Fashion Royalty Convention Day two continued….
It was a packed day and it started early. Chicago at dawn.
I wanted to get down to the sales room to pick up the IT direct exclusives that I had tickets for. The process to pick up everything was incredibly organized and well run. I had my bag of goodies in no time and was off to my next event.
Next stop was Design a Doll Studio. There were 8 different dolls you could choose, four outfits and four jewelry packs. The selection was amazing and there were additional jewelry and clothing packs for purchase. You could choose to have your dolls eyes enhanced by the amazing Jon Copeland . His work simply blows me away. I am in absolute awe of the repaint work that he does.
Once you dressed your doll, you could pose them in one of two fantastic dioramas done by Jakki Peters
Soooo much fun!
After playing with the Dynamite Girls, I headed to the Poppy Luncheon. The centerpiece doll was a stunner.
I was not eligible to win another centerpiece since I had already won one ( Kyori, yeah!) but I was really excited for whoever was going to win this beauty. That honor went to a dear tablemate…lucky dog. At the luncheon, David Buttry gave us some information on the direction his Poppy designs are taking in the future. Poppy will be moving into the 60’s and the Mod era. We were also given a small preview of “Chip” Poppy’s boyfriend. Mr. Buttry announced he should be arriving next year. I am not sure how a new Mod era Poppy is going to fit into my collection but David assured the crowd that he will still be doing some more classic 50’s era styling along with the Mod era. I was happy to hear that.
** Photos are snapshots of photo that is property of Integrity Toys Inc. **
At the end of the luncheon, we were gifted with a Poppy Parker doll. She is absolutely adorable!
I spent the rest of the afternoon in a rerooting workshop and photographing the competition room and museum ( pictures tomorrow). The evening dinner was The Color Infusion Groovy Pucci Fashion Party. The centerpiece doll was called “ Psychedelic Splash” and was a Color Infusion doll.
** Photo is a snapshot of photo that is property of Integrity Toys Inc. **
We learned that there will be three new Monogram dolls ( yipeeee!) for the holidays. They are gown dolls and they shared photos.
** Photos are snapshots of photos that is property of Integrity Toys Inc. **
These lovely ladies are gorgeous! I contacted my dealer immediately. It was extremely convenient that she was sitting at the table with me LOL!
We were also given a lovely Color Infusion doll called “Sunset Rave”
** Photo is a snapshot of photo that is property of Integrity Toys Inc. **
It was another incredible day for me at my first Fashion Royalty convention. Here is a photo of todays accumulation. I can’t get over the amount of stuff we are getting as gifts and new products were are able to purchase. I believe a trip to the UPS shipping room is in my future. 
Barbie Basics 2.5
They can move! The 2.5 Barbie Basics are articulated. I know that many people have been waiting for these beauties. I include myself in that group. I am really enjoying the additional pose options with these ladies and I have yet to redress them. I particularly like the skinny jeans on the blond model…cute, cute, cute.
Models: Barbie Basics 2.5 (model #4, 8 and 14) http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/browse/term/1195
Grace Kelly Silkstone is Here!!
Grace Kelly The Bride has arrived. I was ready and waiting for this lady to hit the Barbie Collector shop. I can’t remember when I have waited with such delight for a doll to arrive…well…okay so I can remember…when my convention boxes arrived with Matt Sutton OOAK’s ..but that’s not the point. The point is I was very excited to receive this new Grace Kelly Silkstone. She does not disappoint. She is exquisite!! I can’t believe the attention to detail on this lady. I love, love, love the plain gold band on her ring finger and the little prayer book.
And this is just with my point and shoot! Studio shots coming soon…….
I will be blogging from NBDCC in a week!!
Can’t wait to meet up with my Barbie buds and have a whole lot of fun celebrating Ken’s 50’s birthday. I will be updating my blog every day with photos and comments. I will also be uploading some photos directly from my phone to my to my flickr account for all the events so you can see the centerpieces and convention doll as soon as I can get the photo.
Metropolitan and Discreet
I received the new Fashion Royalty Squared Metropolitan outfit last week. I also received La Boutique’s POTM for May. LOVE!
Model: Fashion Royalty Monogram Discreet
Outfit and shoes: Fashion Royalty Squared Metropolitan
Purse: La Boutique May 2011 POTM http://www.la-boutique.ca/
Sunglasses: Fashion Royalty Vanessa Perrin Cruise Control
Happy Mother’s Day!
I thought I would post a few of my favorite photos from the archives…..
Why I love Mother’s Day…….
How did two weeks slip by????
I had every intention of keeping content fresh on this blog…alas…life usually has a different idea. I will generally try my best to add new content every week but as a mother of a tween and a teenager, my time seems to be dictated by the social calendar of these two young adults. My day and sometimes night job it appears is chauffer and social/activity secretary.
I did, however, find some treasures in the last week via Craigslist and wanted to share. I love to collect Robert Best Barbie prints but I started late in the game. I had always wanted to find Delphine and In The Pink but wanted them at a reasonable price. I have seen them from time to time on ebay but they always sell way above what I considered “reasonable” . I just happened to be checking Craigslist the other day and noticed someone was selling these prints. It was my first Craigslist experience and I came out with some very lovely framed prints for a very good price.
I am working on some photos today so hopefully will have new content soon…unless my day job turns crazy again 
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Grace Kelly Trousseau sneaks???
I was searching for more images of Grace Kelly bride Silkstone this morning and found this little tidbit…..http://www.sweetydoll.co.kr/shop/shopbrand.html?xcode=186&type=X
Click on the trousseau picture and you will get a photo of two dolls in two outfits. I am assuming this is the doll in the giftset and both outfits will be included. No confirmation from Mattel on this so I can’t say this is the actual final product but it sure looks like it could be. Wow!! I sure hope so. I would be so happy to have the wonderful white hat and coat that she was pictured in on her honeymoon. All she needs is a little poodle in her arms to make it perfect. 
The other dress is the one she wore when they first met I believe.
You are invited to a wedding…..
I am working on a new set of photos and wanted to share a little taste of that series….
There is just something about this time of year and the colors of spring and Easter that make me think of weddings. I think it must be all those soft pastels, tulips, lilacs and general euphoria that winter is coming to an end. Whatever the reason, I felt inspired to do a wedding shoot that turned into something special and I will be sharing it here tomorrow. Stay tuned……
Testing new configuration
Just checking the new blog to see how things will work and look…..
New Addition to Doll Room
I added a few sprigs of ivy and now they are ready to be filled with Silkstones. Pictures to follow soon.
One more Photo Effects site to share
I am having so much fun with the photo effects!! I have a photo shoot all set up for today and I hope I can focus and get it done. Here is one more really fun one – especially for all the Twilight fans out there….and you know who you are.
Photo effect site: http://jpgfun.com/effects/
Loading the thread
Evening of the Rubik’s cube
at the bottom of my BFC posts.
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 