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Fashion Royalty

Rock Fashion Wedding Dolls Are on the Way!

Just received my shipping notice.  Hope to have photos to share in the next couple of days.  Just to tide us over, I am sharing the slideshow I did again…

Rock Wedding photo slideshow set to music

Lilith …The Muse.

Many collectors and photographers have favorite dolls or models that inspire them.  I have a few “go to” girls that never seem to disappoint me.  No matter what I dress them in or how I style them, I always come away with some keeper photos.  My restyled Lilith is one of my muses.  Here is one set I pulled from the archives to post on the blog.  For those of you who follow my Flickr,  you may have already seen these photos.  I thought they were worth a relook.

Wishing all you Mom’s out there a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Models:  The Great Pretender LIlith (with hair restyled) and Silkstone Ken

Gown : Monogram Magnetism

Jewelry:  Monogram Magnetism and Mattel

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Dark Swan Sings the Blues

I don’t know about you guys but when I work or process photos, music is a big part of it.  I guess that is why I include a playlist on my blog.  You can always find what I am listening to currently or what I feel works with the content I am sharing on the blog in that playlist.  Today we have the incomparable Billy Holiday as a soundtrack for the photos.  While I was not listening to Billy Holiday when I styled Ms. Elise, the second I added the white flower to her hair the thought  “Lady sings the blues” came to mind and it stuck with me.  That’s why I added the microphone and the story went from there.  Hope you enjoy….

Model:  Fashion Royalty Squared Dark Swan Elise Jolie

Gown,Earrings and Microphone:  Stunning in the Spotlight Silkstone Barbie ( with flower removed )

White flower is another scrapbooking element

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Lilith Shops La Boutique

I am always amazed at how Diana and Janet of La Boutique manage to reproduce high end handbags in 1/6 scale.  The purses of the month for April 2012 were inspired by Valentino and I am absolutely enthralled.

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Model:  Nu.Face Great Pretender Lilith

Suit,Hat and purse on model: Walking Suit Silkstone Barbie

Shoes:  Nu.Face Great Pretender Lilith

Purses on display:  La Boutique POTM April 2012 ( for info on how to purchase contact Diana at dianawieler@sympatico.ca  )

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Dark Swan Elise dons a day suit

Now try to say the title of this post five times quickly {snort}.  I almost made the title “To my props…How do I love thee, let me count the ways.”  I seem to be using these busts quite a bit but oh well.  People often ask me about the lighting I use in my photos and I thought it would be fun to show these photos because the shots that came out the best ( In my opinion, and that of my partner in crime and in house tech support…the husband) are actually the ones that used the least light.  They used the least number of photography lights but were placed in such a way as to add drama and texture to the shot.  I am forever changing lights around as I shoot something because I want to see what else I can get to come out on film.  I love how the low lighting shows off the angles on the face of this Elise.  I will also admit to adding some vignetting on the full length shot. 

Model:  FR2 Dark Swan Elise

Suit and Purse:  Fashion Royalty Foreign Affair

Shoes: FR2 shoe pack from 2011 FR convention

Hat:  I could tell you but you wouldn’t believe me

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Okay so hat is really a scrapbook embellishment. Smile


First WClub Exclusive Doll for 2012 is announced….There is a Nu.Face in Town!

The Integrity Toys WClub announced their first club doll for 2012 last week.  Her name is “High End Envy” Erin and she is a stunner.   There is plenty to envy here folks.  What can I say….always a sucker for redheads.  She is a character from Integrity’s Nu.Face line and they have “refreshed” the Erin face mold for this one.  So far the feedback on the boards is  positive.  Two big thumbs up from Inside The Fashion Doll Studio.  She has two brunette hair streaks on the sides of her head…not sure how I am liking that but will keep an open mind until I see her in real life.  Loving the edgy look for this 2012 collection and love the pouty red mouth on this lady.  I completely adore the chunky square black ring in the accessories.  Delivery is slated for this summer.

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And …it would appear that the Nu.Face line for 2012 is getting it’s inspiration from the Gucci Spring 2012 RTW collection

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** Photo above is from Style.com**


Integrity Toys 2012 Reveal….the aftermath

Well, a week has gone by and those in the Fashion Royalty collecting world are still absorbing the massive amount of new eye candy that was displayed at the Integrity Toys webinar.  I think it is safe to say  that Integrity blew many collectors socks off with their new offerings for 2012.  Evidence of that is clear…dealers have sold out preorders on many products already.  Another factor in the early sold out status this year were lower edition sizes and smaller allotments to a growing number of dealers.  This resulted in many collectors being told  “ sorry, we are sold out of the doll you ordered.”   Very frustrating!  I would imagine it is a tough road to walk for Integrity and its dealers.  A business would want to keep edition sizes low to decrease excessive inventory for their dealers while helping to maintain value for their customers.  It’s that low supply/ high demand economics 101 again.  A business also has to satisfy its customer and it would appear that many of Integrity’s loyal customers were left wanting in this last round of preorders.  Finding the right edition size is not an exact science and I do believe there is something to be said for leaving your customers always wanting for more….but you don’t want to starve them right?  I just can’t help but wonder if perhaps they guessed a little low with their numbers this time around.   I managed to procure everything that I wanted through my amazing dealer ( Love ya Barb!)…but I really feel for those who were not able to get what they wanted and I feel for the dealers who had to disappoint many of their loyal customers because they simply did not have the allotments to satisfy demand.  Where is the happy medium??

Yes Integrity…you have that good of a collection for 2012….hope you have not lost some collectors with the stingy edition sizes this year.

Here were my favorites for this latest 2012 reveal.Rebecca's picks for 2012 copy

I am not saying I ordered all of these….but I’m not saying I didn’t either Winking smile

The Kyori gift set was the definite winner if current doll board feedback and the speed with which it sold out is any indication. 

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Some other early preorder sellouts were the Nu.Face Lillith and Eden gift set and Giselle, Fashion Royalty’s Adele and FR2’s Tatyana.  The Mod Poppy Parker line sold out on preorders in …I swear….nano seconds.

After a new collection comes out, I always find it fascinating to research and see comments from others on fashions that may have inspired the collection designs.  Obviously Jason Wu’s designs will be an inspiration but I am pleased to see that other designers works are favored as well.  I wish I could take credit for the sleuthing on these and finding all of them but I cannot.  I found a number of these from the very observant and talented members of the WClub forum. 

First up is Kyori pictured above….it looks like the skirt portion of her evening gown was inspired by Zac Posen’s Spring 2012 RTW

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Another of Zac Posen’s designs may have inspired FR2’s Ayumi as well…

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The collection Adele may have gotten inspiration from Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW

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Lilith and Eden Giftset clearly took some direction from Gucci’s 2012 Spring RTW

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Dania looks to have been inspired by Integrity’s design captain Jason Wu – Spring 2012 RTW

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**Photos used in the post were from www.style.com and Integrity Toys, Inc.**


Integrity Toys Reveal–Dynamite Girls

It look longer than I thought to get back to the computer for this post.  Sorry.  Here are the remaining photos from Integrity Toys webinar on Saturday.

** Photos are property of Integrity Toys, Inc.**

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Item #66079
Jasper™
The Dynamite Girls™
Back to Brooklyn Collection
Suggested Retail Price:  $65.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Late May 2012

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Neve™
The Dynamite Girls™
Back to Brooklyn Collection
Suggested Retail Price:  $65.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Late May 2012

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Item #66081
Gavin™
The Dynamite Girls™
Back to Brooklyn Collection
Suggested Retail Price:  $65.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Late May 2012

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Item # 66082
Auden™
The Dynamite Girls™
Back to Brooklyn Collection
Suggested Retail Price:  $65.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Late May 2012

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Remi™
The Dynamite Girls™
Back to Brooklyn Collection
Suggested Retail Price:  $65.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Late May 2012

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Very hip and youthful collection!  Well done Mr. Buttry!


Integrity Toys 2012 Reveal…AMAZING!!!

The word in the headline says it all….AMAZING!!  One of the many reasons I enjoy being part of Integrity Toys WClub is the opportunity to join their webinar each year to see a presentation of what is to come for the entire year.  They do not have a booth at toy fair.  Instead they do a presentation for their dealers and collectors via the internet and I absolutely love that.    Integrity have done this webinar for the past two years and I think it is a brilliant move.  You don’t have to spend time and money to travel anywhere thus saving that money to instead buy product….smart business.  You can sit in the privacy of your own home, in your PJ’s if you want, and see all the wonderful products lined up for the year and hear about the inspiration that went into them from the designers.  You have to be a WClub member to attend .   I know…I know…you don’t want to hear about it…you want to see it.  Smile

If you want to see a jazzy version of the Fashion Royalty 2012 collection, I did a slideshow of all the photos set to music.  Here it is

If you want to see a jazzy version of the Poppy Parker 2012 collection, click below

*** All Photos are property of Integrity Toys***

Fashion Royalty®: The Style Directive Collection

Item #91296
Always On Her Mind
Dania Zarr™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $110.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Early July 2012

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Trust Your Instincts
Jordan™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $110.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  300 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Early July 2012

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Your Kind Of Model
Kesenia™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $110.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Early July 2012

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Item #91299
World On A String
Eugenia Perrin Frost™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $110.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  500 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid August 2012

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Item #91300
Main Attitude
Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $110.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid August 2012

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Item #91301
The Sweet Smell Of Success
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $110.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  500 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Early August 2012

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Item #91303
…And Another Thing!
Kyori Sato™ Gift Set
Suggested Retail Price:  $150.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  400 Gift Sets Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Early August 2012

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Nu.Face

Item #82043
Lead Singles
Lillith and Eden™ Two Doll Gift Set
Suggested Retail Price:  $199.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Gift Sets Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Early July 2012

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Item #82044
Live, Work, Play!
Giselle Diefendorf™ Mini Gift Set
Suggested Retail Price:  $125.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  600 Mini Gift Sets Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Early August 2012

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Item #82046
Pop of Color
Annik™ Mini Gift Set
Suggested Retail Price:  $125.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  300 Mini Gift Sets Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid August 2012

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FR. Homme

Item #91294
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Perry Marino™ Dressed Fashion Figure
FR:Homme™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price:  $110.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery Date:  Early August 2012

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Fashion Royalty Squared

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Item #57016
Nouveau Régime
Tatyana Alexandrova™ Dressed Doll
FR: Squared™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price:  $175.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid June 2012

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Item #57017
Opium
Ayumi N.™ Dressed Doll
FR: Squared™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $175.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Mid July 2012

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Item#57018
Strict Elegance LuchiaZ.™Dressed Doll
FR: Squared™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price:$175.00US
Limited Edition Size: 400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Mid July 2012

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Poppy Parker

Item #PP036
Sunshine Games
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $79.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  500 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid July 2012

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Item #PP037
She’s Not There
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $99.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  600 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid June 2012

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Item #PP038
Day Tripper
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $99.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  500 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid July 2012

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Item #PP039
The Happening
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $89.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  600 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid July 2012

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Item #PP040
Colour My World
Darla Daley™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $99.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid June 2012

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Item #PP041
Bus Stop Darla Daley™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $89.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  400 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid July 2012

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Item #PP042
My Generation Chip Farnsworth III™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:  $99.00 US
Limited Edition Size:  450 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date:  Mid July 2012

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WClub Exclusive Event Doll

Item #91302
Truly Madly Deeply
Baroness Agnes Von Weiss™ Mini Gift Set
2012 Online Unveiling Event Exclusive
Limited Edition: TBA
Estimated Arrival: Early Summer 2012

Suggested Retail: $150.00 US

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Dynamite Girls will be in a post later in the day….Man are my fingers tired!!!!  What did I order you ask?  Too much!  This collection literally knocked my socks off.  If you are interested in purchasing any of this collection, contact your Integrity Toys dealer.  Sooner would be better on later on this collection….some items ( cough* Kyori* cough) will go fast.  To find and Integrity Toys dealer…go to www.integritytoys.com


The Upper Echelon of Integrity Toy’s Monograms

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I have to admit….the original outfit on this one just didn’t do it for me personally.  I know what a bubble skirt looks like on me ( NOT PRETTY!) and I just could not get past it on this doll.  I love the black top, shoes and bag…the rest…. well…time to repurpose.  On to the positives….  Love the face of soft color and the hair was a different style.  I typically like most variations on an updo so the little curl this girl has in the back was just too adorable.   Yes, the hair bump has been overused ,in my opinion, at Integrity this year but on this doll, I like it.   Since the outfit wasn’t doing it for me, I had to find an appropriate replacement and inspiration struck while I was perusing the latest edition of Vogue.  There is a wonderful spread highlighting the Ritz in Paris.  I would absolutely die to have a backdrop of some of these rooms for my dolls.   It’s the ultimate in style, I mean come on…Coco Chanel lived there!  I saw one photo in this spread and it inspired me to do this shoot.  Hope you like it.

 

< Let them eat Cake… >

Model:  Fashion Royalty Monogram “ Echelon”

Coat, skirt and gloves:  F.R. Power Play

Shoes:  F.R. Monogram

Fur:  Dimitha

Fascinator Hat:  made by me

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The Monogram Exaggeration

Right off the bat, I have to say that the color palette on this offering from Integrity Toys is beautiful.  The coral in the skirt and hat and the insane green of the gloves, shoes and bag are just way out cool.  These”exaggerated” colors are not typically ones that are going to excite me and certainly not together but I love them on this doll.  I like the fact that we have a soft color block dress paired with a solid navy structured jacket.  I love that the outfit is punctuated with the frilly hat like an exclamation point at the end of this fashion sentence.  The hat/feather fascinator looks different here than in the promos….I did some restyling and had to curl some feathers.  I like the fuller look but it may not appeal to everyone.  The whole package screams refinement and fun energy to me.  This lady looks like she is stylish and strong.  Let’s face it…it takes a strong fashionista to wear coral and acid green together…….

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The “Allure” of Fashion Royalty Monograms

Allure….as a noun it means “ a highly attractive quality”.   As a verb it means  to “ attract powerfully”. 

I have to admit….when I first saw this beautiful lady at the IDEX reveal….I was going to pass.  The promo shots just did not do it for me.  I felt the Marilyn Monroe vibe but the big cape was not something I was looking for.  I decided to go ahead and buy her because I thought I could sell her if I didn’t like her when I got her.  I am so glad I purchased her because she is one of those in real life ladies that blew the promo shots out of the water.  As I was photographing this lady, I could  not believe how well she translates on to film so I was even more surprised that the promo shots did not do this lady justice.  She is fire and ice all the way.  LOVE HER! 

I feel honor bound to state that I was completely enabled and inspired by JennFL’s  photos on Flickr of this lovely lady so please check out her photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennfl/with/6865483260/

Revlon did a campaign in the 1950’s and I and others believe it was the inspiration behind this gorgeous lady and gown.

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** picture obtained at http://coutureallure.blogspot.com/**

Model, gown and jewelry:  Fashion Royalty Monogram “Allure”

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“Inspiration” for the First Day of Spring

When I saw the promo shots for this lady, I immediately emailed Barb of Windy City Dolls and said “Sign me up!”   I don’t know if it was the updo or the frothy blue confection she was wearing that caught me but this was a no brainer for me.  I love the ice cold silver and crystal jewelry she comes with.  The dress is gorgeous and full and the shoes are so different…kind of like ballet shoes on wedges….if that makes any sense LOL! 

My anticipation of this lovely lady fueled the photographer in me and I have been thinking….”How should I photograph this stunner?!”  In the end, the time of year gave me inspiration and I decided the soft dress needed some springtime flora to accompany it and if I was going with the flora…I wanted dramatic reflection of the gown and flowers.  So, to my trusty black acrylic floor I went.  I decided to add a couple of my portable LED lights to my lighting set up and was very, very happy with the result.  I hope you guys are too.

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Model :  Inspiration Fashion Royalty Monogram wearing what she originally came in.

Set:  Gold urns filled with artificial cherry blossoms and finished with apple green moss.  Miniature paper roses from craft store have been thrown randomly on the flooring.

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Giselle is a Glam Addict

I was so excited to win the opportunity to buy this lovely, lovely lady.  She really has exceeded my expectations in every way.  I love the sleek hairstyle, pale skin tone, red lips with the raven black hair and green eyes.  Absolutely gorgeous.  The black and white print sheath fits well and I like it paired with the red accent belt.  The set comes with three pairs of shoes, an extra belt, two purses, fur stole, jewelry set and hat. 

The black shoes are a bit big for her feet but I made them work for the photos.  I have yet to try the red or the pink shoes on but look forward to trying those out.  I love the hammered silver bracelet.  It is exactly like Luminous Kyori’s but in silver tone instead of gold.  The pink/black and cream toned purse is TO DIE FOR. 

LE 300 Fashion Royalty “Glam Addict” Giselle

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Here Comes the Bride–Poppy Parker Part 2

Yep…not done with the wedding theme yet.  I just love the Silkstone Barbie Wedding dress.  It has graced a good chunk of my collection over time and I swear it looks amazing on every single doll I have put it on.  I also added something I don’t usually have in my wedding shots…a groom.

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Models:  Sweet Confection Poppy Parker and Most Beautiful Boy Auden

Bridal gown , veil and bouquet:  Marie Therese Silkstone Barbie

Groom’s tuxedo:  Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt 1 Edward

Set:  My new favorite…the cake candelabra painted silver on a candle holder.  Buyers Choice fence. The floral arrangement is a greenery ball on a candlestick with some paper roses thrown in.  Literally..that’s what it is.

 

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Elise Jolie Styled in the Roaring 20’s

I was so looking forward to the Hope Diamond Barbie.  I loved the promo pictures of the red haired siren with the gorgeous 20’s inspired gown and jewelry.  I received her a couple of weeks ago and must say..I was underwhelmed.  I adore the gown and jewelry.  The doll…Meh.  I guess the biggest disappointment was her hair.  It was nothing like the promo’s .  In reality..it was a big hot mess.  I am fairly confident with fixing doll hair.  This…was beyond my expertise.  I am hoping that it was just my doll who had bad hair and that others received dolls with better hair.  Pictures from toy fair showed this lady with promo prefect hair.  I did not receive one of those.  So, time to make some lemonade out of this lemon.  I chose to repurpose the gown and jewelry right away.  The gown was a tight fit on an FR2 body but I managed to make it work….just barely.

Model:  FR2 “Dark Swan” Elise Jolie

Gown and jewelry: Hope Diamond Barbie

Set:  My white shelves set at an angle.  Statues I found at a small shop in Snohomish ( my favorite place to find props!).   Background is a graduated black to white background and I added a black acrylic floor.  I use this floor a lot because I adore the dramatic reflection it gives. There is a blue spot on the black background.  It is a small portable LED light that produced a white/blue light so it has colored the black background blue.

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Here Comes The Bride….Poppy Parker–Part 1

About this time of year I seem to always have a letch to do a wedding photo shoot.  Last year it was Dark Swan Elise who became my muse.

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This year Sweet Confection Poppy Parker continues to be my inspiration.

Model:  Sweet Confection Poppy Parker

Gown and Veil:  Grace Kelly Silkstone Bride Barbie

Bouquet:  Marie Therese Silkstone Bride Barbie

Set:  Cake Candelabra repainted in silver.  Both have been set upon candlesticks of varying heights.  Greenery found at local craft store with miniature paper roses added.

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Ayumi Arrives

This lovely lady was an Integrity Toys IDEX and WClub lottery exclusive and thanks to one of the best doll buddies a girl can have, I was able to purchase one.  Her face is porcelain delicate and the hairdo is unbelievably intricate.  There are a number of peach ribbons running through the braided chignon.  Beautiful!  Her gown is pure Jason Wu.  Yummy!

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Ayumi™ FR2 Dressed Doll
IT Direct Exclusive
Limited Edition of 350 Dolls Worldwide

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Here are some natural light shots

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Red is the color we associate with this holiday so I have put Air Apparent Veronique in this lovely color to celebrate the day.

Model and jewelry:  Fashion Royalty “Air Apparent” Veronique

Gown: T.D. Fashions ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-D-FASHIONS-DOLL-FASHIONROYALTY-SILK-STONE-/180605975443?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0cf47b93 )

Fur: Dimitha

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Hit Single Darla Daley gets a redress.

In a recent post about up and coming 2012 dolls Debbiefs in Australia pointed out that we were not sharing enough love of Darla Daley.  She is right so …. Debbiefs….this one’s for you.

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The original face sculpt of this lady was …okay.

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At the Fashion Royalty convention we learned that the face mold had been redone and I am happy to say…I LOVE the new and improved Darla.

Model:  Hit Single Darla Daley

Gown:  T.D. Fashions ( http://stores.ebay.com/t-d-fashiondolls70 )

Jewelry: Facets by Marcia ( http://www.facetsbymarcia.com/jewelry/detail/flair.htm )

set:  Fence is by Buyers Choice.  Small urn is holiday ornament.  Candelabras are repainted cake candelabra candle holders on top of silver candle holders.  Flooring is miniature flooring paper.

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W Club Giselle Exclusive!

Wow!  Integrity Toys is really pulling out all the stops this year.  I have been a W Club member for the last four years and have never seen so many amazing things coming from Integrity this early in the year.  We received a plethora of information on new dolls from IDEX a few short weeks ago and now the W Club members have the chance to win the opportunity to buy a limited exclusive raven haired Giselle.  She has a hat…so that means I want her LOL!  To be honest…I know there are a few devoted Giselle face mold collectors out there and I really hope you guys get her first…that is only fair.  If this lady were a Poppy, FR2 or a Monogram…I know you all would wish the same for me.

This is  being called a “European Exclusive” and is going through LaureBelle Couture(http://www.laurebellecouture.com/)…. but don’t try to contact them to get this exclusive…it’s lottery only…through the W Club.   Not quite sure why it is being touted as a “European Exclusive” .  To me this looks just like a W Club lottery .  The doll is beautiful and she comes with a variety of shoes and accessories.  This gets her labeled as a  “Giftset”.

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Item # 82038

Glam Addict
Giselle D. Dressed Doll
Laurebelle Couture Exclusive
Suggest Retail Price: $150.00 US
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls Worldwide

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If you are a W Club member, you have until February 14th 10:00AM CST to enter the lottery.


Dania Zarr..a Real Star!

I have to admit, it took me a while to warm up to this face mold.  The very cut angles of her face can give her a masculine feel in my opinion but the latest iteration Integrity Toys did of her is..in a word…STUNNING.  Thanks to a really great doll friend, I was able to get a ticket to purchase Bare Essentials “Day” Dania Zarr at the Fashion Royalty Convention this past year.  I love her face, hair and new body ( a vampire doll body I believe…not as busty as the Fashion Royalty line).  She is a dream to restyle and I had to pull out the macro lens for this beauty as her face really is something else.  Added to this beautiful doll, I was able to procure a white Joe Tai gown off of ebay.  I am also excited about finally purchasing a De-Zyns by Joy jewelry set ( after drooling over her things for quite a while…finally broke down and bought).  Oh..and the chairs!!  LOVE them.  Found them on ebay..see my source list for the link.

Models:  Bare Essentials “ Day” Dania Zarr and 007 James Bond Ken

Gown:  Joe Tai

Jewelry:  De-Zyns by Joy ( http://de-zynsbyjoy.com/ )

Set:  Wall panel by me.  Flooring is miniature flooring paper.  Candelabra…now that is a story…pewter candlestick with a new find.  It’s called a cake candelabra.  I need to spray paint it silver but I was so excited to use the thing I just threw it in there ‘as is’ LOL!  I think the scale works well here.  They are approx. $8.99 on various sites. Chairs are from Ebay ( http://stores.ebay.com/The-DIY-Dollhouse-Center?_rdc=1).  They sell a number of different 1:6 scale items.  All shipped very fast and well packaged.

 

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IDEX 2012 Reveal–Poppy is a Big Girl Now.

One of the most surprising reveals from Integrity Toys at IDEX was the announcement of a 16 inch line of Poppy Parkers.  They will have the name Poppy Parker Fashion Teen to differentiate them from just plain Poppy Parker who is a 12 inch gal.    They are absolutely gorgeous and I really wished that I collected the larger scale ladies.  Alas…there is no room in the inn for those ladies and even though I am sorely tempted….I must resist.

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Item#87001
Spring Morning
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll

Suggested Retail Price:$150.00US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012

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How cute is she?!  Love a redhead in yellow.

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Shop Around

Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll

Suggested Retail Price:$150.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012

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This lovely lady has collectors talking on the boards.  She is a complete hit with her platinum Barbara Edenesque hairdo and jaunty checkered peddle pushers.

Item# 87003

Love Letters

Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll

Suggested Retail Price:$150.00US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012

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Love Letters?  Oh no…this is a full on love affair!  Gorgeous!!

Item# 87004

Precious Love

Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll

Suggested Retail Price:$150.00US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012

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Okay…what fashion show is complete without a bride right?  So lovely..and I have a thing for bride dolls.  This one was the most difficult to resist for me.  I dream of seeing a 12 inch Poppy bride doll some day…Mr. Buttry…are you listening?

These ladies are going quickly so if you are at all interested, I suggest you contact your favorite Integrity Toys Dealer today.

One more FR:16 lady was announced at IDEX

Item #78004

Perfect Layout

Freja Mossimo™ Dressed Doll

FR:16™ Collection

Suggested Retail Price:$175.00

Limited Edition Size:350DollsWorldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Late March 2012

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IDEX Integrity Toys Reveal–Poppy, Darla and Chip Oh My!

I love Poppy Parker.  I am not afraid to admit it either.  Darla is growing on me and I especially like her new improved face mold.  The tease of Chip was given to us at this years Fashion Royalty convention.  We were looking forward to getting a good look at him since the rumor is ….he is Poppy’s boyfriend.  The Poppy and Chip gift set is absolutely adorable and Miss Darla wows us in her silky blue dress and microphone.

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Item#PP020
Baby It’s You
Chip Farnsworth III™ and Poppy Parker™ Gift Set

Suggested Retail Price:$150.00
Limited Edition Size: 650 Dolls Worldwide

Estimated Delivery date: Late March 2012

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I’m kind of getting an Elvis vibe here too.  LOVE this tuxedo on him and those dapper shoes….Adorable!  Will he be the right man for Poppy??  Time will tell.  Miss Poppy’s face is sooooo beautiful.  I simply adore the coral color of her dress.  Can’t wait to get this set in my hot little hands Winking smile

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Moonlight and Kisses
Darla Daley™ Dressed Doll

Suggested Retail Price:$89.00
Limited Edition Size:350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012

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Sooo Beautiful!