Another week; another tribute release! I know I’m a bit late in writing
about this, but I haven’t had any time to be online lately now that I am back
studying. Aside from that, this release was decent, some questionable items,
some winning pieces. I really liked the advertisement, it gave a perfect image
of what the store would be selling, and left viewers curious for more – myself included!
Upon entering the store, I was blown away by the interior – simply stunning.
Marble and white truly is on par with this years’ trends, and would suit a wide
demographic of buyers. Additionally, the interior allows for the items to stand
out against the backdrop, drawing your gaze inwards. There were four brands for
sale, each with three distinct pieces. Aquazzura,
Louboutin, Sophia Webster, and Giuseppe
Zanotti shoes adorned the shelves. I was so excited to see three new
brands, while they didn’t attain their own tribute store, they did have items
available. Let’s do an item/brand breakdown. The Aquazzura items are great, I particularly love the last two. The
pom pom heels are totally up my ally, and the gorgeous pink boots would suit so
many buyers style. I’m slightly conflicted on the first pair however, a little
bit too ‘busy’ for my liking – I am a fan of simple yet classic shoes. Overall,
however, I was very impressed. Secondly, Louboutin.
Louboutin has had its own dedicated tribute store in the past, however it
was kind of a flop – I think releasing just three pairs was a smart move on
Stardolls’ part. I really love the first pair, clean and simple with a pop of a
bright blue colour – amazing. The second pair is a set of sneakers for the male
dolls, also in the fun blue colour seen in the first pair. The final pair gives
me a ‘dominatrix’ vibe, maybe because of the insane heel, height, and thin
straps. A nice classic black colour, we know these shoes will prove to be a hit
amongst the Stardoll community. Third featured is Giuseppe Zanotti, which I adore in real life. I do feel like the
pieces released however don’t really reflect the vibe normally given off for
this brand in real life. I do like the first pair of fluffy (?) strapped heels,
but I know they won’t be to everybody’s taste. Another pair of male sneakers,
which was super nice to see, however, I think a different style of shoe for the
male dolls wouldn’t have been too much to ask for. A black lace up bootie
normally doesn’t appeal to me, but the third pair featured is passable – not really
my style though. Finally, Sophia Webster.
I love these three pairs! They truly represent the Sophia Webster brand, evident in the use of butterfly detailing.
The shape of the shoes is minimal and dainty, super feminine. My top pick of
the three is certainly the third pair – a thin black strappy heel with small
details, you cannot go wrong.
My only criticisms for the release are: one, I wish a pair of androgynous,
unisex style shoes, like sneakers, were made available for female dolls. Two, I
wish it was more than one floor – Stardoll has been killing this tribute
season, so I wish this release was slightly on the same level as all of the
other stores. But that’s it! I think this release was quite beautiful overall,
and did cater for a wide variety of styles. I do hope there’s a few more
tributes in the coming weeks!
Disclaimer:
‘The Fashion Edit’ is made to feature stylish dolls who serve purely as
inspiration. Please respect originality and do not copy any of the featured
looks.
