Purse of the Month Club

I've often been asked how to join the Purse of the Month Club and I thought this would be a good subject for a blog post.
Every month, sisters Diana Wieler and Janet Ellis, send an email out to their mailing list with the Purse of the Month offerings. It's not just a purse, although you can buy just the purse.
They also offer coordinate ensembles, separates, accessories and a higher category called "Elite."

They do take requests to a certain extent as to size of a 12" doll body and length of skirt. I collected their bags for approximately three years and I adore them. They are made exceptionally well with wonderful fabrics and perfect little hardware. Now they're also offered in a scale to suit 16" dolls as well as 12" dolls.

Here is a very old photo showing bag, purse and shoes. I believe the outfit was also something they made.

This month's purses are influenced by Lulu Guinness bags. They are precious! Either bag is $32. plus shipping.

You might like the Lulu Library Tote that comes with a chiffon scarf for $30.

Please send all orders to:  dianawieler@sympatico.ca


To view the handbags, Tote Set and Dress, click here:
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24570917

To view the Special Edition Gift Totes, click here:
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24682782

Finally, to view the Elite Ensemble, click here:
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24682784

December 2016 Purse of the Month Club

I've been a fan of the Purse of the Month Club for many years and I always look forward to their December product announcement.
This month's bags pay homage to Jimmy Choo with the Holiday Tulita Bag.

There's a wonderful tote set available. It comes with a scarf.

How about this gold holiday shopper which comes with home decor accessories. $35.

For your dolls' holiday parties, here are two sequined fashions.

A party sensation! The beautifully designed bodysuit in tiny sequins features a mesh neck detail and NO sequins below the waist, for a sleek look. Also included is the black satin half-bow belt with rhinestone buckle. 
Bodysuit & belt  $45.00 
The metallic circle skirt features a drop waist and will dazzle her dance partners! $35.00 

Spectacular gown in delicate blush sequins features satin straps and flared hem for high drama. Also included is a blush satin scarf with beaded fringe! 

Gown and scarf set.  $65.00 

And that's not all! Every month they offer "Elite Ensembles" which are beautifully designed, moderately priced fashions and accessories. This month's Elites offer multiple options for mixing and matching. If you wanted all the options, you could discuss this with the ladies as the price would change. They are wonderful that way. If they have the material for the product, they're flexible.  You can specify which FR doll you wish the shoes to fit.

Option A 

Silk dupioni suit in blush features a satin lapel, trimmed with black. Bodysuit in tiny sequins and black mesh neck is set off by the black satin half-bow belt with rhinestone buckle. Stunning! Also included are earrings, Tote Set, rose gold leather shoes and your choice of handbag.

$165.00 + shipping 

Option B 

This option includes sleek silk dupioni trousers. 

Option C 

This version features a dropped waist circle skirt in a holiday print metallic. 

Accessories 

Included are the Jimmy Choo style tote set, belt with rhinestone buckle, earrings, leather rose gold shoes and your choice of handbag. 

Contact Diana at dianawieler@hotmail.com for more information and to be placed on the mailing list.

Here is the link to their Picture Trail account: http://www.picturetrail.com/mellyandgeorge

Purse of the Month Club

For several years Diana Wieler and her sister, Janet Ellis, have been creating monthly doll-sized handbags and coordinating outfits. I have posted about it before http://terrigoldphoto.blogspot.com/search?q=Purse+of+the+Month+Club and in many of my photos one of their bags shows up on the arm of a doll.
Their business name is La Boutique and this month's offering has a nautical theme for it's miniature Chanel bags. These are just adorable!
These are suitable for 1/6 scale dolls (12") but you can ask if it's possible to have it made in 1/4 scale for 16" dolls. 
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24570917

Chanel Nautical Charm Bag
Live a charmed life! Each quilted leather bag features 5 custom-made charms, a thread-through leather and chain handle, and CC logo over the closure. $40.00 + shipping

 

You can expect an extremely well-constructed product that both you and your girls will adore.

They are also offering a coordinated tote set and a lovely sheath, below.

Tote Set
Bold stripes and a modified CC logo are topped with a chain and anchor dangle. Includes a long red logo scarf. $30.00

Navy and White Dress
Fresh and fashionable for spring! This classic knit dress is shaped, and includes a detached belt. $55.00

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In addition to the basic offerings above, every month, they create an "Elite Ensemble."

Elite Ensemble
Dramatic high fashion, this month's Elite gives nautical a new look! Includes jacket, fringed skirt, red bodysuit, over-sized sailor hat, necklace, earrings, Special Edition Tote, shoes and your choice of Chanel Nautical Charm bag. 160.00 + shipping

 

 

http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24718870

Check out this month's products and then gaze upon the mouth-watering products of the past. You will not be disappointed!

http://www.picturetrail.com/mellyandgeorge

To order and for more information contact dianawieler@hotmail.com.

March 2017 Purse of the Month Club

This month Diana and Janet are offering two adorable Swan Bags ala Kate Spade and a Kate Spade Tote set. Handbags can be made to suit either 12" or 16" dolls.

Each Swan Bag is made of a leather color combination:  White and champagne, and Black leather and black suede.  Each features the layered design front and back so it looks good from every angle!  36.00 + shipping

The Kate Spade Tote set is so sweet!  The front features a Mother swan and her little ones, with the Kate Spade logo above, and includes a long black and white scarf.  30.00  And, you can add an adorable Swan Mink Pompom keychain for 5.00 extra.  It's detachable, and a tribute to the real thing!  Please be sure to mention if you want the key chain add-on.

They have built this month's entire collection around these bags which you can see at the links below.

The Separates this month include a fitted print top with detached black belt, -- 35.00 -- and a matching skirt -- 30.00.  Both items are fully lined and available in Teal or Tan print.
To view the Handbags, Tote and separates, click here: 

http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24570917

 The Elite Ensembles give you great options this month.  Created in either the Teal or Tan Option, each includes a long knit jacket banded with black, and with a black back-belt.  You can choose the fitted top and skirt underneath, or swap it for a matching turtleneck bodysuit.  Just ask!  Also included are the Tote Set, shoes, earrings and your choice of handbag.

To view the Elite Ensembles, click here:

http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24760636
Your girls will swim into spring, with the Kate Spade tribute collection from La Boutique.

Please send all orders to: dianawieler@hotmail.com.

W Club Mini Androgyny - Aphrodisiac Giftset

A nice sized box arrived the other day. It looked exactly like an Avantguard doll box. Opening it and peering inside at the two dolls was a really satisfying feeling. You know how it is when your expectations of a doll are met. It just makes you feel happy.

It is amazing that these two, who sport the Monogram sculpt, looked just like their bigger sisters. Actually, this mini Androgyny is prettier than the larger version. The outfits are almost exactly the same as well. I had heard that there was an issue with Andro being stained but mine did not have a mark on her. The pant suit is very, very tight and the fabric looked a little shaggy. The wigs, which are not shown, fit very well.  Each wig came packaged in its own teeny hatbox. The stands have the AG symbol on them - again exactly the same as the maxi AGs.

The new packaging sports little green rectangles here and there which are the moisture protectors being used now instead of the silica packets. Although there are a few packets amongst the accessories.

I decided that I didn't need to duplicate the outfits in miniature so I have redressed these dolls.
Androgyny is wearing a Kio wig, the outfit from Incandescent Monogram and carrying a Purse of the Month pink leather bag. Her diamond pin is from a Gene Marshall fashion. I have removed the hooks from the jacket as I like it better open and the hooks didn't look good.

I thought Aphrodisiac's exaggerated makeup would work with the outfit from Mina, Bride of Dracula. She is wearing a wig made for Puki Puki dolls. The pin on her lapel is from Facets. It attaches by means of a small magnetic disc.

I love these two dolls redressed. Because they are wigged gals, there are so many play possibilities. The giftset earns a 9 out of 10.  It's a winner.

"Museum Day" Fashion Design by K Exclusively for R&D

 Rudi Teruel has been selling very limited editions of fashions made by various artists these past few months. They sell out rather fast and he advertises them only on Facebook.
This fashion is called "Museum Day." It came in a long-sleeved version in a red colorway. Originally there was a white ribbon belt and white ribbon straps which I removed. I thought the red belt looked more substantial and the dress obviously didn't need straps so I cut them off.
The quality of the fabric was surprising as is the very good construction of the panel skirt. It's fully lined with a light woven interfacing and all seams are finished. The dress snaps in the rear. Impressive! All this plus overseas postage for only $41.

The bag is a Birkin copy from the Purse of the Month Club and the red sunglasses and shoes are Fashion Royalty.

Below, Vanessa models the previous R&D fashion I received in August.

Elise Trifecta

I ought to be cleaning and doing yoga but taking pictures of dolls is so much more appealing. Today I took all three Elise dolls into my studio for a photo shoot. Click on the images to see larger versions.

Do you have a favorite?

 In the photos of Flawless, I had to Photoshop out some of the hair defects which, I'm hoping, will be gone on the new head I'm going to get from IT.


Blue Blood Elise Jolie  2009 Convention Souvenir. She is not on an FR2 body.

I still have not changed her from her original fashion because I think she's just perfection.

Dark Swan Elise Jolie  The W Club Luncheon 2009 Centerpiece is wearing the new FR2 Fashion, Only Natural. I have added Knife Edge bracelets and a Purse of the Month handbag. I am considering cutting her hair to shoulder length and curling the ends. She is very sparsely rooted and needs some filler.

I sold her original black outfit as I didn't think it flattered her.

Dark Swan's huge braid was opened and her hair is tied back except for the shorter pieces. 

 Flawless Elise Jolie  I have added a feathery hat.

Balancing on her own. Don't try this at home without caution.

She sits beautifully! A Wonderful improvement.

Ring fits on separated fingers!

Uber-scaled earrings.

This is a really sucky picture but it shows the back of the dress bodice and boots.

Fabulous footwear.

Lam Loves Robert Tonner's Tyle-Body-Size Fashions.

The original Tyler body is a fair match to Lam with these differences: Lam has a slimmer waist and hips. Her bust is a bit smaller as well. Lam's extra 1/2" of height doesn't make a discernable difference. I like my dolls in shorter skirts anyway. 

Lam is modeling Robert Tonner's outfit from Carol Barrie called "Hollywood Treasure." Her Harrod's tote with teddy bear and silk scarf are from the Purse of the Month Club. Wig by Ilaria.