Poppy Photo Shoot 2011/2012 Resort Wear Final Look Hot Pink!
Well…you knew it had to end ( I can hear some of you applauding in the background) For her final look on this photo shoot, Poppy is wearing a new addition from this years Barbie Basic swimsuit line and the color is HOT. No, I did not pump up the saturation levels on these photos. The color of this swimsuit is really that vivid…and happens to be one of my favorites…hot pink.
Model: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Swimsuit ,bracelet, shoes and gold bag: Barbie Basics Collection 003 model 04 http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/model-no-04-collection-003-w3328
Earrings: BFMC Debut Barbie
Sunglasses: Fashion Royalty
Hat: Barbie Basics Collection 003 Look No. 01 http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/look-no-01-collection-003-w3338
Set: Refer to Poppy Photo Shoot Day 1 blog post
WClub 2012 registration ends January 18th
Just a reminder. If you have been loving all the Poppy spam these last couple of days, you may want to check out the WClub. I have been a member for the past 3 years and have never regretted. it. This year there are three exclusive WClub registration dolls and one is a Poppy. Can’t wait to get my hot little hands on her. Gorgeous!
For more info on this go to my original blog post here https://insidethefashiondollstudio.com/2011/12/23/the-2012-wclub-registration-is-now-open/
Or visit the WClub by clicking on the pictures below.
Poppy Photo Shoot 2011/2012 Resort Wear 4
Are you sick of Poppy yet? Well I’m not so here is more Poppy spam. Today Poppy is showing us a more muted and refined South Beach look. Robert Best designed a number of dolls from 2006-2007 called “On Location” Barbies. The swimsuit in these shots is from “On Location South Beach” Barbie. All the dolls in that series were fabulous and I still have them. They came with a swimsuit, sophisticated evening outfit and a more casual day wear look. What more could you have asked for in a set? Sadly, he only did four and that was it. The set was worth it for the clothing alone but the dolls themselves are gorgeous as well. Here is the link to their photos at the Barbie Collector website:
http://www.barbiecollector.com/showcase/category/fashions#BestModels
Model: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Swimsuit: On Location South Beach Barbie
Shoes: Barbie
Earings: BFMC Debut Silkstone Barbie
Bracelet: Barbie Basics Collection 03 – Look 01
http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/look-no-01-collection-003-w3338
set: Please refer to Poppy photo shoot day 1
I am really appreciating these sunny shots today. We have about 6 inches of snow on the ground with more on the way tonight. This is unusual for the Pacific Northwest in the United States. We don’t typically get this much snow so close to the ocean. I’m glad that Poppy is enjoying her time in the sun. 
Style Watch…Golden Globes 2012
I love to watch the award shows for the fashions. I often find myself saying “ What gown would I love to have recreated for my doll collection?”. It definitely sparks some thinking and dreaming in me. I know I personally could never pull off any of these gowns because I am all of 5 foot 1 ( always wished I was taller) and don’t have the body of a super model. I do , however, appreciate that others can wear these fabulous designer creations well. Here are a few of my favorites from this years Golden Globes.
1. Kate Beckensale in Roberto Cavali. She would most likely look good in a burlap sack but here she looks like a princess. Love the upswept hair, the cuff bracelets, the chandelier earrings and how this gown drapes at the bottom. LOVE
2. Jessica Alba in lavender Gucci. Didn’t she just have a baby? It’s just not normal to look this good after just having a baby right? She looks so elegant in this gown. Love the understated jewelry and cute little clutch to match. Love, love, love that soft draping train of the skirt.
3. Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji. I was definitely into the softer looks of pastels last evening. One of the best things about Octavia’s look was the gorgeous hair she had. Soooo lovely.
4. Sophia Vergara in Vera Wang. Va Va Va Voom! Love the color, love the cut, love the fact that she kept her hair down and swept to the side. Love the simple cuffs she wore with it. Gorgeous!
5. Viola Davis in Emilio Pucci. The hair!! Oh my word the hair! LOVE. She looks so elegant but current and hip at the same time. Loved this whole look from head to toe.
To the stylists that put these looks together, I salute you!
There were a few looks that had me scratching my head last night as well…..
1. Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackerman. Tilda honey….we love you and you are incredibly talented. What is with the hairstyle here?? Are we doing a tribute to David Bowie? It’s one heck of a tribute…just doesn’t work with the gown. Love the color and cut of the gown…with the haircut?….not so much.
2. Meryl Streep in vintage Jeager ( yeah…had to look that one up too…didn’t know it). Again, enormously talented lady but I feel like she will be donning a pair of jeans and hitting the rodeo later.
3. Missi Pyle, in Junko Yoshioka. Okay…where to start here… Could it be the color? Yellow is a hard color to pull off by anyone but dirty yellow on a blond??? Near impossible to look good in that color. Now, the dress itself..I think I saw that..wait..I think I wore that to a 1980’s prom. Is there really a chiffon rosette at her waist? Beautiful, Beautiful girl with lovely hair…needed a different dress.
For more fashion photos and information on last nights Golden Globes, feel free to visit http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/thumb/redcarpet-011512_69th_Golden_Globes_Awards/?page=3
Poppy Photo Shoot 2011/2012 Resort Wear 3
Today Poppy is gracing the patio with some Palm Beach style. Beautiful Tan, vivid color and a touch of bling…or maybe more than a touch.
Model: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Swimsuit and cover up: Mattel BFMC Palm Beach Swimsuit Barbie
Earrings: Mattel BFMC Debut Barbie
Sunglasses: Mattel Barbie Basics Look 01- Collection 003 ( http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/look-no-01-collection-003-w3338)
Shoes: Barbie ( have no idea what set these orange slides came from )
Set: refer to Poppy Photo Shoot 1 blog post
Poppy Photo Shoot–2011/2012 Resort Wear 2
Yipeee!! Color profile fiasco problem from yesterday has been fixed..and can I just say I HATE it when a program I use almost every day decides to up and change a color profile on me…out of the blue. Naughty, naughty Adobe Lightroom. I sent it to it’s room without dinner. Great…watch it get all cranky on me and really rebel. Alright, I really do digress…on to the photos.
Today Poppy is showing us her second look for lounging by the pool. A definite Italian flare here.
Model: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Swimsuit: On Location Barcelona Barbie
Shoes and hat: Look 01 Barbie Basics collection 03 ( http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/look-no-01-collection-003-w3338)
Sunglasses: Fashion Royalty
Earrings: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Note about today’s post
For some reason….my blog writer program is changing the color profile on all the smaller size photos on todays blog. Can’t for the life of me figure that one out. I will be posting the photos on Flickr as well so feel free to check there for the “better” photos. Weird….if I post the full size original not problem….if I post a smaller version, they turn out all muddy. Guess who will be debugging tonight 
Poppy Photo Shoot–2011/2012 Resort Wear 1
As many of my fellow collector enthusiasts and photographers know, building miniature sets for photo shoots is not the easiest thing to do. It can be incredibly frustrating if the picture in your head does not match the diorama that is unfolding in front of you( not to mention everything falls over with the slightest movement…I wish I could tell you how many times I had to reset the Re-ment pieces on the table….lost count after 5). There have been countless times where I had to scrap an idea and come up with something completely different because it just would not come together. Then…other times it just comes together so easily…a piece here, a piece there..oh I think I have this and it would look great there…kind of thing. I love it when everything just kind of comes together. Also, and I don’t know if anyone else does this but, when I set up a diorama for a photo shoot there is a story in my head as I build the scene. The more elaborate the diorama, the more elaborate the story in my head.
Typically, as day after day runs the seemingly unending gauntlet of rain, rain and more rain during January in the Pacific Northwest, my mind will stray towards sunnier places and luxurious vacation spots. That was definitely the thought process behind this set and the next couple of sets of photos. The story in my head had Poppy vacationing in the beautiful south of France. She is on a patio of some palatial villa overlooking the stunning unique blue of the Mediterranean Sea. There is a pool just off camera and Poppy is relaxing in the sun just before breakfast. Oh the life! And that is one of the beauties behind the photos for me and one of the reasons I enjoy photographing these miniature diva’s so much. I will most likely never vacation in a palatial villa in the south of France….but Miss Poppy can….and that is better than nothing. 
Okay guys….no more musings from “How Rebecca beats the winter time blah’s” On to the photos……….
Model : Sweet Confection Poppy Parker and her amazing tan!
Swimsuit: Dressmaker Details “ Aloha Kalakoa” ( available here http://www.pinkponytail.com/Products_Dressmaker.htm )
Sunglasses: Mattel Barbie Basics 3.0 swimsuit accessory set
Earings: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Set: Table is stone urn found at local shop with acrylic circle on top. Chase lounge is gift given at 2011 GAW..found this one at Barbiecon 2011. Little table next to chase is white Ikea vase with small acrylic disk on top. Pink orchid is a magnet ( back is flat but you can never see it from photos). Food and serving pieces on the table are all Re-ment. White chairs are from a Barbie set from years ago…forget name. Railing is Buyer’s Choice. Umbrella is battenburg lace doll umbrella..found at a doll show. Stone urn umbrella is in found at flea market. Greenery is from all over really. Patio flooring is miniature paper flooring. Towels and water bottle on table are from Silkstone Spa set. Bracelet on table is Ms. Poppy’s original one. Magazines on table came with new Barbie Basics swimsuit accessory set. Pink pillows on chairs were made by the talented Maryann Roy ( http://maryannroy.wordpress.com/)
2011/2012 Resort Wear continued tomorrow……
Twilight …The Wedding dolls
Okay…so you knew it was coming right? With the success of the previous Twilight dolls you knew that Mattel was not going to let this cash cow go without coming out with the wedding set right? Well, if you have been anticipating this set, your waiting is almost over. Rumor on the street is that Bella and Edward in their wedding finery are indeed being produced and someone has sneaked some photos. Keep in mind that Mattel has not officially given it’s blessing on these dolls but here is what is RUMORED to be going on.
When: One source lists February as release date but again….RUMOR
Price: Rumored to be $29.95 for each…not a set people….each.
There are some indications that another Jacob is coming out too….time will tell.
Will definitely be getting these guys for the clothing alone. Love Edwards tux but the doll…MEH. Bella is beautiful if she comes out looking like the prototype here. The Carolina Herrera designed gown for the movie was so simple and successfully crossed into the uber chic and elegant category..IMO. I hope the actual gown looks as good as the promo shots. Already thinking of plans for a photoshoot……..
** picture is of Alfred Angelo knockoff** pretty good representation if you ask me 
Grace Kelly Barbie and Bellissima Couture
Model: Grace Kelly Bride Silkstone
Gown: Bellissima Couture (http://bellissimacouturefashions.wordpress.com/)
Shoes: Louboutin shoe pack by Mattel
Poodle: Randall Craig
Chair: Pure Dream ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-Barbie-Furniture-Uphostered-Pink-Chair-Armchair-Sofa-SL004-/250944194504?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6d7087c8)
Bottle Brush Tree: Bethany Lowe trees
**note** tree is sitting on stone urn. Urn does not come with the tree. I found that at a little craft shop close to my house.
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 