June 2018 - The Doll House Club

Saturday, 30 June 2018

C4 T2: Spot The Dot

June 30, 2018 1 Comments

edgy floral and prints mix with neon in streets of Hong Kong

Is it accidental - or intentional? Mixing prints has always been something of a conversation starter, and polka dots are one of the most classic prints you can find. So, it should be easy to combine them with another print... right? Well, you're about to find out!

You must incorporate a polka-dot main body item and a second main body item with one of the following prints:

Stripes
Tartan
Paisely
Animal prints
Aztec
Argyle
Checks
Zigzag
Gingham
Houndstooth

Main body items = tops, dresses, skirts, pants leggings, and jackets.
DUE: JULY 8 TH, 10AM NZT / JULY 7TH 10 PM GMT
Make sure to click the inspiration images to enlarge them.

Judge's Exemplars:

Luiza / Leigh / Fonti / Lucy

Real World Exemplars:

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C4T1 : Feedback

June 30, 2018 cycle 4 , feedback 0 Comments

Unfortunately, MalikBieber did not submit on time and receives a score of 0, eliminating them from the competition. This means that our last place entry, CharmedAvenger, will stay in the competition for one more round.

A big congratulations goes to this week's winner, ALMA1902 who receives +0.5 for her score in the next task.

IN ORDER OF RANKING:

Alma1902 - 8.95
BibikaEmonik - 8.625
ASB10 - 8.25
Bueno-koekje_xx - 8.2
Lostjetty - 8.1
Aniya-xxxx - 7.85
green_lady_m - 7.5
Noismini - 7.37
xmackennax - 7.25
Dolphin316 - 6.312
CharmedAvenger - 6.125
MalikBeiber - 0 (No Submission.)

FEEDBACK AND SUBMISSIONS:

CharmedAvenger - 6.125

Lucy - ...mmh, no. I love the blouse, but the low-wasted pants are a total miss to me, as are the lacy shoes. I do like that you went all-black, as it does make the blouse stand out, but unfortunately that's about it. Like Luiza said, you could perhaps also do with some additional accessories.

Luiza - The styling you have created is very simple. I like the design of this shirt with shoes. However, to this shirt I would suggest pants with a higher condition - the outdoor belly looks unsightly. Personally, I would complement the styling with a few additions - for example, earrings or applications next to a purse.

Fotni - It is a poofy blouse and I like both the material and the pattern of it, it is an item in point. What I don;t like is the low waisted jeans, I would prefer a high waisted pair of vinyl trousers by far. Also, I miss a pop of color, maybe something like a blue clutch (in patent leather as the one you have used, I like the texture). These booties do not make much sense, maybe a pair of stiletto high heeled sandals would be a safer choice.

Soff - I like the blouse as well but your other outfit items doesn't fit perfect to the theme. Also you did a cute job.

Leigh - I agree with the others so far, the all black is smart but the low waist is just not good.

Aniyah-xxxx - 7.85

Lucy - I love the shirts combined, and the skirt! All the textures up top are wonderful. I'm not the biggest fan of the leopard print shoes though, it seems a bit too much extra when you already have so many things to focus on in the body of the outfit. Some earrings would have been wonderful with your pulled-back hair!

Luiza - The combination of blouses that you used in your stylization charmed me - it is beautiful. The skirt creates a nice whole with the top of the stylisation. I do not like these pins - maybe white look better? The bag is ok. I would give some delicate earrings.

Leigh - The body with the lace, the shoulder-less shape and textured skirt is well done, but I think you've lost is with the accessories. The bag is really chunky looking for the dainty body pieces and ... leopard shoes?! I.. I need a reason for those if you have got one.

Fonti - I really love the look overall. The combination of tops is awesome and your upper part fits almost perfectly with this glamorous skirt. Also I really like the heels, they look very fine to me with the lace and the diamonds. The edit I would suggest is to avoid anything gold as the chain of your handbag, cause your outfit is begging for a silver or a red one (in same tone of skirt's red). Finally, I miss a pair of earrings

Soff - I like so much this outfit dear. I like the shirt and the skirt. You shouldn't add the leopard shoes in my opinion. But overall nice work honey!

Alma1902 - 8.95

Lucy - Edgy, bold, and beautiful - love it! The layering is a fantastic start to the cycle, and I love the subtle way the butterfly heels tie in with the top half. The bag I like the style of, though the positioning is ... a little odd. Looking forward to seeing what you make next!

Luiza - Your styling looks great when combined with this makeup. I love it. The combination of delicate tulle, along with a purple top and heavy, leather pants looks great. In the entire stylization, I am only bothered by something in your shoes, but I can not tell what does not suit me.

Leigh - The others haven't posted as I'm writing but I can't think anyone is going to be beating this. There's the tulle, the leather, the poof - you have everything and then some more! I agree with Lucy, the bag is a tad odd though I know it's a should bag so it's not the worst I've seen people try hide those.

Fonti - It definitely looks nice on you. It is a well balanced outfit, with fine elements, interesting textures, right colors. The double tulle on sleeves is a strong detail and your makeover upgrades the look for sure. What I will dare to mention however as a disadvantage for this look, is that it is kinda predictable, I don't see any risk to be taken.

Soff - I love love love it, I really like it. I can say that is one of the greatest. Amazing dear. Hope you'll do in the 2nd task as well as this one!

XmackennaX - 7.25

Leigh - I love the choice of blouse, especially with those pants. I like the layered bra and earrings, it shows the detail you've done in previous cycles is continuing on. I'm not the biggest fan of the shoes or of that bag honestly, they're not the worst, but they just look wrong to me.

Lucy - I agree with Leigh here - the top and pants are great, and I love that you've paid attention and added more detail with the earrings, but the shoes and bag are perhaps too chunky and edgy where you should have let the clothes shine.

Fonti - I like the blouse even if I m not a big fan of animal prints. I admit it makes a great combination with these pants and you have constructed the basis for a wild outfit, yet classy. However, the rest of the elements you have put, I think that they have redirected the whole outfit from the classy to a more club-version of it. I would have kept an invisible bra, stiletto sandals and a classic tote bag, and a pair of pearl earrings

Soff - I really like the combination of this blouse with these pants. I love the earrings tho , perfect choice, you just shouldn't added this bag and these shoes as Leigh and Lucy said.

Luiza - The approach to the subject is good. However, I do not like this stylization. You used a pattern that, in combination with your complexion, is not well presented. But the combination of trousers and a purse is good. However, it is not enough to call it a really good stylization.

Bueno-koekje_xx - 8.2

Lucy - I love a good pop of red, and I'm currently in love with all things beret, so that's nice to see. The earrings and belt are good details too. But overall, I feel like I've seen this look a dozen times already; it's just not particularly interesting.

Leigh - This is nice, there's a decent amount of textures and layering going on, and I like that you've thought to add the little black earrings. But I think I feel with Lucy here, it's not super original to me, just vaguely trendy. I would have liked to see something more personal here since it's the very first task.

Fonti - Lovely style with a care for the details. I love the top, the trousers, the pop of red, the transparency. I don't like the chains as they do not fit the style would. Also, I would like the outfit to have a more clear season orientation, cause when it comes to that, I feel like it is kinda undetermined.

Soff - I adore this outfit dear, I really like it. Great job. I honestly love the top, I just would pick another color for the whole outfit , to make it more natural for the season!

Luiza - This coloring is so safe and trite, but I like it! Delicate lace on the top, a check on the trousers and a downy handbag - it really looks good here, although it may create other appearances. Despite the great simplicity, I really like this stylization and I have nothing to cling to, but something is missing

Green_lady_m - 7.5

Lucy - Red is clearly in this cycle! I love the choice of boots, but I think there's already a lot happening around her neck with the blouse, so adding the tie is too much.

Leigh - I also love the boots, skirt and top but you loose it on the accessories. The bag is way too bulky and as Lucy put, the scarf-tie-thing just gives too much to the neck area.

Fonti - I like the look. I love red/black combination, it is one of my all-time fav. Now in detail, I love the skirt you have constructed (is it a custom one layered?) with these hot red boots. I also like the top, even if it is not that much a poofy one. So far you look like a Russian doll and I love it, but the bag being so basic and the scarf being unmatched with the top ruffles, the outfit looks less cohesive at the end.

Soff - I like the look, very good. I love the combination of the colors. I like the skirt as well. I like the top, but it must be more poofy, that's the only thing that I don't like so much at your outfit. Other things are perfect. Overall the look is very good!

Luiza - I do not like your stylization, but it is correct in relation to the topic. Combining a shirt with a scarf is bad. I miss the belt, which will nicely separate the top from the bottom. Maybe with a big red coat it would look better.

Dolphin316 - 6.312

Lucy - First of all, why on earth did you crop it so weirdly? We don't need to see the whole dressing room, just your outfit! As for the actual outfit, I like where you were going with the red top, wide legs and bag. But the brown belt is just wrong, and I would have liked to see some more texture somewhere.

Leigh - Why did you crop it so big?!? IDK what you thought showing us the whole dressing room would do. I also don't like the brown belt, when you could have used something red, black, white or even silver that would have gone so much better. I don't hate the bag but to me it is too big with such a plain look. The colour palette is nice but it's the same as several other contestants so it's not really good enough. Fonti - Nice blouse I vote a YES for it! It could look right with your bell bottom pants but you should have fitted them in a better way so as we could not see the belly skin cause it makes the look less classy (and your clothing choices are classy). The bag is a good one that fits but on the other hand. Shoes are not that good but I could say they are ok. A belt is needed but not this one, it is a wrong one to be put in here. Try to layer clothes for a more complicated and unique, custom look.

Luiza - The break between the shirt and pants looks ugly. In your styling I miss the most jewelry. The combination of a shirt and a bag is good, but it's not enough.

BibikaEmonik - 8.625

Leigh - I love all the stark white with black details! The head to waist looks good. I don't get whatever you were doing with the shoes though, and I think if you're going to use a bag with gold on it you should either cover it or use gold somewhere else too.

Fonti - It looks kinda weird and kinda impressive at the same time. I like that I cannot quite understand what is going on but maybe this is due to the small anaIysis of your blog post. As a guideline I would say that if the fitting is not good you most likely should try something else and that is told about the shoes' misfitting. It is more of an editorial look but I don't mind it that much, cause it is quite interesting.

Luiza - It's black and white, but I can not say it's a boring stylization. Delicate lace blouse, transparent purse on a chain and a big black hat, combination of unobvious, but it worked out great. I'm really delighted, I love this stylization.

Lucy - I'm with the others - it's great that you took such a risk, and the top half is great, but you loose it with the shoes and bag a bit.

Noismini - 7.37

Fonti - I like the outfit in general, it looks aesthetic and mysterious. The tulle pouf top is perfect as I also told to Alma and I love the lace cami underneath. Your skirt is fabulous. I feel like the belt is a bit strong for the look. As for the heels I would prefer a pair of golden pointy stiletto heels. As for the bag I would prefer to keep it close to the outfit, means a golden/black classic one.

Luiza - Cool stylization. Gold really looks good with this purse. I would change shoes to introduce some color accent. I miss the color here.

Lucy - I'm very much with Leigh and Fonti on this one - the purse is just not a good fit. The top layering is very nice, and the hat is classy. Personally, I don't like the skirt, it's far too 'summer at the beach' and less 'glamour woman' to me.

Leigh - I don't love the skirt, belt or bag. I think this is a good start, the tops, shoes and hat show lots of potential, but it's not the best you can do!

LostJetty - 8.1

Fonti - For the start, that's a super poofy sleeved top with feathers. You seem to have layered a couple of items very finely. What I like the less is that glittering 'something' below the dress and what I like the most is the BASIC dress in that tone that fits perfectly with your feathery sleeves. I like the similar sense of the shirt with the bag. Awesome legs. A risky entry that looks quite balanced.
Leigh - I really liked the concept here but the resulting look, I don't know. It's such a mixed feeling to me. I don't like the basics dress AT ALL, It's so summery and plain and the colour is unflattering. The shoes I do love but then the bag, it's missing the vibe because it's so business lady and not really the mystery girl I thought this was. Nice risk, but I'm not in love.

Luiza - I am really delighted with what I see here. I like it in every way. Even this purse, which did not suit me at first, now fits great. There is nothing to prolong. I love it.

Lucy - I'm feeling a bit conflicted over this one. I suspect Leigh nailed the basics dress and bag, they just don't feel appropriate for such a look. That you took a risk is great, but I don't know if it was worth it in the end.

ASB10 - 8.25

Fonti - Terrific style, I had an instant crush! Awesome pants (what are they?), lovely buttoned shirt and EXCELLENT way of thinking to add the ruffled neck !! Ofc Adrianna's boots it's an all time classic. As for the bag it does not match that much in tones but it has the vibes of your outfit's fragile elegance. The belt is in point, the headpiece is not but I like it even that. Awesome styling.

Lucy - I love the pants, the belt, and I even noticed you used a peice of the neckline - very subtle! I can't say I like the choice of bag much - the colour is very different, the lace doesn't make sense to me with the stripes, and I can't work out why it's not in your hand - you generally only ever do that is the item is too big, or if you doll's hands are hidden, neither of which is the case here.

Leigh - I'm with the others, the only thing that isn't working for you with this look is the bag and unfortunately it's not working in TWO ways, the placement and bag choice. Which is a shame because the layering is nice, I like the belt and the headpiece is a good addition of detail.

Thursday, 21 June 2018

C4 T1: The Poof

June 21, 2018 cycle 4 , task 0 Comments

This first task was chosen for ease of styling - we want to see your personality and aesthetic!

But, you need to make sure to use a shirt with puffy, poofy sleeves - check out our inspiration to see what kinds of sleeve styles we mean.

This cycle we once again have both Judges and Real World inspiration! Oh, and the themes were chosen BY YOU in the previous weeks voting, we're lucky to have had over 50 votes, some more conclusive than others... just wait and see which themes won!

Don't forget to check out Lucy's Top 10 Cycle Tips before you start your styling.

PS: Clicking on the inspiration images will enlarge them.

DUE: 30TH OF JUNE

Judges Inspo:

Sof / Lucy / Leigh / Luiza

Real World Inspo:

Meet the new street style trend from Paris, Milan, New York and London fashion week that all about long, puffy, and OTT sleeves.

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Cuffed Jeans - Fashion Trends | Fashion | Style | Cuffed jeans | Cuffed short sleeves | #cuffed #style #fashion #womensfashion | www.unsoshl.com

Black lace crop cami, white puff sleeve top, distressed boyfriend jeans, grey lace up pumps, black round sunglasses, black top handle bag - Fall layers, fall outfits, fall fashion, fashion, fashion trends 2017, fall fashion trends 2017, layered outfits, layered looks, street style, casual outfits, party outfits, night out outfits.

Catwalk or street, one thing was for sure at the SS17 shows, big sleeves were a big deal. Puff sleeves, XXL and even shoulder pads were repped. Wear your regal puff sleeves dressed down like this street-style star for an outfit win

JUDGES and CONTESTANTS for CYCLE 4!

June 21, 2018 1 Comments

JUDGES:

LUCY - Owner of The_Doll_House, blogger at This Is The Doll, Stardoll's Most Wanted and Star For A Dollar, Judge for FM-style, Kelzsprouse_1 and other cycles, participant and winner of several cycles as well.

LEIGH - Manager of The_Doll House, Blogger of Girl Vs Doll and Star For A Dollar, participant and finalist in several cycles including FM-style.

FONTI - Winner of The_Doll_House cycle 3, blogger for L.E.D.K.N.Y.

LUIZA - Beauty Cycle participant in FM-Agency, blogger and editor at Queens Of Fashion.

SOF - Blogger for L.E.D.K.N.Y, participant and judge for other cycles.

CONTESTANTS:

In no particular order:

Aniyah-xxxx
noismini
Bueno-koekje_xx
Alma1902
lostjetty
ASB10
MalikBieber
CharmedAvenger
XmackennaX
BibikaEmonik
Green_lady_m
Dolphin316

Wednesday, 6 June 2018

Top 10 Cycle Tips

June 06, 2018 0 Comments

Lucy here! With cycle 4 coming up, I thought I should once again share my top tips for cycle outfits. I've included examples with 'grades' and explanations to help you figure it out!

1:Short OR behind-the-doll Hair Is Best

Long hair often covers over important outfit details, making it difficult to judge your outfit. If we can't see the details, we'll automatically lower your scores.

If you are using the Plaza, it's ideal for you to use Tress Up if you don't want to change your actual hair. Remember, while it's nice to have facemasks and fancy makeup, this is a fashion styling cycle. The only things we judge are your outfits, not faces or design skills.

2:Avoid Unnecessary Poses

Most poses only distract from the outfit, not add to it. If the pose covers your styling up too much, or dominates the outfit, your score will go down.

3: Branding Isn't Everything

Just because it's LE or a Tribute doesn't mean it looks good. We don't care about the logo on it, just how you style it.

4: Inspiration is Important

The Inspiration pictures are chosen because they are meant to show ways that you could complete the task, so look carefully! They're intended to inspire you, whether that means colours, shapes, item combinations or print combinations. There's a lot to be learned by looking at our inspo.

5: Learn Form Your Mistakes

Listen to the judges - if several of them are saying the same thing, especially if they say it in more than one round, you should take note and follow their advice! It's not hard to try, and we like seeing you improve - but you can't get any better if you aren't willing to listen to our advice.

6: Check Your Screen

This might sound weird but hear me out - if your screen brightness is down too low, you won't be able to tell what colours look like quite so well. My biggest pet peeve is when people put a whole load of colours together that don't quite match, because it looks so messy and rushed. So make sure your screen brightness is high enough that you can tell exactly what makes sense together.

7: FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTIONS

If you don't follow the instructions for a task, you're pretty much guaranteed to be eliminated.

8: Ask Questions!

You may want to clarify the rules, confirm an item falls within the guidelines, that sort of thing. We will answer, and we don't bite, promise!

We cannot and will not tell you how to improve your outfit, however.

9: Ask you friends!

You can't ask us judges - but you can ask your stardoll friends what they think! Chat with them within the site, or on places like Stardoll's Most Wanted to get some great opinions on your looks.

10: Use Neutral or Matching Makeup

Although we want to focus on your outfit, a distracting and clashing makeup look will absolutely cost you points. It's hard to judge a look when the face looks wrong with it.

A neutral makeup - browns, blacks, whites and greys - will not contribute to your score. A matching makeup look will likely be commented on by judges, but again, will not improve your score.

Saturday, 2 June 2018

SURVEY: Pick Our Weekly Themes!

June 02, 2018 0 Comments

A few people missed the Judges' exemplars, but in order to bring them back and still have you all chose the theme, we've set up a pre-cycle poll!

Make sure to vote for your favourite theme.

And don't ask us to clarify the titles, because they're part of the surprise! We wouldn't want you making an outfit in advance now, would we?

Just pick the name that sounds the most appealing to you!

Cycle 4 Prizes