What is the value of Stardollar?

   I have always been curious about what the value of a Stardollar really is and today I decided to do a little math. In this post I'll explain how much a Stardollar is worth in real money and help you figure out how much your next purchase is really going to cost you. This is an easy way to save your money and make wiser choices when it comes to shopping with "virtual" dollars.

  If you don't buy Stardollars using American dollars, you can translate these amounts to your form of currency using this safe online currency converter: click here.

  The answer to "What is the value of a Stardollar" doesn't have just one answer. Because we can purchase Stardollars in a lot of different ways, the value varies. This means, there is a best way to buy Stardollars. If you pick the right way, you can get more Stardollars at a cheaper price. The values below may seem about the same, but when you start adding up your purchases, even a few tenths of a cent can make a big difference. If it doesn't make sense right now, it will soon, I promise.

The offers above are for when you buy Stardollars only. If you're interested in finding out the value of a Stardollar when you buy Superstar + Stardollars, tell me in the comments.

  To find out the actual cost in real dollars of your next purchase, use this simple formula below. Remember to use the value of 1sd that corresponds with the way you bought your Stardollars. If you don't know how you bought your Stardollars or you got them for free, use the average value of 1sd instead. 

Value of 1sd x Cost of items in Stardollars = Real dollar amount

Example: $0.0285 x 14sd = $0.40

  Let's take a look at the cost of this item in real dollars, using the different values of 1 Stardollar. This is what I was talking about earlier. Even though the values look very similar, they can make a big difference on the actual cost of an item.

If you have any questions, let me know in the comments. I'd be happy to answer them.

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Barbie 50th Anniversary Dress on Stardoll

  In 2009, Mattel celebrated the Barbie 50th Anniversary. Stardoll joined in this celebration, by offering this gorgeous dress as a free gift. For a limited time over 4 years ago, any member could watch a short video and this dress would appear in their Stardoll suite. With an original cost of zero Stardollars, you'd assume this item wouldn't be worth very much, but you'd be wrong.

 With over 4 years of added value, this dress is nearly priceless. I personally own the 50th anniversary Barbie shown left and it's always been a dream of mine to own the 50th anniversary dress on Stardoll too. Since my current Stardoll account wasn't created until 2010, I can't own this dress for free. If I can hunt this dress down, it will cost me a pretty penny.
  I'm almost positive this dress is worth the maximum value Stardoll allows, which is 600 stardollars. If you translate this cost to real american dollars, this means the virtual Barbie 50th anniversary dress is worth approximately $17.00 dollars.

  If you or anyone you know owns a Barbie 50th anniversary dress, please contact E-mazing on Stardoll.
  I would love to talk to this person about the dress. I might be interested in doing an interview and photo shoot in the dress for this Stardoll blog. I also would like to find out what they think the value of this dress is or if this person is willing to sell. Like I said, owning this dress is a dream of mine. I think this beautiful dress is one of Stardoll's forgotten gems to most people, but it's front and center in my mind.

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How to have an Amazing Club

I know people are always making club with great reasons, They're always broadcasting, telling people in their presentations, and telling people in their GB! Well, they have the right idea ;] Popular clubs start out with only the owner as a member. The best way to make an amazing, successful club you should..

Most Valuable Brands On Stardoll

Hello! Well, I know I haven't posted in a while, and that's because my computer will not let me save/upload pictures, load youtube videos, load any sound, or open anything. The only thing that works is the internet.

I would love to post screenshots but unfortunately I can't, so this will be just a text post.

About the Stardoll Mystery Symbol - Part 3

  It's been almost six months since my first post on the Stardoll Mystery Symbol and since then, it's remained my most viewed blog post. I've already done a follow up post, but I still feel inclined to farther expand on this mystery symbol, also known as the NET. If you'd like to view my first two posts, click on the links below. Otherwise, keep reading for everything you need to know about the Stardoll Mystery Symbol.

Click to visit: "About the Stardoll Mystery Symbol"  or "Update on the Stardoll Mystery Symbol"

Everything you need to know...

About the Stardoll Mystery Symbol

  Here are some myths you may have heard about the Stardoll Mystery Symbol.

  • Myth - You need to join a club or vote someone 5/5 to make the symbol appear.

  • Reality - You don't need to do anything to make the symbol appear. It will appear on it's own. Don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise.

  • Myth - The symbol stays in the same place.

  • Reality - The symbol's location is random and constantly changing. If someone finds the symbol on a certain page, you won't find it there too, even if it's within the same hour.

  Now, here are the 3 Most Important Facts about the Stardoll Mystery Symbol.

1. The symbol can be found at the bottom of any page, under the Stardoll logo and the Google +1 button.
2. The symbol looks like a hot pink makeup bag with lipstick and mascara poking out the top. Shown above to the left.
3. When you find the symbol you unlock an achievement called "THE NET" and earn 15 starpoints. Shown to the right.

  I hope this post sums up everything you need to know about Stardoll Mystery Symbol. If there's anything I've learned about this symbol, it's that it will appear when you least expect it. You just have to keep visiting different pages until it appears. It's like that saying "a watched pot never boils". If you stop looking, it will happen a lot sooner.

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and Good luck on your hunt for the NET!

As always, please feel free to share your experiences with the NET in the comments.

Stardoll during the Holidays

   First off, I want to wish my readers a Happy Holidays! Whatever you're celebrating this season, I hope you have lots of fun. In the spirit of all things worth celebrating, this post is going to go over a quick list of things Stardoll is currently offering during the Holidays. Think of these things as inspiration. Maybe you can include similar ideas in your clubs or stardoll blogs.

• Snow - Stardoll has sprinkled some snow at the top of the pages, as shown in the photo above. I think this is absolutely adorable. I suggest considering adding snow to your clubs/blogs for the holidays. It's a little thing that goes a long way on the cuteness.
• Hot Hot Buys Calender - Although the month is half way over, it's not too late to get in on some special items. A new item is released every day this month and you must buy it fast, because after a day it's gone again.  This could be a good inspiration for some kind of quick contest or special raffle, if you're feeling generous. Click this sentence to visit the Hot Hot Buys Calender.

• Shops in Starplaza - These are some of the shops that have new items out for the holidays: PopShop, Bonjour Bizou, Tis the Season, Polished and Pet-a-Porters. Click this sentence to visit the Starplaza and check out the wonderful decor, fashion and beauty products. Creating stardesign items during the holidays is a great idea. You're more likely to make sales since everyone's getting superstar cards for the holidays. That means extra spending money!

• Holiday Pass - This is a great deal on 8 weeks of superstar membership, 350 stardollars, 350 starcoins and 13 special gifts for just $10. This is a special deal, because usually for $10 you only get about 6 weeks of superstar, 300 stardollars and 4 gifts. In the spirit of Christmas, a good idea might be to lower your prizes on items in Bazaar. You it to your advantage when advertising. Click this sentence to visit or buy the Holiday Pass.

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Happy Holidays!

About the Suite Update (Positives vs Negative

   In case you haven't noticed, there's an update in your Stardoll Suite. It looks a little different, but don't panic. Everything is still there, you just access it a little different.
   I've been playing around with some of the features and I've made a list. Take a look and decide if you agree with me.

Positive changes:
• Since we removed "My Suite" from being automatically shown, the sidebar is less distracting.
• We can now view all of a person's suite rooms at once, instead of scrolling through them right and left.
• The camera is easier to exit, because instead of pushing the "X", you can click anywhere outside the camera.
• The camera's special effects are easier to access.
• The camera, save doll, recycle and full screen buttons are now labeled.

Negative changes:
• The camera doesn't appear to zoom anymore, which makes taking the picture you want a little harder.
• You can't access your suite as easily, you have to click the suite button first.
• Since the "My Suite" is not shown automatically, visitors are less likely to visit other rooms.

   As you can see, there are more positives then negatives in my opinion. This update is really nice. I think it's overall less distracting and more mature. Share your opinion in the comments, especially if you find the zoom feature on the camera!

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Unlock Secrets to Winning NCG

Feast your eyes on the recently unlocked Secrets to Winning National Covergirl. 
These are Guaranteed to boost your chances and improve your campaign.

• Use Google Translate to make your campaign different languages. The possibilities are endless, when you can message anyone, no matter what language they speak.
• Advertise Anywhere and Everywhere. Think creatively. Post in guestbooks, sceneries, albums, blogs, clubs and parties. Your advertisements will have a greater chance of being seen if you advertise to people who are currently online or recently broadcasted.
• Always Broadcast or your job becomes a lot harder. It may be costly, but it is extremely effective. You will get a massive amount more votes, when your message is seen by everyone on Stardoll.

These Tips are brought to you by ZendayaLovesMe, who is running for 
National Covergirl USA. To show your appreciation for your her great tips, read below:

Click the photo above to visit ZendayaLovesMe's suite and Vote her 5/5.

"Hey Stardolls! I am running for NCG. If you think I deserve to win, could you vote for me? And if you have extra time, could you perhaps tell your friends to vote me. Something that I've been wanting to do ever since I made my old account in 2009 was be Covergirl. I'm level 54, I joined a year, 7 months, and 1 day ago on ZendayaLovesMe. Why I want to be Covergirl is so I can be well known on Stardoll, have the sparkly gold trophy, and to have more friends on Stardoll. I hope you all vote for me!" -Peyton

The message above is by ZendayaLovesMe.

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As always, good luck and I hope to see you on the Spotlight page real soon.

How to make a Tribute Medoll

  Making a Tribute medoll is one of the sweetest things you can do. It shows that you are inspiring and dedicated to a cause. If you make a wonderful Tribute Medoll, you can get a lot of great feedback. Although, if you make a Tribute Medoll incorrectly, you might offend people. That's why I'd like to take the time to make this post.
 
  Let's start off with the Tribute Medoll ideas.

  Serious Tribute Ideas:

• Cancer is one of the most touching and common Tribute medolls you can pick. This kind of doll usually displays a head without any hair. 
• War is another really supportive Tribute medoll. This doll usually shows a uniform and your countries flag.
• Anti-Racism is a really tough Tribute idea to pull off. It usually displays a doll with a different skin color then you usually pick for you doll.
• Self Love would be a wonderful Tribute idea. It could include an inspiring message to others.

  Light Hearted Tribute Ideas:

• Celebrity is a really fun Tribute idea. They usually look similar to the real person and display why this celebrity is important to you.
• Fictional Character can be another hard one, especially if the book hasn't been turned into a movie. Use your imagination and use props to make this doll easy to recognize. 
• If you have any more ideas for Tribute Medolls, please post them in the comments. Please and thank you!

  Steps to a Successful Tribute Medoll

 

1. Pick a Tribute idea. When choosing your theme, be sure to consider difficulty and how much knowledge you have on this subject. If you can relate to it more, it might push you to make a better final product.
2. Do your research. This is important so that you get your facts right and don't offend anyone. It will also get you more excited about your cause and give you inspiration. Skipping this step may end badly.
3. Find some Reference Photos. Look online for photos relating your cause. Find some to model your doll after. It will help you to stay realistic and work for a better final product. As always, be careful when looking online. 
4. Build the Tribute Doll. A Tribute medoll should take more time then your usual medoll. Don't settle for good. Work until it's great, because it sends a stronger message. Also, remember to use your reference photos.
5. Set the Scene. If you enjoy going above and beyond, make a setting too. Decorate one of your rooms to fit your Tribute theme. Reference photos are more important then ever in this step. 
6. Write an Inspiring Message. It's always a good idea to explain your Tribute medoll. I suggest including your inspiring message in your presentation. You might include: personal experiences and famous quotes. Always remember to check your facts, so you're not giving people false information. Last but not least, stay positive.
7. Ask for Feedback. Once you've finished, ask your friends and family for feedback. It's a good idea to ask for feedback right away, so in case you've made a mistake, you can fix it before anyone is offended. As always, remember that criticism is a part of getting better. So make sure you can handle being critiqued, before you ask for people's opinions. People can say hurtful things, especially when they're talking about issues they're passionate about.

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