Friday 22 May 2009

Paper Dolls May edition-The Reveal

Paper Dolls May 2009:
The Reveal
It's time to reveal what readers picked for this month's virtual fashion game--where readers and FDL Team Members help to coordinate an outfit based on an inspiration piece. This month's shop round up started off with a stunning Versailles silk coat from Suite.


Versailles Silk coat

(from Suite)

A lovely outfit has been fabulously completed with these suggestions from FDL blog readers and FDL Team Members...

Petite Emmanuelle ring


(La petitepuce jewelry)



Tea dress

(Sohomode)

Etienne Aigner vintage pumps

(jessjamesjake)

Pinks Earrings








Misha headband


(Lovemely)






The Keeper




Vintage Suitcase


(Norakaren)






Buttercream headband


(chicallure)


and because I am all about color... Chiffon scarf

(Amysfunkyfibers)

Thanks to everyone who participated and the Lovely creators of all of thes beautiful items. Take a moment to visit their Etsy shops!

Saturday 2 May 2009

Paper Dolls: Time To Play (May Edition)



Paper Dolls (May Edition):Do You Play Paper Dolls? Welcome to May. It's time for another round of Paper Dolls here on Etsy's Fashion Design & Lifestyle Team Blog. This month's virtual fashion game (where you help us coordinate an outfit based on an inspiration), starts off with this Super Funky coat from Suite. She was inspired by Marie Antoinette! I am so honored that Jennifer from Suite is joining us this month on paper dolls. Jennifer was on season 5 of Project Runway! Us ladies here are all huge PR fans! Thank you Jennifer!

Versailles silk coat

from Suite

(www.suite.etsy.com)

Now... its your turn readers. Put on your most fabulous fashionista and help coordinate a memorable outfit based on the inspiration piece.

Do You Want to Play Paper Dolls?If so, here's how the Paper Dolls game works:

1. Check out this week's inspiration piece.

2. Browse ANY shop on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com) and hunt for coordinates to complete the fashionable look, using the Versailles Silk coat from Suite. You may look for boot/shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and any other items any Etsy shop (including your own).

3. Once you've found some items that match, come back here and leave a comment with an item listing link.

We will be selecting the items you list in the Comments below and revealing a complete outfit in two weeks-- so be sure to come back to the FDL Team Blog then for the outfit reveal.

This post was written for the FDL team by Becca from www.happiknits.etsy.com