“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.
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.
Behind the scenes……
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The original face sculpt of this lady was …okay.
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.
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”.
*** Photos are property of Integrity Toys, Inc. ***
Item # 82038
Glam Addict
Giselle D. Dressed Doll
Laurebelle Couture Exclusive
Suggest Retail Price: $150.00 US
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls Worldwide
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.
LOVE Her face!!
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.
*** Photos are property of Integrity Toys, Inc. ***
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
How cute is she?! Love a redhead in yellow.
Item# 87002
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
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
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
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
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.
*** Photos are property of Integrity Toys ***
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
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 
Item#PP024
Moonlight and Kisses
Darla Daley™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$89.00
Limited Edition Size:350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012
Sooo Beautiful!
IDEX Integrity Toys Reveal–Monograms
I love collecting this line of dolls from Integrity Toys. I just adore the high fashion haughty faces and the uber chic and stylish clothing. It looks like 2012 will be off and running with Monograms and I will be jumping on that train. And even better…these lovely lady’s now have applied lashes. Diggin’ it!
*** photos are property of Integrity Toys, Inc. ***
Item#93023
Echelon
FR: Monogram™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$160.00US
Limited Edition Size: 350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012
I wish we had a view of the back of her head. The hairstyle looks intricate. Not sure about the mini balloon skirt here but Oh my word that purse and shoes! LOVE!
Item #93027
Inspiration
FR:Monogram™Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$160.00US
Limited Edition Size:350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012
Dreamy!! Love, love, love the soft color here.
Item#93028
Exaggeration
FR: Monogram™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$160.00US
Limited Edition Size: 350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012
Aaaaaack!! You had me at the accessories….you had me at the accessories.
Item#93029
Admiration
FR: Monogram™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$160.00US
Limited Edition Size: 350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012
Okay…THUD!! That’s me hitting the floor with this one. Of course I still kept one hand on the computer as I emailed my dealer in all caps…NEED!
–She will be mine…oh yes…she will be mine.
Item#93030
Allure
FR: Monogram™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$160.00US
Limited Edition Size:350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012
Well hello Ms. Monroe!! Definitely getting the Marilyn vibe with this one and this haute couture coat TO DIE FOR.
More to come from IDEX Integrity Toys Reveal……
Empress of Emeralds Elise
Had an idea for a photo shoot when I saw Jon Copeland dress one of his beatiful creations in this gorgeous gown. I think the Royal Jewel Collection by Mattel resulted in some of the most amazing jewelry for fashion dolls. I only have Empress of Emeralds but if this is any indication of the quality of jewels in the other dolls of that series….I think I will be searching for them.
Model: Dark Swan Elise Jolie FR2
Gown and Jewelry: Empress of Emeralds Barbie
Bracelet: Fashion Royalty
And…just because I can’t resist adding more drama to a shot….
WClub 2012 registration ends January 18th
Just a reminder. If you have been loving all the Poppy spam these last couple of days, you may want to check out the WClub. I have been a member for the past 3 years and have never regretted. it. This year there are three exclusive WClub registration dolls and one is a Poppy. Can’t wait to get my hot little hands on her. Gorgeous!
For more info on this go to my original blog post here https://insidethefashiondollstudio.com/2011/12/23/the-2012-wclub-registration-is-now-open/
Or visit the WClub by clicking on the pictures below.
Happy Holidays! from Inside the Fashion Doll Studio
Hope you all have a blessed, happy and healthy holiday and new year!
I would like to thank Photoshop. For without it’s amazing ability I would not have been able to achieve the white, white background. I can’t tell you how long I have been trying to achieve this LOL!
P.S. Matty….I hope I did your beautiful gift justice with the photos 
The 2012 WClub Registration is Now Open
Integrity toys announced yesterday morning that the 2012 WClub was open for business. Registration will be open from now until January 18th, 2012 at 10:00AM CST ( Central Standard Time) Yipeee! Purchasing a membership is only offered for this small window of time. Once it closes, you have to wait until next year to join. If you love Integrity Toys, I would recommend checking into this. I have been a member for the past three years and have never regretted it. Not only are there club exclusive dolls and lotteries for even more exclusive dolls but there is a very active collecting forum and perks and discounts given by various doll dealers…but you have to be a member. This year there will be two Fashion Royalty club exclusive dolls, one Poppy Parker doll and one FR16 doll offered to WClub members. Integrity Toys released information and photos on two of the club exclusive dolls. ** photos are property of Integrity Toys **
Item # 91258
Ready to Dare
Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll
2012 W Club Exclusive Upgrade
Item # PP030
Dream Teen
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
2012 W Club Exclusive Upgrade
For more information on WClub Membership and how to sign up go to WClub registration
Come home to Mama…..
When I attended the Fashion Royalty convention in October this year, they previewed a doll that was going to be available later in the year by lottery to interested WClub members. It was a beautiful blonde doll with the old Veronique facemold on a FR2 body wearing an amazing purple gown with accessories and a fabulous updo. The lottery was held Monday the 19th and I am happy to report that I won the right to purchase one of these beauties. I hate lotteries because I never seem to win any and I am glad that everyone who entered the lottery seemed to have won the right to purchase. I am hoping she will be shipping soon!!
10th Anniversary “Forever” Veronique
*Photos are property of Integrity Toys*
It’s a Rocker Wedding!!!
I know, I know….you thought I had been hit by a bus or something since it has been so long since my last post. No bus…just holiday decorating. The Ladies Holiday Tea is this weekend so I hope to have some more time and a chance to take some photos next week. I hope to get on a more regular blog posting schedule. Hope being the operative word LOL! To tide us all over, Integrity Toys just released information on the last W Club exclusive doll for 2011 and what a packet of info that was! We are getting the opportunity to purchase not one, not two, but three different dolls and it’s a wedding theme. Yipeeeee!!! Now, normally my taste in collecting goes for the more classic lines but I have to admit, my hands could not hit the “BUY” button fast enough when I saw the snaps for this mini collection. The W Club board has been buzzing for the past few days about this amazing set and here is a little taste why.
** All photos are property of Integrity Toys**
The Rock Fashion Wedding Collection
Coming Spring 2012
“You Look So Fine” Erin S.
“Rocking Ever After” Lilith
“Rock Steady” Romain Perrin
This new version of Romain is so cute!!!!
Many W Club members are hoping beyond hope that the actual production dolls hair will come out looking like this( Jim Morrison hair and all). Please, please, please with a big red cherry on top. I did not like the look of the first Romain very much as his face reminded me immediately of a bull terrier….don’t know why….just did. Now this guy….. HOT! No terrier vibe coming through at all. Also, the versatility of this set is amazing. Lilith’s dress can be worn so many different ways…so inventive and fabulous.
And because I love to play around with my slideshow software…I did a slideshow set to music of the entire set of photos that Integrity Toys shared with us. Hope you enjoy!
In order to purchase these dolls, you needed to have signed up for the 2011 W Club. That group is now closed. The 2012 W Club should opening up for subscribers in December. For more information about the W Club go to http://integritytoys.com/page/w_club
Rayna–Jet Set Diva
Yes…I know…her bump gives her a lightly cone head appearance. I like it though. Normally I don’t go for the “Snooky” bump in hairstyles but sometimes it works. I can’t say that “the bump” will stay because I have seen some stellar hair restyles of this lady ( take a look a Shuga Shug’s blog in my blogroll for pics ) and I may have to “de-bump” in the future. For now, it stays and I think she has such a haughty high fashion look as is. I love that aloof look. It’s as if she is saying “I will allow you to take my picture now”. I must say, I did not care for the original clothing she came in. I go for more of the classic clothing but I have to say the original outfit’s colors were fun and it was well made. I like her original boots…just not on her LOL! Anywhoo…it was commented recently that it would be nice to see the before pictures and then the restyle…excellent notion. Here is Ms. Rayna as she came originally.
**Picture is property of Integrity Toys**
And here is how I see her………….
Model: Fashion Royalty Rayna from Jet Set Convention Collection
Dress and coat: Bellissima Couture (http://bellissimacouturefashions.wordpress.com/)
Shoes: have no earthy idea honestly…think they are Randall Craig.
Earrings and pin: Mattel BFMC
The Holidays are Coming to the Studio….
I have always loved the holidays. Ever since I was little, this time of year never fails to fill me with excitement and joy. When my kids were younger, it was just mostly me and my husband doing the massive holiday decorating and while it was a huge task, I loved every moment. Now, my kids are older, and we all participate in “dressing up the house” for the holidays. I love that both my kids get excited when they see furniture being rearranged and spaces being made for the Christmas trees. My daughter was jumping up and down after ballet class ( her classes are all bar work right now so she is not real excited after class) yesterday as she knew we would be putting up the Christmas trees that evening. It makes me feel blessed that I could help to pass on the joy and excitement of the season to my kids.
The next three weeks will be filled with decorating for the holidays at Casa Berry. This activity culminates in a holiday tea that my friends and I hold for a group of about 60 ladies. A big part of the tea is a tour of the doll room and all the lovely stories and conversations that this room inspires. Most every person has a Barbie story or experience to share. There are usually fashion things to discuss as well and the “ If I were going out, I would wear that.” conversations. I will be sharing photos of the doll room as it gets dressed up for the holidays and will share a few photos of the holiday tea as well. For now, I will share the first few photos of holiday inspired themes.
Model: FR2 Most Wanted Elise ( Fashion Royalty Jet Set Convention Collection)
And my vision of this photo as a holiday card 
I love this Elise! She has a softer color palette than previous Elise’s. I also really love the direction Integrity Toys and their designers are taking in jewelry design. The necklace and earrings that came with this lady are fabulous.
Vivid Impact Agnes
Many collectors panned this Agnes at convention. I suppose her hair was not what everyone was expecting. On one of the doll boards the hair was compared to Endora of Bewitched….ouch! When I first removed her from the box, I could see what some were saying. The curls did sit a bit too high on her head. I decided to try and tame it down some and I like the end result. I love me a high updo and you add red hair and curls to this and I’m a happy camper. I LOVE her. Oh and added bonus…the gown is purple…my daughters favorite color. 
The gown is simple and elegant and the jewelry is fabulous. A little tiara comes with the jewelry and while it was cute, I just didn’t think she needed it. I like the option of having it though.
Beautiful Beaux–Dressmaker Details Convention Exclusive
I am a huge fan of Steven Fraser’s work so it can be no surprise that I purchased his Fashion Royalty Convention exclusive this year. He named it Beautiful Beaux and it is indeed beautiful. I adore the faux mink shrug with this.
The fashion is available at Windy City Dolls ( http://www.windycitydolls.com/dressmaker.htm)
**note** the necklace on the mannequin is NOT a part of this fashion. The gloves and the purse are.
Let’s hear it for the boys.
I was able to procure the highly sought after Aiden from the new Fashion Royalty NuFace line. I knew I wanted to photograph him but I was having a hard time finding the right lady to pair him with. He has been spending time on display with quite a few of the lovely ladies in my doll room but when I paired him with the fabulous Engaging Elise, I knew I had a winner for my photo shoot.
Models: Fashion Royalty NuFace Aiden and FR Squared Engaging Elise
Outfits: NuFace Aiden in his original outfit. Engaging Elise is in F.R. NuFace outfit “ True Blues”
Passionate and Envied redressed
Model: Fashion Royalty Monogram “Passionate”
Dress: Bogue’s Vogues ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/boguesvogues )
Shoes: Mattel
Earrings: Fashion Royalty Monogram “Passionate”
Model: Fashion Royalty Monogram “Passionate”
Gown and earrings : Mattel 2003 Collector Barbie
**note** gown is pinned to fit Monogram body. The dress on it’s own is a little big on this body type.
Model: Fashion Royalty Monogram “Envied”
Gown: Randall Craig “ Fancy” ( available at http://www.windycitydolls.com/randalcraig.htm )
Necklace: Randall Craig RTW collection
Earrings: Fashion Royalty Monogram Envied
Monaco Royale Vanessa has arrived!
I knew when I first saw photos of this lady that she was something that would fit right in with my collection. I have eagerly anticipated this first club doll offering from the W Club for 2011. She arrived this past week and I have to say….the promo photos did not even come close to doing this lovely lady justice. This lady harkens back to the high glamour days of Fashion Royalty’s earlier collections. She just drips style and elegance. I hope my photos are able to convey this. Her jewelry is gorgeous and extremely well made. I love the chunky necklace. There is an additional bracelet that came with the set but I didn’t feel she needed it ( It is sure nice to have extra though ). I love the fact that she came with her own cocktail..I keep wanting to remind her though “ don’t spill that on your gorgeous gown…I mean that’s cranberry juice in there and that is peach silk you are wearing…Danger!”.
The ornate gold table in the photo was a find on ebay. The picture behind Vanessa was a flea market find and the little red foo dogs were found at a Chinese import store.
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 