Callie's Picks No. 23 : Fashion Finalists

It seems that this week will be all about the much awaited Miss Stardoll World event. After announcing yesterday that MSW '14 is coming soon, a new special issue of Callie's Picks was released. The new collection has three floors full of previous MSW store items. I choose just a few pieces for me, the "X Ray Swoosh Dress", the "Sparkle Msw Tights" and the "Hope Diamond Earrings". Overall I wasn't impressed with this collection, too much color and pageant like dresses. I much rather wait to see what Stardoll has on mind for the new Miss Stardoll World store!

I'm wearing : X Ray Swoosh Dress, Callie's Picks/MSW | Silk Bunch Skirt, Special Offer * | White Tennis Skort, PPQ | White Silk Flounce Skirt, Callie's Picks | Metal Head One Piece, Callie's Picks/Frankie Morello | Charlun Shoes, Killah

Featured Suite : suheily90

suheily90 is a well know and talented wig designer. But today I won't write about that, but for her suite (but while you are there make sure to ckeck her designs as well). She has a great eye for decoration and the results are stunning. Realistic, modern rooms with her personal touch. I especially love the first one which is inspired by a real life building as she wrote on her instagram : "Falling Water Landmark inspired room. This is one of my favorite Frank Lloyd Wright organic architecgure masterpieces.". Enjoy!

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Young Hollywood New Collection

Finally a Young Hollywood complete collection! I much more prefer it like that, than the past flash collections. When I saw the spoilers I wasn't really excited. But after seeing the store preview, I completely changed my mind! I like how there were many different styles, there was something for everyones' taste. from long gowns and mini dresses to jeans... When the store was released, I went immediately for the "Rihanna CFDA Dress". Even though I didn't find the dress and the way Rihanna wore it in real life appealing at all, the Stardoll version is a one of a kind piece! The "Kendall Much Music Gown" was the other piece of clothing I got. This one too is a unique piece. I have never seen this kind of cut around on Stardoll before, I love the color, the jewels and how modest is from the waist up. And as always I got a few of the accessories. The "Rihanna CFDA Headband" and the "Rihanna CFDA Gloves" can be worn with the matching dress, but can add some sparkle to any other outfit as well. The "Rihanna CFDA Earrings" and the "JLo OFW Earrings" both big statement earrings were my last two picks.

Visit our blog partner Stardoll RealBrands to see the real life versions of the clothes (here)

I tried to chanel the "Rihanna CFDA Dress" and not wear it the obvious way. I layered the "Kendall Much Music Gown" underneath and a few other glittery clothes. I ended up with a look that reminds me a bit of Bollywood!

Voile New Collection

I'm wearing : Midnight Taffeta Skirt, Voile | Beaded Leaf Ball Skirt, Voile | Shoulder Slung Moto Jkt, Evil Panda | Minimalist Alexander Heels, Bonjour Bisou | Raffia Sunhat, Millionaire Mansion Fashion | Random silver bracelets from Fallen Angel, Evil Panda, Tingeling | Winged Godess Earring, Voile

So the new Voile collection..The MSW contest is probably coming in the next few days hence the many new formalwear releases.  But, I can't complaint, since I have found many stuff I like in this one! Many of the dresses are the usual stardoll releases, pink fit and flare mini dresses, bustiers and mermaid skirts (although I must admit that I'm pretty tempted to buy the "Midnight Taffeta Skirt") , nothing new and unexpected. 

However there were some unique and beautiful pieces, one of them beeing the "Herrera Gown". It's not the typical black gown, the neckline, the sleeves and the long slit at the front make a difference. It might not be versatile but it's a stand out piece on its own. 

The "Beaded Leaf Ball Skirt" on the other hand is a piece that can be worn in many ways. I love this off white color and the different layers of transparency. You can't really see it in the plaza dressing room since it almost blends with the background, it looks much better in a darker room. 

The "Bronze Clutch" has two pros, it's priced in starcoins and it looks very realistic. I'm not a big fan of brown accessories but the red details and the design of this one made me make an exception. 

There are two pieces that I bought that I'm not sure of them, the "Beaded Couture Tee" and the "Metal Fringe Belt". I'm planning on wearing them together, using the belt as a necklace. I find the top to be a little flat looking, but I'm in lack of white tops and this was a good option. 

And last but definitely not least, my favourite thing of the collection, the "Winged Godess Earring". I'm all into ear cuffs and this is a very good alternative. I like that it's not that small and you can see it in your suite and I also like the price! You can also buy two of them and make them a pair ( I did :P )

I threw on a very quick outfit, and I was happy to see that these two pieces make a pretty good match.

Thanks to Stardoll's Most Wanted for the designers of the real life versions.

P.S. I can't get enough of this jacket...

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