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The Allure of Dior

For most fashion lovers, all you have to say is the word Dior, and we are listening.  Dior has been in the headlines of many collector FB pages and blogs recently because of a brand new exhibition in China right now.  It is called Le Petit Théâtre Dior.

Amazing exhibit!

 

The exhibit is patterned off of the Théâtre de la mode exhibition that opened in Paris in March of 1945.  Théâtre de la mode brought together European design houses to exhibit couture designs on small wire mannequins.  It was done to reinvigorate a flagging fashion industry after World War II.  The current  beautifully constructed Dior exhibit also uses smaller mannequins to display some of Dior’s most famous fashions past and present.  The fact that these are shown in small scale is enough to get me excited about this traveling exhibit ( oh please, please, please bring this one to the States!).  The real bonus is…and here I concur with my friend Rogier who writes the very informative Dutch Barbie World blog…the exquisite sets they have designed for these small recreations.  To a diorama enthusiast, these are pure heaven.  Yes I would be one of those annoying people at this exhibit who simply would NOT move so you could see what was inside the case.  I would need the entire day to commit to memory every detail in every display.  Seriously….I am not kidding.

One of the cornerstones in this new exhibition appears to be the “Miss Dior” gown.  The original “Miss Dior” gown was designed by Christian Dior in 1949

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source:  www.dior.com

Raf Simons, the current designer for the house of Dior, resurrected this design in his Fall 2012 couture collection and added a more modern spin.

C.Dior Fall 2012 CTR source:  www.style.com

It was used in the ad campaigns for the Miss Dior perfume.

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source:  www.dior.com

Mr. Simons even designed a black version of the gown

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source: http://thestatementbox.com/2013/11/19/miss-dior-exhibition-at-the-grand-palais/

With this new exhibit, Dior has created a small scale version of the iconic gown from 1949 and gave us an absolutely mesmerizing video to show the making of.

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source: www.dior.com

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source: www.dior.com

 

Many,  many collectors are just blown away by this gown and are lusting after it for their diminutive diva’s.  Wouldn’t you just love to have this in your collection?  Well…maybe you can….or at least something very close to it.  The talented Hilda of Bellissima Couture will be holding a silent auction for a 1/6 scale replica of the “Miss Dior” gown.  Information about the auction should be on her blog today, June 12th. 

Integrity Toy’s Convention Registration is OPEN

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THE 2014 INTEGRITY TOYS CONVENTION: GLOSS

HYATT REGENCY

ORLANDO FLORIDA

OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 1, 2014

The Theme is “Gloss” and in I.T.’s own words  “This year, we take you to the world of glam, the upper echelon of fashion and fame!”  Oh what does it mean?!  I don’t know but whatever it is…it is sure to be good.  I have been to the last three of I.T.’s annual conventions and they have never disappointed.  I know there is always a first time for everything but frankly, I go to these conventions for the people and not the stuff.  Don’t get me wrong, stuff is nice but the people really are the biggest part of convention.  You get to hang out with people who like to collect what you collect and are willing to talk from morning to night about it.  It is one big fashion doll love fest. 

Admission costs $475.00 ( $450 if you register early, info on the website ).  There are special rates for the hotel as well.  Here are some of the perks awaiting convention goers:

-A welcome bag with a very special giveaway right when conventioneers arrive!

-Two full sit down dinners and a luncheon with highly sought-after swag given out at each event!

-Free access to the new "Hall of Gloss" Friday night event, where guests will spend Halloween night trick-or-treating with I.T. staff (and receive some special giveaway treats)!

-The opportunity to participate in the "Hall of Gloss" Fashion Bazaar, where for the first time in IT Convention history, they are creating a salesroom for collectors to sell and swap their own goodies!

-Access to the Integrity Toys Collection display, where you get to see all of those cool dolls in person!

-Access to the IT Direct Souvenir shop, where you can scoop up all of those special and limited edition Integrity Toys convention exclusive collectibles and other great deals, just for convention attendees!

And more….Halloween costume contest, workshops, exclusive convention collection, Color Infusion Style lab, raffles and design competitions.  Also, for WClub Members only, a WClub luncheon featuring the return of the Nu.Face collection.

If you are interested in finding out more about , You will find all the information about the convention and how to register here  I.T. Convention info

If you want to go to this convention, keep in mind that the sooner you sign up, the better your registration number will be.  What does this mean?  Well, if they do what they did last year ( and I hope they do), your registration number determines the order you get to go into the sales room to purchase all the convention collection goodies. 

Reverence for the Repaint…Part II

Here is the third and final repaint I received from from the amazing repaint artist Jon Copeland.  She was originally a Suite Retreat™ Barbie® Doll.

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source:  www.Barbiecollector.com

This is what Jon Copeland did with her.  STUNNING!

Gown and Hat:  Bogue’s Vogues

Gloves, shoes and jewelry:  Mattel

Fur:  Dimitha

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© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

-Rebecca

It’s been a while…

…since I have posted.  For the past month, I have been photographing big dolls on stage as they fly through the air in time to music.

© 2014 Rebecca Berry Photography

Yes, that’s my dancer daughter in the front.  Proud mama moment.  Now that dance recital season is over with photos processed and on my website available for happy parents to purchase, I can turn my time and energy to other photography projects.  Namely, I can get back to photographing some new acquisitions into the collection.  Before I do that however, I wanted to share something.

As a person who loves images and has an even greater love for capturing images, I enjoy going to Flickr to get inspired.  I am constantly amazed at the wealth of creativity that can be found there.  Yesterday, I saw a photo by a Flickr member whom I follow and who I truly enjoy trading witty comments with.  On Flickr, her name is Malibu T.  I knew she was a talented painter based on the photos she has shared but I was floored by the project she just shared. 

This is what she started with: A Mattel Enchanted Evening Castle

Enchanted Evening Castle source:  Mattel, Inc.

And this is what she did with it:

** all photos below are under Malibu T’s copyright and are being used with her permission**

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Holy cow!!  She has also gone way above and beyond by sharing on her Flickr page how she did this.  If you want to read about it, go here.  Way cool!!

Yes, I know I am behind on responding to comments.  I will be getting to those tomorrow. Smile

Reverence for the Repaint

I can do many things when it comes to doll collecting.  I cannot do what Jon Copeland does.  I can’t even contemplate it.  I can, however, observe, enjoy and photograph it.

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

For those who are interested, she was originally a Mila™ Barbie® Doll.

Mattel Launches Commemorative Gone With The Wind Dolls

Holy cow!! Gone with the Wind is 75 years old?!  Seriously?!  In commemoration, Mattel has launched a trio of dolls.  Rhett and two versions of Scarlett.  The face mold looks really accurate for Vivian Leigh. 

Photo source:  Barbiecollector.com

GONE WITH THE WIND™ SCARLETT O’HARA™ Doll

Designed by: Monica LaValle

Release Date: 5/20/2014

Retail:  $80.00

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GONE WITH THE WIND™ SCARLETT O’HARA™ Doll

Designed by: Monica LaValle

Release Date: 5/20/2014

Retail:  $34.95

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GONE WITH THE WIND™ RHETT BUTLER™ Doll

Designed by: Monica LaValle

Release Date: 5/20/2014

Retail:  $34.95

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I adore the red gowned Scarlett.  I wonder though… why the huge price difference between the white gowned Scarlett and the red one?  Are there $45.00 worth of extra flounces on that white gown?  If there is a 1/6 scale historic replica hoop skirt under there then they may have a point.  If they don’t, commemorative or not, “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a ….” .    You fill in the blank.

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Tulabelle 2014

I.T. and David Buttry gave us another fabulous Tulabelle collection to pour over.  Just to remind people who this lady is…she is Poppy Parker’s granddaughter so some of the pieces she has in her wardrobe are vintage pieces from her grandmother’s fashion career.  Note: Gold lame coat on “Front Row” is same coat Poppy wears in “Spy-A-Go-Go”.  Cool continuity David!

Available at all Integrity Toys Dealers

Photo Source:  Integrity Toys

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French Kissed
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

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French Kissed Tullabelle 2

French Kissed Tullabelle 3

French Kissed Tullabelle 4

Touch of Grace
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Bright Auburn
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Touch of Grace Tullabelle 1

Touch of Grace Tullabelle 3

Touch of Grace Tullabelle 4

Player Slayer
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Golden Blond with Light Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

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Player Slayer Tullabelle 1

Player Slayer Tullabelle 3

Player Slayer Tullabelle 4

Front Row
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Front Row Tullabelle 1

Front Row Tullabelle 4

Front Row Tullabelle 3

Front Row Tullabelle 5

Front Row Tullabelle 6

If I collected this size of doll, I would be ALL OVER THESE.  Front Row is my favorite.  I desperately want that dress in 1/6 scale.   Please, please, please!!

Poppy Parker 2014 Reveal

The theme for this years very popular Poppy Parker line is “The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.”  Poppy and her friends are spies for this collection.  The accessory of the collection is a gun.  Each doll comes with one.  Gun control issues aside for a moment, it is kind of a cute accessory for this theme…if one can call a gun “cute”.  There were some big surprises with the reveal this year.  The biggest one was the addition of the quick switch head feature in the Poppy Parker line.  This means Poppy’s head can be popped off ( yes…pun intended) and switched to another head.  In this case, it is the villain ( Loni Lawrence who is called Sebina in this collection) who can quickly disguise herself as Poppy…or evil Poppy as she is being called.  COOL!!!  Second surprise of the collection was the addition of two spy agent friends Penelope Chase (Collette face mold) and Kimiko Gunn(Ayumi face mold).  This is brilliant in my opinion.  It is a great way to bring back some favorite collector face molds in new and fresh ways.  The designers at I.T. never fail to impress me with their creativity in this.  Nice work David!

Photo source: Integrity Toys

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Agent Lotta Danger
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Auburn Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

 

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Agent Lotta Danger Poppy Parker 3

Agent Lotta Danger Poppy Parker 4

Agent Lotta Danger Poppy Parker 5

Wow!!  Poppy Parker in a cat suit with a gun holster.  Guess she is all grown up now.  I love the look of this one and I really like the black gloved hands she comes with.  Will most definitely be using those on other Poppy’s as well.  I adore my 60’s  Poppy “The Happpening” from last year so I am liking this cinnamon haired version.  Boots should have been just a touch taller…IMO.

Spy-A-Go-Go
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Warm Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Spy-A-Go-Go Poppy Parker 1

Spy-A-Go-Go Poppy Parker 2

Spy-A-Go-Go Poppy Parker 4

Spy-A-Go-Go Poppy Parker 5

Spy-A-Go-Go Poppy Parker 6

A spy in gold lamé!  She is not a low profile spy.  Gold lamé has never been my thing but it screams 60’s .  I love that David Buttry paired it with this mint green.  Goldfinger has got nothing on this girl….if you want gold…it’s here.

Agent Kimiko Gunn
Tina Tanaka™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Ayumi 1.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

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Adorable!!  Not everybody can wear orange but this girl can.  Love the little crop jacket on this one.

Agent Penelope Chase
Jolie James™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 350
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Colette
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR Black
Hair Color: Brunette/Raven Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Agent Penelope Chase Jolie James 1

Agent Penelope Chase Jolie James 2

Agent Penelope Chase Jolie James 4

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How adorable is she?!!  Nothing this sweet could keep a gun in her purse…come on…even if it is pink.  I guess that is why she will make a very good spy.  Nobody would expect it.

Sebina Havoc: Mistress of Disguise
Loni Lawrence™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Loni Lawrence / Poppy Parker (Alternate head)
Quick Switch Feature: Yes, Version 2.0s
skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Golden Blond with Platinum Streak (Loni) and Silver Ash (Poppy Disguise)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

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But Wait!!!  There’s More!!!

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Sebina Havoc Mistress of Disguise Loni Lawrence 5

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I was on the fence about getting this Loni version because I adore the streak in her hair but then I.T. threw in the quick switch silver haired Poppy head ….Game Over…I’m buying.  Brilliant idea to try out the quick switch head model with this collection.  We needed an evil Poppy to go with this theme and it’s a perfect way to do it.  This is also a very satisfying way to honor Poppy’s 5th anniversary for collectors.  Thank you David and Integrity Toys!

Sebastien Havoc: Brother in Arms
Lex Lawrence™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR Homme (12.5-inch)
Head Sculpt: Francisco Leon
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Golden Blond with Light Blonde Streak
Eyelashes: No

Sebastien Havoc Brother in Arms Lex Lawrence 1

Sebastien Havoc Brother in Arms Lex Lawrence 2

Sebastien Havoc Brother in Arms Lex Lawrence 3

Sebastien Havoc Brother in Arms Lex Lawrence 4

Sebastien Havoc Brother in Arms Lex Lawrence 5

Does this guy come off as looking like a ferret to you?  He does to me.  I guess it is appropriate for an evil spy.  I see this one and all I can hear in my head is the sprocket theme from SNL and the German accented phrase “ Would you like to pet my monkey?”  He is very cool and I love the Euro chic black leather jacket.  I can’t get past the ferret face though.

Mayhem in Monte Carlo
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Strawberry Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Mayhem in Monte Carlo Poppy Parker 1

 

Mayhem in Monte Carlo Poppy Parker 2

Mayhem in Monte Carlo Poppy Parker 3

Mayhem in Monte Carlo Poppy Parker 4

Does she carry the gun in her handbag?  Will it fit?  These are the insane questions that keep me up at night LOL!  Perhaps she can hide it under the shoulder bow.  Okay, okay…I digress.  I love the soft updo with this one.  The pink gown with black stitching and beading is beautifully feminine.  The jewelry is fabulous as well.  I am not feeling the “Mayhem” but I can definitely see this one going to the casino in search of the ferret faced Lex.

Code Name: Arm Candy
Chip Farnsworth III™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR Homme (12.5-inch)
Head Sculpt: Chip Farnsworth III
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Black
Eyelashes: No

Code Name Arm Candy Chip Farnsworth III 1

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Arm candy indeed!!!  This one is worth it for the jacket alone.  I mean come on…the portrait just oooozes the phrase “Bond….James Bond”.  Don’t they make the perfect couple?!  He needed to have secret spy documents in the briefcase or at least a grenade or something right.  Does the watch cut through a door?  Probably. 

There was also some information and a picture released about a Poppy Parker shoe pack coming in August/September.  It was listed as another IT direct release which most likely means….lottery.  Picture is available to WClub members on the Vimeo release of the Webinar.  Members should have received info with instructions on how to access it. 

This was a really fun collection.  I am not a big fan of the 60’s fashions but I found myself ordering quite a few of these because they were just so dang fun and cute.  Excellent work David and I.T. 

Information on the other two lines, Jem and Fashion Teen Poppy coming up later today.

Integrity Toys Reveals FR/FR2 for 2014

This past Saturday morning, WClub members were treated to the release of information on 4 of Integrity Toy’s product lines.  I will be sending out 4 different blog posts to give information on these lines.  If you are interested in any of these items, you should contact an Integrity Toys Dealer ASAP to secure your selection.  Many of these items are already selling out  as WClub members were allowed to order early.

First reveal up is the 2014 FR line.  This years “Safari” inspired collection was a collaboration between designers Vaughn Sawyer and Jason Wu.  This years collection focuses on the 8 core characters going forward with the new FR/FR2 concept. I would call it “Safari Chic” with some especially fine detailed accessories.  It is a strong and fairly cohesive collection. I adore the color palette used in everything.  The facial screenings are strong and sophisticated.  The accessories are amazingly detailed (check out all the patterns and stitching on the purses alone). 

FR2 2014 logo

Photo source: Integrity Toys

Elusive Creature
Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 800
estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Natalia Fatalé 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Hispanic
Hair Color: Serengeti Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Elusive Creature Natalia 1

Elusive Creature Natalia 3

Elusive Creature Natalia 4

Elusive Creature Natalia 5

I adore the boots in this outfit and that bag!  I was kind of bummed I did not pick up the gorgeous Natalia at convention last year…now I get to make up for it.  One critique though…could we please see some other kind of hairstyle on poor Natalia.  The girll has had the same hairstyle for the last couple of  releases. 

Faded Desert
Kyori Sato™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Kyori 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Dusk Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Faded Desert Kyori 1

Faded Desert Kyori 2

Faded Desert Kyori 3

Faded Desert Kyori 4

Holy accessories batman!  You had me at the shoes…at the shoes.  The bag is a miniature copy of the Jason Wu “Jordan” bag.  I love the soft neutral colors of this one.  I also love the new facial screenings in this collection…most evident in this Kyori.  Again, this is all about the details…and there were plenty to admire in this entire collection.  I love the cross lacing on the skirt.

City Prowl
Eugenia Perrin Frost™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Eugenia Perrin-Frost
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Desert Dune Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

City Prowl Eugenia 1

City Prowl Eugenia  2

City Prowl Eugenia  3

Okay….one word….”Meeeeeeeow!”  This lady is a total cougar right?!  She needs a younger man model following adoringly behind her.  I think my DG Adrian will work for that LOL!  Yes, I already have a set of photos in mind for this one.  I adore this look.

Full Spectrum
Véronique Perrin™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Véronique 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Brownette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Full Spectrum Veronique 1Full Spectrum Veronique 2

Full Spectrum Veronique 3

Full Spectrum Veronique 4

Not sure how this fits with the safari theme but I love the simple elegance of this one.  I adore the cutout back and the short haired Veronique.  Trés Chic!

Vivid Encounter
Adèle Makéda™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 400
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Adèle 3.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Light Honey
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Vivid Encounter Adele 1

Vivid Encounter Adele 2

Vivid Encounter Adele 3

The necklace on this one is a stunner.  It is a compilation of little flowers and leaves.  The seaming on this gown is very intricate too.  Again, I really like the facial screening.

On The Rise
Elise Jolie™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Elise Jolie
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Black Panther
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

On The Rise Elise 1

On The Rise Elise 2

On The Rise Elise 3

On The Rise Elise 4

Wow!!  Elise is one of my favorite face sculpts and this one does not disappoint. 

And….for those lucky enough to have signed up for the Wclub this year…there was a special unveiling event doll available to preorder

Event Doll

High Visibility
Agnes Von Weiss™ Dressed Doll Mini Gift Set
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2014 W Club Online Event Exclusive
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00 US
Limited Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer/Early Fall 2014

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpts: Agnes Von Weiss
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Strawberry Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

High Visibility Agnes 2

High Visibility Agnes 3

High Visibility Agnes 5

High Visibility Agnes 4

High Visibility Agnes 6

I am thinking…Best…Event…Doll…Ever!  How can I pass up a redhaired updo Agnes?  I can’t. 

I.T. also announced and showed a photograph of the an IT Direct shoe pack coming out in the fall.  IT direct means lottery people.  There were four pair of fantastic shoes shown in this pack but no pictures were released outside of the video.  I.T. has asked that we not duplicate any portion of the webinar so I can’t share a photo here.  If you are WClub member, you can view the Webinar in it’s entirety on Vimeo.  Just look in your email for a message from the Wclub for the address and password.

Poppy Parker 2014 release coming up in a minute….literally….one minute.

 

A Dulcissima Bride

If you look up the translation for Dulcissima it says “Sweet” or “Sweetest”.  I think this recent addition to the BFMC Alta Moda collection comes off as more sultry than sweet.  However you see this one..sweet or sultry, she is a beauty.  While her original Dolce and Gabbana inspired outfit may have not been my thing, dressing her in this Joe Tai bridal fashion definitely suited me and my collection.

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

© 2014 Inside The Fashion Doll Studio

-Rebecca