New | PPQ Spring/Summer 2013 In The Starplaza

By now, everyone has no doubtingly seen the newest PPQ release in the Starplaza. This unexpected release has stirred a lot of buzz in the Stardoll community for two reasons. First and foremost, everyone is talking about the timer that's located in the store. Yes, this collection is here for a limited time only- one week to be exact. It itself isn't limited or limited edition, just here limited time only. There is a difference. And second, this collection is from the PPQ Spring/Summer 2013 show. We are way past those two seasons for Stardoll to be releasing this collection. However, this does explain why there is a timer on the collection making it a sample sale. The collection looks pretty good though. I ended up buying 14 items for a total of 288sd. Below is the complete collection in real life.

Did you buy anything from the new PPQ release?

Callie's Picks: Issue No. 2 | The Perfect Mess

I'm sure you all have seen the latest releases in the Starplaza. Callie's Picks: Issue No. 2 was released earlier this week to the public and it's been getting some mixed reviews. Seems to me like it's a love or hate type of collection. 
Based on the spoiler that Stardoll sent out via dollmail to everyone (see image), I was expecting something totally different than what they presented to us.
However, my hopes were shattered when I visited the Starplaza. Don't get me wrong, there are tons of great clothing items (some that may even be considered somewhat rare), but the store looked like a mess. The mannequins' outfits looked like they were just thrown together last minute. There was no uniform-ness to the whole thing. I don't know if it's just my OCD kicking in or what, but looking at all of it just makes me want to somehow take everything out and restyle the mannequins so that they all look clean and chic. Maybe that's just me.. oh the struggle. I mean, it's not completely random clothes thrown in there, right? After-all the theme is "The Perfect Jeans" or denim inspired. 

What are your thoughts on Callie's Picks: Issue No. 2?