Weekly Update: Graceful Fitting!

This outfit is just amazing! It is cute, it fits the avatar well, all the items complement each other, and the colors are unique. This is the kind of outfit that makes the others we get seem so, well, blah.

In my example, I used the dress and the shoes along with some other accessories that work with the items nicely. The only thing I wish was better was the price of the dress (which is like 40 gems). I was able to buy the shoes, but the dress will have to wait.

Overall, awesome job Team Lava I cant wait to see the next Fashion Story Update! ~ Sky's Limit

Sky's Limit: 1 Year Blog Anniversary

On November 12, 2013 at 11:48pm I posted my first post here on Sky's Limit. This last year has been quite an adventure and I cant wait to see what the second year will bring. I started out by posting tutorials for avatar contests and went from there. I listened to suggestions, made Fashion Story blogger connections and had a lot of fun. And I don't plan on stopping any time soon.

For me, blogging is a way to share my opinion with the Fashion Story world and hear what others think as well. I also love sharing what happens in my contests and giving the winners a special place on my blog.

In one year Sky's Limit has had almost 15,000 page views, 46 comments and 178 posts (including this one). I would like to thank my mom and editor, the Fashion Story community and the other Fashion Story Blogs.

Thank you all for your support and let me know if you have any suggestions for blog posts. ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Closet Updates: Hipster Sister and Ballet Beauty

This update was not my favorite whatsoever. The top is cute, but it is an only an orange version of one we already have. The skirt isn't anything new, the sunglasses aren't my fav, and the shoes are ok. Honestly, this update was better than the Halloween update I was expecting.

In my two examples I used the shoes in both, and the glasses in one. 

This update is very beautiful and elegant. I love the entire update, but I must point out that ballerina's don't wear necklaces during ballet practice. 

In my example, I added the wand, snowflake bracelet, and the crown to make it a costume like worn in a performance. 

Both updates are better than some I have seen. However, I have also seen better. What do you think? ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Closet Update: Tailored Tomboy

I am slowly, but surely, gaining confidence in Team Lava's newest designs. Not only that, but the prices seem to be dropping! This week's update (and lasts) has not one, but two coin items and the gem items are priced pretty reasonably. 

I think the entire things is very tomboyish and very unique to the rest of our closet. The jacket is cute, the shoes are interesting and the hat is a lot like a black one I have. The jeans are my favorite as I have a pair just like them and love them. Also, they will work perfectly with The Bat Cave's theme. 

In my example, I dressed my avatar in a casual yet warm outfit keeping the slight boyish theme of the new update. Honestly, I'm impressed! 

What do you think of the new update? ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Closet Update: Pleasingly Plaid

With fall fast approaching, I hope to see more updates like this. I love the new outfit, especially the dress. There are no shoes quite like these in my closet and the necklace is very unique and pretty. The bag matches one of my fall shirts from last year. 

The price point is yet another thing which I am happy about. The necklace and purse cost coins, and the dress and shoes gems but not to many. This update has made me hopeful for the future fall updates. 

In my example, I used the afore mentioned shirt from last fall as well as matching shoes.

What do you think of the newest update from Team Lava? ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Closet Update: Fiery Fall

Love. love, love this update! It is one of a kind and beautiful as well. I honestly have no complaints about the design. And though I wish it was less gems in the closet, I will be buying this dress next time I have 18 gems. The earrings are the only item that cost coins, but they are very cute.

The earrings where put in an odd place (the hat/belt section), but are well worth the coins to get them.  I can see myself using them for contests consistently. In my example, I used the dress and earrings along with a few accessories, to make a beautiful outfit that I honestly love.

What are your thoughts on this newest update? ~ Sky's Limit

Welcome to the Limit Label of Fame: Lovely Looks!

I love, love, love this outfit! It is elegant, beautiful and colorful all at the same time! What a wonderful creation, Lovely Looks and congrats on making it into the Limit Label of Fame! ~ Sky's Limit

P.S. The Limit Label of Fame is where I post pretty, unique or cool outfits that I see while visiting my neighbors or friends on Fashion Story. 

Alluring Belle's Beautiful Blue Outfit

I love how she mixed some of the newer turquoise items with some of the old and made them look amazing! The accessories work well together, and the makeup adds a whole new level to the outfit. Great job Alluring Belle, and thank you for contributing! ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Closet Update: Ocean Wanderer

The outfit itself: Beautiful

 The price for the closet items: Disappointing

I love this update, and I'm starting to believe that I'll have a theme outfit for every mood I am in. I love the shirt (the one item I could buy) the most. Of course, with my current on-going reno I don't have much coins to spend at the moment.

What do you think about this newest addition from TL? ~ Sky's Limit

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Late Independence Day!

This week's update had a 4th of July theme (the name kinda gives that away), so I thought I'd post along with my other 4th of July stuff. 

I was very disappointed with this update, it is such a let down after last years. Honestly, I didn't know what to do with the one item I would even consider buying: the boots. So, the avatar next to the picture of the catalog update is my best shot. 

What did you think of the update? ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Closet Update: Country Girl

Since I have been without reliable wifi for my computer for the last two weeks, I'm a little behind when it comes to writing some of my posts. Speaking of which...

This was last weeks closet update, and I love the outfit! The dress is cute, the bracelet just happens to be my favorite color and the necklace is very pretty. Not to mention the Western Boots, which are just amazing!

Ironically, I was at a chuck wagon dinner not long before I discovered this new update... :) Anyways, the only thing I didn't like about the update was that everything but the shoes cost gems. Is it that hard to have one complete set of items that don't cost gems?

In the outfit I made I utilized the new boots along with one of my favorite purses, to make a chic cowgirl outfit. What do you think of this weeks update?

Overall, I love the update and hope we have more like it in the coming months. ~ Sky's Limit

Covet Fashion: How to Vote and Why it is Important (Part 2)

Last week I talked about Covet Fashion and why I think it is the perfect app for Fashion Story Contest Lovers. Today I will be talking about one important part of the game: Voting.

"Your votes are the only thing that determine the look ratings in Covet Fashion. When a look gets a higher percentage of votes, it's rating goes up. That's it!"

In the picture above the informational note gives some guidelines as to how they want you to vote. It also mentions something else:

"You are required to vote for tickets in order to ensure that all users get enough votes on their outfits."

The voting is blind until after you vote so you have nothing to go on but the outfit. This prevents someone playing favorites, etc. For each event you vote on (usually consisting of 4-6 votes), you earn 2 tickets towards entering your own events. You also get a daily allowance of 20 tickets, but since most events are 25 tickets this only helps a little. 

To Vote, you can either tap on the outfit or the word vote at the bottom of the screen. Choose the outfit you think fits the theme of the event the best.

What Liking does is save the outfit so you can share it to social media later, look at what items are in the outfit if you want to buy them and gives the player points towards other things as well. However it does not give them any boost in the contest. To like, either tap the heart on the bottom of the first pic or the like button on the second.

When your voting meter is full, you get 2 tickets as mention earlier. The more tickets you have, the more events you can enter, the more coins and prizes you can win. It is a win-win situation in my opinion.

Next time, I'll walk you through the rest of the app giving you more insight on who to use it. For now I wanted to go into more detail about voting and give you a perspective on what the game is all about. ~ Sky's Limit

Covet Fashion: A Fashion Game for Contest Lovers (Part 1)

I recently got a new fashion game called Covet Fashion, and I am really enjoying it. The reason I'm posting about it here is because I happen to know there are a lot of contest lovers on Fashion Story. This game is all about fashion contests... So in this post I'll be explaining why I think it should be something every contest fashionista on Fashion Story should like.

I am planning on writing a post about how to use the app, but for now I just want to explain what I mean by contests. These contests (or events as they are called in the game) have all the elements that I mentioned in my series about hosting a contest and the one I wrote about making up contest rounds (to see the post click here, you might haft to scroll down a bit). Relatable stories, reasonable timelines, requirements to make it interesting and unique prizes that are hard to get otherwise. 

To show you what I mean, Ill walk you through the process using an event that I entered not to long ago, called Outdoor Concert. 

First you pick which event you want to design your outfit for (there are no caps on how many events you can enter, providing you have the tickets which we will discuss next time) and after reading the more detailed description, tap 'Create Look'.

When you tap 'Create Look', the above screen should pop up. It may be different depending on the theme, but it will be basically the same. Most events have a small list requirements, so pay attention. Though when you start playing you don't have much, with a little work you might be surprised on how many events you can enter each day. I know I am.

After you enter an outfit, you have an option to share it to social media (pinterest and Facebook for example) and then the event will look like the ones on the bottom left in the picture above. You either enter another event, go shopping of more clothes or vote which we discuss in my next post.

If you love entering contests, than I suggest at least checking out this app and considering getting it. I love playing it and since the clothes featured are things that you can get on the real market, I find it even more interesting than Fashion Story Avatar contests (though I enjoy those to). Please feel free to ask questions via comments, thanks for reading! ~ Sky's Limit 

Weekly Update: Beach Bride (Way to Go Team Lava!)

The first words that came out of my mouth when I saw this in the catalog was "Awesome!". My second thought was to check the prices for the avatar items, but I want to say first that I love this outfit. No complaints, no criticism, and no I wishes. 

The only thing I'm sad about is the price for the dress, earrings and headdresses. They are gems, which as you know I don't have in spades. Though I will be saving up for the headdress, it is just to perfect for my theme outfit...

Over all, great job Team Lava... I won't say it... I won't say it.... Never mind here it goes... I hope that next weeks update is as good it not better! 

As you can see I used the shoes in an elegant princess outfit along with some other blue accessories.

What did y'all think about this outfit? Is it worth the high price? ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Update: Bollywood Beauty

First off, Im sorry about how late this post is but this week has been really busy and it is only going to get busier. Thank you for your patience.

This week's update is the is the 4th above ok outfit in a row from Team Lava. The dress fits and is cute and the jewelry is just gorgeous! Since I mostly spend coins on avatar items, I bought the shoes and bracelet and will use them in contests to come. I think TL is on a roll and if they stick to their current pattern we will be getting another awesome outfit soon.

In the meantime here are two ways I used the accessories from the Weekly Update. What did you all think of this new addition? ~ Sky's Limit

Weekly Update: Cafe Cutie

Sadly, I was only able to buy the ring from this weeks late update. However, I was really ecstatic about how well this outfit was put together. I love the turquoise accessories (especially since turquoise is my favorite color) and the only draw back to this week's update was the prices of the gem items.

This week's outfit shows that Team Lava can do better then they have been and I hope it is an indication that we will be getting some better updates, though I can't be sure. One of the best things about it to me is that as a catalog item it is available to the lower level players unlike most of the more recent updates.

Though it was late it was worth it as this outfit is among the top 3 of updates TL has put out in 2014 so far in my opinion... What do Y'all think? ~ Sky's Limit

Love Pink and Fashion Story

This girl just keeps surprising me with her ability to put outfits together! Not only was she the first to be put in The Limit Label of Fame, but she also was the Fashionista O' October (2013)! Love Pink is one of my favorite Fashion Story neighbors and she also writes an awesome Fashion Story Blog of her own that I check often.

The First Person to have something posted in the WOW label... Congratulations Love Pink! ~ Sky's Limit

Welcome to the Limit Label of Fame: Blue~Aquarian!

 
These outfits are both really cute and I love the red hair. I wish they would bring those pj's that she wearing in the second picture back to the game... Anyways, great job and congrats Blue~Aquarian! ~ Sky's Limit

FantasyPrincess' Version of Classy Valentine

A few weeks ago (I know I'm posting this late...) FantasyPrincess asked me to post her version of the Weekly Update: Classy Valentine outfit. So here it goes... :)

I love how this outfit works and how she put it all together... Thank you for contributing FantasyPrincess!

The Bat Cave: My Semi-successful Fashion Story Boutique

A few months ago I wrote a series of posts on how to start a Fashion Story boutique. During that time I started The Bat Cave on my mother's phone so I could show you how it works from start to finish. Today I wanted to show you how The Bat Cave's theme is coming along.

As you can see I have quite an amount of work to do still on the store decor, and I am having trouble keeping it stocked up since its on my mom's phone. I have also changed the theme outfit from idea to realty with a few tweaks. I am still saving up for some gem items to finish it off, but this is what it looks like now.

If you want read my posts or want to compare the differences between the before and after you can see the posts here:

Starting a Fashion Story Boutique: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3

Thank you for reading and please leave a comment! ~ Sky's Limit and The Bat Cave