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

Honestly for me this year has gone so quickly, so this Tribute season came completely unexpected! What a pleasant surprise =D Kicking off the season this year is Inspired by Miu Miu which is the second year in a row we've had something from this brand, and I'm not complaining because I really liked the release last year. The advertisement shows a nice mix of styles and I'm really liking the vibes the looks have - as per last time, there is a free dress you can get from the store if you top up and I really quite like this one. Let's get into the store:

The release has 3 packed floors, with a total of 17 female looks and 1 male look, with several pieces available in both male and female versions. Now I will say I do think last years Miu Miu release was better, it just had more pieces to my taste and that I immediately gravitated towards. It also felt a bit more cohesive as a collection compared to this one. Nevertheless, there are still some great pieces on first glance in this collection and I can see a few that I need to have!

Starting with accessories. There are 5 pairs of shoes, and I would say there is a range of styles and options to choose from. The pair that will be post popular I'm guessing will be the Black Penny Loafers which are in a black patent leather - the design is nice, but it's a style of shoe which just isn't for me. While I do normally gravitate away from flat shoes, something about the Congac Ballet Flats really has me interested. Love the colour on these a lot, plus the sheen they have - I think I'm going to give them a go, stay tuned for my report on if it's love or hate with these! The Duo Colour Pumps are also a super cute retro pair, I love the chunky heel on these and I can see them looking super cute in various outfits, they're just not so much for me. There are also 5 bags in the release which are basically 3 designs, with 2 available in 2 colours each. The Mini Purse comes in both Brown and Black, for me there just isn't enough of something special about this tiny bag to make me want to buy either seeing as we've had similar before and even though I think tiny bags are cute, experience tells me I just don't wear then because they're too small haha XD But they have a nice design if a tiny bag is something you're in the market for. On the otherhand, I really love the Pouch Bag which comes in both Canvas and Black, the bucket bag style is really nice and I think these ones both look great. The Canvas option combines both a light body with a tan leather strap detail. The size of these is also great, for me it works perfectly. Then there are a few other accessory items. I really love the Green Jewel Necklace and matching Green Deco Earrings, these have a lovely vintage style to them and are pieces I can see myself wearing, and I also think the prices are great for these items. The Miu Miu Choker and Miu Miu Chain Earrings are also very nice jewellery pieces. I can't resist a good pair of sunglasses, so of course I had to get the Black Sunglasses - honestly these look great, and I'm delighted to add them to my collection of almost identical black sunglasses^ While it does look like there are belts in the release, these are all attached to clothing, which isn't so ideal.

Now onto the clothing, the easiest thing is to do it by floor. The first floor is quite dressy, there's gold and silver and glamour. Both the gold pieces are super cute, the Gold Deep V Dress is a sheer sleeveless knee-length dress which will be a great layering piece, while the Gold Turtleneck Dress is a retro mini length but it's a little on the loose side, I'd prefer something more fitted. There are two other dresses on this floor, the Yellow Mini Dress which is in such a sweet colour but is more of a casual style, and also the Peep Hole Dress which is simple and fitted but with a large cutout in the front. I really love the coat on this floor, the Grey Oversized Coat, which has slight oversizing, elbow-length sleeves and is in such a beautiful blue-grey colour. There is a pretty silver brooch on the front too. The last item I want to mention from this floor is the Embellished Brown Coat, this was the first piece to catch my eye in the release and honestly I love it - it's got a purple hue to it and sparkles all over and it just looks amazing, like a perfect Autumnal dressy jacket, I can't wait to wear it! The second floor is very preppy, it's all about those pleats, shirts and blazers - which will be popular for sure, but isn't so much my style. The good thing with this floor is several pieces have both male and female versions. The second look on the left really caught my eye with the Maroon Blazer, this colour really looks great, again this piece will be great for Autumn. I really quite like the look of the Cropped Cream Tank underneath it, I like the neutral base paired with the burgundy stripe detail around the neckline, it really stands out to me. The Oversized Cream Sweater also has a similar colour palate, so I think it will also be a popular piece. I also quite like the look of the Cropped Sailor Shirt, it's a simple piece in white but the sailor-style collar is quite eye-catching, it's been done very nicely, I like that the fit isn't too cropped and also has a good amount of loose-fit around the body. The third and final floor is a bit mixed with styles, there's a lot of leather going on mixed with some bright colours. The piece here that really caught my attention is the Green Puffer Jacket, it's another piece that's very Autumn/Winter, I just think the colour is eye-catching and something that we don't have a lot of in the Plaza. It's a versatile colour so I think it will be a really fun one to style up. The last piece to mention is the Leather Handkerchief Top, which is a bustier black leather piece. Now this isn't so much something I would wear, but from past pieces I can tell will be a popular option (it's very similar to a Prada top we've had before).

F E A T U R E S

First up is Bianca.Vos styling the Scrunched Blue Blazer and Grey Socks in this stylish preppy outfit. The blazer is just perfect for this trend, it looks great with the tweed skirt chosen, but would also work with many others that we have. I really like the long length of both the blazer and skirt together. The cardigan and tee layered underneath is also super cute^ And the socks and heels styling is perfect to complete the style.

Next we have harpie wearing the Gold Deep V Dress in this beautiful metallic look that looks set for a Bollywood movie^ I love the layering with this one, the pieces just work great together especially the long tulle skirting in the back. Love the accessories and beauty styling as always, such a stunning hairstyle in particular, so luscious!

The next look comes from mery.- who wears the Embellished Brown Coat. In fact, in this doll's styling from the last release, this one actually uses the same pair of trousers, what a coincidence - they're perfect in both ways! The mix of colours is great in this look, the coat really has purple hues against the pretty pale pink and the dark green and burgundy of the trousers and shoes really grounds the dark tones in the coat - a really fab balance. Of course, also love seeing this LE bag get a styling, think it looks fab there^

And lastly we have our very own miloshki styling the Low Rise Leather Skirt in a fun street-style way. The skirt pops in the look by being the only dark and leather piece, I love the black against the brown of this over-elbow jacket, the styles are great together. The sweater adds a preppy Miu Miu-esque vibe to the look and I think the trainers and socks are a perfect balance against that top half of the look =)

S T Y L I N G S

Now for my looks - I picked up a few other pieces than those features here, so I'm sure they'll be on my doll soon. First up the Cropped Cream Tank and Canvas Pouch Bag - when I first saw this top, immediately pairing it with these trousers was what came to mind, and I'm pleased with the outcome. I couldn't find a jacket to work with this, but I think it still looks good. I kept the other additions simple, these nude heels are super neutral and I was able to add some more red in this necklace which I'm really loving in this look =) Next are a number of pieces, the Green Puffer Jacket, Black Sunglasses, Green Jewel Necklace, Black Short Gloves and Black Pouch Bag. I started with the jacket and then the other pieces all just fell on there haha! This is definitely an Autumn/Winter look rather than Summer but I wanted to include it anyway because I really like it, the green with the dark black and navy really pops, and I'm so happy with my decision to layer the necklace ontop of the jacket, love it there as a collar clip^ And finally the Yellow Mini Dress which I think suits my doll super well in the colour. I did struggle a little with styling this because I didn't really want to cover up much of it, but I like the final look. The white collar was perfect to add white into the look, I think this over-shoulder jacket is great with it. Love this classic Summer bag and these cute yellow glasses there in the hand, a perfect finishing touch =)

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

Our second release of the Tribute Season is here - and it's Miu Miu! This is our first 'stand alone' Miu Miu release in the Tribute family, we got a little taste of it two years ago in Museum Mile, which actually you can still get in the Plaza, and I guess it was popular enough to have a full release - and it sure is a big one, lets get on into it:

This store came out in 2 drops of 2 floors each, so overall is 4 floors with a total of 18 looks, that's a lot to choose from! The pieces in this release come from several Miu Miu collections and I think it's a pretty good mix of styles. First up the accessories which really caught my eye immediately in the release because I love the bags^ So starting with them, there are 9 to choose from and similar to the Blumarine release, there are a couple of designs available in different colours. I was drawn into the classic Miu Miu design of the Wander Matelasse Shoulder Bag which comes in Black, Red, Purple and Brown and all of them look amazing, I love the colours so much and I think they're all perfect for the design - I went a little overboard and bought all of them! I'm also a big fan of the delicate Leather Mini Bag which comes in either Pink or Black. The small size is lovely and I like the slim gold chain plus they have the classic quilted design that I love. My SS also renewed the week of this release, so I also got the 'reward gift' of the Platinum colour of this bag and I'm so pleased about that. There are also a lot of pairs of shoes in this release, 15 to be precise, and again some of the same designs but in a selection of colours. I'm not as much of a fan of the shoes as I was of the bags, but I think the Patent Heels available in Black, Red and Purple are very stylish and classy shoes, and the pair of shoes that I really love from the release are the Black and Gold Loafers, these are right up my street with the pointed toe and gold colouring, I'm very excited to style these. And of course there are a few more accessory pieces too. I'm a big fan of the Black Shades, these are a classic pair of sunglasses and look very versatile. I'm also quite a fan of the earring options - the Gold Earrings, Drop Earring and Crystal Earrings all look great and seem to be solid versatile designs that will work in many ways. 

Onto the clothing! The floors aren't quite so themed with this release so I will go through the pieces in the different categories. There are 5 dresses in the collection and all completely different styles. So far I've bought 2, the See Through Dress which is in navy and has a lovely modest design, and also the Dotted Transparent Dress which is a cute halter-neck piece in a lovely green colour. I didn't so much like how the real version of the polka dot dress looked, but I think it's been translated well into Stardoll and I really like it on the doll. I'm also quite tempted by the Brown Leather Dress which is a t-shirt style minidress and I think it's pretty cute and could make for some lovely Autumnal outfits with the colour. The bottom-half pieces aren't so impressive to me, I'm just not a fan of the pleated tiny skirts that Miu Miu do or the loose style of trousers. I think the idea of the Bejeweled Shorts is fun, but they're not something I would wear. I'm a little tempted by the Leopard Mini Skirt but for me the orange in the base colour is quite bright so I need to think on this one for a little bit. There are a range of tops available but a couple that I really like and they stood out to me immediately. First is the Sand Turtleneck which is just a dreamy neutral sweater that I can see being a key piece in my wardrobe for Autumn and Winter, the colour is beautiful, the fabric looks so soft, and the fit on the doll is great. Then is the White Shirt, and we all know I can't resist a white shirt, this one was added to the cart super quickly! I really like the slightly bulkier and oversized fit to this, I'm excited to see its versatility. The final category to discuss is outerwear and there are quite a few great choices here. So far I've only bought one piece but I'm really thinking about getting a few others too. The Black Sleek Coat is just amazing, I loved it as soon as I saw it as it has a great classic timeless style. I can see the Teddy Coat being a popular choice, I'm a little tempted for Autumnal stylings but I'm still on the fence about it and I'm feeling the same about the Leather Vest which I think will make for some really cool outfits but I'm not sure I'm cool enough for it!

F E A T U R E S

First up in the features is mery.- who styles the Buckle Tiny Top - simple but classic! For me this is a great way to wear this piece, it doesn't suit being on it's own for my taste but this is an elegant way of showing off the style nonetheless. The contrast of the white with the olive green of the trousers is lovely, despite a linen look these are very stylish. I love the simplistic accessories, those silver touches are perfect little bits of glam^

Next is sarah_1980 who wears a fabulous combination of the Gold Earrings, White Shirt, Snake Skirt, Purple Wander Matelasse Shoulder Bag and the Black and Gold Heels. It's a lot but I don't think it's overwhelming and each piece does well standing out on its own. I think the combination of the purple accessories with the skirt is great, they really bring out purple tones in the print. I also think these frill socks are adorable, a perfect balance for the white shirt and the gold jewellery makes for a good balance with the shoes too =)

Here is MissDark1990 styling the Drop Earrings, Snake Skirt and the Brown Wander Matelasse Shoulder Bag - all these looks with this skirt are really trying to convince me to buy it! The skirt definitely seems a bit darker when paired with black, but both combinations completely work for it. I really adore the socks and shoes combination together and with the rest of the pieces in this look, I think the contrasting prints are fun together and they really look good with the snake print!

Something a little more dressy next, this time from harpie who is wearing the Dotted Transparent Dress in a fabulous way and making it seem very wearable - so much love for this outfit from me! The transparency has been handled by including a green bralette piece, the colour is a perfect match for the dress, and on the bottom it's layering with trousers and another dress - the combination of all items there really is perfect and I love the sheen that the dress ontop adds to the look. The chunky choker necklace is fabulous and I love the splash of yellow in the bag =D

And for the final feature, tate styles up the Brown Wander Matelasse Shoulder Bag in a super classy Summer-chic way, I love it and this is totally how I'd go for these bag styles too^ When I tried on this bag, I was also thinking of these trousers for a pairing, it's a winning combination for sure! The contrast with the fun white top is great and really makes the look eye-catching. Overall the accessories are beautiful in the styling, I particularly love the bracelets used, these look amazing with the clothing choices^

S T Y L I N G S

Now for my stylings - I bought so much from this release that I'm sure there will be another separate styling post to come as well. First are the Dotted Transparent Dress and Platinum Leather Mini Bag - I thought the colours of these were super cute together, but my look cannot get close to the perfect that is the feature above! I layered a green bra and nude skirt below the dress and while it does work to manage the transparency, it's not perfect, so a work in progress for me here! I do love these shoes and earrings with the bag though. Next are the Crystal Earrings and See Through Dress, and I don't think I've seen anyone else styling these pieces. For this dress I layered with a black mini and I think this works quite nicely as the floral print on the dress can still be seen in places - but would love to see some others try this out! With the use of the silver earrings I carried that through the look and I love the combination of the silvers with the navy. And the final look features the Drop Earrings, Sand Turtleneck and the Brown Wander Matelasse Shoulder Bag - it's super simple but I think it's a nice smart-casual styling for all of these pieces. The brown of the bag stands out well against the lighter colours of the look and I think this darker brown hairstyle works perfect as a backdrop for the light earrings. This sweater was very easy to style and I can see this being a staple of my wardrobe for the upcoming Autumn/Winter season!

M U S E U M M I L E M I U M I U T R I B U T E | Tribute Review

Not gonna lie, I was getting a tad worried about Tribute season happening this summer, but it's here! And starting off with a bang (and in the classic way now in Museum Mile) with a brand new designer for us - Miu Miu! I absolutely love having new brands included in the 'Tribute family', it's the best, and I'm stoked that it's Miu Miu as the designs are usually stand out and recognisable - let's get in and see what it's all about:

The retro vibes that Miu Miu has won't suit everyone, and whilst all of the styles in the store aren't so much to my taste, I have to say I really love this collection as a whole - I think it gets the Tribute season off to a great start! This release is based on the SS21 Miu Miu collection which is a great collection overall and you should check out if you have some time. There is just one floor to this release with 6 looks to choose from. Starting with the accessories, these were what drew my eyes across the whole collection - I love the mix of designs and colours available which will suit a lot of different people. There are 3 pairs of shoes, all in a mule style which I just love so much. I've bought 2 of the pairs (so far), the Miu Miu Sandals Silver, which actually look very baby blue and pink to me, but I thought were so cute for Spring/Summer and I love the low heel design, and then I also got the Miu Miu Inspired Sandals which are the classic mule style in a dusty pink with a criss-cross jewel pattern across the front, again loved the chunky heel design on these and while they're quite simple they'll look great with quite a few of my favourite pink pieces so I had to have them! There are also the Miu Miu Red Sandals, I'm a little tempted by these as the shape of these is really interesting, I'm just not 100% sure I'd actually wear them yet. With the bags, there are 4 choices for us and they really bring in some of the classic Miu Miu design features that are very recognisable as Miu Miu. I've picked up 2 so far, but I'm still tempted by the Miu Miu Blue Clutch, the royal blue colour is beautiful, but how the doll holds it looks a bit odd to me. The pieces I did buy were the Miu Miu Black Bag and the Miu Miu Inspired Bag Rose - these are just such classic designs^ The patent black looks amazing on this dinky structured piece and I adore the silver jewel design on the front. I knew I loved it already as there have been both a Hotbuy and an LE piece a few years back in a similar design and I adore those, so adding another piece to my little collection is great =) The ruffled/gathered design of the pink is stunning, I'm not sure I remember having a piece like this in the Plaza before, so I'm quite excited to try out this amazing design - the colour is also great, it's one I know I'll wear, so that's also a great bonus for me! There are also a couple of other pieces in the accessory category, the Miu Miu Pearls Sunglasses which are pretty cute and in a retro rectangular design, plus the pink colour is super cute; there are also 2 pairs of earrings, the Miu Miu Pearls Earrings which I think look beautiful close up but the design really gets lost on the mannequin and viewing not zoomed in, and also the Miu Miu Plexy Earring which are quite unique and I really like them for that, love the detailed design on the long chain, but again that gets a little lost - so I'm still thinking about whether to purchase these or not!

Now for the clothing, which at first I was very 'mixed bag' about, but after some reflection I think it's better than my original impression =) The sport-style pieces aren't so much my thing, and I'm not the biggest fan of little shorts/miniskirts like the ones in the store, I do love the colour of the Miu Miu Knit Shorts Turquoise and the intricate jewelled design on the Miu Miu Pink Skirt, but I know I wouldn't wear them so it's a 'pass' from me this time. So far I've actually just bought one clothing piece, that is the Miu Miu Inspired Satin Coat which is such a beautiful piece, the pattern and fabric is just so delicate and elegant, it's stunning on the doll! I think it will make for a perfect Spring piece. There are also 2 very nice dresses in the store, the adorable Miu Miu Yellow Ribbon Dress which is another classic-design piece from the brand, and one that I think it super lasting in style. The baby blue, yellow and gold are perfect together, it's a great piece, but something I know I wouldn't wear often at all. And also the Miu Miu Inspired Chiffon Dress, which really isn't my style at all, but there's something about it which I like - the colours are great, love the mix of red with pink especially, but again it's something I know I wouldn't get the wear out of. I lastly want to mention the tops in the store, because I'm really considering making a purchase from this selection. Firstly is the Miu Miu Buckle Top which is a great Summer style with the red and white stripe design. I think it's quite a smart looking piece with the fitted design and the cute collar and I like the trim of the slimmer stripes at the sleeve cuffs and the hem. Plus with the buttons, it really comes across as a short sleeved cardigan, which is something I could get on board with, so I'm really considering getting this piece^ Then lastly are the Miu Miu Voile Top and Miu Miu Voile Top Yellow which are a cute pair of pieces, but I'm really on the fence about. I like the idea of the gold detailed collar, but I think there's something about the yellow-ness of the gold that's putting me off. The puff sleeves and design down the front of the pink one are both very cute and I'd love the give that a go - so I'm a little tempted there, I think I need to see someone else styling it first for me to make up my mind =D

T S L T O P T H R E E

Miu Miu Black Bag | Miu Miu Sandals Silver | Miu Miu Inspired Bag Rose

It just had to be accessories that won the top picks really, they're just too good! These are pieces that I'm really pleased to have in my wardrobe and that I'm so excited to style up and share those looks with you =)

F E A T U R E S

First in the features is GirlEwelina styling the Miu Miu Yellow Ribbon Dress and looking super cute and ready for Summer^ I love the addition of these white sleeves, it makes the dress have an 'everyday' factor to it and seems easier to style now. I also love the minimal yet fitting accessory choices, these blue heels are just perfect for the colour of the skirting, and the little yellow bag is the perfect balancing finishing touch =)

Next up is Proenza styling the Miu Miu Pearls Sunglasses, Miu Miu Plexy Earrings, Miu Miu Inspired Sandals and Miu Miu Pink Bag - these pieces are fabulous together^ The dusty colour of the pink looks great with this beaded bralette and then all together they work well to pair with the bold pink of the blazer, I really love it, I think it works perfectly! The neutral trousers are a good choice to balance all the pink. Overall really perfect for showing off the collection^

Looking perfect for Spring is our next styling from kate17Elegante who wears the Miu Miu Pearls Sunglasses, Miu Miu Inspired Satin Coat, Miu Miu Pink Skirt and the Miu Miu Sandals Silver - what a set that looks amazing all together! The satin of the coat is perfect with the pink outfit underneath, the two are very complementary to each other and the jewelled detail on the skirt is carried throughout the look with the accessories. I particularly love the green sparkly tights added, so perfect to pair in with the detailed pattern on the shoulders of the coat, so much love for that detail in the look!

And the final feature to share is from aby400 who styles up the Miu Miu Inspired Chiffon Dress and does a great job at trying to convince me to buy it - I love this outfit so much! The simple style is perfect to highlight all of the design-aspects of the piece, I love the use of the turquoise bag, the colour is perfect with the top of the dress, and the beautiful red shoes (also Miu Miu inspired, and I have regrets that I used to have these but sold them!) are a great balance with the trim on the ruffle of the dress along with the earrings. Plus those delicate fishnet tights are great against the sheer sheen of the skirt - so much love for this look, it's a winner =D

S T Y L I N G S

And lastly for my stylings! First up is the Miu Miu Black Bag which is for sure my favourite piece from the release. I didn't have any solid ideas for this one when I started styling, but searched in my wardrobe for other Miu Miu pieces and when these fabulous trousers came up, the idea formed immediately! I don't mind blues with black, so I think this outfit works out pretty nicely particularly as the blue is very dark. I love these patent heels with the look, they're a great match for the bag and I know I'll repeat this combination for sure. Finished with my favourite sunglasses and a few silver-based accessories in the belt and earrings, I really love it all! Next up is the Miu Miu Inspired Satin Coat which I think was the most difficult piece to style in terms of finding items to work well with it - I did find it quite limiting. But I'm pretty pleased with the look in the end, I think this white skirt and the pale pink silk top look nice together and suit the style and colours of the coat. I focused on the pinks with my accessories, and I think these shoes are perfection with the coat, but a bag was incredibly difficult to decide on. I really wanted to wear some green with the coat to highlight the details on the shoulders, but I really have nothing in that shade to include, so that's for another time! And lastly are the Miu Miu Sandals Silver, and these actually gave me the hardest time for styling - I wouldn't say they were difficult, but I kept finding a piece or set of pieces that I liked with the shoes but could never find other perfect pieces to complete the look. But I'm pretty happy with this styling in the end, I particularly love these trousers with the shoes, I think they're such a good pairing! I really like this oversized shirt with this pairing, and the bow detail still gives it an interesting but subtle touch - it's the perfect sort of piece to help try and stay cool in the hot Summer! Accessories were another palavor of trail and error, in the end I'm pretty happy with my choices, the purple hues in this bag work very nicely with the greys and really bring a lilac feel to the trousers and sandals, and these silver heart earrings are just so sweet^

Miu Miu!

So I'm always a Miu Miu fan (although who isn't?), and I was delighted when I managed to snap up these trousers in the bazaar for just 11SD's! 

Anyways, so recently I've been really struggling to come up with new outfits to wear, and I have no idea why as I have many super pieces of clothing that I could wear, but these Miu Miu trousers have definitely helped in this style drought for me =) 

Today I'm wearing this:

And a couple of days back I wore this combination:

And the trousers also go amazingly well with those LE shoes inspired by Versace! I bought them back when they were in the StarPlaza but I haven't actually worn them until now - makes me one happy bunny that I've finally styled them =) They're pretty hard to style, I'd love to get them working nicely with a skirt or dress too!

Let me know what you think!

Love K xxx