Or a lot of glamour depending on your definition. I received a treasure trove of new outfits from the talented designer Hoang Anh Khoi on Etsy. I showcased one of them in a recent blog post with NuFace Totally Betty Ayumi. Today, a favorite FR2 Elise is wearing the fashion. The day before yesterday, I gave a sneak peak of my mood board for this shoot.

I also shared a couple of images along the way in this shoot on my Instagram story. If you are interested in seeing some of the process as I shoot these, feel free to sign up for my Instagram feed. The link for this is to the right on the sidebar of this page.
Model: FR2 Midnight Star Elise by Integrity Toys
Dress: Hoang Anh Khoi on Etsy
Fur: Dimitha on Ebay
Shoes: FR2
Hat: Bogue’s Vogues on Etsy
Gloves: Mattel
Purse: Lovetones Bonjour Baby Lena
Set: Clock was purchased from little gift shop on Rue du Rivoli in Paris. Bombe chest was a repaint by friend and artist Carolyn Grentz.





-Rebecca
April 15, 2017 | Categories: Elise Jolie, Fashion Royalty, FR2 | Tags: Bogue's Vogues, Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, Carolyn Grentz, Dimitha, Dimitha fur, doll collecting, Doll Photography, doll styling, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, HOANG ANH KHOI, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Lovetones, Lovetones Bonjour Baby Lena, Midnight Star Elise, Rebecca Berry Photography, toy artistry, toy photography | 15 Comments
Many fashion collections are targeting the rich pocket of the Millennial generation right now. I was interested in styling one of the most recent NuFace girls to embody that plus stay true to the original theme of IT and Jessy Ayala’s Reckless collection…the movie “Clueless”. It all started with this fabulous jacket from the Etsy shop ElenPriv. It continued with the amazing necklace from Etsy shop IsabelleParisJewels. The rest just came into place after that.
Model, earrings, hat and gloved hands: NuFace AKA Gigi Giselle
Jacket: Elenpriv on Etsy
Top: NuFace She Owns Everything Erin
Skirt: NuFace Up All Night Lilith
Shoes, bag: NuFace Touble Eden
Stockings: NuFace Total Betty Ayumi
Necklace: IsabelleParisJewels on Etsy




-Rebecca
April 12, 2017 | Categories: Giselle, Nu.Face | Tags: AKA Gigi Giselle, Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, doll collecting, Doll Photography, doll styling, Elena Peredreeva, ElenPriv, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, Inside the fashion doll studio, Isabelle Leprivey, Isabelleparisjewels, ITFDS, Jessy Ayala, Nu.Face, Nu.Face 2016, Rebecca Berry Photography, She Owns Everything Erin, Total Betty Ayumi, toy artistry, toy photography, Trouble Eden, Up All Night Lillith | 15 Comments
After a week of driving 20 hours down to Anaheim California and then doing the drive back…in a 26 foot truck full of luggage and orchestra instruments…I am ready for some play time. Lesson learned in the past week? Don’t ever underestimate Mother Nature in the mountains. You may think it’s too late to snow…but you would be wrong. I know we were. 
Before I left on the big journey, I had an opportunity to photograph something yummy and I am anxious to share. Given that IT is giving us 1950’s glamour in a few short months, I anticipated just a bit with this one. Hope you enjoy!
Model: OOAK Rim Doll repaint and restyle of Lovetones Hello Honey
Suit: Bellissima Couture
Faux Fur Stole: Lovetones Timeless Show Roxy Fashion Set
Shoes: Integrity Toys
Hat: Rogier Corbeau of Dutch Fashion Doll World
Jewelry: Mattel
Screen: Custom Dollhouse on Etsy
Planter: Local plant store and boxwood topiary is from Joss & Main.





The gorgeous ornate wall in the background was photoshopped in so..sorry but it doesn’t exist outside of Photoshop at this time.
-Rebecca
April 10, 2017 | Categories: 1/6 clothing, Bellissima Couture, Lovetones | Tags: Bellissima Couture, Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, customdollhouse, doll collecting, Doll Photography, doll styling, Dutch Fashion Doll World, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, Hilda Westervelt, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Joss & Main, Lovetones, Rebecca Berry Photography, Rimdoll, Rogier Corbeau, toy artistry, toy photography | 4 Comments
All good things must come to an end. Or…in my case…all sunny days in the garden eventually give way to rain. I managed to get three separate photo shoots completed before the rain started so I am happy with that. For the last installment of this romantic garden series I paired a favorite embroidered sheath from Bellissima Couture and a yummier than yummy coat from Lovetones. The hat is a story. It originally came from Bogue’s Vogues and I have to admit…I got creative with the Russian netting on this one. Hope you all enjoy.
Model: Lovtones Romantic Era Roxy
Dress: Bellissima Couture
Coat : Lovetones Timeless Show Roxy
Hat: Bogues vogues
Shoes: Lovetones Romantic Era Roxy
Purse: Integrity Toys AKA Gigi Giselle
Accessories: the box, macaron and bag were all done by me. The boxwood trees in planters were from Pier One. The bench was found on Ebay.







-Rebecca
March 31, 2017 | Categories: Lovetones | Tags: AKA Gigi Giselle, Bellissima Couture, Bellissima Couture Fashions, Bogue's Vogues, Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, doll collecting, Doll Photography, doll styling, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, Hilda Westervelt, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Laduree, Lovetones, miniatures, Rebecca Berry Photography, Romantic Era Roxy, Timeless Show Roxy, toy artistry, toy photography | 14 Comments
So I am continuing the photo series with Romantic Era Roxy from Lovetones. In this next series of photos from the garden I have capture Roxy in a stunning gown From Natalia. Beautifully designed and constructed.
Model: Lovetones Romantic Era Roxy
Gown: Natalia 2010 Chizhik on Ebay also on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/85292334@N02/with/30684365700/
Jewelry: Isabelle from IsabelleParisJewels on Etsy
I restyled the hair of the doll for this shot.


-Rebecca
March 29, 2017 | Categories: Lovetones, OOAK doll clothing | Tags: 2010Chizhik, Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, doll collecting, Doll Photography, doll styling, Etsy, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, Inside the fashion doll studio, Isabelle Leprivey, Isabelleparisjewels, ITFDS, Lovetones, Natalia, Rebecca Berry Photography, Romantic Era Roxy, toy artistry, toy photography | 10 Comments

If you were a W Club member this past weekend and attempted to get a coveted ticket into the Integrity Toys 2017 convention…you were definitely hoping for happy endings. The event sold out even faster than last year…in just an hour to be precise. Since spots were limited to 500, many were a little nervous about whether or not they would get in. I know I was. I am happy to report that this collector had a happy ending to her quest for a golden ticket. Adding to the excitement of this event is the fact that it will be held in fairytale land itself…right next to Disneyland in Orlando, FL. Double win in my book! This event will take place October 18-21, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando. Registration fee is $550. If you are interested in attending, you can add your name to the waiting list here.
For this years convention, Integrity Toys continued a little perk they added last year for W Club members. It’s a little taste of what will be coming to attendees in the convention collection. Even if you are not attending the convention, you can participate in this opportunity. This is a W Club exclusive.
Fashionably Ruthless
Tatyana Alexandrova™ Dressed Doll Gift Set
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2017 Fashion Fairytale Upgrade
Limited Edition Size: TBA (Based on total orders received)
Delivery Date:
Approximately Late October 2017
Special Pricing:
$200.00 + Shipping and Handling Per Gift Set (For Non-Attendees)*
$175.00 + Shipping and Handling Per Gift Set (For Attendees Only)*
***IT DIRECT EXCLUSIVE***
THIS GIFT SET WILL NOT BE SOLD THROUGH IT DEALERS!
Head Sculpt: Tatyana Alexandrova™ 2.0
Body Type: FR V6.0
Skintone: Porcelain
Hair Color: Platinum with Streak of Raven
Eyelashes: Yes
Quickswitch: No
As a special treat…we get to see the doll through Jason Kramer’s amazing illustrations! eeeeee!!!!




The inspiration for this doll, as many have already reported, is clearly a 2011 Vogue Russia editorial.


Are we excited to see what else they have in store for us at this convention? Oh yes…I think we are.
-Rebecca
March 28, 2017 | Categories: 2017 Fashion Royalty Convention Fashion Fairytale | Tags: 2017 Integrity Toys Convention, doll convention, doll gift set, Fashion doll convention, Fashion Fairytale, Fashion Fairytale Convention, Fashionably Ruthless Tatyana, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, Integrity Toys 2017, Integrity Toys Convention, ITFDS, Jason Kramer | 9 Comments
As we turn the corner into spring, I am in the mood for soft hazy imagery, pastels and florals. A sunny day in the garden ( an absolute surprise in the Pacific Northwest in spring) led me to bring out a new line of 1/6 fashion dolls I have been intrigued by since their debut.


Her name is “Romantic Era Roxy” and she was the prefect model for the next set of images I will be sharing on the blog this week. Are we ready for some soft images to take us through the gloom of early Spring? I know I am!



More images from the garden coming up this week 
-Rebecca
March 27, 2017 | Categories: Lovetones | Tags: Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, doll collecting, Doll Photography, doll styling, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Lovetones, Rebecca Berry Photography, Romantic Era Roxy, toy artistry, toy photography | 9 Comments
The actual name for this doll is Totally Betty Ayumi. If you have never watched the movie Clueless you may have missed the meaning of the reference. Per the Online Slang Dictionary, the definition of Betty is
noun
Oddly enough, the citation for this definition is the movie Clueless. Well..whether or not the movie coined this term and it’s meaning, this Ayumi is definitely a stunner. The outfit she came in was perfect for the urban and hip look. My collection runs more towards the elegant and sophisticated so I wanted to transform this current Ayumi with an outfit I had recently received. I suspected she would fit into “elegant and sophisticated” without a problem….and I was right. This also gave me a chance to use one of the amazing screens I recently picked up on Etsy.
Model and jewelry: Totally Betty Ayumi
Shoes: FR2 shoe pack
Suit and faux fur: HOANG ANH KHOI on Etsy
Screen: Customdollhouse on Etsy
Tulips: Available soon at ITFDS



I absolutely adore the soft facial screening on her!! A number of collectors have said she bears a striking resemblance to Chrissy Teigan. I can totally see that!

-Rebecca
March 23, 2017 | Categories: Ayumi, Nu.Face | Tags: Ayumi, Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, Chrissy Teigan, customdollhouse, doll collecting, Doll Photography, doll styling, Etsy, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, HOANG ANH KHOI, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Nu.Face, Rebecca Berry Photography, Reckless collection, Totally Betty Ayumi, toy artistry, toy photography | 17 Comments
And sparkle she does! I realized I had not given any love to this particular convention Poppy for well over a year. Not good. She was part of the 2015 IT convention collection. Here she is in her original outfit and jewelry. She is however, sporting a new set of hands that were a recent find on Ebay.

Check out the teeny, tiny acrylic nails!! I found them on Ebay. Don’t know if this vendor offers them up regularly or if they were just a short term thing but this is where I got them.



Love the facial screening on this one. While nails like this are not something I normally go for…I think they do add a very glamorous look to this Poppy.
-Rebecca
March 20, 2017 | Categories: Poppy Parker | Tags: Canon 40D, Canon macro 60mm f/2.8, Cinematic Conventin Collection, Cinematic Convention, Convention Poppy Parker, David Buttry, doll acrylic nails, doll collecting, doll convention, Doll Photography, doll styling, fashion doll collection, Fashion doll convention, Fashion doll photography, fashion doll styling, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Poppy Parker 2015, pure-icon-paris, Rebecca Berry Photography, Sparkle Poppy Sparkle!, toy artistry, toy photography | 12 Comments
Nothing like a redhead in green! For the next couple of months I will be going through some of my old portfolio for a future project and I will most likely be sharing some of those re-edits. These will be some of my favorite shots from years past. This will work in tandem with my Instagram as I try to populate that account with some work from my previous catalogue of images. I thought as it is St. Patrick’s day, it was a good day to kick off an ‘on theme’ post with a favorite set from the past.
Model and bracelet: Magnetism monogram from Integrity Toys
Dress, hat,earrings and purse: Randall Craig
Shoes:…for the life of me..can’t find the source. **update** shoes are from Magnetism original doll. Thank you Pauline!!!
Fur: Dimitha
Luggage: Jet Set Cocoa from Integrity Toys


Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone!!
-Rebecca
March 17, 2017 | Categories: Monogram | Tags: Dimitha fur, doll blog, doll collection, Doll Photography, fashion doll blog, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Jet Set Luggage Cocoa, Magnetism Monogram, Randall Craig RTW, Rebecca Berry Photography | 7 Comments
I received the lovely dolls I ordered from the “Reckless” collection from my fabulous Integrity Toy’s dealer this past week and I have to say…I am not disappointed at all. The facial screenings are delightful and the fashions and accessories exceed expectations on most levels. My only complaint is that the choker necklaces on both Ayumi and Erin needed to have adjustments. On mine at least the choker was too tight a fit and I ended up adding another bigger jump ring so it would close around the neck. I know some people are just popping the heads off and putting the necklace on but that seemed like too much work to me given how often I redress these models…so the jump ring was a good solution for me.




The braids were a surprise to me and apparently a lot of other collectors. They didn’t show these in the promo shots so I made sure to showcase them in these pictures. Definitely a Moschino influence with the burned edge bow.

Moschino 2016 RTW


Jessy Ayala did a marvelous job with the modern day “Clueless” inspired collection. It’s young, its hip, it’s edgy and it also manages to be fun. I am looking forward to photographing different looks.
I also ordered the Erin but did not get individual shots of her so I went ahead and did a group shot of the girls I did order. I will be adding Lilith and hope upon all hope that I can add the Eden to. Please shine down on me oh Lottery Gods.




And…because, as Jessy explained to us at the last IT convention, this collection was inspired by the movie Clueless…I just had to do this.

March 16, 2017 | Categories: Ayumi, Erin, Fashion Royalty, Giselle, Integrity Toys, Nu.Face | Tags: AKA Gigi Giselle, doll collecting, Doll Photography, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, Integrity Toys 2016, ITFDS, Jessy Ayala, Nu.Face, Nu.Face 2016, Rebecca Berry Photography, Reckless collection, She Owns Everything Erin, Totally Betty Ayumi, toy photography | 9 Comments
For those of you who follow my instagram account, I shared a little teaser photo back in August of these holiday photos.

I decided to do a shoot of a few of my favorite things. 1) Poppy Parker 2) That gorgeous Tiffany Blue color 3) 1/6 French furniture and 4) All things Christmas. And here is the result of that shoot.
Enjoy!!
Model: Out of this World Poppy Parker
Dress: Sanglian on Etsy
Dog: Anna Ryasnova on Etsy
Set is comprised of furniture I ordered from China, lamp and boxes were handmade and white feather tree was purchased at Target.

–Rebecca
December 24, 2016 | Categories: Fashion Royalty, Poppy Parker | Tags: Anna Ryasnova, Canon 40D, Canon macro lens 60mm f/2.8, David Buttry, Doll Diorama, Doll Photography, fashion doll diorama, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, ITFDS, OOAK doll couture, Out of This World Poppy Parker, Poppy Parker, Rebecca Berry Photography, Sanglian | 13 Comments
Sorry for the obscenely long break between posts. I realized I have not posted since IT convention in October and my only excuse is that life hit hyper drive since then. I had WAY too many projects come up at once. I need to do a big shout out to Rogier Corbeau of The Dutch Fashion Doll World who graciously and beautifully handled the blog during the Integrity Toys convention. You rock!! I could not have left ITFDS in better hands during convention.
Back in July, I began some holiday shoots that I had planned to make into holiday cards. Great idea but not enough time to turn it into reality. Oh well, there is always next year right? Since I don’t have time to send these, I thought I would just put it on the blog as one big digital holiday card to everyone. I am so very grateful to all my readers for your support. It means the world to me. I hope to continue my photography series in the year ahead and I am looking forward to bringing more consistent content to the blog. I hope this post finds you all happy, healthy and in anticipation of some really great dolls under your tree or in your stocking.
Model: OOAK Silkstone by Jon Copeland-Childers SeloJSpa
Gown: 2010Chizhik on Ebay
Fur Cape: Integrity Toys “Flight of Fancy” outfit


Holiday photo #2 up tomorrow.
December 23, 2016 | Categories: Barbie, Silkstone | Tags: 2010Chizhik, doll collecting, Doll Photography, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Flight of Fancy, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Jon Copeland-Childers. Silkstone Barbie, ooak doll couture. ooak doll clothing, Rebecca Berry Photography, SeloJSpa, Silkstone | 11 Comments
For those of you who follow me on FB and Instagram, you received a little sneak peek of today’s post this past weekend.

Tomorrow, I am flying to Chicago for the 2016 Integrity Toys Convention. Hilda Westervelt of Bellissima Couture and I will be having an event on Wednesday evening to sell fabulous OOAK clothing creations by Hilda and a variety of 1/6 items made by me and my fellow blogger Rogier Corbeau of Dutch Fashion Doll World. For place and time, check the boards at convention. We will be placing signage as soon as we have a room number. We will also be at the sales bazaar on Friday evening.
Here is a small sample of some of the Chanel inspired yumminess that Hilda will have available for convention attendees.






If you are in the market for some exquisite 1/6 couture for your dolls and are attending IT convention this year, come attend the event. Room number and time will be posted at convention.
Blog post on accessories and other 1/6 items available will be up later today 
October 10, 2016 | Categories: Fashion Royalty, OOAK doll clothing | Tags: 1/6 doll, 1/6 doll collection, 1/6 doll couture, Bellissima Couture, Bellissima Couture Fashions, doll blog, doll collecting, doll convention, Doll Photography, Dutch Fashion Doll World, fashion doll blog, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll convention, fashion doll couture, Fashion doll photography, Hilda Westervelt, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys Convention 2016, ITFDS, OOAK couture, OOAK doll couture, Rebecca Berry Photography, Rogier Corbeau, Supermodel Larger than Life on The Catwalk | 6 Comments
Everyone in the fashion world has their eyes turned toward Paris right now for the culmination of the 2017 Spring Summer Ready to Wear shows and I thought, “what does one do at the end of fashion week?”. If it were me, I would want to celebrate so that is the inspiration behind this group of photos. Well…that and a killer sparkle dress from Rimdoll.
Here is the mood board I posted on Instagram.
Dress: Rimdoll on Etsy
Shoes: Integrity Toys Cold shoulder Eugenia
Earrings: Integrity Toys Fabulous Fields Luchia
Glassware: Facets by Marcia
Fur Wrap: Pottery Barn wine bottle adornment ( yes!! seriously!! I know right?!)
Champagne bottle: origins of which are lost in the quagmire of my mind….

There was another item besides the gown that I was inspired by. Those of us who attended last years Integrity Toys convention were a bit hmmmm…lets just say underwhelmed by the convention doll last year. Her name was ‘Making an Entrance’ Karolin Stone and she was a severe looking lady with a major broad forehead. Not the most attractive look in my opinion.

I really liked her facial screening but I was all ready to sell this one when I saw an image of a restyled Karolin on Rimdoll’s Etsy site. I decided to change course and see if I could soften her look a bit. Here is what I ended up with and I have to say…I am very happy
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She still has the wide forehead but at least it’s softened up by the roll of bangs.




Welcome to Fall everyone!

And before you say it…YES I know there is no such thing as a pink pumpkin. They are there to remind all of us that it is breast cancer awareness month people…so do those self exams and get those mammograms!!!
October 4, 2016 | Categories: Fashion Royalty, Karolin | Tags: 1/6 doll, @barbiestyle, Barbie, Convention doll, doll blog, doll collecting, doll diorma, Doll Photography, Facets by Marcia, fashion doll blog, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, Integrity Toys 2015, Integrity Toys Convention 2015, Integrity Toys convention doll, ITFDS, Making an Entrance Karolin Stone, Nu.Face, Nuface, Rebecca Berry Photography, Rimdoll, toy photography | 8 Comments
Ok..so this series of shots were inspired by the outfit I posted on Instagram. As with many images, what looks good on an idea board does not translate to a model or doll. In this case, the hat that looked good on the board did not translate well to actual model. And…as much as I wanted to use it, the teapot did not make it into the final shots either. Sometimes it works out sometimes it doesn’t. The post is called “The Royal Tea” because the dog is wearing a crown .
Here was the Instagram inspiration:

You will notice a little bit of a color cast difference between my Instagram shots and the other images I use in the blog. The reason behind this is a difference in camera. Most if not all of the outfit boards that I post are shot with…wait for it…my IPhone. If I ever get around to doing my next photography installment you will learn more about that. Suffice it to say, as good as these new phones are these days, they still have a long way to go as far as color balance. Ok…geek photography moment over.
I am sharing snippets of the photo process on some of these posts on my instagram stories so feel free to follow that if you want. They disappear in 24 hours so they are there and then they are gone.
I am totally in love with this doll. She is Rare Appearance Dania Zarr from Integrity Toys. She was a WClub exclusive for 2014. Still one of my favorite models. The dress is a new acquisition from the talented Gwen of Gwendolyn’s Treasures.
Model: Integrity Toys Rare Appearance Dania Zarr
Dress: Gwendolyn’s Treasures
Hat: Bogue’s Vogues
Gloves: Integrity Toys IT Airways Poppy Parker
Necklace: made by me
Dog: Mattel
Shoes: Integrity Toys Sneak Peek Eden
Perfume bottle: Purchased at 2016 Barbiecon from Hande. If you ever go to Barbiecon… her sales table is a favorite of mine. Great minis! Sorry, no website or Etsy store yet.







-Rebecca
October 2, 2016 | Categories: Dania, Fashion Royalty | Tags: 1/6 couture, 1/6 dog, Barbie, doll blog, Doll Photography, fashion doll blog, Fashion doll photography, Fashion Royalty 2014, FR 2014, FR2, Gwendolyn's Treasures, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Mattel, OOAK couture, Rare Appearance Dania Zarr, Rebecca Berry Photography | 4 Comments
So right after I posted yesterday, Mattel posted new images of the BFC exclusive Silkstone for 2016. We have all had a gander at the sketch for many months and many of us had a chance to see the doll in person at the NBDCC 2016. Here are a few images I took of her at NBDCC


And here is the information and official pictures
Glam Gown Barbie® Doll
Gold Label®
Designer: Robert Best
Release Date: 10/12/2016
Retail: $100.00
- Body Type: Posable Silkstone®
- Facial sculpt:
- Fashion Sewn On: No
- Fashion: Pink satin gown with flowing organza train
- Accessories: Black satin opera gloves, chandelier earrings
She is a BFC exclusive which means you need to be a BFC member to purchase.



Things to take note of….The IRL doll at NBDCC was sporting pink shoes not black and the fabric on the IRL doll did not show the same kind of fabric as the promo shots are indicating. Just trying to keep it real folks and set expectations appropriately. You be the judge but to these eyes, the ruffle material on the promo shots looks like it lays very nicely, whereas the IRL doll at NBDCC did not. The beading also looks very different but there are always differences between the promo shots and the actual production doll. The difference here is that the production doll was actually seen BEFORE the promo shots so, it feels kind of humorous to me. It’s like saying “ Yeah…this is what we could have done…but….we didn’t”
All else being held equal, I’m still buying the doll. She is a platinum updo with a pink gown…of course I’m buying. Whether or not I feel very good about it is another thing. I have a hard time supporting a company who is making some really unfortunate decisions regarding their collector line. I find it hard to plug a product in this blog when I have a very real concern for the direction of this Mattel division.
-Rebecca
October 1, 2016 | Categories: Barbie, Silkstone | Tags: Barbie, Barbie collecting, Barbie Fan Club 2016, BFC Exclusive, BFMC, BFMC 2016, doll blog, doll collecting, Doll Photography, fashion doll blog, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Glam Gown Silkstone Barbie, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Mattel, Mattel 2016, Rebecca Berry Photography, Robert Best, Silkstone Barbie, toy photography | 17 Comments
Milan fashion week wrapped up day before yesterday and I was inspired by the Instagram feeds. I posted a photo of an outfit I felt would have worked at Milan fashion week and brought in the colors of the season.

The next step was to find a model to put it on and shoot.

Chanel purse is DollhouseAra on Etsy . Outfit is Barbie Look Urban Jungle.







Many of you may have already figured out that I have started posting preliminary images on Instagram of upcoming outfits or behind the scene things. I am also sharing on Instagram stories. The stories will include some videos of the doll room and new diorama or display items. If you are on Instagram, come and join the fun. Follow me to see the stories.
—Rebecca
September 27, 2016 | Categories: Nadja, Nu.Face | Tags: 1/6 accessories, Barbie, Canon 40D, Canon macro lens 60mm f/2.8, doll blog, Doll Diorama, Doll Photography, DollhouseAra, fashion doll blog, fashion doll diorama, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, ITFDS, Nuface, Out of Sight Nadja, Rebecca Berry Photography, Rement, The Barbie Look Urban Jungle, toy photography | 11 Comments
Yep…not ready to let go of the pink theme this week and I am sticking with the same designer as well. As we approach this years Integrity Toys convention, I though I would pull out one of my favorite gift dolls from last years convention…Paper Doll Poppy Parker.
From Rimdoll on Etsy





Love this Poppy and love this pink confection of a dress!
— Rebecca
September 23, 2016 | Categories: Poppy Parker | Tags: 1/6 couture, 1/6 fashion doll, articulated fashion doll, Canon 40D, Canon macro lens 60mm f/2.8, doll blog, doll collecting, doll couture, Doll Photography, fashion doll blog, fashion doll collecting, fashion doll couture, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, limited edition fashion doll clothing, OOAK couture, OOAK doll couture, Paper dolls Poppy Parker, pink couture, Rebecca Berry Photography, Rimdoll | 9 Comments
I can’t describe the power of this color in my life. It is a color that just makes me happy. I confess, if I see a dress or gown in this color, I am immediately drawn to it. I seem to fall for the pale pinks more so than the more vibrant hues but If it is pink, I’m interested. For those of you who follow my instagram feed ( and soon to add Instagram stories too!!), you will have seen that I added these babies to my shoe collection.

The color just makes me happy. So it will come as no surprise that I recently took receipt of some pink gowns. They are from a relatively new designer in the doll arena and I am pleased to be adding his pieces to my collection.
Model: 2016 NBDCC Convention Doll
Gown and earrings: Rimdoll on Etsy
Shoes: 2016 NBDCC Convention Doll




Oh the yummy pink sparklyness of this!! By the way, I completely blame Wholeeah for this gown ( follow her on Flickr or Instagram) because it was her phenomenal pictures of this dress on a Matt Sutton OOAK that got me running to buy it. This gown came with a little gift of earrings. Always a nice touch and it is well tailored and shipped very quickly. I have more of this designer’s work to show you!
** note** The sleeves are a little long on this model because this dress was made to fit the FR2 body. I just decided I wanted a Silkstone to model it first.
-Rebecca
September 20, 2016 | Categories: Barbie | Tags: 2016 NBDCC Convention doll, Articulated Silkstone Barbie, doll convention, Doll Photography, Etsy doll clothing, Fashion doll convention, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, limited edition fashion doll clothing, OOAK couture, OOAK doll couture, OOAK Fashion doll clothing, pink converse hightops, Rebecca Berry Photography, Rimdoll, Robert Best, toy photography | 19 Comments
This years theme for the Poppy Parker collection by David Buttry hit a chord with many collectors. I know it hit this collector right in the wallet. I absolutely adored it and can’t wait to see what David has in store for us Poppy collectors at the Integrity Toys convention in October. While we wait for convention, I thought it would be fun to get a group shot of the Poppys we have enjoyed so far this year. Since Poppy is in Paris, I drew inspiration from one of the most iconic Parisian fashion houses of all time…Dior.


Ma Petite Fleur Poppy Parker – WClub 2016 Registration upgrade doll

Powder Puff Poppy Parker – IT Direct Lottery doll

Paris in the Springtime Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection

Night at the Ballet Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection

C’est Si Bon – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection

Miss Amour Poppy Parker – IT Direct Lottery doll

Magnifique Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection

Très Chic Boutique Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection

Ooh La La Poppy Parker – WClub Exclusive doll

Bonjour Mademoiselle Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection


-Rebecca
September 17, 2016 | Categories: Poppy Parker | Tags: Bonjour Mademoiselle Poppy Parker, C'est Si Bon Poppy Parker, Canon 40D, Canon 5d mark III, Canon macro lens 60mm f/2.8, David Buttry, doll blog, doll collecting, Doll Photography, fashion doll blog, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, Integrity Toys 2016, ITFDS, Ma Petite Fleur Poppy Parker, Magnifique Poppy Parker, Miss Amour Poppy Parker, Night at the Ballet Poppy Parker, Ooh La La Poppy Parker, Paris in the Springtime Poppy Parker, Poppy goes to Paris, Poppy Parker, Poppy Parker 2016, Powder Puff Poppy Parker, Rebecca Berry Photography, The Bonbon collection, Trés Chic Boutique Poppy Parker | 30 Comments
When I saw the name on this doll I kept singing the words from a song in “Devil Wears Prada”…”Supersonic, maginfique, tres tres cool and tres tres chic”.
She is definitely tres, tres chic. the hair color is vibrant and beautiful. It needs to be trained a bit when you take it out of the hair net but not too bad (it was packed with hair off to the side so you will need to push it or train it down to sit down against the neck).

Magnifique
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Bonbon Collection
Approximate Ship Date: Late Summer/Early Fall
Limited Edition Size: 900 Dolls Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Luscious Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
The promo shot shows her as this…

What arrived was…I believe…better than the promos but with one caveat.




She has a very sharp look to the left eye placement that frankly…borders on “wonky eye” for my taste. I have photographed her at her best advantage but I had to work at it. Not sure how I am feeling about that. She is gorgeous. Coloring and facial color screening is spot on. Dress is beautiful and jewelry is beyond…really beyond. But…that far to the left stare is looking slightly wrong for me. Not sure what I am going to do yet. Maybe it’s just mine so will be interested to hear what others are experiencing.
-Rebecca
September 5, 2016 | Categories: Poppy Parker | Tags: Bon Bon Poppy Parker, Canon 40D, David Buttry, doll collecting, Doll Photography, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, Integrity Toys 2016, ITFDS, Magnifique Poppy Parker, Poppy Parker, Poppy Parker 2016, Poppy Parker Bon Bon Collection, Rebecca Berry Photography, toy photography | 7 Comments
Ok..I have to admit the title was for all you “Dune” geeks out there LOL! This line may be from the book and movie “Dune” but we have a bit of a sleeper situation going on in the Poppy Parker Bon Bon collection. Her name is Night at the Ballet Poppy Parker and she has turned out WAY better than the promo shots.
Here is what we were expecting…

Not bad but I have to admit…she was my least favorite in the whole lineup and I almost didn’t order her. Boy oh boy am I glad I did because this is what arrived on Saturday. Check out the gorgeous green eyes on this lady!
Night At The Ballet
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Bonbon Collection
Approximate Ship Date: Late Summer/Early Fall
Limited Edition Size: 700 Dolls Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Ash Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied





Couple things to note:
1) The hair on my doll needed a little tweaking after I took the hair net off. It didn’t take too much to put it all back in order.
2) The necklace is just gold, no stones. This seems kind of weird to me as the bracelet has beautiful blue stones in it but there you go. It looks like it should have a few stones in the necklace or it looks like there was space for it but there aren’t any. Don’t know if this is an oversight or just a last minute budget cut but a number of people have commented on FB that they don’t have any stones in their necklaces either so I don’t think it’s just me. The promo shots of the accessories don’t really show the necklace that well so it may have been intended to be just plain gold all the way along. Just wanted to make people aware.
Huge thanks to my dealer Barb at Windy City Dolls for getting these new Poppy’s to me so quickly!! You are the best.
Let the redressing and photographing begin!!!
-Rebecca
September 4, 2016 | Categories: Poppy Parker | Tags: 1/6 fashion doll, Canon 40D, Canon macro lens 60mm f/2.8, David Buttry, doll collecting, Doll Photography, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, ITFDS, Night at the Ballet Poppy Parker, Poppy Parker, Poppy Parker 2016, Rebecca Berry Photography, toy photography | 8 Comments
Trying to photograph things in natural light in the Pacific Northwest is pretty much a crap shoot even on a good day. Last week, we enjoyed days and days of 90 degree weather and loads of sunshine. This week it’s 62 and what else…rain. I would have shot this last week, if I had had what I wanted to shoot last week. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive the item I wanted to shoot until this week. Here was my perfect location…

Loved the natural texture of this and the green moss that spindled out like vines. But…

It was rather wet.

And not looking like it was going to change any time soon. So what do you do? You change your shoot location and make the best of it. So this is the rain part of the title so where is the singing?
Have you ever had that moment when you dressed a doll in something and it just “sang”? You know what I mean right? It just makes you go “ Oh man…that looks so amazing on her!” I had that happen this week and while my first choice for background did not pan out, I found a couple alternate solutions that worked out just fine. I was still singing even though it was raining.
Model: Out of Sight Nadja
Dress: SL Doll Fashion
Jewelry: Integrity Toys Inc. ( Lash Out Poppy Parker, Perfectly Suited Giselle and As Dusk Falls Eugenia)
Shoes: Bellissima Eugenia






This gown is gorgeous! Very well made and tailored. It arrived quickly and well packaged. Love this vendor on Etsy and have purchased a number of things from them.
-Rebecca
September 2, 2016 | Categories: Fashion Royalty, Nadja | Tags: As Dusk Falls Eugenia, Bellissima Natalia, Canon 40D, Canon macro lens 60mm f/2.8, doll collecting, Doll Photography, fashion doll collecting, Fashion doll photography, Inside the fashion doll studio, Integrity Toys, ITFDS, Lash Out! Poppy Parker, Out of Sight Nadja, Perfectly Suited Giselle Diefendorf, Rebecca Berry Photography, SL Doll Fashion, toy photography | 10 Comments