SFW Takeover: Feel free to grab the pitchforks...

UPDATE: Check the schedule again guys: it's 4PM GMT, not 5PM. See you tonight! 

I guess 'sorry' is a good way to start, but it's so inadequate. A lot of components of this week have let me down, namely, designers and Blogger, which has therefore let you down with delays, setbacks and no shows. Our problems have damaged the polished plans we had waiting for you. You deserve to know the extent of it:

 - Allure Magazine pulled out due to the graphics designer producing work that was not at all related to what the owner specified.

 - Amazon Tigers pulled out as the owner hadn't the time to create the collection.

 - Ribbon was pushed back due to the graphics designer not completing the tasks, and a replacement having to be found.

 - vaniTEEN was pushed back due to the magazine not being complete on time.

Despite my confirming all components in weeks prior to the event, these have still occured, and like you all, I'm extremely disappointed. And due to my computer deciding it wasn't going to let Blogger upload pictures during the week, delays have been frequent. I would like to apologise profusely, and thank you all for having patience with us and especially to Charlotte and Christina for helping me keep everything together [including my sanity!]

But, onto less self-piteous news. We have managed to salvage much of the week, and tomorrow, starting at 4pm GMT, will be our FASHION FIESTA! A complete pile up of magazines and collections, along with our highly anticipated surprise element!



Just as a little disclaimer: I shall be uploading all the work I have tonight, in order to escape delays where possible, but as we rely heavily on external forces, ie. designers, internet collection, we cannot promise everything will be out on time or at all. Yeah, it's a cop out, but what can I say? I'm feeling the wrath right now :D

On Sunday, we have the release of Eternity Magazine, along with an announcement concerning it [surprises, surprises..]. Afterwards, we shall announce the winners of our LOTTERY [tee shirt tickets on sale in Starbazaar at the SFW account FashionWeekSD [HERE] now until the end of Saturday] and SCENERY COMPETITION [Make a couture fashion show themed scenery and report your entry to me, Psychotic-Freak [HERE] by the end of Saturday]. Then afterwards, we hold the first non cookie-cutter Stardoll awards shows ever: The SFW Excellence Awards 2010!! But more on that later.

Resident design star Marcela has been getting a LOT of props for her new Candy collection, But there are a few other designers that shouldn't be forgotten, as they too have created some dazzling work! Heres this week's selection from each, available until Sunday:

The first plaid style piece by catlover103 [HERE]. It's got colours that are SOO in right now, and I for one am gonna be stocking up on her crop top and leggings prints! But if these colours aren't for you, then come back over the next few weeks, she's making them in all sorts of colours! You can find the ones to come in her suite right now!

sparklewand12 [HERE] has created a load of incredible patterns ready to sell out for five weeks, one print per week. This week her uniquely named Harbour print in a zany hue and juicy print is so divine I'm snapping up the lot! And stay tuned, she has a whole variety of divine prints to come, so check back for more. You know you want to ;)

This print is so divine I actually am considering having the fabric commissioned in real life! A fusion of juicy hues in an eclectic linear print, kxcatarinaxk [HERE] has really done so well here. It comes in a halter dress and in the leggings, both of which I now proudly own, and you should too. Bruno's collection is inspired by Asian and Morrocan culture, with lots of ethnic warm prints to come, so stay tuned, folks!

hay_lin75 [HERE] has followed a candy colour theme in ways herself, focussing on pastel kaleidescope prints with tangy contrasts, it's simply delicious! This week her pastel pink base is sprinkled with cartwheeling patterns in pinks, blues, purples and hints of yellow. It shrieks springtime, so run and grab one! I know I am.

Remember, these are only around until Sunday, then new prints will be out from them all, so if you want one, better hurry!

Our S/S'11 fashion shows have been amazing this week, and the designers deserve mad props. Having done a line or two myself, I can vouch for the fact that it is NOT easy. So we have got a stash of awards waiting to be handed out to the deserving! Our amazing judges are: Charlotte [N1mka4eva], Christina [GothRibbon], myself [Psychotic-Freak], Baya [EliteNews], Jenna [emorox4eva], Mel [bluegreen86], Emma [mysecketlover], Phi [Phii_x] and Cassandra [ad.astra]! And we have plenty of awards up for grabs:

 - Best Starbazaar Collection

Marcela wasn't our only design queen this week, and this award crowns our fave.

 - Must Have Item Award

A lot of items have been singled out this week as 'stunning' or 'original', and we want to highlight the best one.

 - Best Newcomer

We've had a lot of newbies to the design scene this week, so who made the biggest bang into the Stardoll world?

 - Most Original

Maybe it wasn't the best thing out there, but we salute those who thought outside the pixelated box.

 - Most Daring

Risque chic is our specialty on Stardoll, but who really went all out to shock and stun?

 - Best Makeup

Every part of a catwalk show is pungent with the vibe of the collection, and makeup is no insignificant factor. Who really wowed?

 - Instantly Bankrupt Award

We all had a collection we would spend every single penny to get every item of. Which one collection had our panel rootling around under the sofa cushions?

 - Outstanding Achievement Award

We had a lot of repeat offenders in this show, people doing so many different things to revolutionise the Stardoll world during the biggest week in our year. Who deserves recognition for working their ass off?

And last, but certaintly not least:

 - The Peoples Choice Awards

This award probably means the most. A poll will be out on the SFW site [HERE] after our final collection has released, and you can all vote for your favourite collection of the whole week. And along with the recognition, the winner gets 50 stardollars and a feature in E, in our special SFW spread! It shows who gained the love of the Stardoll world for their hard work. So start thinking about who you'll crown - you only have 24 hours to decide!

So, we apologise for all our mistakes, but can we make up for it? We hope so, and we'll see you at the Fashion Fiesta party tomorrow at 4PM GMT, for the penultimate day of Stardoll Fashion Week!

Becka