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^

T S L P L A Z A P I C K S

B A S I C S | Styled Outfits

Love Autumnal colour tones, and the latest BASICS release is spot on with those! There are a huge range of styles (for both male and female dolls) available in a beautiful chocolate brown, deep hunter green, light beige and of course also black which will be perfect for the transition into Winter styling. First up are the Square Toe Boots Chocolate, love this style, the square toe is great and I think these are fantastic for the Autumn/Winter season. I will admit, I have quite a lot of very similar pairs of shoes, so they're not unique but if you don't have a pair already then this is a good option. I kept with the brown tones which works and I think this mix is really nice. The tone of the boots is great with this leopard print coat, so happy to bring it out again for styling! Next up are the Square Neck Top Chocolate and Shoulder Purse Chocolate together - super cute together but also work well separately. Again stuck with brown tones and it works really well for these pieces. And also more leopard print, I think this skirt looks great with the top! Kept the rest of the accessories simple and I really like it a lot. And finally the Shoulder Purse Hunter, really adore this green shade but I did find it tricky to work with as I didn't have anything really in a matching tone - so I had to make do with things I already had but I do think it works. Kept it super simple, I love the pop of green against this beige top and I think the trousers are just about an ok fit - would love a fab green coat or jacket to match this, think it would be great, maybe I'll pick up the Square Neck Top Hunter too^

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 =)

S U B C O U T U R E | Styled By You / / Styled By Me

It's Subcouture weekend! I was excited to see that this would be coming, however the release for me is  quite disappointing - nothing like what Subcouture has represented in the Plaza in the past. To me it's a little more reminiscent of Tingeling Halloween Couture releases. I did pick up a couple of accessories to style, but first sharing some looks with what is clearly the most popular piece, the Green Sheer Dress. First up here is Sarah_1980 who also includes the Kriester Sunglasses in the look. The dress is layered with a top strap and some denim pants, and I think the green against the denim is a nice look. I particularly love the boots in the look, such fun Western-style vibes added and I think they look great with the layering of the hem of the dress.

Next up is Millaxx, opting to layer up with more greens, this specific shade is a perfect match with the dress and I think they work well enough there that the dress still has all the focus. The accessories are kept neutral, I think these shades of brown are super complementary with the green and really bring lighter vibes to the dress versus how it's highlighted in the store.

And the final feature comes from harpie who layers up on top and really sells the piece as a skirt, which highlights some versatility in the piece. I love all the additions here, the tulle skirt layers really stand out well agains the green skirt beneath. The silver floral of the top looks great too, the tone really is a perfect one to pair with the greens =)

Now I did also pick up the Green Sheer Dress to try out, and I did enjoy styling it - I found quite a few options for layering beneath it, but did struggle with choosing the right accessories. I'm really loving these earrings with the dress though, those are fab, just lacking the perfect silvery green bag to finish it off, this one is an ok choice for now. Next up are the Pearl Teardrop Sunglasses which are just so pretty, love these a lot, definitely the top piece in the collection for me. I knew I wanted to add some more pearls to the look, and once adding these booties, the look came together immediately in my mind - love this one so much and that colour combination is absolutely perfect for Autumn, I'll be pulling this one out again for sure! And last up are the Kriester Sunglasses and Tartan Mini Handbag, this look also came together fast because I knew I wanted to add some more tartan to the look, and with the sheen to the glasses I wanted to add a patent shoe. The rest of the neutral black really balanced out to let those features stand out in the outfit. Again, this is a perfect Autumn styling and I can't wait to wear it again.