Nadja in the Garden
I am awaiting Spring. While I wait for it to arrive, I decided to make my own garden of sorts. As I have shared in previous posts, I have been playing around with making my own 1/6 scale flowers. There are lots of tutorials on making paper flowers online. There is not….however…lots of tutorials on how to make 1/6 scale paper flowers. Given that, I had to essentially come up with my own patterns and a way of making them in this scale. I enjoy the process itself of figuring out things in this scale. In order to feel accomplishment however, I need an end project to work towards so this garden was the vision I had for making these glorious 1/6 scale bearded Iris’s . I hope you enjoy the images half as much as I enjoyed figuring out and making these flowers.
Model: The Enchantress Nadja Rhymes – Integrity Toys
Gown and Jewelry: Spell of Kindness Vanessa – Integrity Toys
Background: Designed and manufactured by ITFDS
grass mats were found at Daiso, gate was purchased online years ago and I honestly have no idea where. Boxwood mini trees where found at local homegoods store but can be found at many places online. Back wall of greenery was made by combining 12×12 greenery tiles I found at Joanne’s crafts and glued to poster board. All other flowers were made by me with paper.
Styled and photographed by Rebecca Berry for ITFDS
For these shots, I am using a Canon 5dMark III with a Canon Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS lens. I used natural light for this shoot augmented by one Lume cube (with diffuser) on a stand. I also used a white board to bounce the light from the left. I use Adobe Light room Classic to post process then Adobe Photoshop to clean up anything I can’t do with Light room. Side note…Coffee grounds work really well as dirt. Just make sure you are binding it with something and gluing it down. It will get everywhere if you just use it loose. Modge podge works well to adhere it to surfaces. I used a spray adhesive here then just applied coffee grounds to the board after so the grounds would stay in place. If you use “used” coffee grounds, the smell isn’t as strong as fresh ground coffee. That smell can be a bit overwhelming even for a coffee lover like me.
I hope you enjoy these behind the scenes looks. I know I am always learning and am always grateful when others show their process or some of the equipment they use. I know there are photographers out there with a greater wealth of experience. I am simply showing what I do and what I use. Enjoy the journey! 
-Rebecca
In the Pink Nadja
What can I say…I am in a pink and Nadja mood right now. I adore this doll and in this amazing pastel pink she just sings to me. I don’t believe you can ever go wrong with pastel pink. For the past year now, we have been in quarantine in my area. We are located uncomfortably close to the first cases of the virus in the US. We knew we had community spread early on so my husband’s workplace told everyone to work remotely from home last March. Both of my college age kiddos also have been doing remote learning for their respective colleges for many months. It’s a full house once again and I kinda like it. I know it’s only temporary and will enjoy it while I can.
While I haven’t been active on the blog, I have not been idle. I decided last year to switch a now unused space in our home ( the kids play room) to a full time studio/craft space. I will do a blog post on that project at a later time but the crafting space is allowing me to pursue another passion for now…miniature plants and flowers. This love of crafting miniature plants has dovetailed rather nicely into a home re-landscaping project that has been in the planning for many years. We finally completed the bulk of the landscape project this year and await final pieces this spring. So, I guess what I am saying is…plants and flowers will be popping up on images for the blog.
My mindset for the images in today’s post was Spring. Since Jessy Ayala designed a very chic and edgy outfit with vibrant color for the original doll, I wanted to try and take her softer and more pastel for contrast. In my mind, this is her office in Paris where she runs some kind of floral or home decorating empire. It is springtime in Paris and you can imagine that the sunshine coming into the shot is from a set of french doors with a view of the Eiffel tower over the black ornate wrought iron balcony railing.
I am also channeling a bit of Frida Kahlo here with the miniature hydrangeas in her hair. Just go with it.
Model and jewelry: The Enchantress Nadja Rhymes by Integrity Toys
Clothing: MUNLE ( @m.u.n.l.e on Instagram) and HOANGANHKHOI on Etsy
Shoes: Mademoiselle Lilith by Integrity Toys
Purse: @mydollhouse2005 on Instagram
Mac computer: Liluminiature on Etsy
Wall panel: divinitydolldecor on Etsy
Styling and Photography: ITFDS
This scene is also full of fun little miniatures that I have worked on for the past year and some that I have purchased ( the purse and computer). I always love to see detail photos in other people’s dioramas so I am including a couple here.
Behind the scenes 
. Happy first day of Spring!! I know, I know…meteorologically speaking of course..not astronomically.
-Rebecca
2021 WClub Registration is OPEN!!
It’s that time of year again folks….the Integrity Toys WClub is open for registration! It will run for three weeks then will be closed again until next year. If you are a collector of Integrity Toys dolls, this is a MUST buy in my opinion. A base membership is $50 and here is all you get with it.
- First-to-know Information & Sneak Peeks!
Find out information ahead of the general public, get sneak peeks at upcoming
dolls and more.
- 5 Guaranteed W Club Exclusive Dolls!
Get guaranteed opportunities to purchase at least *5* additional
exclusive W Club-only dolls during the year, including 2 Fashion Royalty/NU. Face
dolls, 2 Poppy Parker dolls and 1 additional exclusive doll.
– Members-only Forum!
Get exclusive access to our W Club members-only forum to meet
and chat with other collecting enthusiasts.
- $25 Coupon!
Get one $25 coupon per membership to be used towards any future
purchase of $99 or more in the IT Direct Shopping Cart
(Note: it can’t be used on memberships).
- Special Offers, Right-to-buy Lotteries & Contests!
Get so many other W Club perks, like special offers, discounts,
priority ordering windows, opportunities to enter our right-to-buy lotteries,
contests with real prizes, and more.
- Club-only Opportunities to Purchase Dolls & More!
Get additional opportunities to purchase exclusive and limited dolls
and more, beyond the 5 guaranteed W Club exclusive dolls and 3 upgrade dolls.
- Online Videos and/or Events!
Get special access to any W Club-only online event
videos, special interviews, and events from the comfort of your home.
- Priority Convention Registration!
Get a priority W Club-only registration window
for the 2021 Integrity Toys Convention, ahead of the general public.
- Private Q&A Sessions!
Get access to participate in private Q&A Sessions with Integrity designers.
- VIP Customer Service!
Get special VIP email access directly to the W Club Liaisons for your
collecting comments, questions and concerns.
But that is not all folks… there are three amazing upgrade doll options you can add to this years membership and they are all stunning!!
Fit To Print
Nadja Rhymes™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face® Collection
2021 W Club Upgrade
*$140; (This doll will have a $25 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with a $115 + shipping/handling/taxes balance due at shipping time, approximately in Summer 2021).
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Nadja 2.0
Body Type: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Cinnamon
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Bring on the houndstooth I say!! I love that Jessy did this in pale lavender too. It’s glorious with Nadja’s cinnamon hair and a first for IT in using this hair color with this facemold. The larger purse is inspired by Dior’s book tote
And small bag is inspired by JACQUEMUS “ Le Chiquito” bag
The outfit is another IT homage to Alaïa with an update to the jacket…fabulous translation!!
A definite must for any NuFace collector. This one is going in my cart for sure!!
Bijou
Elyse Jolie™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2021 W Club Upgrade Doll
*$140; (This doll will have a $25 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with a $115 + shipping/handling/taxes balance due at shipping time, approximately in Summer 2021).
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Elyse
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: A-Tone
Hair Color: Deep Sable
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Ok..let’s start with the positives. I adore this Elsye face mold in A-tone skin color and sleek sophisticated updo with purple eye shadow. I adore the chunky gold accessories and emerald clasp bag. The shoes are ok. The dress…ummmm….urrrr….I got nothin’ . This is a rare miss for the super talented Jessy Ayala. I don’t get the gown at all. Maybe it just couldn’t translate in this scale well? If it were a two piece thing I could live with it and figure I would just use the top with a different skirt. Regrettably…it’s all one piece so the entire outfit is out for me. I have absolutely no idea where even to start to look for inspiration on this gown …and to be honest….no real desire to. Sorry Jessy. Love the doll, not the dress. Will buy just for the doll so it’s still a win for IT.
Pink Lemonade
Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker® in Palm Springs Collection
2021 W Club Upgrade Doll
$140; (This doll will have a $25 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with a $115 + shipping/handling/taxes balance due at shipping time, approximately in Summer 2021).
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Pink
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
You had me at the pink hair David…you had me at the pink hair. Ohhhh my! Poppy is in Palm Springs this year according to designer David Buttry and she is fabulous in lemon and pink for this first design of the season. I adore the hair but the dress design is a close second. The blue eyes and berry kissed lips are giving me life here..the whole thing is just
Yep…she is definitely going in my shopping cart…no question.
So There you have it. Three fabulous upgrade dolls and a whole lot of perks for the base membership. Frankly, this membership is worth it for the chance to go to the convention alone. For those who like to attend, you need to be a WClub member because the convention sells out every year with just WClub members. The upgrade dolls are extra above and beyond the $50. It has been amazing to see this club grow each and every year. Love it.
If you are at all interested, you have until
to sign up. If interested, click here to go to Integrity Toys WClub signup page.
-Rebecca
Spring Fever–Sophisticated
Still dreaming of spring here in the dreary rain filled days of a Pacific Northwest winter. I have already shown some fun more casual fashions. Today I’m going full on couture with two fashions and models that brought Spring into the studio for a swoon worthy day of pastels.
Model: Making an Entrance Karolin Stone from Integrity Toys ( Her hair has been changed)
Suit and hat: HOANGANHKHOI on Etsy
Shoes: Integrity Toys
Jewelry: Integrity Toys
The construction of this gorgeous creation is incredible. Beautifully tailored and sewn! The beading!! I Die!!
Next up is a pink confection from my bestie Miss Hilda of Bellissima Couture
Model and Jewelry: Pink Powder Puff Poppy Parker from Integrity Toys
Gown: Bellissima Couture
Shoes: Paul Zhangby on Ebay
Nobody does these silk and lace creations like Hilda! Nobody! The perfect confection for this pink Poppy.
And…because I am all about botanicals right now…had to do this!
Looking forward to Spring!!
-Rebecca
Mademoiselle Eden Wows the Crowd
Integrity Toys’ WClub released information on their 4th out of 5 club dolls and the general consensus is WOW! It’s a good wow not a bad one…at least in my view. I know that many collectors don’t go for different colored hair. I know that for the most part, I don’t either. That being said, I am crazy for this lady. The talented Jessy Ayala has given us a Rococo inspired pastel infused piece of pure femininity. Jessy chose the perfect model for his creation in the sweeter than sweet Eden ( a personal fav). She will be a perfect sister to the epic crowd pleaser Public Adoration Eden which was given as a gift to convention attendees at the WClub luncheon in 2018. Click on the picture to get more info from Integrity Toys website.
Here is how Integrity Toys and the WClub answered calls for another doll like the popular one above.
Mademoiselle Eden
Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face Collection
2019 W Club Exclusive
Estimated Arrival: Spring 2020
Price: $145 + S & H
Edition Size: TBA
Head Sculpt: Eden
Body Type: NF 3.0
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Pastel Amethyst
Eyelashes: Yes, hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
This one is a WClub exclusive and only available to WClub members. If you are not a WClub member (why not??), you will need to wait for this beauty to pop up on Ebay sometime in the spring or start currying favor with one of your WClub friends with multiple memberships.
And…one other piece of information to share. It has been noted on the ever rich and vibrant WClub forum that the item number on this beauty has a letter after the number. This may or may not mean there is a variant of this doll coming in the future. Dare we hope for her twin sister Lilith to show up with a different and possibly darker color variation? Ohhhhh…I hope so!!!
-Rebecca
Day 1 at the Museum
Model: Integrity Toys Out of Sight Nadja
Dress: Mizi Dolls Fashion “Paris”
Purse: Phillip Nuveen on Etsy
Earings and Shoes: Integrity Toys
Glasses: ITFDS
Miniature Portrait: Kelly Rinaldi ( contact her @ you_are_a_doll on Instagram)
Day 2 at the Museum
I don’t know about you guys…but one day at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is never enough for me. Apparently it wasn’t for Nadja either.
Model: Integrity Toys “Out of Sight” Nadja
Jacket, Dress, Hat, and Boots: Integrity Toys “Female Icon” Dasha
Floral jacket pin: Scrapbooking element….swear…to God LOL!
Purse: Tiny Frock Shop
Earrings: Integrity Toys
–Rebecca
Integrity Toys 2018 Reveal: Nu.Face Counter Culture
Jessy Ayala continues at the helm of this Nu.Face line this year and collectors are thrilled. This year he shared that India and the festival of colors were large inspiration for this years collection. Additional inspirations were the rave culture with a touch of fetish. All these influences came together in a rich display of colors and styles. Jessy’s creativity continues to impress and amaze this collector.
Tantric
Lukas Maverik™ Fashion Figure
NU. Face™:
The Counter-Culture Collection
Approx. Ship Date: September
Suggested Retail: $150.00 US
Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 725
Head Sculpt: Lukas Maverick
Body Type: Homme 1.5 (With Disassembling Joints)
Skin Tone: Latino
Hair Color: "Buzzed Hair" Effect (Transparent Black)
Eyelashes: No
Quickswitch: No
Beyond This Planet
Violaine Perrin™ Doll ** New Character!!**
NU. Face™:
The Counter-Culture Collection
Approx. Ship Date: December
Suggested Retail: $150.00 US
Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 850
Head Sculpt: Violaine 1.0 (Formerly Vanessa 2.0) New Character!
Body Type: NU. Face 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Platinum Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
The Awakening
Annik Vandale™ Doll
NU. Face™:
The Counter-Culture Collection
Approx. Ship Date: December
Suggested Retail: $150.00 US
Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 950
Head Sculpt: Annik
Body Type: NU. Face 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Dark A-tone
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Supernova
Colette Duranger™ Doll
NU. Face™:
The Counter-Culture Collection
Approx. Ship Date: November
Suggested Retail: $150.00 US
Available Via IT Direct
Right-to-buy Lottery **note**
Edition Size: 1200
Head Sculpt: Colette 1.0
Body Type: NU. Face 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Sunkissed
Hair Color: Pale Honey Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Nirvana
Dominique Makeda™ Doll
NU. Face™:
The Counter-Culture Collection
Approx. Ship Date: December
Retail: $150.00 US
Available Via Dealers
Edition Size: 950
Head Sculpt: Dominique 2.0
Body Type: NU. Face 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Dark Caramel
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Wow!! Festival of colors is definitely represented here! As with the previous The Industry collection, I again give credit to the designer for his attention to the details. The plethora of jewelry and the addition of interesting glasses is a plus. While this collection does not fit in with what I personally collect, I can appreciate the thoughtful and cohesive designing that went into this collection. I love that Jessy paired these very edgy designs with soft facial screenings on many of the ladies. I also loved the very edgy screenings on Annik and Violaine.
I would also like to take a moment and say a big “Thank You!” to the marketing department and their decision to include images with more natural lighting on the closeups and accessories. That really makes a difference to buyers and it was thoughtful to include them. I loved the edgy lighting …very clublike…on bulk of the images but I really appreciated that they included normal light shots for those collectors that were interested in buying and wanted to see the true colors of the makeup and accessories. Thank you!
Next up will be my 2 favorite lines in the reveal on Saturday…East 59th and Fashion Royalty. Expect those emails in the next 15 minute and half hour.
–Rebecca
2018 WClub Registration is Now Open!!
If you are fan of Integrity Toys and their dolls, run don’t walk to sign up for this people. If you want any chance at going to the Integrity Toys convention in Portland…go sign up. If you want the best chance to purchase any of their products from dealers….go sign up. I have been a member for many years and I can honestly say…no regrets here. I always ( and I don’t use that word lightly) receive more than what I pay for from this company and their WClub. Setting aside the product for a moment, I have to say that the collectors I have been able to meet and correspond with on this club keep me coming back year after year as well. It’s not just the dolls but the collectors and community that make the WClub a special place for me. And NO, I’m not being paid for my endorsement LOL! Okay, okay…enough chat…let’s get to the upgrade dolls and all the goodies!
You may register for as many memberships as you would like (there are no limits) until 9:00 PM Eastern Time (New York Time) on February, 27th 2018.
Here is what you get
- First-to-know information & sneak peeks at upcoming dolls & more!
- Exclusive access to Members-only forums!
- VIP customer service from the W Club Liaisons!
- Guaranteed opportunity to purchase at least *5* exclusive Club-only dolls, including:
2 Fashion Royalty dolls (which may include NU. Face), 2 Poppy Parker dolls and
1 additional exclusive doll, plus additional surprise items! - $25 coupon to be used towards any $99 or more purchase in the IT Direct Shopping
Cart*! - Club-only opportunities to purchase dolls & more!
- Exclusive members-only online events!
- Priority convention registration and optional access to a Club-only event at
Convention! - Special offers, Right-to-buy lotteries and contests!
- Access to private Q&A sessions with the Integrity staff and much more!
*Details and instructions for this coupon will be sent to 2018 W Club Members at a later
date, including that a one coupon limit will be allowed per order.
Base membership is $50. The upgrade dolls will add to that base if you purchase.
Modernist Eugenia Perrin-Frost™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection 2018 W Club Exclusive
Body Type:FR 6.0
Head Sculpt:Eugenia
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone:A-Tone
Hair Color:Dark Espresso
Eyelashes:Yes, Hand Applied
Upgrade price: $125.00 ( $25 deposit due upon ordering. $100 due upon delivery)
Anticipated delivery: Summer 2018 Yes…Summer. Just so you know folks…these upgrades typically come in about 4 months later…just setting expectations here. I have to say though, for the most part, these dolls are worth the wait.
And because some WClubbers didn’t fee like we had a good look at her face in the original press release ( and I agree with those who asked for more images) the incredibly responsive people at IT provided the image below . Also, for those of you who might think this is a white outfit…think again. The general consensus is it is a light powder blue/green. Yummy!!
Soda Pop Saturday Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Poppy Parker™ Collection 2018 W Club Exclusive
Body Type:PP 1.5
Head Sculpt:Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature:No
Skin Tone:FR White
Hair Color:Golden Blond
Eyelashes:Yes, Hand Applied
Upgrade price: $125.00 ( $25 deposit due upon ordering. $100 due upon delivery)
Anticipated delivery: Summer 2018
This Poppy is on a arched foot body!!! YASSSSS! This is my preferred body for Poppy as I hate to photograph the ankle joint. You can definitely see David Buttry’s direction for the year. He shared at convention that he was inspired by Kate Spade and I am seeing that in the bright colors and polka dots. I can’t wait to see what is in store for Poppy this year!
Eye Candy Rayna Ahmadi™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face™ Collection 2018 W Club Exclusive
Body Type:NF 3.0
Head Sculpt:Rayna
Quick Switch Feature:No
Skin Tone:Japan
Hair Color:Amber
Eyelashes:Yes, Hand Applied
Upgrade price: $125.00 ( $25 deposit due upon ordering. $100 due upon delivery)
Anticipated delivery: Summer 2018
Love that pink ice cream cone purse!!! The accessories are killing me lately from IT! Killing me with desire to own each and every one 
How do I become part of the W Club?
From now until February 27th, 2018, you can qualify for the 2018 W Club by submitting a registration form and completing your payment. You can start your registration here:
https://www.integritytoys.com/wclubforum/2018clubregstart.html
I am proud to be a returning member for the 2018 WClub. Looking forward to seeing more new members this year!!
-Rebecca
Poetic Beauty Enters the Studio
Things have been crazy busy at ITFDS since July. Since the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention, I have been in production mode for the Integrity Toys convention and that left very little time for anything else…taking photos or blogging. I need to work out a better schedule…. obviously!
In the craziness that was August through July, there were some very high points for my collection. One such moment was when I won the opportunity to purchase the Poetic Beauty Lilith and Eden gift set.
They are inspired, I believe, by the 2016 Pre fall Louis Vuitton collection..feel free to check out the photos in my original post about these dolls. Eden/Lilith is one of my all time favorite face molds and the fact that this gift set was offered in this lottery made me both excited and filled with anxiety. This was a lottery I REALLY wanted to win. I consider myself very lucky to have succeeded in this and was able to purchase.
I adore the facial screening on these dolls and the clothing was edgy, current and perfect for these young sister characters. The real highlight, however, in this set were the accessories.
It wasn’t the fact that you got 2 Louis Vuitton inspired purses but THE SHOES and those tasseled earrings. The execution and attention to detail on these accessories also deserves special comment. Really well done people…exceptional.
And…since the name of this gift set was Poetic Beauty…I had to pull out some Lord Byron….had to do it.
This set is one of IT’s best in my humble opinion. I adore every aspect of it so I will let Lord Byron finish this post with,
“And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes; “
-Rebecca
Alta Moda for All Collectors!
Integrity Toys just announced another goodie for collectors! As I have explained in previous blog posts, for the past couple of Integrity Toys conventions the advanced design competition winner gets to have their design produced by IT. It’s a really nice perk and what an incentive for the incredibly talented pool of IT collectors. This past year the advanced design competition was won by Salvador Lopez Arriaga.
Here are some images I took of his design entry at the convention:
Congratulations Salvador!! You made Karolin look stunning and many collectors are looking forward to adding your amazing work to their collection. Here is the finished Integrity Toys production doll.
Alta Moda
Karolin Stone™ Dressed Doll
The NU. FACE™ Collection
2016 Design Competition Winner
Edition Size: TBD
Estimated Delivery: Spring 2018
W Club Only Retail Price: $135.00 US + Shipping and Handling
General Public Retail Price: $145.00 US + Shipping and Handling
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Karolin Stone™
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Platinum Champagne Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
You have to give Integrity Toys an A+ for staying true to the original design. They faithfully reproduced it down to the doll Mr. Arriaga used! Feel free to follow Salvador on his Instagram account as he continues to share his design projects. I have followed him for over a year now and he never fails to inspire and amaze.
OK…so what do you need to know to order this doll? 1) If you are WClub member, use the link in the email that was sent to you by noon ET September 19, 2017 . 2) If you are not a WClub member, I am assuming this lovely will be available in their shop at The Integrity Toys website after September 19th. At the time of this posting, they have not given specific information other than it will be available to the general public. That could mean IT direct or through their dealers. I will post more information when I have it.
-Rebecca
What a Metamorphosis!
Integrity Toys’ W Club just announced their latest club offering to members and she’s not just a beauty but a gift set beauty offering….always a plus! This one is yet another example of the emerging design talents of Jessy Ayala ! Well done Jessy!!
Metamorphosis
Erin Salston™ Dressed Doll Gift Set
The Heirloom Collection
2017 W Club Exclusive
Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Arrival: Early Spring 2018
Pricing: $175.00 US + S & H
(Limit of one per W Club membership)
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: ERIN 2.0
Body: NU. FACE 2.5
Foot Sculpt: HIGH-HEELED
Skin Tone: HUNGARIAN
Hair Color: MIDNIGHT BROWN
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Like What you see?? But wait…there is more! This one is a gift set people!
Possible design inspiration is right off the runway from Alexandre Vauthier
Alexandre Vauthier 2017 Spring Couture
Wow right?!! I realize ( and totally relate to) that some are completely turned off by the fact that the shorts look was sported by Kendell Jenner on a red carpet event but lets not forget…the original look was designed by Alexandre Vauthier.
How adorable is that little butterfly headband?!! And I love the blue and white print with the facial screening of this doll. Soft and elegant. I don’t know who the design inspiration was for the gown but the feeling for me is that soft mystical feel of the recent Dior couture shows by Maria Grazia Chiuri ,formally of Valentino. I love the whimsy coupled with edginess of this giftset. It’s a full meal deal! This addition to the Nu.Face line is also part of the “Heirloom” collection so the backstory reveals that the little butterfly crown has been passed down through generations in Erin’s family. Sweet story. I am really enjoying the fun Jessy appears to be having with this line.
If you are a W Club member, you have until noon EST 9/8/2017 to order this one. Check for the links in your email. If you are not a member, check the secondary markets after this beauty is released ( not until 2018).
-Rebecca
2017 Integrity Toys Nu.Face Collection Revealed!!
This collection marks Jessy Ayala’s second season as lead designer for the Nu.Face line and he has not disappointed. He has provided a collection rich in color and nostalgia while keeping it edgy and current. This collection seems to draw inspiration from the 2016 Louis Vuitton fashion shows as well as the accessories. Let’s take a moment to talk about the accessories. They are BEYOND people. Jessy’s attention to every minute detail in this line amazes and astounds. If you love Louis Vuitton bags…you will love this line. Jessy explained in the webinar that his basic inspiration for this line drew on objects of value..heirlooms. He explained there are romantic notes with rich jewel tone colors and a definite haunted mansion feel. Therefore, each doll has some kind of heirloom in her set. Also important to note, all of the characters have last names now! So enough of my blathering…let’s get to the dolls.
Charmed Life
Imogen Lennox Dressed Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $140.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Imogen
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Ginger
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
How cute are those freckles?!!! From the titian hair to the combat boots…LOVE!! The back of the shirt is MAJOR and that purse…don’t even get me started with the purse. I love that the shirt is a body suit because they just fit better when dressing the doll IMO. Let’s also take a moment to appreciate the thigh high fish nets! The facial screening , according to Jessy, on this Imogen is an homage to Going Public Eugenia, a clear collector favorite…and again he brings in the heirloom nostalgia vibe with the facial screenings. Nicely done Mr. Ayala.
Heiress
Erin Salston Dressed Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $140.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Latino
Hair Color: Amber Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
And again…the accessories are slaying me. Wait…is that a spider ring?!! Sign me up! For this doll, Jessy offered that the little travel case is the heirloom…and what an heirloom. That case put this doll in the my shopping cart. The shoes helped it along and that spider ring clinched it. That jacket with it’s split sleeves intrigue me and the skirt has a LOT of mix and match potential. The screening on this gorgeous Latino skin toned Erin is an homage to Paparazzi Bait Adele. Vibrant and sultry. Stunning.
Neo-Romantic
Rayna Ahmadi Dressed Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 775
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $140.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Rayna
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Latino
Hair Color: Dark Espresso
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Wow!! while this is not the style I collect ( the high cut legs on the bodysuit have the Mom in me saying “ nope “ ), I can appreciate the styling. The accessories are beyond again. The heirloom of this look is the bracelet. Those tassel earrings are all that and a bag of chips too. The glasses add to the overall motocross vibe with the pants. I am again amazed at the details of this ensemble. Look at all those topstitched seams in those pants! Holy Cow! The facial screening on this lady is flat out gorgeous and I considered getting this one just for the doll. Will most likely regret it later but I passed. I love how that mulberry stripe in the pants is brought forward by the lip color. I also appreciate the two tones of soft greyish blue Jessy has paired with the rich black and vibrant berry color. Yummmmmm!
Vanity & Glamour
Nadja Rhymes Close-Up Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $120.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Nadja 2.0
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: A-Tone
Hair Color: Sterling Silver
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Fierce!! Too fierce for words almost. From that soft petal shrug to the antique heirloom mirror, this woman owns it. She is also an homage to Paparazzi Bait Adele in facial screening. For me, this lady is all about that silver hair and sulrty eyes. I’m not super excited about the lavender hued lips but that can be tweaked some. In the early days of Integrity Toy’s collections, there were offerings of lingerie dolls and Jessy is bringing that bag around with this heirloom theme. Love that.
Hauntingly Lovely
Ayumi Nakamura Close-Up Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 825
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $120.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Ayumi 3.0
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Baby Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
If Nadja was the sultry, then this Erin is the soft romantic antithesis..well..until you get to those leather boot spats!! Wow!! Love!! And they are like textured snakeskin leather like too. Oh…my…word. My heart can’t take much more LOL! The heirloom in this set is the brush. The baby blonde tresses and softened facial screening bring out the romance in this set.
If you are interested at all about these offerings, run don’t walk to your IT dealers for these dolls people. They are selling out fast.
And now for the set everyone wants but only a few lucky ducks will be able to get. Time for a lottery folks and this time the twins are the coveted want and need for many collectors.
Poetic Beauty
Lilith and Eden Blair Twin-Doll Gift Set
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 925
Estimated Delivery: September 2017
Retail Price: $199.00 US
*** THIS GIFT SET WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE VIA INTEGRITY TOYS DEALERS!***
THIS WILL BE OFFERED VIA A W CLUB EXCLUSIVE RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY FROM IT DIRECT LATER THIS YEAR (MORE DETAILS TO COME).
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Lilith and Eden
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Mahogany (Lilith) and
Pale Honey (Eden)
This set has me all gooey inside. LOVE!! All the accessories alone would have me buying but the twins ( especially Lilith) are my favorites. That leather crossover vest on Eden…Dying! Lilith’s entire outfit has me fainting. Add in the LV bags and I’m a goner. Oh lottery Gods, may you shine favorably on me…or…in the event I miss out on this one…may you give me sharp elbows with which to battle in the secondary market for this set.
So that is the Nu.Face collection for this year. Wow!! Don’t you feel like you have eaten a really good meal at a Michelin starred restaurant?!! There were so many highlights of this collection that I can’t pick a favorite doll. I would have to give the win to the detailed accessories though and the general cohesiveness and feel of the collection. There was something for everyone I think. If you wanted soft romantic, you got it…if you wanted edgy fierce…you got that too. I also think Mr. Ayala has given the market that youthful fashion forward vibe that many collectors have been wanting to return to Nu.Face. This look is current. It is now and extremely marketable. Excellent job done by the young rising talent of Jessy Ayala and smart of Integrity Toys to bring him on board.
Timeless Show Eden
I decided to pair up a favorite new outfit and a “holy grail” Eden. I don’t pull this doll out as often as I should.
Model: Style Mantra Eden by Integrity Toys
Dress, socks, shoes. purse and hat: Timeless Show by Lovetones
Set: Cargo Culinary Containers and Miniature Wood Pallet Drink Coasters
-Rebecca
Mademoiselle Papillon Rouge
Giselle has been restyled as Miss Red Butterfly for today’s blog post. I have been inspired by some beautiful images coming from Dior’s Spring Couture collection and the new captain at it’s helm Maria Grazia Chiuri (formerly of Valentino). She had unicorn’s lining the walk into the collection venue! Ok, Ok, they were not real unicorns but still….very whimsical. She had a park like setting and I supposed that has helped influence the backdrop for this shoot as well.
Model: Integrity Toys AKA Gigi Giselle
Dress: Rimdoll
Hat: Integrity Toys “Love The One” Kyori Sato ( I embellished with flower and butterfly)
Gloved hands: Integrity Toys “Royal Treatment” Véronique giftset
Earrings: Integrity Toys “Admiration” Monogram
Purse: Bogue’s Vogues
-Rebecca
A Spring Bride
I have been inspired by some of the free flowing fashions I have seen in the past week from Coachella so I decided to dress my new Giselle in a fashion I received this past week from Rimdoll. I have also been wanting too use these adorable paper roses hued in yellow and pink. I needed the right outfit to showcase them and this glorious gown from Rimdoll was just the thing. It is all that and a bag of chips people! Spring floral romantic with a little bit of edginess in there too.
Mode: NuFace Aka Gigi Giselle
Gown: Rimdoll on Etsy
floral crown and bouquet: Made by me of flowers found on Ebay
Earrings: Mattel
Garden Bench: Found it at Michael’s about 3 years ago.
I absolutely LOVE the facial screening on this Giselle. Very soft and romantic.
-Rebecca
The Millennial Chanel
Many fashion collections are targeting the rich pocket of the Millennial generation right now. I was interested in styling one of the most recent NuFace girls to embody that plus stay true to the original theme of IT and Jessy Ayala’s Reckless collection…the movie “Clueless”. It all started with this fabulous jacket from the Etsy shop ElenPriv. It continued with the amazing necklace from Etsy shop IsabelleParisJewels. The rest just came into place after that.
Model, earrings, hat and gloved hands: NuFace AKA Gigi Giselle
Top: NuFace She Owns Everything Erin
Skirt: NuFace Up All Night Lilith
Shoes, bag: NuFace Touble Eden
Stockings: NuFace Total Betty Ayumi
Necklace: IsabelleParisJewels on Etsy
-Rebecca
Ayumi is a Total Betty
The actual name for this doll is Totally Betty Ayumi. If you have never watched the movie Clueless you may have missed the meaning of the reference. Per the Online Slang Dictionary, the definition of Betty is
noun
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an attractive female; "hottie".
Oddly enough, the citation for this definition is the movie Clueless. Well..whether or not the movie coined this term and it’s meaning, this Ayumi is definitely a stunner. The outfit she came in was perfect for the urban and hip look. My collection runs more towards the elegant and sophisticated so I wanted to transform this current Ayumi with an outfit I had recently received. I suspected she would fit into “elegant and sophisticated” without a problem….and I was right. This also gave me a chance to use one of the amazing screens I recently picked up on Etsy.
Model and jewelry: Totally Betty Ayumi
Shoes: FR2 shoe pack
Suit and faux fur: HOANG ANH KHOI on Etsy
Screen: Customdollhouse on Etsy
Tulips: Available soon at ITFDS
I absolutely adore the soft facial screening on her!! A number of collectors have said she bears a striking resemblance to Chrissy Teigan. I can totally see that!
-Rebecca
Recklessness in the Studio!
I received the lovely dolls I ordered from the “Reckless” collection from my fabulous Integrity Toy’s dealer this past week and I have to say…I am not disappointed at all. The facial screenings are delightful and the fashions and accessories exceed expectations on most levels. My only complaint is that the choker necklaces on both Ayumi and Erin needed to have adjustments. On mine at least the choker was too tight a fit and I ended up adding another bigger jump ring so it would close around the neck. I know some people are just popping the heads off and putting the necklace on but that seemed like too much work to me given how often I redress these models…so the jump ring was a good solution for me.
The braids were a surprise to me and apparently a lot of other collectors. They didn’t show these in the promo shots so I made sure to showcase them in these pictures. Definitely a Moschino influence with the burned edge bow.
Moschino 2016 RTW
Jessy Ayala did a marvelous job with the modern day “Clueless” inspired collection. It’s young, its hip, it’s edgy and it also manages to be fun. I am looking forward to photographing different looks.
I also ordered the Erin but did not get individual shots of her so I went ahead and did a group shot of the girls I did order. I will be adding Lilith and hope upon all hope that I can add the Eden to. Please shine down on me oh Lottery Gods.
And…because, as Jessy explained to us at the last IT convention, this collection was inspired by the movie Clueless…I just had to do this.
Reckless Smoke and Mirrors
No…I’m not doing a current political climate op-ed. WClub members woke up to some much anticipated and exciting news. The highly anticipated lottery for Trouble Eden was announced. That alone would have people anxious and excited.
This was to be the final installment of the NU.Face™ Reckless collection….or so we thought. Integrity Toys and the WClub kicked up the heat however with their lottery announcement by adding the mother of all ginsu cutting knife moments.
But Wait There’s More!!
Many collectors were lamenting the fact that this Eden would be a lottery. It appears that the WClub was listening because they offered up a consolation prize to beat all consolation prizes for lovers of the twins. Yep…you guessed it, the WClub members were given the option to purchase ( purchase not another lottery!) a companion Lilith doll to this Eden…and she has left this collector with her jaw on the floor.
Smoke & Mirrors
Lilith™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face™ Collection
W CLUB EXCLUSIVE
Approximate Ship Date: Late Summer 2017
Limited Edition Size: TBD (Edition size will be based on total amount of pre-orders.)
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00
***IT DIRECT / W CLUB EXCLUSIVE*** **IMPORTANT**
THIS DOLL WILL NOT BE SOLD THROUGH IT DEALERS!
Doll Tech Specs
Head Sculpt: Lilith
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0 (With Waist Joint)
Skintone: Cream
Hair Color: Smoky Silver
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
Another home run from the new kid on the block at Integrity Toys…Jessy Ayala!! Love her from head to toe Jessy. I have only one phrase for you sir…
…well…maybe we are 
-Rebecca
It’s Party Time
Everyone in the fashion world has their eyes turned toward Paris right now for the culmination of the 2017 Spring Summer Ready to Wear shows and I thought, “what does one do at the end of fashion week?”. If it were me, I would want to celebrate so that is the inspiration behind this group of photos. Well…that and a killer sparkle dress from Rimdoll.
Here is the mood board I posted on Instagram.
Dress: Rimdoll on Etsy
Shoes: Integrity Toys Cold shoulder Eugenia
Earrings: Integrity Toys Fabulous Fields Luchia
Glassware: Facets by Marcia
Fur Wrap: Pottery Barn wine bottle adornment ( yes!! seriously!! I know right?!)
Champagne bottle: origins of which are lost in the quagmire of my mind….
There was another item besides the gown that I was inspired by. Those of us who attended last years Integrity Toys convention were a bit hmmmm…lets just say underwhelmed by the convention doll last year. Her name was ‘Making an Entrance’ Karolin Stone and she was a severe looking lady with a major broad forehead. Not the most attractive look in my opinion.
I really liked her facial screening but I was all ready to sell this one when I saw an image of a restyled Karolin on Rimdoll’s Etsy site. I decided to change course and see if I could soften her look a bit. Here is what I ended up with and I have to say…I am very happy 
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She still has the wide forehead but at least it’s softened up by the roll of bangs.
Welcome to Fall everyone!
And before you say it…YES I know there is no such thing as a pink pumpkin. They are there to remind all of us that it is breast cancer awareness month people…so do those self exams and get those mammograms!!!
Fall Fashion Week
Milan fashion week wrapped up day before yesterday and I was inspired by the Instagram feeds. I posted a photo of an outfit I felt would have worked at Milan fashion week and brought in the colors of the season.
The next step was to find a model to put it on and shoot.
Chanel purse is DollhouseAra on Etsy . Outfit is Barbie Look Urban Jungle.
Many of you may have already figured out that I have started posting preliminary images on Instagram of upcoming outfits or behind the scene things. I am also sharing on Instagram stories. The stories will include some videos of the doll room and new diorama or display items. If you are on Instagram, come and join the fun. Follow me to see the stories.
—Rebecca
Defiant Rayna
Ok, so each year at Integrity Toys convention there are design competitions. The person who wins the judges award for the advanced design competition at the convention has the option of having their design actually produced. Integrity Toys started doing this a couple of years ago as a perk to entering the design competition. This past year, the winner of this award was Jason Kramer. His design was a combination of street grunge and haute couture. Not easy to do folks but he managed to meld it into a cohesive and stylish design. Interesting to note…this was Jason’s first Integrity Toys convention. This is not, however, his first foray into designing. He is Artistic Director and Lead Designer at a costume design company that specializes in custom made dance wear. Jason, we are so glad you came to your first convention!! We hope you return!
Defiant
Rayna™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face™ Collection
2015 Design Competition Award Doll by Jason Kramer
Limited Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Ship Date: January/February 2017
Special W Club Price: $135.00 + Shipping, Handling and Applicable Sales Tax*.
General Public Price: $145.00 + Shipping, Handling and Applicable Sales Tax.
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Rayna™
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Golden Bronze
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Note: Pictures of prototypes shown below; final production colors and textures may vary slightly.
PRE-ORDER BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2016 AT NOON EASTERN TIME!
-Rebecca
Eden Wears It Better
No disrespect to the fine talents of Mr. Best and Mattel but…I think Eden from Integrity Toys wears this one better.
And yes people…this silkstone’s shoes will fit the Nu.Face model here….barely but it works. I am still trying to figure out if I like the swirl curl bang thing on her forehead. 
-Rebecca
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
I picked up this glorious gown at the last IT convention and have been waiting for the right lady to wear it. It is a power house of a gown so who better than “Power House Ayumi” to wear it.
Model: Power House Ayumi
Gown: PonnePP ( you can find his photos and work on Flickr at www.flickr.com/ponne1984)
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 