Callie's Picks Issue No. 21 : Designer Galore

On Wednesday the 21st Callie's Picks issue was released and the theme was "Designer Galore". A collection of designer pieces from the archive of Stardoll. I love the whole aesthetic of the issue. The mannequins are not overloaded with clothes and accessories and the arrangement brings out a feeling of luxury. It's true that some of the dresses are highly priced, but that's what the whole issue is all about. Designer pieces are a luxury you have to pay a little more to acquire and that is something that applies both in real life and Stardoll!
My favourite piece is the "Blouse Inspired by Stella McCartney". It's a stunning piece, one of the few in Stardoll that is as good as the real life version (if not better). It was an item I coveted for a long time and when I found it a few months ago (I bought two of them for some reason :P) I was super happy. I've been trying all these months to style it properly but still haven't found how. It's a statement piece and that makes it impossible for me to include in an outfit no matter how much I like it! I found an old post from PaperdollHeaven Lookbook, that featured --Kayley wearing it and looking absolutely fierce! Click here to read it.
My other pick is the little "Black Gucci Handbag". It's cute, minimal and it can work with many different styles.
Overall, nice presentation but not that great individual pieces.

The Five Pieces Project #1

The idea of a new column was on my mind for some time now and yesterday I finally decided what it would be. So let me tell you a few words about the "Five Pieces Project". For every post I'll set myself the challenge of creating five different outfits using only five pieces of clothing. Shoes and

accessories are not included, so I can go crazy with them :P As you can probably tell by now I usually overload my outfits, so I thought that this project will be a good way to see what I can do with much less clothes and will help me focus more on accessorizing. For this very first post, my five choices are : Frappe Tee, Linen Boater Top and Blue Wrap Around Skirt from It Girls, Black Cigarette Pants from Windows on the World and Bright Coat from Archive. 

Having said all that, I must admit that I found it very difficult, to the point where I wanted to drop the idea. I spend a few good hours last night trying to figure out what to do and I was dissapointed many times during theses hours, but at the end I liked stepping out of my comfort zone for once and challenging myself! Ok, I should better stop

writing now, let's move on to the outfits! I know I kind of cheated with the rotated shirt, but I'll just play dumb and act like this never happened :P

1. Blue Wrap Around Skirt, It Girls * | Frappe Tee, It Girls | Black Fendi Belt, Fendi | Olivia Shoulder Bag, It Girls | Blowing Tassel Purse, Riviera | Iris Shoes, Nelly | Stacy Cap * | Bow Visor, Riviera | Pearl Top Shades, Callie's Picks | Sunglasses, Bonjour Bisou * ||  2. Frappe Tee, It Girls | Linen Boater Top, It Girls | Pastel Ankle Socks, Saint Laurent Paris | Flats Dots Heels, Evil Panda | White Beach Pack, Riviera | Violet Street Hat, Mr * ||  3. Black Cigarette Pants, Windows on the World | Linen Boater Top, It Girls | Alice Sandals, Nelly | Floral Bag, Roberto Cavalli | Black Silver Buckle Belt, Voile | Heavy Chainlink Necklace, Saint Laurent | Raffia Sunhat, Millionaire Mansion Fashion * ||  4. Bright Coat, Archive | Blue Wrap Around Skirt, It Girls * | Belt and Glove Belt * , Bonjour Bisou, layered undeneath skirt | Charlun Shoes, Killah | Laptop Case, Mr * | Safari Scarf, It Girls * | Striped Socks, It Girls * | Solid Gold Bracelet, Riviera ||  5. Blue Wrap Around Skirt, It Girls * | Black Cigarette Pants, Windows on the World | Burlesque Black Boots, Special Offer * | Beige Headscarf, Apres Ski * | Western Buckles Belt, PPQ | Suspenders, Fallen Angel * | Flapper Hat, Decades * | Black Riding Cao, Original Future * | Kurt Sunglasses, Royalty | Zadar Sunglasses, Killah ||

Question : In the future would it be better to post the five looks in different posts or all together like I did now? I think it's kind of confusing writing down all the items I used for all five of them, but on the other hand I find it more appealing having them all in one picture.  I need your feedback as readers. What do you think? What to you find easier to read?

How to Style : Long Coat

We are in the middle of summer (at least in the northern hemisphere), the temperature here is almost 40 degrees and it's that time of the year when I start dreaming of cold weather, coats, sweaters and many layers! I just want this torture called summer to end :/ This situation made me remember the request sindiralle has made some days ago for a long coat "How to Style it" post. So here we are :)
The thing with coats and jackets is that you can't wear them in many different ways since they cover up a large part of your outfit (if not entirely). So accessorizing is important!

From left to right : Coat Insp By Jil Sander, Fudge Boys | Pepita Jacket, It Girls | Double Breasted Trench, DKNY | White Diva Chemisier, PPQ | Ytor Jacket, Diesel | West Egg Coat, Decades

1. Ytor Jacket, Diesel | Paris Tee, It Girls | Midnight Velvet Harem Pants, PPQ | Ankle Shackles Pants, SubCouture | Hot Buys No. 5 Purse, Bonjour Bisou (resized and rotated) | Minimalist Alexander Heels, Bonjour Bisou | Safari Scarf, It Girls * | Heavy Chainlink Necklace, Saint Laurent Paris || 2. Black Wrap Blazer Dress, Windows on the World | Black Pencil Skirt, Fallen Angel * | Sheer Beach Skirt, Riviera (x2) | Subcouture Tote, Subcouture | Charlun Shoes, Killah | Trendy Hat, Stardoll Academy | Bianca Headscarf, Rio*

*starcoins items

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Bonjour Bisou New Collection

**I know I'm terribly late but lately I don't have much time for writing posts and I try my best to keep up with everything, both real life and stardoll. So till everything is settled I'll probably write once or twice per week.**

A new Bonjour Bisou collection was released on Monday with everyday casual clothes. The first thing that caught my attention was the "Emerald Maxi Cardigan", thinking it was bell bottom pants. I was confused when I realised it was actually a long vest, and I still haven't decided what to do. I really like the color and the fringe and tassels details, but styling it as a vest seems impossible. My favourite piece was the "Chanel Inspired Shopper". I found it a bit expensive but it's a classic design, it's black and it's the right size, not small like most of the new purses. My other purchase was the "Lace Trimmed Tee". It is priced in starcoins and even though I'm not particularly keen on the design and cut of the shirt, I couldn't pass the so adorable lace sleeves!

I'm wearing : Paris Tee, It Girls | Ruffled Pocket Pants, Bonjour Bisou | Dior Couture Black Trousers, Dior | Dior Inspired Heels, Museum Mile | Chanel Inspired Shopper, Bonjour Bisou | Gold Body Jewel, Riviera | Solid Gold Choker, Riviera | Heavy Chainlink Necklace, Saint Laurent Paris

LE New Collection

The new LE collection is here. There is one notable thing about this collection, it's not grunge/90's style like we were promised. It feels more like a wild west/bohemian style.



I was away when it got released so I missed the two items I liked, the "Electra Fringe Shawl" and the "LE Chiffon Vest". However I still got some things, only accessories though. I got the "Diamond Rivets Hat" and the "Chain Dallas Hat". They are not something special, but I bought them eitherway for my hat collection..
I also bought two pair of shoes, the "Celine Wedges" and the "Sherriff Snake Wedges". At first look I didn't like them but I have saved some stardollars for LE, which I wanted to spend. So I got them through Stardoll Access after many hours and with without thinking about it too much, just for the sake of it. I can honestly say that I don't regret it at all. I'm in love with the "Celine Wedges", they are beautiful and unique with the quirky heel! I wore them right away, and I'm sure I'll get a lot of wear from the other pair too.


I'm wearing : Basic Black Long Skirt, Basics * | Blue Wrap Around Skirt, It Girls * | Shoulder Slung Moto Jacket, Evil Panda | Bracelet Clutch, Callie's Picks/Bonjour Bisou/Archive | Heavy Chainlink Necklace, Saint Laurent Paris Tribute | Shackle Metal Necklace, Fallen Angel *
*starcoins items

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