I N S P I R E D B Y V A L E N T I N O | Tribute Review

Third up Tribute of the season, it's Valentino! A classic of a brand and one that we've had a couple of times before and I've loved previous releases so this one really made me excited to see what new pieces I could add to my collection. From first glance at the advertising I'm loving the ruffles, the colours and the accessories, so let's get in to the full collection:

As with the other releases, there are 3 floors in this collection with a total of 15 looks and several pieces available for both male and female dolls. I really have great first impressions of this one, there's a real mix of pieces, colours and styles so there truly is something for everyone here - I mean I kind of want to buy it all^ First up the accessories. There are 6 pairs of shoes to choose from, and of course the very classic Valentino White and Black Valentino Studded Heels which just look great, love the studs as always but bringing a fresh style with the square cut to the pointed toe - and both colours look great, I couldn't choose so I had to get both! The Black Bow Satin Heels are also a very nice choice, I love the mule style and the higher heel height is great. I really wanted to like the Valentino Knot Heels, I love the idea and I like the real ones, but something about them on my doll just isn't working for me and I can't quite figure out what's not right. Perhaps some great stylings from you guys can change my mind on them^ There are 7 bags in the release, again a mix of styles and colours, but all very classic Valentino with the 'V' logo and I really like that to tie the pieces together. The Brown Textured Leather Handbag was the first piece to get my attention, simply adore the dark brown patent leather, unique in the Plaza and it's got a great simple design that will work in many outfits. The Leopard Print Chain Bag is also very nice in design, but it does remind me of some other animal print pieces, but if you don't have any leopard in your collection, this is a solid choice. The Purple Leather Valentino Handbag is a bold choice, I really like the pillow-esque plush that it has and the purple colour is quite stand-out compared to other purple options that we have. For more minimal, then the White Valentino Minibag can't go wrong, super cute design and size is perfect, I can tell I will get plenty of wear from this one, especially with the little gold hardware touch. There are a number of other accessory pieces on offer too, particularly for those liking headwear - the Black Vlogo Signature Hat looks super stylish with an air of mystique and catches my eye. The Vlogo Black Leather Belt is a classic belt with an essential style for all wardrobes, I have a few similar, so don't need this one, but it's a great option. I did however pick up the Vlogo Gold Chain Belt, such a simple yet stylish piece, and we all know I love a gold accessory, haha^ The earrings in this release are all great - I especially like the Emerald Gold Statement Earrings and Gold V Crystal Earrings, these are so pretty and look fab on my doll, but I'm also super tempted by the Cherries Gold Earrings which are super fun and I think will make some great looks, I'm just lacking other cherry pieces to match them! Sunglasses are also fantastic, adore the cateye style in both the Brown and Green Cat Eye Valentino Sunglasses, look amazing on the doll and these colours are super fun, for sure I was lacking this green in my collection, plus they're priced in SC's!

Now for the clothing, and so many fun pieces to chat about! The floors have all quite a mix of styles and colours, I don't see a specific trending theme per floor. First floor: for sure that Leopard Print Fur Coat catches my eye first, this looks amazing, simple in overall design but beautiful and I love the cut on the doll a lot, it looks great on. The beautiful Pleated Lilac Long Skirt is also an attractive piece, colour is stunning and those ruffles and great, I think this will make for a lot of fun outfits and it reminds me of a lilac dress that I have from many years ago and I think they might be a perfect pairing^ I also really like the Pale Lace Blouse it's paired with, super sweet piece and versatile, it will go well with many pieces and colours. In similar vibes, the Cream Pointelle Collared Cardigan, elegant casual in feel and I really like this for a relaxed dressier look, I have quite a lot of ideas for this already. I really wanted to like the Floral Cutout Embroidered Shirt, I like the interesting cutout in the design, the flowers look great and the green colour is also perfect for Spring, but it just doesn't suit my doll at all, so a little sad about this. Second floor: I'm here for all the bows! The Lace Bow White Blouse is so pretty, feminine but smart and versatile, the basic colours make well for adding other colours to in an outfit. The Black Velvet Ruffled Jacket is also similar in versatility but has a super strong design with the square shoulders, I think this one will be fun to style. The Red Valentino Pants are a great basic too, fab shape and fit on the doll and I love a bold trouser, these tick a lot of boxes for me. The Teal Peplum Midi Skirt is an interesting one, the colours are a fantastic pairing, but I'm not sure on the design or how it looks on my doll, but I think some stylings could convince me otherwise^ Third floor: here for the prints, these are such fun pieces and I'm so excited to style them. The Black Bow Ruffled Dress and matching Black Bow Pants are stunning, great together and will be great separately as well, love the sleek minimal print and the fit on the doll, plus the neckline details - I'm especially looking forward to wearing this dress =) The Jacquard Pattern Buttoned Jacket and Jacquard Pattern Cuffed Pants are also a great set, something a bit different and the light colours are perfect for a Spring set. The gold button detail and the ruffled neckline are great touches too. The Embroidered Flower White Jacket also looks fantastic and is another perfect Spring piece that I'm excited to wear as well - nice loose fit along with delicate detailing. Also stand out are the Blue Velvet Cuffed Pants, not very Spring/Summer and very Autumn/Winter, but these have a beautiful colour and texture plus look great on the doll, they will make for some super stunning looks and I'm already envisaging a full on velvet styling for them.

T S L T O P P I C K S

White Valentino Minibag | Lace Bow White Blouse | Brown Cat Eye Valentino Sunglasses | White Studded Valentino Heels

Red Valentino Pants | Brown Textured Leather Handbag

F E A T U R E S

Simply in alphabetical order, first up we have Angelica. in a super Spring styling wearing the Gold V Crystal Earrings, Embroidered Flower White Jacket, White Valentino Minibag and White Studded Valentino Heels - all perfect together and with the other additions to the outfit^ This is a stunning option for the blazer and I think it looks fantastic with this midi-skirt, but what takes it to the next level is the addition of the ruffled collar pieces, these are great and suit the style and colours of the rest of the items perfectly =)

Second is Ditaparl0 going for a dark look with the Black Sleek Shirt and Black Bow Satin Heels which are great together with those bow details. I wasn't so sure about this shirt for my doll, but it looks great in this outfit, I think the looser fit pairs really nicely with the tight skirt and the fishnet tights are a nice balance in keeping the look light, but also making sure the shoes don't seem too dark. Also loving the accessories with this one, great choices!

All about this bold with this styling from Elrry who wears the Geometric Pattern Miniskirt, Detailed Buttoned Purple Dress and Purple Lace Floral Tights in a fantastic way! All these pink and purple colours melt together wonderfully and the pops of green are so eyecatching, this one is fashion week ready^ The layering with the dress is really nice, I think the lighter tones make the magenta really stand out and I especially like the layering with the tights too, it makes the magenta of the lace really more wearable and the layered piece on top has a red/orange tone so pairs well with the skirt, really love this one =D

Back to a darker styling next with harpie styling up the Black Bow Ruffled Dress, Black Bow Belt, Black Lace Floral Tights and Black Bow Satin Heels which all look great together and super dramatic^ The layering on the dress is such a creative idea, the burgundy is super beautiful and the belting finishes off that pairing really nicely. The shoes are a nice matching style with the belt too. Loving the shimmering pairing of the tights, the sparkle really brings out the lace design and I think really makes it look so much better!

When I spotted two looks on miloshki with pieces from the collection I couldn't resist including both here! So first up is the Purple Leather Valentino Handbag and I was so excited to see someone choosing this, it looks fantastic in this outfit and pops exactly how I had hoped it might^ The purple and red are perfect together, I love this skirt so much with the bag, I'm jealous I didn't think of that combination myself - and accessories are amazing, these shoes are also the perfect pair to go with the bag! Then we have the Teal Peplum Midi Skirt and Black Lace Floral Tights and this is doing a great job at making me think I might need the skirt! The black accessory additions really calm the bold colours of the skirt down to be quite wearable and the pink cardigan is perfect to keep a lightness and brightness to the style, perfect with that peplum and the split of the black bow belt =)

And last but not least is sarah_1980 in a usual fashion of only wearing the collection, this time including the Gold Teardrop Crystal Earrings, Cream Pointelle Collared Cardigan, Sequinned Patterned Jacket, Vlogo Black Leather Belt, Blue Velvet Cuffed Pants, Lace Purple Gloves, Leopard Print Chain Bag and Black Studded Valentino Heels - what an ambition and a perfect outcome to highlight the collection! I have to say I was very unsure about this jacket, I like the idea of it but I really wasn't sure about how it would style, this outfit completely cements it as a great styling option. The red tones go great with the navy and somehow also the bold purple of the gloves, it just really works and somehow all the pieces come together and are highlighted in their own ways, just so great!

I N S P I R E D B Y C H A N E L | Tribute Review

Starting off the Winter Tribute season strong - it's Chanel! Honestly so stoked about this one and I was overjoyed to see it was Chanel coming back into our Plaza, it's for sure one of my favourite brands on offer and I can't wait to get into it. The advertising is super eye-catching and really mixes simple classics with bold flair, it makes me excited to see what's in the full store:

I'm just gonna start by saying I absolutely love this release! It's fun, vibrant, modern but still feels Chanel with some classic designs - I for sure went overboard with this one but there's so many great pieces to be had. There are 3 floors with a total of 18 looks, a small number of pieces are available in both male and female fits.

Starting with accessories. There are 8 pairs of shoes on offer in a range of styles - overall I think they are a nice selection, but for me not the best set of Chanel shoes that I've seen. I did pick up the Black Bow High Boots because I think these are such a stand out boot, love the patent sheen on them and the bow detail is adorable, they'll be super fun to style. I do like the overall designs and colours of the Tiffany Cap Toe Mules, Chanel Metallic Pumps and the Chanel Cutout Pumps, but the look of the shoe for the front facing left foot of the doll just doesn't look right on any of the pairs, for me it's a completely off-putting design so even though I love the green and the pink and the red colours, I know I won't wear them if I don't love the design. On the other hand, the Ladybug Feather Pumps look fabulous and have such a fun design with the feathers and the pointed toe looks great, not picked these up yet but I'm super tempted^ With bags there are 7 in the collection and these are fantastic! May or may not have bought 6 of them XD The first one to catch my eye was of course the very classic Black Chanel Fuzzy Handbag, whats not to love about the classic flap design with a great contrasting trim and gold hardwear details?! I can see this being a great addition to my collection. I also really love the Red Leather Chanel Handbag, it's more of an unassuming piece, but the design and look are fantastic, the slouched style is great and the colour is standout, I can see this being a popular piece. There are also some super fun unique bags, the Apple Chanel Clutch (priced in SC's!), Constellation Chanel Clutch and the Chanel Pearl Shoulder Clutch are all fun fantastic pieces - and they're just so tempting to try out for something a little different. The are all very nice sizes and I do think they will work well in a range of styles, I'm excited to wear them for sure! There are quite a few jewellery pieces in the release and I think these designs really complement the collection well as a whole. The Red and Silver Stone Drop Earrings are both great options, detailed but not too big so they'll fit well into stylings, plus the Silver ones are in SC's. Of course, I love both pairs of the sunglasses, the Black Trimmed Chanel Sunglasses have a fab yellow tint on the lenses as well as a classic shape, and the Thick Glossy Sunglasses really have a great sheen to them, for sure fitting the 'glossy' in their name, these also have a great shape and I love the chunky frames. Other accessories are also available, the belts in particular are fab, love both the simplicity and colour of the Red Leather Chanel Belt and the stand-out Chanel design of the Chanel Gold Chain Belt which I think is such a classic to add to my collection.

Now onto clothing. It doesn't really feel like each floor has an individual theme, all I see is lots of great outfits! The first floor: lots of feathers here, I really like the Blue Feather Top, super fun and as a top I think it's got versatility to it, plus with a sleeveless design it can take layers underneath to make it more Autumn/Winter or go without for Spring/Summer styles. The Blue Print Frayed Silk Skirt is also fabulous, adore the colours on it so much and I think it will make for really fun looks, I'm just not sure how much I'd wear a voluminous style like this. The Sheer Embroidered Flower Dress is very tempting, love the feathered detail on the bottom, and the gold, black and red embroidery really looks fantastic across the body of the dress - this is one I'm still thinking about! The White Ladybug Jacket and Skirt co-ord is adorable, love both the fabric and fit of this one and I think it's quite fabulous. In terms of patterned pieces I really like both the Boucle Patterned Jacket, it has great colours and of course I couldn't resist the yellow, and also the Boucle Patterned JacketBlue Green Tweed Pencil Skirt which also has a great colour mix in the tweed which I think will make it quite versatile. For a super simple basic to add to your wardrobe, there's the Ribbed Black Turtleneck, the definition of a basic and as someone who wears a long sleeved black polo a lot, this is a crucial key piece^ The second floor: a dark theme is very much present across the pieces here, along with tweed! Both the Red Tartan Pocket Dress and the White Chanel Trimmed Jacket and Miniskirt set are great pieces, keeping with tweed but bringing totally different vibes and styling options. A sleeveless dress is a great idea for the tweed, and I think the jacket is going to be a very versatile piece, I can see a few styling options for it immediately. The Black Embroidered Net Jacket (plus with matching Skirt) also brings a modern vibe to the tweed with the net and sparkling additions, I think it's super fun but I'm not sure I'd wear it a lot. The Collared Chain Detail Dress is a beautiful minimal piece, love the halterneck design with the white contrasting collar and it has such a beautiful hang on the doll. Also on the more minimal side is the White Satin Blouse, simple but a classic, I love the pink hue to the colour on this one but also it has a very nice fit on the doll and I think it will be an easy one to work with. The coats on this floor are super fun and eye-catching, the Black Feather Fur will be popular and will be great in many Winter stylings, and the Animal Print Chanel Coat has both a fab print but also a really nice over-shoulder fit on the doll which I think will be great to play with in looks. The third floor: there is definitely a bit of a lighter and slightly more casual touch in the final floor. Can't get away from a little tweed though and even though it's a bit different, I adore the green tones of the Tweed Raw Edges Jacket and Skirt, it's just so stand out and eye-catching and the red details are great. The Printed Frayed Silk Skirt is also fun, the colours are great neutrals and it's perfect with the basic of the Ribbed Beige Turtleneck, but again, it's a big skirt and I don't know how much I'd wear it. This floor has a lot of basics and versatile pieces to choose from. Of course though I love the Red Leather Coat, it's completely standout and looks amazing on the doll. It looks fantastic with the Chanel Belted Denims and the outfit in the store really makes me want to buy these^ The Black Chanel Pants are also fabulous, these have a great fit on the doll, with a straight-leg cut and a high waist, they look very classic. And last but not least, the Grey Wool Sweater looks super cosy but also stylish, it's got a little oversizing to it, but not overly much which I really like, and I like the partial tuck to the hem and the roll to the sleeves.

T S L T O P P I C K S

Thick Glossy Sunglasses | Black Chanel Fuzzy Handbag | Red Leather Coat | Red Leather Chanel Handbag | White Satin Blouse

F E A T U R E S

First up is Angelica. who wears the Leopard Face Black Hat, Thick Glossy Sunglasses and Black Feather Fur. I love the tweed skirt with a feather hem in this look, it fits the vibes of the new collection really well. I also think the earrings and the red lip are fab additions, super classy and perfect finish to the beauty of the styling^

Next looking very regal is Claudentia styling the Chanel Pearl Shoulder Clutch and it was this outfit that made me go buy the bag myself! The pearls stand out beautifully against the baby blues, and I love the mix of fabrics and details all over this one, from the neckline of the top to the floating tulle of the skirt. Super classic glam!

Third up is Elrry who wears the Black Trimmed Chanel Sunglasses, Silver Stone Drop Earrings and Black Feather Fur, again all these other Chanel additions to the look really are perfect with this new collection and I love it - I especially love the shoe combination, it's standout and super creative and super Chanel =D

Super dress with the next feature from fraternite who wears the Black Embroidered Net Jacket, White Chanel Trimmed Miniskirt and Black Chanel Fuzzy Handbag. This is a super creative way to wear the jacket, I struggled to see how the net of the jacket would work, but this layering is fun and I think the silk maxi skirt looks fantastic overall with the Chanel additions - loving the colourways a lot with this one^

Living up my smart casual dreams is harpie with the Grey Wool Sweater, Black Chanel Pants and the Leopard Print Chanel Bag. Adore the layering on this one, the white gathering and draping across the front really lights the colours, and it balances well with the tuck of the sweater. The jewellery added to this one is fabulous, love the long draped necklaces and the bracelet a lot here =D

Super fun next with hopesolobeauty styling up the Blue Feather Top and I just adore the turquoise/teal accessories added to this one, caught my eye immediately! The blue of the bag and shoes is just perfection with the feathers on the top and this is a combination I'll steal to use in the future for sure because it's such a great idea^ The voluminous navy skirt is also great here, works perfectly with the lighter blues and fits with the fun vibes the top has!

Next up is Mery.- who brings a fashion-week ready outfit with the Embroidered Fringed Midi Skirt which is just looking like such a versatile piece! The raw hemmed sweater is great here and I think it fits well with the high-waist design of the skirt, plus the collar balances well with the striped design. The accessories are super fun here, especially loving this structured bag =)

Queen of red/burgundy Miloshki of course chose the Red Leather Coat to style and I love the casual vibes to this one with fantastic layering. I think the checked trousers fit the vibes of Chanel very well and the fringed skirting on top is a perfect tie-in with the coat. Great accessorising overall and adore this little shoulder-slung bag with the coat, it's great =D

I'm over the moon that Sarah_1980 decided to wear the best underrated clothing co-ord from this release! In addition to the Tweed Raw Edges Jacket and Skirt, also included in the look are the Red Stone Drop Earrings, Ribbed Beige Turtleneck, White Feather Brooch, Leopard Print Chanel Bag and the Brown Cutout Slingbacks - again bringing it out the bag with a whole look of Chanel, and of course it works perfectly. Love it love it love it^

And for the final feature, it's Sieg who wears the super cute Black Bow High Boots, showing off again to me just how cute they are^ The white socks underneath are perfect to layer up black and white pieces in the whole look - the ruffles of the skirt is super cute under the boxy blazer-dress. I love the addition of the bow at the neckline, the perfect balance against the bow of the skirt. The studded bag brings a really fun style contrast to the look and I think finished the outfit very nicely!

I N S P I R E D B Y M A I S O N M A R G I E L A | Tribute Review

And here is Tribute number 3 of the season, Inspired By Maison Margiela - and a first appearance in the Tributes for this brand! It's not a brand I really am familiar with, but I know many users are fans so hopefully this meets their expectations. Again the advertising is in line with the previous releases of this season, I do think the looks on the mannequins aren't so much my thing, but let's get on inside and see what the whole collection has to offer:

Fitting with the other releases this season, there are 3 floors to the collection with 14 looks for female dolls and 3 for male dolls, with several pieces styled in both male and female versions. I would say this isn't so much my style, but some of the pieces do seem to be more versatile and minimal for wearing in different ways, particularly the accessories. So starting with those, with shoes there are 3 pairs to choose from, with of course the classic Tabi style included. The Black Tabi Ankle Boots offer a versatile option to the style, they're a classic pair of heeled ankle boots and you can't really go wrong with them! Or if you want something a little different there are the Tabi Broken Mirror Boots which I really love, these look amazing in silver and the Tabi design stands out nicely on these - I'm super excited to style these up^ There are quite a number of bags to choose from, 9 in total which is a lot for a collection this size, and there really is something for everyone. The piece that really stood out to me was the Japanese 6 Shoulder Bag, I really like the geometric simple design to it and love the neutral colour, it's definitely a versatile piece. The Dot Bag is also super cute, I like the tulle overlay to it and the checked pattern combined with the dots make it unique. Plus the black and grey tones are super easy to style. The final bag I want to mention is the Glam Slam Hobo Micro Velvet Merlot bag, this is a very cute over the shoulder bag and I love the little size it has to it along with the fabulous deep red colour. It's quite unlike anything we've had in the Plaza recently and really stands out to me as a glamorous piece that I need to add to my wardrobe! There are a few other accessory piece in this release. If gloves are your thing, then now is your chance with 3 new pairs in a range of styles. There a just a couple of jewellery items with this one, but both are prices in SC, so won't break the bank however they're not styles I would wear as much.

Now onto the clothing, which I did struggle a bit with choosing items compared with the accessories. The styles just aren't my preferences. The first two floors showcases a mix of pinks, greys and black, and I think the combination works really nicely and I like the mix of fabrics and textures in these pieces. There are also a couple of looks here where the pieces are available for both male and female dolls giving some really nice options. The grey tops look really nice and I think they'll actually be really versatile for stylings and will be good layering pieces - these are the Tulle Frill Top, Gray Top and PVC Top and give a range of grey tones and they are all tied together by a peplum style hem to the pieces. There are several other choices in grey, I think the PVC Dress is a good option, but would have loved to see this as a separate top and skirt, as I would definitely be up for styling a skirt like that. The Dotted Skirt is quite a fun piece and I think it would definitely make an outfit stand out in the crowd. The black dresses on these floors, the Black Dress which is a mini style, and the Black Folded Dress which is a longer style with a high-low hem design, are both really beautiful and are classic pieces. They really stand out to me as not fitting with the rest of the store and I think they'll be popular choices. I really like both of them^ The last piece to mention from these floors is the Black Coat Men, and this is one piece I wish came in a female fit because I think it's a beautiful coat! Love the super neutral style to it and I think it will come out top in this collection. The third floor of the store is much more daring in the styles, there are a lot of different things going on in terms of colours and fabrics. The Peach Floral Coat caught my eye first, I love the flowers along the hemline and the glitter peach body is cute, it's definitely a unique piece and actually I can see a lot of cute accessories combinations to pair with this piece already. The other piece that really attracted my attention on this floor were the Striped Wide Leg Pants, I love the colour combination and that fact that they're glittery, I was sold at first sight with these! I think they'll be super fun to style year round and will work with a few different style and colour combinations. For something more minimal there is the Duvet Coat, an oversized piece in white which will work with many different pieces. The Burgundy Cape is a piece that I think is super cool and I adore the colour and glamour to it, but I just can't see how I would style it, so I look forward to seeing what others do with this one =D

F E A T U R E S

First up today is Elrry wearing the Burgundy Cape, PVC Dress, Bag and Glam Slam Hobo Micro Velvet Merlot - really I think this is a great combination! I adore how the cape looks in this outfit, looks fantastic beyond how I could even dream of styling it^ The dress looks great as a skirt here, and I think the addition of these similar red boots are perfect, really a great complement to the pieces from this release. I also love all the accessories in this one, especially the jewellery choices and the hairstyling^ 

Next is Bianca.Vos going simple and stylish with the Black Dress in a styling which is perfect to show off this piece and show off the versatility of the simplicity^ The layering of the mini with the ruffled skirting is perfect, the details in both skirtings are really complementary to each other, in fact it's a seamless combination. The accessories are minimal but perfection for this outfit, I especially love how great these gloves go with the outfit, it almost makes me want to be into gloves now =D

On the brighter side of stylings, harpie wears the Tulle Frill Top in a look which really reminds me of styles from many years ago on Stardoll, I really love it! The top fits seamlessly with the style of the maxi dress, the draping looks great against the tulle. I love the jewelled belting added, it works nicely bringing the clothing together. The perspex and silver accessories are also perfect, just what the grey tulle needed as a finishing touch =)

Penultimately is leiona_- styling up the Tattoo Patch Top, I think this is super cool, and a fun idea that I wouldn't have thought about, a layering queen in action here! The top looks great layered over the green silk, really it doesn't even look like two pieces, these items were totally made for each other. The style contrast with the floaty tulle Dior dress is beautiful, and the tulle still shows some of the bodice of the top off - really love the surprise versatility of this piece!

And the final feature is from AURA who wears the Duvet Coat and looks super cosy doing so^ This is a great Winter-Spring transition look, it's still cosy but bringing florals into the mix, this specific print is great with the light flowers in it. I also love a lot the lace skirting added, it's super feminine with the florals and contrasts with the coat style. All those added details are fab, and really balance against the simplicity of the coat =D

Grand in grey

I feel like grey is making a bit of a comeback, and this look from Elrry is ticking all the boxes! The layering in this outfit is stunning and so creative - the pieces just all come together perfectly, in fact I hadn't even realised the hem was three different skirts, I really thought they belonged to the lip-printed pleated piece^ I love the tulle wrapping over the top, the horizontal wrap contasts the vertical pleating very nicely. And the shades are all perfect together, they pull your eyes in all directions so you really see every detail in the outfit =)

I N S P I R E D B Y B L U M A R I N E | Tribute Review

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^

I N S P I R E D B Y T H I E R R Y M U G L E R | Tribute Review

Here we are at the final Tribute of the season! Thierry Mugler is another new brand to our collection of Tribute releases - it's not a brand I'm very familiar with or look up the collections of, so I'm coming at this one with quite a fresh set of eyes, lets get into the store:

I was a little hesitant to post this as a review, as I think the store is a bit limited and overall the styles aren't so much to my taste, but in the end I've decided to go for it, though it may be on the short side! There is one floor to the release but it's quite full of 7 looks to choose from - the one thing I do love about this release is the colour scheme, that works well for me^ First up the accessories, which will be a very short section as there aren't many, with no bags or jewellery included in the release. And even though there are shoes, there are only 3 pairs! The most stand out pair are the Mugler Inspired High Boots and they're pretty impressive, I'm a little tempted to try them. They have a nice pointed toe and a slim heel but it's the design of the gold metallic wrap all around the leg that is stunning! These have really been very nicely done. Then there are the matching Mugler Inspired Black and Beige Pumps, much more a minimal style but really a classic design that will be easy to wear with a number of looks. With the colouring on these I think I prefer the black over the beige pair, but both will be versatile shoes to style.

And now for the clothing. Whilst tights can be great layering pieces, I'm just not a fan of the store display of these, I'm afraid I just don't find it appealing - I'm sure both the Mugler Inspired Stripe and Black Tights will look great styled outwith the store though. I think we all know that cutout designs aren't really my thing, but I certainly can appreciate a well-done cutout design, unfortunately I think the ones here aren't so great, but that's just my opinion. I think the beige Mugler Inspired Jumpsuit had so much potential, it looks pretty decent in RL, but on the doll I just don't think it works out quite as well - I would have loved this to have come as separate top and trousers, because I love the trouser part to it! I do think the outerwear pieces in this collection aren't too bad, whilst a posed style like the Mugler Inspired Black Blazer isn't my thing, the blazer itself looks good and a classic piece, and I know this is something a lot of people will like. The Mugler Inspired Body Jacket had a lot of potential if only it were a cropped piece and wasn't a 'body' design, for me it completely puts me off, however the colour is a nice neutral one. But, I have so much love for the Mugler Inspired Green Coat, hands down, this is 'the' piece of the collection for me. The colour is stunning, we've not got anything in a similar colour and the overcoat style is an incredibly popular one. I also love the sheen! This is the piece that first caught my eye when looking at the store, it might even be my favourite piece of this whole Tribute season! And the last piece to mention is another good one, the Mugler Inspired Black Pants which were the second piece that caught my eye - these are one of the more wearable pieces in the release, a classic loose pair of black trousers but with a fun little touch of the cutouts at the waist. The design of the cutout means they're fitting with the rest of the collection but it's also a cutout thats easy to cover and hide if you don't want it on show. I really like these and think they will last well in my black trouser collection^

F E A T U R E S

First feature comes from Elrry styling up the Mugler Inspired Green Coat - I fell in love with this look as soon as I'd seen it, a green dream! The colour of the trousers is absolutely perfect with the coat and the cord texture works well against the sheen. The layering of the blazer is super fun, the colour is along the same lines but I think the contrast works well highlighting the coat and trouser combination. The accessories are great, the bag works perfectly and I adore the shoe choice, these stand out so nicely and I think are a great fit with a good balance against the sunglasses =)

Next up is Mia1435 who wears the Mugler Inspired Body Jacket in a super impressive way and makes it look alright to wear! It looks super smart paired with this skirt, the colour and style of the two are surprisingly almost matching despite coming from separate stores. The layering under the jacket is great, I love the orange touch tying in with the accessories, such a great pairing for this neutral base =)

Now we have millaxx styling the Mugler Inspired Black Pants in a very sleek way. I love the silhouette of this look, the corset top really works great with them giving the top half of the look a fitted vibe converse to the loose fit of the trousers - the hem design of the corset also works very nicely with the cutout design of the trousers, the two are very complementary to each other =) The white shirt is super smart, I love that with the trousers too. And the accessories are fab, the black sheen is perfect with the look^

And the final feature is from Natasasitsa styling the Mugler Inspired Black Tights - this is exactly how these should have been styled in the store, I think it really sells them well =D They look great with the leather pieces and the rock-chick vibes, the pointed studded heels look fantastic and I love them paired with this belting, super cool! The oversized white shirt is a fab base for the fun tights and the leather accessories. Also love seeing this vest being styled, it looks so cool here!

S T Y L I N G S

I have just picked up two pieces from this release - I'm not sure there are any pieces I would go back to pick up, and I'm pretty pleased with the pieces I've picked. First up the Mugler Inspired Green Coat which I styled so quickly, there were so many pieces which looked good with this piece in a range of colours and styles. For this first time styling I opted for white, I think it really pops against the dark of the green and makes the look stand out - I also really loved the metallic vibes of this bag together with the coat, I will repeat the pairing for sure! I kept the top minimal, I really like the look of navy with this coat too and also wanted to give it a try in this look - I really like how it works =D And then there are the Mugler Inspired Black Pants, at first I struggled a little with the hem of the trousers and finding a pair of shoes, but as soon as I tried these gold ones I was really sold, the two work well together. Finding a top was no problem, this off-shoulder piece is great in many looks, and with these trousers is another combination that works; the cutout panels are still shown off with this piece. I loved adding some little gold accessories to work with the shoes, these delicate pieces help to keep the focus on the trousers rather than the colour and I love it =D