I'm sorry to have to be the 100th person to tell you again, but --summer is OVER and school has made it's rounds and has come back again. We're all saddened and annoyed by another year of demanding work and effort, for some of us, and we're all crying to not be able to sleep in until 2 PM and walk around in our PJs or other ensembles that would get us a slip for dress code. Although, I'm here to make sure that even though this may not be your year, you're still going to be walking down the halls lookin' cute and no one can have anything on you, because they know you're killing it too. As always, here are my Top 5 Back to School Trends for 2017.

Trend Nº 1 - Denim, Denim, Denim

Hi, dollies!

Cycle 13 started with a blast in Models.Company club - and our members had over two weeks to hand in their creations. This time, their task was to create their very own fashion line on Stardoll. The theme? Totally free! The results were amazing. 

Here we'll take a look at the most detailed fashion collections:

aniyah-xxxx 's 'Glam Girls In Nature' collection: 

What do you think of this recap?

Which collection was your favorite? Which would you wear yourself? 

You can try doing your own line and posting it in the comments section! 

Until next time!

Josefina (HATECHAINMAILS)

Hi dollies!

Being a Non-SS for myself, I understand how hard it is to get a perfect starcoin outfit. So, here I have a series of 'Starcoin Styling'.

In this outfit, I've tried to highlight the party style. Black & gold are always a super combination. So, here is a list of items I used along with their price.

Black single shoulder tank from Callie's Picks - 45 SC

Black asymmetrical top from Basics - 38 SC

Gold metal belt from Rio - 23 SC

Rio bracelets from Rio - 20 SC

Alexa gold sequin skirt from Rio - 160 SC

Mobile inspired handbag - 0 SC

Black sheer pantihose from VINYL - 85 SC

Black gold stilettos from Fallen Angel - 30 SC

In this starcoin only outfit, I've kept the concept of hangout with friends. The contrast of dark & light is always famous. So here it goes, the list of items & their price.

Wedding necklace from Film Theory - 100 SC

SIU striped buttoned top from Callie's Picks - 190 SC

Iconic evil panda black skirt from Evil Panda - 145 SC

Plain watch from Nelly.com - 130 SC

Faux patent strappy sandals from VINYL - 120 SC

In this starcoin only outfit, I've tried the monochromatic glamorous look. Black is the love of almost every girl. So, here goes the list of items & their price.

Lace arms jacket from Velvet Orchid - 66 SC

Black lace dress from Basics - 58 SC

Black sheer pantihose from VINYL - 85 SC

Studded stilettos from Velvet Orchid - 53 SC

Hi, dollies!

Some days ago, the store Tributes Gallery was released in Stardoll! You can check out our own post about this store's new releases here.

My absolute favorite on this store was the LV Inspired Lock Tassel Bag. Here is the original:

Hi, dollies!

The Peculiar Pieces Series is all about different seemingly innocent articles of clothing that have been oddly received in the Stardoll community. First I will discuss what makes the piece so peculiar, then I will give an example on how to style the piece to make it more presentable. You can see Episode 1 in this very blog!

This piece is the Pastelle Faux Fur Coat from the Alexander Mc Queen Tribute. This tribute was very well done and vastly popular. Because I adore all things magical, I fell in love with the butterflies, unicorns, sparkles, and floral themes of this collection right away, and bought most of the items! I did not at the time, however, buy this coat- and I am so thankful that I didn't. As I said before, the collection was very popular, so after it left Starplaza all of the prices on the Starbazaar were very high- except for the coat. As I browsed I could see so many of the coats being sold for prices ranging from 30 to TWO STARDOLLARS!!! I was able to buy 2 coats and only loose 6 stardollars! Why the peculiar price, you ask?

I personally didn't mind the coat at all, but I can understand why others would not like it. First, while my style is mainly light and pastel, the majority of the Stardoll Community has other preferences which this coat does not suit well. Second, the large shape is not flattering at all for those who like to show of their doll's body. Third, the fur design at the neckline and around the shoulders looks cheap and poorly done (We have seen proof of how luxurious Stardoll can create fur already, case and point the coveted Subcouture pink faux fur.) Finally, due to it's large size, it is difficult to accessorize the coat and make an outfit with it your own. Despite all this, the peculiar coat has potential, so I will give you an example on how to style it!

Due to this coat being such a grand piece by itself, the best route to go when styling it is to be simple. I dressed my doll up in Pretty in Love's Floral Print Pencil Skirt and the Crochet Bralet from Nelly, but any light skirt and top underneath will work just fine. The coat is what truly makes the outfit, and due to it's cheap availability on Starbazaar, it is perfect for members who are not as wealthy but want to develop a dainty style. With a pair of any pastel shoes (I went with Velvet Orchard's Babydoll Platforms) the look is complete!

What do you think of this peculiar piece?

Honeybee62

Hey, everyone!

The Peculiar Pieces Series is all about different seemingly innocent articles of clothing that have been oddly received in the Stardoll community. First I will discuss what makes the piece so peculiar, then I will give an example on how to style the piece to make it more presentable.

This first piece is the Dolce & Gabbana Tribute inspired Piano Skirt. When I first saw this piece in the Starbazaar (I wouldn't have been able to afford it while it was in stores), I was thrilled! It looked so cute, reflected my love for music, and I could imagine so many outfits planned around it due to its simple black and white color scheme. It was also being sold at a relatively low price for a tribute piece, only 13 stardollars! Naturally, I bought it right away... only to realize later WHY it had been sold for so cheap.

First, the material is odd - It either appears to be a poorly executed attempt at shiny vinyl or to have poorly placed sparkles on a plain fabric. However, the material looks fine when seen from afar, so this isn't the big issue. What IS the big issue is its size. It rests very low on the hips, so it can not be worn with many of the wide selection of tops on Stardoll, and if you do manage to find a long top, it will most likely cover up the black keys of the adorable piano keyboard design, defeating the purpose of the skirt's charm and whimsical flair. Barely any tops tuck can tuck into such a low waistband, and due to the scanty length it can't be paired with crop tops with modesty. Despite all this, the peculiar skirt has potential, so I will give you an example on how to style it!

I paired the skirt with the Layered Subcouture sweatshirt, because the tops's length complimented the skirt nicely and the lace layer covered up the fabric's imperfections, all while still showing off the cute piano design. I believe that any sweatshirt at this length will work, because the loose top will offset the tight bottoms. I added the Thin Black Bow choker from Nelly and the Subcouture Catty Headband to carry the black of they keys throughout, but any black accessories will tie together the look.

What do you think of this peculiar piece?
I'll be back for an Episode 2 soon!

Honeybee62

The tributes this summer season just keep coming and giving us some interesting new pieces each time they come around. This time, Stardoll has given us a brand new shoe-dedicated tribute store: Tributes Gallery, which features three pairs of shoes from four various designers. Here, I'm going to give you my Top 5 Shoes each styled with an outfit. 

Shoe Nº 1 - Christian Louboutin Inspired Criss Cross 

Shoe Nº 2 - Aquazzura Inspired Dreamy Velvet Boots 

Tributes Gallery - Aquazzura Inspired Dreamy Velvet Boots
The Jetset - Denim Quilted Bag
Voile - Voile Gold Cuff
Nelly - Plain Watch

Shoe Nº 3 - Giuseppe Zanotti Inspired Faux Fur Heels
Shoe Nº 4 - Christian Louboutin Inspired Harler Heels 

These heels are so fun and gorgeous. They work great with a casual party / going out look. The deep blue color also makes it easy to pair with just about everything, and you can never go wrong with a simple dress styling. Here, I immediately styled them with the YSL sequin top, as they just fit so well with each other. Of course, I made the rest of the outfit fit easily by sticking to mostly black pieces. I added these slit pants for a little unique fit rather than straight jeans. I added a fur vest for a light covering as to not cover the shoulders of this beautiful top; added a leather belt, and finished off with a pop of color with this lip bag in a gorgeous deep red.

Hey, everyone!

Here the doll is risking it with denim on denim on denim!

This look is clearly all about denim. I have chosen denim jeans with a flower print which adds a pop of colour to the outfit. Additionally, the flower print contrasts the rest of the rock-chick look. I have accessorised using black cuffs, a black vintage belt, a gold choker and this adorable cat-ear headband. The accessories, especially the cuffs jazz up the outfit giving it a 'rocking' vibe. 

My main purpose of focusing on denim was because denim has made a MAJOR comeback. Hence I decided to take it to the next level by collating an outfit that not only featured one or two denim pieces, but THREE. 

Model styled by theonly23

Hey! Welcome to a new tutorial.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT SUNGLASSES FOR YOUR FACE'S SHAPE

Today it's all about "Sunglasses" how to look cute, attractive with the perfect sunglasses that suit with your face shape. It's not so easy like some people think because sometimes we don't even know how our face look like or what are the different face shapes.

So you need for that the help of your friend, sister, mother or a Professional to tell you whether your face is round, oval, heart or square before buying the perfect frames which are going to suit your face and complete your feature) .

Tips to choose the best sunglasses depend on those face shapes.

HEART SHAPED FACE

Meaning broader at the forehead and more narrow at the jawline and chin. You can have long or round shape but it begins with a wide forehead and ends with a pointed chin. For that shape the best are cat eyes, aviator,butterfly framed sunglasses or a small pair to avoid your face to be overwhelmed by big sunglasses.

ROUND SHAPED FACE

Meaning your face is soft and round, usually has an equal width and height. With this type cheecks are usually full and the chin is rounded with no or few angles. So for this kind of face, the best is to avoid round frames but choose rectangular or square shapes to add angles

OVAL SHAPED FACE

If you have this face shape, you are the most Lucky people in this world because that shape suits every single style frame. Advantages of oval faces are that you've balanced proportions , high cheeckbones, slightly narrow chin. In general large, dark frames are more flattering with that shape. You can choose aviators, cat-eyes, round frames.

SQUARE SHAPED FACE

This last face shaped is defined by a broad forehead, wide cheekbones and a strong jawline. So if you've strong features, then make sure that your sunglasses are bigger. The perfect sunglasses for you are round, aviators sunglasses.

Thank you for reading,

CoolRachael