Old Lace Trends

We've seen the sixties being reintroduced, as well as some other fads being unearthed from the fashion cemetery. Sure, they're fun and interesting, a nice twist on everyday life, but what about the romance? The frills, not the thrills. And I'm not talking about the dark colors and vampiric relationships. Think Taylor Swift songs, the ones that aren't all about revenge. Vintage old lace is something that screams pink, without actually being that color.

Dolce and Gabbana released an outfit along with other top designers such as Alberta Ferretti, inspired by the fragility and delicacy of lace. Each outfit was comprised of something lace, and everything white. Dolce and Gabbana had models strutting plenty of different looks, but my favorite has to be the one below.


This model had simple makeup and a simple hairstyle, because the shining piece was her outfit, with the cute purse and adorable dress. Of course, just like all other fashion shows and runway attire, I had a burst of inspiration. Why not compare this look, with one of Stardoll's own beautiful lace look-alikes?


Above are pictured, in order:
Double Bow Lace Top - 9 SD
White Sheer Lace Blouse - 13 SD
Chloe Eyelet Lace Skirt - 125 SD
White Lace Cupcake Dress - 15 SD

Like it? Don't like lace outfits? Let us know in the comments!


Bibliography:
http://www.teenvogue.com/style/trend/trendspotting/2011/02/prom-runway-trend-old-world-lace-trend

Knee High Boots Trends

Recently everyone has been into one trend - knee high boots. For a while, over the knee boots weren't in style and considered only for rainy days. With the rebirth of this fashion trend, people have been flocking shoes stores and magazine outlets in the hopes of finding the perfect pair. All forms of these boots are hitting the catwalk. For instance, Prada's snakeskin booties in a Mary Jane style:


And I can't forget to mention Jaeger London's retro look with a pair of bright yellow boots and an orange dress.


Both looks held one special thing in common - the newest [and oldest] trend for our autumn and winter needs. As always, I found myself looking for over the knees lovers on Stardoll, trying to find pairs which would really embody the trend itself. After a little searching I caught myself with four pairs of boots, and very sore fingers.



Includes:
Cindy Boots - Miss Sixty - 17 Stardollars
Miss Sixty's Tall Black Boots - Miss Sixty - 17 Stardollars
Faux Python Peeptoe Boots - Young Hollywood - 85 Stardollars
Coral Lace-up Boots - Fallen Angel - 3 Stardollars

Whether retro or modern, what boots tickle your fancy? Are you wearing this trend? Let us know in the comments below!

Bibliography:
http://www.wikifashionista.com/fall-2011-fashion-trend-knee-high-boots/
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2011-12-autumn-winter/knee-high-boots

Mix n Match Trends

Many trends have popped up over the past few months in the fashion industry as well as on our little paperdoll heaven - the occasional ripped jeans, the new eyeshadow everyone must have, and even the cutest thing to place in your suite. Here, I'll cover all the different trends which have really caught my eye. And what can get more eye-catching than mixing and matching patterns and prints?

If you go through the Glamour site every now and then, you'll be able to find pages of trends and fashion fads which have recently hit the catwalk and will soon hit home. As I was looking for material to write in this blog, I received a blessing from the virtual fairies - Chris Benz's mix and match from Spring 2011. If you don't know anything about Chris Benz, here's a short little bio for you.

Chris Benz was born in 1982 in the United States, and later in life went on to Parson's School of Design. During his time there he did an internship with Marc Jacobs and worked at J.Crew before revealing his own collection in 2007. He's known for bold colors, prints, texture, and his technique.
Now that we're done with that little fashion detour, I'll get to the point. Chris Benz released this outfit, yet another beautiful piece of work:

Courtesy of Glamour Fashion

My favorite part about this outfit had to be the way he kept a bright color consistent in all of the outfit - orange. Then, there were different patterns and styles incorporated to give a chic and quirky feel to the assemble. Before long, I felt I had to create a mix and match outfit myself, and found myself searching the vast reaches of Stardoll for a decent look.


Includes:
Up and Down Blouse - Stardoll - 13 Stardollars
Infinite Ruffle Miniskirt - Bonjour Bizou - 12 Stardollars

It's not as colorful as what Chris Benz designed, but it does incorporate the same ideas he did - different textures and patterns.
Do you have your own piece inspired by Chris Benz's outfit? Leave your Stardoll username below and let us know!

Bibliography:
http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2010/09/spring-2011s-most-wearable-fashion-trends#slide=5
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Benz