Callie's Picks Issue No.10 : Belle Of The Ball

The new collection of Callie's Picks was released yesterday. The theme was "Belle of the Ball" and it's Carnival inspired. The store has nine different costumes (one of each is for guys) and the prices range from 4 to 22 stardollars and from 52 to 84 starcoins. 

Even though there are not many items in starcoins, the stardollar items are quite reasonably priced. Stardoll seems to heard the members complains and started selling the pieces in their original prices.

I liked quite a few pieces from this collection. My picks are :

-The "Beaded Dress Inspired By McQueen", 22 stardollars : It's beautiful and it's inspired by Alexander McQueen, need I say more?

-The "Black No Heel Shoe Tights", 13 stardollars : I already had them (from Windows on the World) and I'm wearing them quite often. It's one of my favourite piece of clothing in my wardrobe.

-The "Embroidered Bell Sleeve Coat", 16 stardollars :  I had this one too, it's was from Tingeling. I like the kimono sleeves and the graphics.

-The "Forest Fairy Hair", 6 stardollars : I liked the pastel, faded color of this one and for 6 stardollars it's quite a bargain. 

-The "Metal Onesie", 11 stardollars : Yeah, I 'm wierd and I like this.

Strike A Pose New Store

The store that many members wanted is finally here. Strike a Pose is a store with different poses for legs and hands. The store was only for superstars and it was limited. The prices range from 20 to 175 stardollars and the interior is also available for 100 stardollars.

I have to admit that this store got me super excited. I love the clean color palette and the loose shapes, there is an elegant feeling in this collection that many of the latest store releases are missing. It looks that Stardoll put effort and time in making it and I'm sure these will be some of the most wanted items in the future. 

My picks are :
1."Weaving Coat Pose" , 55 stardollars : This one was the first thing I put in my cart without even thinking. The black and white contrast and the beautiful shading caught my attention.

2."Street Style Blazer" , 40 stardollars : I still haven't tried that on my doll since it's glitchy and when I click it, instead of it the "Street Style Scarf" appears.

3."New York Blazer Denim" , 55 stardollars : I'll be completely honest, I got this one only for the hanging blazer. I don't wear jeans in Stardoll nor in real life, I find them extremely boring. It would be so much better with a pair of tailored pants, but they were selling out pretty fast so I had to act fast and not think about it for too long.

4."Strike a Pose Skirt" , 45 stardollars : I have mixed feelings for this one. The pose and color of the leg looks awkward, but I thought I could manage to cover that somehow, and the skirt is very pretty alone.

Coat Insp By Jil Sander, Fudge Boys | New Yorker Blazer Denim, Strike A Pose | Cought in your Web Dress, Evil Panda | Puffy Crew Neck Tee, Pretty n'Love (sc) | HotBuys No5 Purse, Bonjour Bisou

March HotBuys

How to Style : Flounce Skirt

A few words : Flounce skirts appeared on the runway on 2013 and the trend has become very popular the last year. There is nothing not to love about this trend, a flouncy skirt can make any outfit interesting with a flirty touch.

In this post I'll show you how I styled three different flounce skirts, the "Satin Flounce Skirt" from Pretty n' Love, the "Corolla Skirt" from Voile Holiday Boutique and the "Twister Skirt" from Other World. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

I'm wearing : Satin Flounce Skirt , Pretty n' Love / Alexia Jacket , It Girls / Native Cropeed Tank * , Original Future / Pink Crocheted Top * , Special Offer / Fitting Pink Purse * , Rio / Pink Strappy MSW Heels , MSW'13
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I'm wearing : Puffy Crew Neck Tee * , Pretty n' Love / Corolla Skirt , Voile Holiday Boutique / Iris Shoes , Nelly.com / Roaring Clutch * , Decades / Solid Gold Choker , Riviera
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Ice Blue Shirtdress , Windows on the World / Twister Skirt , Other World / Malta Clear Stilettos * , Riviera

* starcoin items 

Featured Suite : kianagf

I was voting on the Vote today when I stumbled upon a photo of kianagf . I was so impressed by the brilliant idea she had. I like to see dolls on Stardoll who think out of the ordinary, like this girl who didn't spend a fortune to create an overload room. Instead she used a few common items to create a magical scene. It reminds of Alice in Wonderland, not only because of the teapot but because of the insanity and nonsense there is.

Click here to visit her

Riviera New Collection

A new collection of Riviera was released today and it's inspired by Carnival. The prices range from 3 to 17 stardollars.

The main piece of this collection is the extravagant, sparkly, feather costume (worn by Rihanna in real life), which made me super excited when I saw it and I immediatelly added it in my cart even though I know I'll never wear it. It doesn't really fit with the other modest and casual beachwear and it's actually the only outfit that looks carnival and maybe that's why it caught my attention.

My other picks from this collection are the "Solid Gold Choker" for 4 stardollars, the "Solid Gold Bracelet" for 5 stardollars, the "Floripa Bikini Top" for 10 stardollars and the"Sheer Beach Skirt" for 14 stardollars.

The accessories don't go to your beauty parlor which is a plus and thtey can add an edgy touch to an outfit. The Floripa Bikini (top and bottom) is beautiful, I want to have that in real life. However Stardoll-wise the bottom is not very wearable unless you dress in a beach villa/pool/summer themed outfit. On the other hand the top can be easily worn as a bustier. As for the skirt it's a interesting piece,it can be worn in many ways but the price is a no no.

Outfit of the Day : esengo

Today's outfit is from : esengo
Interesting fact : She is a member since 2006

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She is wearing : 

Roll Neck Jumper , Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel Trousers , Archive

Hot Buys Vest , 7 stardollars , Fallen Angel (March 2010)

Boots , Stardesign Fashion

Barbados Scarf , 29 starcoins , Riviera

Darkgreen Pleather Purse , DKNY

Camera , Front Row
Hair designed by esengo

Outfit of the Day : Karolkaa33

Today's outfit is from : Karolkaa33

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She is wearing : 

Lily Shirt , 12 stardollars , Bonjour Bisou

Pink Grey Forties Skirt , 93 starcoins , Windows on the World

7 Inch Heels , Free , Stardoll Academy

Red Justin Hat , 4 stardollars , Mr

Baby Blue Socks , 41 starcoins , Pretty n' Love

Amber Quilted Clutch , 13 stardollars , Decades

Winter Florals Clutch , 7 stardollars , Bonjour Bisou
Hair designed by megirsa

Callie's Picks Issue No.9 : Head Over Heels

This week's Callie's Picks issue is of course dedicated to Valentine's Day. Since Stardoll has shown it's preference to pink color, it wouldn't have missed the opportunity to gives us one more pink collection. I don't know if I have mentioned it before but I really dislike pink, so this collection is my least favourite (after the Think Pink one). 

This issue has one floor and the prices range from 5 to 25 stardollars and from 85 to 110 starcoins.

The only thing I will buy from this collection is the Elie Saab Insp Necklace and that's only because it's on starcoins.
If I had to pick three items from this store these would be the "Blouse Inspired by Luella", the "Sweetheart Dress" and the "Valentine Sunglasses".


Usually this is were I post an outfit using pieces from the collection, but this time nothing appealed or inspired me, so I will just pass it this time.

Outfit of the Day : kickherout

Today's outfit is from : kickherout

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She is wearing : 

Magazine Print Dress, 12 stardollars, MSW '10 

Hung Up Blazer, 9 stardollars, Chanel

Classic Taupe Handbag, 100 starcoins,  Tingeling

Sheer Thigh Highs, Evil Panda

Ballerina, Front Row

Extended Belt, Pretty n' Love

White Conical Headpiece, 14 stardollars, Dior Holiday

Chanel Couture Rings, 14 stardollars, Chanel

Hair from Tress Up

Outfit of the Day : Lindsay12346

Today's outfit is from : Lindsay12346

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She is wearing :

Maze Dress , 15 stardollars , Original Future
Iridescent Pumps , 98 starcoins , Rio
Faux Python Belt , 50 starcoins , Wild Candy

Hair designed by Lindsay12346

Pretty n' Love New Collection

A new collection of Pretty n' Love was released earlier today. Of course the color palette consists of lots of pastels, pinks and red. The prices range from 6 to 24 stardollars and from 92 to 148 starcoins.  (click the pics to enlarge)

My picks from this collection are the "Alpaca Leaf Sweater", the "Scalloped Minty Playsuit" and the "Rosebuds Scarf". I also liked the "Winter Romance Purse" but it is quite expensive. Here the outfit I created using some of them. I have to give credit for this outfit to sparklewand12 from "The Stardoll Lookbook", who showed the flippy skirt "trick" in this post featuring Liankaaa13 .

I'm wearing :
Alpaca Leaf Sweater , 148 starcoins , Pretty n' Love
Scalloped Minty Playsuit , 17 stardollars , Pretty n' Love
Rosebuds Scarf , 6 stardollars , Pretty n' Love
Glitter Peep Toes , 10 stardollars , Rio
Zhu Skirt , 16 stardollars , Nelly.com (Cheap Monday)
Faux Leather Top , 12 stardollars , It Girls

Lately on Stardoll : Epiphany New Collection and Valentine's Pass

A new collection of Epiphany was released, inspired by Valentine's day. The prices range from 10 to 18 stardollars and there are even two starcoin items for 92 and 154 starcoins.

Keeping up with the Valentine's Day spirit, the Valentine's pass for this year was also released. With this year's pass you get two months membership, 200 stardollars, 400 starcoins and five gifts. (click the pic to enlarge)

Outfit of the Day : applesugarrr

Today's outfit is from : applesugarrr

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She is wearing :
Short Coleman Jacket , 22 stardollars , Miss Sixty
Cream Silk Breeze Blouse , 17 stardollars , PPQ
Black Cut in Two Trousers , 45 starcoins , Basics
Layer Boot Hide , 13 stardollars , Nelly.com (Cheap Monday)
Lykke Necklace , 3 stardollars , Nelly.com
Hot Buys Spike Earcuff , 5 stardollars , GlamR'us
Streched Piercings designed by applesugarrr

February Hot Buys : Real Versions

Click here to see all the February Hot Buys

Hot Buys Heart Shirt , 6 stardollars , It Girls / Real life "Rubber Collar Heart Print Shirt" from Burberry

Hot Buys Heart Shoes , 10 stardollars , Pretty  in Love / Real life "Lady Dragon with Heart" from Vivienne Westwood

Hot Buys Paris Love Clutch / Real life "Paris Clutch" from Kayu

Hot Buys Stiletto Sandals , Bonjour Bisou / Real life "Suede Platform Sandals" from Max Mara

Fallen Angel New Collection

The new collection, which was released earlier today, has a lot of leather and black clothes. There are some wonderful pieces in this collection, like the quilted skirt ("Ann Buckle Skirt"), which I'm going to style in this post. The prices range from 4 to 16 stardollars and from 86 to 140 starcoins.

My picks from this store are the "Ann Buckle Skirt", the "Armor Top" and the "Babylon Tee".

And now here is how I styled this amazingly beautiful skirt.

I'm wearing : Ann Buckle Skirt , 15 stardollars , Fallen Angel / Kajal Dress , 23 stardollars , Miss Sixty / Ophelia Bag , 15 stardollars , Miss Sixty / Malta Clear Stilettos , 59 starcoins , Riviera / Color Arm Sleeve Tattoo , 40 starcoins , Fallen Angel / Hairstyle from Tress Up