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

(Urbanlegend)

Misha headband

(Lovemely)

The Keeper

(Opulent Oddities)

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!

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

Paper Dolls (April Edition - The Reveal)

Paper Dolls April 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 bold, black and white graphic print tube top from FDL Team Member jinxydv8.

CBGB Top
from Jinxedasposed Clothing
(jinxydv8.etsy.com)

Her tube top (made from an upcycled black and white printed shower curtain) has been fabulously finished off with these suggestions from FDL blog readers and FDL Team Members...

Gothica Couture Wrap

from lolashowgirl.etsy.com
~~~

Vintage Textile Cuff/Black Chantilly Lace
from greavesdesign.etsy.com
~~~

Cute Black White Mini Skirt and Petticoat Tutu Gothic Lolita
from 11tyone.etsy.com
~~~

Love Ribbon Bracelet
from onstage69.etsy.com
~~~

Homage to The Exploited Punk Style Purse
from Evillillys.etsy.com
~~~

Vintage Classic Black Mary Janes
from DearGoldenVintage.etsy.com

About Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls is a new virtual fashion game being hosted by the FDL Street Team blog. In each edition of Paper Dolls, an FDL Team member picks a fashionable inspiration piece and writes a blog post seeking coordinating item suggestions by readers. Reader suggestions can be from ANY seller's shop on Etsy, and are left in the Comments area of the blog post along with links to matching items. Then, when the author has a completed outfit (based on the inspiration piece and the author's picks from the comments), the author writes a follow-up blog post to reveal whole outfit.

Come join the FDL Team again, the May Edition of Paper Dolls is coming soon!

This edition written by FDL Street Team Member Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog.

Paper Dolls: Time to Play! (April 2009 Edition)

Paper Dolls (April Edition):

Do You Play Paper Dolls?

Welcome to April. 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 an uber-hip, punk-inspired, eco-chic tube top with a bold, black and white graphic print. And, since the top is upcycled from an new shower curtain, its been lined with grey taffetta for wearable comfort.

CBGB Top
from Jinxedasposed Clothing
(jinxydv8.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 CBGB Top from FDL Team Member, jinxydv8. 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 edition written by FDL Street Team Member Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog.

Paper Dolls (March Edition): The Reveal

FDL Paper Dolls: March Edition

(The Big Reveal!)

The suggestions for the Fifth Edition of the Paper Dolls are in...and here's our fifth virtual fashion outfit a la FDL's Paper Dolls.

It started out with our inspiration piece...

This sassy Boho Gypsy inspired piece designed by FDL Team member Debra (at the AllThingsPretty shop on Etsy).

Yellow Garden Bird Dress
from AllThingsPretty
~~~

And has been paired up with these great Etsy finds:

Princess Style Feather Headband
from Doomfox
~~~

The Details
from DAINTYCROCHETBYALY
~~~

Gold Rose Leather Cuff
from BarbaraLousBoutique
~~~

EcoAnkle Corset Cuffs
from greenbelts
~~~

About Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls is a new virtual fashion game being hosted by the FDL Street Team blog. In each edition of Paper Dolls, an FDL Team member picks a fashionable inspiration piece and writes a blog post seeking coordinating item suggestions by readers. Reader suggestions can be from ANY seller's shop on Etsy, and are left in the Comments area of the blog post along with links to matching items. Then, when the author has a completed outfit (based on the inspiration piece and the author's picks from the comments), the author writes a follow-up blog post to reveal whole outfit.

Come join the FDL Team again, the April Edition of Paper Dolls is coming soon!

The edition written by FDL Team Member Susan of the Capitola Girl shop.

It's March! Time to Play Paper Dolls

Welcome to the FDL Team's Paper Dolls Game ...Do You Play?

It's time for another round of Paper Dolls here on the FDL Team Blog. This month's game starts off with a sassy Boho Gypsy inspired piece designed by FDL Team member Debra (at the AllThingsPretty shop on Etsy). Her flirty and feminine vintage slip dress features hand-dyed elements in shades of yellow and retro orange, brown and yellow flower fabric edged in hand-dyed yellow lace.

Yellow Garden Bird Dress
from AllThingsPretty

Now... its your turn readers! Put your most fabulous fashionista hat on and help me create a memorable outfit fit for a Boho Hippie Diva in Spring!

Do You Want to Play? 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 haute, hippie couture coordinates to complete the boho look--boot/shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and any other items from ANY Etsy shop.

3. Once you've made a match, come back and leave a comment with a link to your coordinating items from Etsy.

4. (Optional) If you like this game and want to help the FDL Street Team pass the word on...add our Paper Dolls badge to your blog.

I will be selecting the items you list in the comments section and revealing a complete outfit in two weeks-- so be sure to come back to the FDL Team Blog on Monday, March 16 for the outfit reveal.

This edition written by FDL Street Team Member Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog.

Paper Dolls: Fifth Edition (The Big Reveal!)

FDL Paper Dolls: Fifth Edition
(The Big Reveal!)

The suggestions for the Fifth Edition of the Paper Dolls are in...and here's our fifth virtual fashion outfit a la FDL's Paper Dolls.

It started out with our inspiration piece...

A ravishing red custom-made Yukata kimono robe/swimsuit cover up created by FDL Team Member, Uyen, at the AsianExpressions shop on Etsy.

Yukata Kimono Robe/Swim Suit Cover Up
from Asianexpressions.etsy.com

And has been paired with:

Mirrored Bird Necklace
from ravishingjane.etsy.com
~~~

I'm a Hottie...Slip Dress
from sewsewsssuckurtoe.etsy.com
~~~

Roses are Red Earrings
from ForTheCrossJewelry.etsy.com
~~~

About Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls is a new virtual fashion game being hosted by the FDL Street Team blog. In each edition of Paper Dolls, an FDL Team member picks a fashionable inspiration piece and writes a blog post seeking coordinating item suggestions by readers. Reader suggestions can be from ANY seller's shop on Etsy, and are left in the Comments area of the blog post along with links to matching items. Then, when the author has a completed outfit (based on the inspiration piece and the author's picks from the comments), the author writes a follow-up blog post to reveal whole outfit.

Come join the FDL Team again, the Sixth Edition of Paper Dolls is coming soon!

The FDL Paper Dolls Game (Fifth Edition)

Welcome to Paper Dolls (Fifth Edition)

Do You Play?

WELCOME to February!

The count down to Valentine's Day has officially begun. It's the Fifth Edition of the FDL Street Team's Paper Dolls game and we're kicking off this romantic month by looking to the color red for virtual outfit inspiration.

This edition's inspiration piece is a gorgeous, custom-made Yukata kimono robe/swimsuit cover up created by FDL Team Member, Uyen, at the AsianExpressions shop on Etsy.

Yukata Kimono Robe/Swim Suit Cover Up
from Asianexpressions.etsy.com

Now... its your turn readers! Put your most fabulous fashionista hat on and help me create a memorable outfit fit for a diva on Valentine's Day! I'm looking for a cute chemise, fluffy slippers, sexy swimsuits, and other fine accessories to go with this swirly red kimono.

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

1. Take a good long look at this week's inspiration piece.

2. Browse ANY shop on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com) and hunt for haute coordinates--I'm looking for suggestions for the whole ensemble--slippers, swimsuits, lingerie, jewelry, hair accessories (and any other item(s) that you think would complete the look inspired by this kimono!).

3. Once you've found your items, come back and leave a comment and be sure to leave a link to your recommendations by including the item URL from Etsy.

4. (Optional) If you like this game and want to help the FDL Street Team pass the word on...add our Paper Dolls badge to your blog!

I will be selecting items for the completed outfit next week-- so be sure to visit the FDL Team Blog then for the big reveal!

This edition written by FDL Street Team Member Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog.

Paper Dolls (Edition 4): The Big Reveal

FDL Paper Dolls: Fourth Edition
(The Big Reveal!)

The suggestions for the Fourth Edition of the Paper Dolls are in...and here's our fourth virtual fashion outfit a la FDL's Paper Dolls.

It started out with a vintage Inspiration Piece from Rebecca's Art Closet:


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Burlap British Bunchie from melin.etsy.com
(suggested by delightworthyn.etsy.com)
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Autumn Cream Wrap from maryandangelika.etsy.com
(suggested by rebeccasartcloset.etsy.com)
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Sleeveless Gathered Front Top by garnish.etsy.com
(suggested by glorioushats.etsy.com)
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Cranberry Dangles from blacksheepdesigns.etsy.com

(suggested by rebecca)
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Ruffles Party Ring from viridian.etsy.com

(suggested by rebecca)
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About Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls is a new virtual fashion game being hosted by the FDL Street Team blog. In each edition of Paper Dolls, an FDL Team member picks a fashionable inspiration piece and writes a blog post seeking coordinating item suggestions by readers. Reader suggestions can be from ANY seller's shop on Etsy, and are left in the Comments area of the blog post along with links to matching items. Then, when the author has a completed outfit (based on the inspiration piece and the author's picks from the comments), the author writes a follow-up blog post to reveal whole outfit.

Come join the FDL Team again, the Fifth Edition of Paper Dolls is coming soon!

Paper Dolls (Fourth Edition)

Welcome to Paper Dolls (Fourth Edition)

Do You Play?

I love wearing skirts, so for the Fourth Edition of the FDL Street Team's Paper Dolls game, I looked to my FDL Team Members on Etsy for virtual outfit inspiration. This edition's Paper Dolls inspiration piece is this ultra-wearable a-line skirt from FDL Team Member, RebeccasArtCloset.


Now... its your turn readers! Put your most fabulous fashionista hat on and help me create a memorable outfit fit for a diva!

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

1. Take a good long look at this week's inspiration piece.

2. Browse ANY shop on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com) and hunt for haute coordinates--I'm looking for suggestions for the whole ensemble--hats, jewelry, belts, scarves, shawls, purses, bags, shoes, hair accessories (and any other item(s) that you think would complete the look inspired by this skirt!).

3. Once you've found your items, come back and leave a comment and be sure to leave a link to your recommendations by including the item URL from Etsy.

4. (Optional) If you like this game and want to help the FDL Street Team pass the word on...add our Paper Dolls badge to your blog!

I will be selecting items for the completed outfit next week-- so be sure to visit the FDL Team Blog then for the big reveal!

This edition written by FDL Street Team Member Susan of Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog.

FDL Paper Dolls: Third Edition (the big reveal!)

FDL Paper Dolls: Third Edition
(The Big Reveal!)

The suggestions for the Third Edition of the Paper Dolls are in...and with so many fab finds suggested...deciding on this week's choices was tough!! But, we did make a decision. So, without further ado, here's our third virtual fashion outfit a la FDL's Paper Dolls (and its hot!).

It started out with a vintage Inspiration Piece from theabomb shop:

Beautiful Black Velvet Vintage Puffed Sleeve Cachet Dress

from theabomb.etsy.com
(suggested by capitolagirl)

And is fabulously finished off with these accessories from Etsy shops:

This fanciful and feathery Jolee Fascinator
from boringsidney.etsy.com
(suggested by Becca at happiknits.etsy.com)

These dangling delights Very Unique 80's Crystal, Pearl, Gold and Ice Dangling Earrings
from theabomb.etsy.com
(suggested by FDL blog reader, alex)

This exceptionally elegant Faux Fur Victorian Cape
from ellita.etsy.com
(suggested by Beth at thirdfloor.etsy.com)

This sassy statement Vintage Kremetz Seahorse Rhinestone Pin Brooch
from vintageday.etsy.com
(suggested by FDL blog reader, Kelly at kellyww.blogspot.com)

This classic clutch (complete with cameo) Dayna Black Ostrich Clutch
from traceyvanderbeck.etsy.com
(suggested by silverdotjewelry.etsy.com)

And...these perfectly patent 1960s Gorgeous Patent Leather Shoes sz 7.5
from pantastic.etsy.com

(suggested by blog reader, alex)

About Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls is a new virtual fashion game being hosted by the FDL Street Team blog. In each edition of Paper Dolls, an FDL Team member picks a fashionable inspiration piece and writes a blog post seeking coordinating item suggestions by readers. Reader suggestions can be from ANY seller's shop on Etsy, and are left in the Comments area of the blog post along with links to matching items. Then, when the author has a completed outfit (based on the inspiration piece and the author's picks from the comments), the author writes a follow-up blog post to reveal whole outfit.

Come join the FDL Team again, the Fourth Edition of Paper Dolls is coming soon!