink and red ensemble featuring the Red Fur Coat - I'm all for pink and red so this combination is stunning to me! I love the layers of skirts and the mix of colours, details and fabrics look fantastic against the fur of the coat. The accessories are amazing here, so much love for these shoes and also really loving the earrings, just fabulous^
Next up in something a little paler, harpie wearing the Ecru Mesh Leggins With Skirt in a baby pink ensemble looking extra sweet^ This wasn't a piece I'd really looked at much in the store but I'm so impressed with this styling, it's all about those leggings and the cute little gathering at the ankles. The heels are absolute perfection, the colours of the two pieces are an amazing fit and I love the lighter pinks used on top so that all of the pieces stand out in the styling =)
A metallic pop next from LeGodja who styles the Blue Silk Shirt, Blue Rimless Sun Mask and Black Shoulder Bag With Buckle - a disco-ready look if I ever did see one! I think the silver flippy skirt looks amazing with the shirt, the two sheens work great together and the floral sparkling choker gives a good additional bit of silver to the look. The black of the bag works well with the boots and I think it's definitely not too much dark against the lighter clothing. Love it so much!
Also styling the Blue Silk Shirt and Blue Rimless Sun Mask pairing is carol.dany, who also includes the Blue Butterfly Thong Sandals - what a cool outfit! I love the layering of the shirt with this feathered jacket, the colour is spot on and really the pieces together look like one, what a fun idea^ These trousers are super fun and the touches of yellow there and added elsewhere make for such a fresh addition to the blue. I'm so pleased I spotted this styling =D
S T Y L I N G S
Now for my own stylings. First up are the Blue Silk Shirt and Logo Crystal Embellished Earrings which I really like together. I knew I wanted to stick with silver additions and I thought these trousers were just made to go with this shirt, love this pairing so much^ I kept with silver for the shoes and a necklace, but I really like this blue clutch bag in the outfit, it's a perfect blue to pair with the shirt and I know I'll repeat this pairing for sure. Next are the Denim Studded Jacket and Black Rimless Sun Mask in a very simple look but one that I think really works to show off the jacket nicely. I kind of wanted to go for a dressier denim-jacket styling and while I don't think this is perfect I do think it's going in the direction I was thinking of. I really like this maxi skirt with the jacket, the colour goes well with the studs and I stuck with darker accessories for the rest of the look. I struggled with choosing a bag, this one isn't quite right but I'm glad I tried it out. And the final look, wearing the Cross Crystal Drop Earrings and Gold Purse in this light styling. I tried this bag with so many different items of clothing and it was so hard to choose something, I chose this skirt as it has some silver-esque tones in it as well as the gold and the bag also has the silver brooch, so this worked well to also use the earrings. I kept it super simple with this shirt and the heels so that it's all about the gold skirt and bag pairing. I really love this one^
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