Birthstone Collection: Dec. Blue Beauty Topaz Outfit (2023-
Aug 26, 2023 21:32:06 GMT -5
Post by FelicityFan85 on Aug 26, 2023 21:32:06 GMT -5
The Blue Beauty Topaz outfit is part of the special edition Birthstone outfit collection and is the outfit for the month of December.
From the website:"Shimmery-blue and cool as ice, this blue topaz birthstone-inspired ensemble is a dream for December birthdays and streetwear-chic fashion fans.
Premium features:
A blue topaz-colored outfit featuring a satin puffer jacket with a collar and rib-knit trim, a knit tank top with gem details, and a printed ombre skirt with a side slit and gems along the waistband
A satin ribbon choker with a center faux-blue-topaz gem
Also includes:
A pair of barrettes with three gems on each and a pair of blue platform low-top sneakers with gems, striped soles, and glittery toes
A guide detailing personality traits associated with each gemstone and showcasing all outfits in the collection."
Retail cost is $52.
Thoughts: (Note: My #24, Susie, is modeling this outfit). You get a lot of nice pieces in this set that can be used for mixing and matching. The top is a tank top so useable for warmer weather without the jacket, as well as cooler weather with the jacket. The ombre effect on the skirt is more subtle than the ombre of the Amazing Amethyst dress. I kind of wish the slit didn't go up quite so high as it lands just about at the hip socket, however it's still a nice skirt overall. The barrettes are metal with plastic gems and look to be nicely made. While the sneakers are not my style, I still think they're nice overall. They're more suited for outings such as going to the movies or the mall rather than for outdoorsy activities like jogging or hiking. The gems are plastic and the choker is just a faux gem sewn onto a ribbon that velcros around the neck. The biggest downfall of this outfit, for me, is the lack of zipper on the jacket. While I don't always zip up my winter jackets, I like having the option to do so this jacket is just screaming for a zipper to complete it. If it was a vest with a long-sleeve top, I could see forgoing the zipper. Overall I give this outfit an A-/B+. I am going to attempt to sew a zipper onto the jacket.
Full outfit:
Without the jacket:
Close-up of skirt:
Barrettes:
Sneakers:
Back of outfit:
Comparing Blue Beauty Topaz jacket (left) to the 2013 Puffy Jacket (right):
From the website:"Shimmery-blue and cool as ice, this blue topaz birthstone-inspired ensemble is a dream for December birthdays and streetwear-chic fashion fans.
Premium features:
A blue topaz-colored outfit featuring a satin puffer jacket with a collar and rib-knit trim, a knit tank top with gem details, and a printed ombre skirt with a side slit and gems along the waistband
A satin ribbon choker with a center faux-blue-topaz gem
Also includes:
A pair of barrettes with three gems on each and a pair of blue platform low-top sneakers with gems, striped soles, and glittery toes
A guide detailing personality traits associated with each gemstone and showcasing all outfits in the collection."
Retail cost is $52.
Thoughts: (Note: My #24, Susie, is modeling this outfit). You get a lot of nice pieces in this set that can be used for mixing and matching. The top is a tank top so useable for warmer weather without the jacket, as well as cooler weather with the jacket. The ombre effect on the skirt is more subtle than the ombre of the Amazing Amethyst dress. I kind of wish the slit didn't go up quite so high as it lands just about at the hip socket, however it's still a nice skirt overall. The barrettes are metal with plastic gems and look to be nicely made. While the sneakers are not my style, I still think they're nice overall. They're more suited for outings such as going to the movies or the mall rather than for outdoorsy activities like jogging or hiking. The gems are plastic and the choker is just a faux gem sewn onto a ribbon that velcros around the neck. The biggest downfall of this outfit, for me, is the lack of zipper on the jacket. While I don't always zip up my winter jackets, I like having the option to do so this jacket is just screaming for a zipper to complete it. If it was a vest with a long-sleeve top, I could see forgoing the zipper. Overall I give this outfit an A-/B+. I am going to attempt to sew a zipper onto the jacket.
Full outfit:
Without the jacket:
Close-up of skirt:
Barrettes:
Sneakers:
Back of outfit:
Comparing Blue Beauty Topaz jacket (left) to the 2013 Puffy Jacket (right):
