Elise Jolie "J'Adore La Fete" Gift Set

This gift set proves that IT can still deliver a beautiful doll with well-made clothing in a gift set. Not that I thought they couldn't but there hasn't been a fabulous Fashion Royalty gift set in a very long time. So much attention has been paid to Poppy Parker, ITBE and Jem, it feels as if FR has fallen along the wayside.  While it's true that most of my dolly dollars go toward my 16" BJD collection, I still belong to the W Club and will not turn away from a gorgeous 12" doll.

Elise is my favorite sculpt which made this gift set even more special. I used three of my Elise dolls to model the fashions.

The suit jacket is constructed with full length princess seams front and back. There is almost no bulk in the underarm area which is uncommon in 12" doll clothing and a sign of good design. The hem of the jacket is finished with a black fringe which repeats near the skirt's hem. However, the skirt has a nice flounce as a hem. There is a metallic silver thread running through the red and black fabric. One amazing detail is that the collar is covered with a semi-sheer chiffon-like fabric. Really nice!
I added the jewelry and the shoes.
My model for the suit is "Midnight Star."

I rarely dress my dolls in lingerie but I might have if it were the same red as the suit. I did not put her hosiery on.  The shoes came with the set. Jewelry is my addition. My model is the Hair Workshop Elise from the Jason Wu "X" Event.

The gown is not a ground-breaking design but it is well made and fits nicely. The multiple finishes at the hem are repeated with the addition of a lace covered 3rd layer at the bottom. Her jewelry consists of earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring. Matchy, matchy. She is wearing a 2nd pair of shoes which are not visible in this photo...also black.
The model is the doll that came with the set...J'Adore La Fete herself. Her vinyl is what I'd call Caucasian. I believe IT calls it FR White. The above dolls are have a lighter vinyl tone. J'Adore also looks darker because the other dolls were photographed out-of-doors and this one was shot in my living room.

Overall, this is a nicely coordinated, useful gift set. It was $175 plus postage.

Kingdom Doll Savile

Savile is the most recently issued doll from KD. She was a large edition at 60 pieces. Many who had never gotten the opportunity to own a KD, finally scored.

Savile Row is a street in Mayfair, central London. Known principally for its traditional bespoke tailoring for men, the street has had a varied history that had included accommodating the headquarters of the Royal Geographical Society at 1 Savile Row, where significant British explorations to Africa and the South Pole were planned; and more recently, the Apple office of the Beatles at 3 Savile Row, where the band's final live performance was held on the roof of the building.  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savile_Row] 

Here is a photo by Alexandra Forbes that shows Savile in her full outfit and original wig.
She is one put together gal! Her jewelry is of copper metal with turquoise accents. Her shoes are copper colored and her Birkin is turquoise.

Her pin striped suit is the nod to men's tailoring. The construction is superb.

Kingdom Doll Savile by Alexandra Forbes

                                                                      _________

BTW: You can buy the same Birkin in human size for about $15,000. Seriously, who would spend that much just for a leather bag besides a brand name whore? I'll take this black one.

 _________

My doll had a chill so I put a bodysuit on her. It's from an Avantguard doll. Wearing it, she can open her jacket without it all hanging out.

I've seen Savile in many styles and colors of wigs and she looks gorgeous in all of them. The sculpt is fabulous and I'm so happy to have her.

Superdoll Collectibles HACKNEY

The latest Bow Belle from Superdoll Collectables is Hackney. Here is her description from the website:

'I think I'll wear stars'.Taking in the neighbourhood sights while strutting her stuff in Trendiest East London.
Venus knows her way around this part of town... it's home. 

NEW! GENX.2 body!NEW! Cosmetique skintone! 

Her shoulder blade length mullet wig is a delicate blend of gingers with side swept fringe, serving 'edge'! Eyes of sky and bluebelle surrounded by shadow in rose, hot pink and grey. Heavy navy liner on her lids. Brows of mocha accentuated with fine strokes of rust. Lips the colour of summer roses at dusk. 

Her chequered weave 'boyfriend' shirt is unbuttoned and tied underbust, firstly to show off her waist and secondly to catch a bit of a breeze! To keep her cool, she wears floral print denim and AB stone trimmed half and half cut off denim shorts with functioning pockets, waistbanded in monogram petersham, just short enough to show off her long legs.  

Milky tea-coloured footless fishnet hose, a pair of gorgeous navy socks with banded tops and scarlet platform, pointed red courts bearing pom pom detail. These along with a cute denim and monogram banded 'speedy' bag dripping in silver accessories emblazoned with an enamel union jackbutton are her accessories of choice. 

Just when you thought that was enough she picked up her chain and orange crystal necklace and popped on her divine pheasant feather trimmed, star weave denim, Austrian flip back hat and placed it on her head, 'just so'..Good to go, she then added multiple hippy bracelets...just because she should!
The sun is shining outside, Darlings! 

Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce

Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)-booklet-standIn stock and ready to be deliveredPrice: £247.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

For ease of viewing, I have brightened up the photos.

£247 British Pounds = $354.47 US Dollar

I was going to order one until I saw her wig. I'll wait for the next one. :-(

The Kingdom Doll Ladies 2014 — 2016 .... So Far

Alexandra Forbes created this stunning composite of the 22 Kingdom Dolls created to date.

Liberty - Phoenix - Chaucer - Nelson - Brigantia - Holly - Deynas - Eira - Dauphine - Draig - Viola - Arnamentia - Hadrian - Orbit - Nimue - Elan - Aquitaine - 
Nelson II (because she was the first Queen) - Cinnamon - Brunel - Brighton - Star - Savile
 
You can click on the images to see the full sized version.

If you haven't guessed, I adore these dolls. I am very lucky to have been one of the very few to be able to own Viola.

From the top of her wig to the tip of her nose and all the way down to her toes she is perfection.

www.kingdomdoll.co.uk

New Gene Marshall & Friends Dolls by Mel Odom and Jamieshow

The latest Jamieshow Convention was held this past weekend in Chicago and revealed a full compliment of Gene Marshall & Friends dolls.  I am sure that Gene collectors are thrilled at the resurgence of their beloved dolls, now in resin.

All photos by George Gonzalez.

From left to right: Oona, Ivy, Marsha, Trent, Gene, Zita, Madra and Violet.

Attendees could choose either a Gene line doll or a Jamieshow doll for their convention souvenir prior to the event. Marsha was the Gene line souvenir. She has a beautifully done face. I don't know what's going on with the pleats in the front of the dress. Perhaps one has to remove the jacket to see the dress design. I'm hoping to see owner photos of that.

The Jamieshow doll that was available as an option was a Cary Grant doll. He is not shown above but can be seen, along with all of the above dolls at:
http://www.jamieshow.us/GENE-CONVENTION-DOLLS_c_94.html

All the dolls are available either to pre-order or to purchase now. The prices are $495 for each except for Marsha and Cary who are $600.

My personal favorite is Oona. Her face, hair and outfit work perfectly together. She fits right in with the theme of Hollywood Canteen.

Zita is a striking doll. Her sculpt is intriguing and adorable at the same time. She looks like she's always ready to blow a kiss. Her wig cap is lovely.

Another favorite is Hollywood Canteen Gene. She is pure Gene, glamorous and beautiful. Dress and wig cap are well suited to her and the era.

Trent is dressed in a US military uniform and cuts a fine figure.

                          ______________________________________________________

And there's even more!!!!

INTRODUCING THE 2016 JAMIESHOW BASICS COLLECTION

Some old friends join us this year, re-sculpted and freshened up.  Cameron has a new skin tone, and both he and Lee now can wear our exclusive JAMIEshow sculpted wig caps.  Sabina rejoins the group now also able to wear the JAMIEshow exclusive rooted wig caps.  All three of the girls sculpts have been re-sculpted for a fresh look in these 2.0 version.  Available for pre-order now, the first shipment will come in the beginning of July and the remainder by August.

 

 

Here is the link to see and order the basics.

 

http://www.jamieshow.us/JAMIEshow-BOHO-BASICS-Collection

 

Lovetone Dolls by Rocco Liang

I'm pleased to be able to present a review of the two new 12" fashion dolls designed by Rocco Liang, "Bonjour Baby" Lena (left) and "Hello Honey" Roxy.

Lena is a dark-haired beauty who arrives in a light gray, strapless jumpsuit topped with a pale blue coat. She carries a black patent leather rectangular, working handbag with black patent leather heels.
Each doll comes with a free-hanging hairstyle. I put Lena's into a low, off to the side pony tail and braided a small portion. Each doll also comes with one silver-tone earring. I would have liked a pair on each doll. The dolls do not come with stands.

Roxy is dressed in a pale gray (same color as Lena's jumpsuit) dress that has an Empire waist with an overlay of pleated fabric above the bustline.  Her coat is a dusty pink color. Her shoes are silver with back zippers. They match her working handbag. I put her hair into a sleek pony tail.

The fabric used is a lightweight, velour type synthetic. It has a nice feel and is non raveling as there are several unfinished edges used in the construction. Where there is a lining used, it is an ultra lightweight woven product which adds almost no bulk to the design. When it comes to dolls' coats, it's a great choice. The coats have working pockets
For both the jumpsuit and the dress I had to sew in a thread halter to hold up the bodice. I have Photoshopped it out of most of the photos.

I had heard about the body issues before receiving my dolls. It's quite unfortunate that this was not resolved prior to production because the design of the body is excellent. There's a great range of movement possible - even more than with the FR2 body. Unfortunately the hip joints and the under-bust joint are so loose that posing, without support or even on a stand is difficult, if not impossible. The vinyl has a very velvety feel to it.

Lovetones Dolls have almost identically sized bodies to the FR2. They can share clothes and shoes with Nu Face Dolls as well.

 Dolls retail for $168. each.

For more information go to: lovetonesdoll.com/index.php