A Little Glamour
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
Integrity Toys “The Premiere” Convention Day 3
And on the third day there was rest. Well…kind of. The hectic daily pattern that is convention slowed down on Saturday to basically two events. The WClub luncheon and the final dinner. I managed to get myself out of bed early enough to finish up the blog posts for the previous day and then all my good intentions of being on top of blogging went out the window. I am now home and finishing up LOL!
The WClub Luncheon
The WClub luncheon is an event that you sign up for separately and have to be a member of the WClub for. This year, it was announced that it would be a Victoire Roux event. In years past it has been a FR2 event. For this event, it is a sit wherever you want. Our table of 10 quickly filled up with some great people that I was not able to see at some of the other events.
The centerpiece was STUNNING! And…even better… we all had a chance to purchase her!
Story Of My Life
Victoire Roux™ Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive
Photo source: Integrity Toys, Inc.
We also received a Victoire outfit as a gift with our meal.
Night at Ciro’s
Victoire Roux™ Fashion
2013 Convention Exclusive
Photo source: Integrity Toys, Inc.
Chris Stoeckel talked about his love for 1950’s fashion and how it inspired his designs for Victoire. He also shared a sneak peak photo of the next Victoire coming down the pipe.
It says IT Direct so get ready for the possibility of a lottery people.
Once the luncheon was over, it was time to go upstairs, rest and attempt to start boxing up the insane amount of loot accumulating from this convention. Integrity Toys really spoiled us this time around.
The Red Carpet Gala with Jason Wu
By this point in the convention many conventioneers realize “ Hey wait….we get a convention doll too!!”. Somehow, I always get to Saturday afternoon and I realize that the big reveal is yet to come LOL! It ALWAYS sneaks up on me then I spend the afternoon hours thinking “ I wonder who she will be?” We were so overloaded with amazing swag at this point that anything was going to be complete gravy on a plate of steak, lobster and chocolate decadence.
We walked into the ball room and were hit with a very edgy Jason Wu designed dress on a beautiful Vanessa. This one was a straight of the runway design by Jason.
Black Orchid
Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive Centerpiece
Photo source: Integrity Toys, Inc.
We also received a completer outfit for our convention Monogram gift doll
Completist
FR: Monogram™ Accessory Pack Giveaway
2013 Convention Exclusive
Photo source: Integrity Toys, Inc.
The competition winners were announced and the winner of the Advanced Design competition will have their design produced! Congrats Lisa Ramsammy!!
Jason Wu also made a special call out to my fellow blogger Shuga Shug . It was very deserving recognition for an amazing and inspirational doll blog. Shug, you rock it girlfriend…every post and every picture are an inspiration and I thank you.
Finally, the big moment of the evening had come and the convention doll was revealed. It was another straight off the runway gown by Jason Wu and apparently a particular favorite of Jason’s.
Midnight Star
Elise Jolie Dressed Doll
2013 Official Convention Doll
Photo source: Integrity Toys, Inc.
Holy Shitake mushrooms people!!! Now THAT’S a convention doll. We filed out of the ballroom happy little campers with our loot and wonderful convention memories. The real work began upon returning to our rooms….how the heck were we going to get all this convention swag home??!!!
Convention…The aftermath, and final thoughts coming up tomorrow 
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 