Superdoll: The Girls Gather for the Holidays

Wow! What a fabulous trio of GenX gals. Yes, three new dolls were released today plus a new chaise.  I want everything but alas, I cannot have it all.  Gazing upon their beautiful fashions and imagining my dolls on that chaise is as close as I'll get for now.  I still have Draig to debox.

#1 NOBLE DD_0119
The Girls Gather for the HOLIDAYS.
The Swan Coronet
Noble is as Noble does....

A vision in red and gold. Atop her head she wears her glittering beret dribbling with jewels and an organza bow. Platinum blunt bob with fringe diverted. Her face palette is that of rich tones of Ruby, with piercing Azure eyes, tip shaded cranberry brows and lids highlighted in 'gold'.
For this little 'family' get together of clones, she chose to go a little sporty. She wears a crimson zip up velvet track top and a matching crimson skirt bearing lace up front detail. Accents of gilt tulle and hip quilting give her the detail and the curves! Her waist cinched by a broad gold belt. Over her 'sweats' she wears a darling emperor yellow organza night gown with yellow hose and emperor yellow satin concealed platform court shoes.
As to her REGALIA.... she chose a short white 'ermine' plush cape lined in leopard print satin and a gorgeous bandeau of scarlet adorned with 'door knocker' lion heads.

The finishing touch, other than her leopard satin neck bow is of course... her presence.
What is her gift of advent we ask?
This holiday she is most excited to receive a shard of lightning hand mirror.

Price: £279.16
(=348.67 US Dollar)

#2 LAW DD_0117
The Girls Gather for the HOLIDAYS.
The Swan Coronet
Law is the Law.

A vision in nude and black. Atop her head she wears a veil of intricate tulle bearin double plumes in clack. Waist lenth black braided hair with off centre part with fringe diverted to form sideburns. Her face palette is that of rich tones of charcoal and lips of pale dusty rose, with piercing amber eyes,solid tip brows in bitter chocolate and lids bearing eyeliner in pure creme.
For this little 'family' get together of clones, she chose to go a little grand. She wears a nude and black tonal strapless ballgown over an elegant black ruffled lace crinolined underskirt which defines her gorgeous waistline! This grand gown has a detatchable black satin train with envelope top and tiny black bow fastner. Under her gown she wears darling nude hose and court shoes bearing concealed platform.
As to her REGALIA.... she modestly chose a nude velvet reverse tailored jacket with black satin sleeves and adornment of diamante, jett, 'monkey' fur and black satin bows..

The finishing touch, other than her presence, her presence is the ultimate finishing touch.
What is her gift of advent we ask?
This holiday she is most excited to receive a an antique book in which to practice her spelling.

Dont forget to check our other departments for the matching chaise for this collection.

Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce
Skintone: COSMETIQUE

Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand

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Price: £296.32 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
(=370.17 US Dollar)

#3 REGENT DD_0118
The Girls Gather for the HOLIDAYS.
The Swan Coronet
Regent is as Regent is....

A vision in silver and purple. Atop her head she wears a giant red satin bow. Huge auburn blend 'fro' with fringe diverted. Her face palette is that of rich tones of violet and lips of pink, with piercing pale grape eyes, pencilled 2 tone brows and lids highlighted in 'silver'.
For this little 'family' get together of clones, she chose to go a little sporty. She wears a silver zip up lame track top bearing POW embroidered front and a matching silver track pants bearing elasticated waist detail. Zippers, middrif and pockets on her butt add to the fine detailing of her chosen look, and shows off her boday! Under her 'sweats' she wears darling emperor yellow and purple custom printed hose and silver foiled 'leather' buckled court shoes with red soles and concealed platform.
As to her REGALIA.... she chose a full length purple velvet 'Order' cape lined in matching purple satin, bearing hearts, bees and bows, with front fastening in gold cord. A sash of red grosgrain.

The finishing touch, other than her presence, a large ruby studded necklace bearing a diamante crown.
What is her gift of advent we ask?
This holiday she is most excited to receive a crystal ball.

Dont forget to check our other departments for the matching chaise for this collection.

Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce
Skintone: COSMETIQUE

Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand

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Price: £288.39 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
(=360.23 US Dollar)

SWANLAKE
Getting your swans in a row?
The Swan Coronet

Luxurious cubic swan chaise. Set your girls in a row on this wonderful piece. Classic, yet Modern with red velveteen punctuated uppholstery.

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Price: £229.42 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
(=286.54 US Dollar)

You can have it all for $1365.61 plus postage.

My favorite face is that of Law. I love her detailed lips and tame color palette. Not a fan of the big gown, however.  The outfit I'd most like to have is Nobles.

What are your favorites?

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Final W Club Doll of 2016 - Thank Goodness!

This has been a bad year in so many ways and the final W Club doll fits right in.
She is Veronique 2.0 with a FR2013 body. Her title is "Reception A Versailles." Sadly, there is nothing Versailles about her.

Take a look for yourself.

The dress is an embarrassment with it's serged edges and cheap-looking design and fabric. There is nothing about her fashion that even hints at good design and/or quality construction. 

What's up with that hairline? It reminds me of many Silkstone dolls who have straight across, unnatural hairlines.

I don't dress my dolls in lingerie and if I did, I'd find something much sexier than the gray and black item shown above with thigh highs.

Her price is $130. and so not worth it. Very disappointing.

For $100. I'd rather get the Glam Gown Barbie Silkstone whose gown does not have serged hems and looks like a bit of work went into it. She is on a posable body. 

As a matter of fact, you can get $20 off with free shipping today through the 16th. I ordered one. 

Doll Nail Painting Guide by Kevin aka KingKevin from VA

Kevin was kind enough to permit me to share this guide with my readers.

Many of us have ordered upgrade bodies for our Integrity dolls. I just leave the nails blank.  I've upgraded so many dolls over the years, I don't care anymore.

A lot of y'all are perfectionists so this is for you!

It is possible to enlarge this by clicking on it.  You will have to scroll from side to side to see the entire image but it's worth it.

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

Sybarite TU Dressed Doll 0111

TU DD_0111

"I'm so excited to be meeting up with the gurls for tea!"
Tu thought it very apt to wear her slippers to the party!

Venus can't wait for the tea time games they will play in the miniature chashitsu created for them in the London Salon.

GENX.2 body!
Cosmetique skintone!

With memories of Pyjama Parties, Venus hair is a deep chocolate with golden blonde tied back fringe, a long flowing wig cut blunt.
Her eyes surrounded in shades of heavy charcoal with vibrant turquoise lids, dark black liner and arched hot pink brows. Her piercing golden eyes are offset with heavy grey. Lips the colour of the asian sun as it hangs over the Autumn sky in her minds eye.
She chose today, a dark fushia jacket of multicolour brocade satin with square kimonoesque sleeves adorned in 'lace on' gilt chain. Closure in the form of a heavy metalic cord belt, neckline plunged to her solarplexities, goes without saying.....
Below the hip level jacket she wears a silk satin micro skirt; the colour of her eyelids, and gorgeous violet hose. Her purse of 'leopard' bears a clasp detail in gold mirror gloss, studs and D ring. Maybe just a small hint as to just what kind of tea party this is going to be!
Furthermore she wears her 'leopard' platform slippers with tops of mirror turquoise studded with gilt metal studs and orange fur. Easy to slip off and stare at.... she really loves these slippers!
Her favourite accessory today of course is her 'gold' leatherette collier with stud and D ring detail.... and of course she did not forget to wear her leash!

The last of Autumns hues; to reveal the Winters turquoise.
Let the Games begin!

Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce

Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand

In stock and ready to be delivered

Price: £259.74 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

I'm amazed at how many and how quickly the dolls are being produced and released by Superdoll. They are fun to look at as well as bizarre in many ways. Tu's wig reminds me a little too much of Cruella Deville.

Superdoll's Halloween "Monarch"

All photos and text are directly from Superdoll Collectable's website.

MONARCH DD_116

The Howling wolves could not keep her contained as Venus slipped from the darkness into the midnight forest.

It's a very eerie night tonight, and this glamour hybrid is off Trick & Treat. (mostly tricking we're sure!) in a foggy forest of London.

GENX.2 body!
Cosmetique skintone!
Venus platinum nape bun, bangs and pappilon bunches hair gives her a silhouette for flight, while her red and black eyebrows and her spiral eyes highlighted in white and shaded in grey give a hypnotic stare. Lips of scarlet outlined in black.
Her silk satin gown of black and red bears overlay of fine tulle printed in latex as are her attached 'wings' which drag or flutter. Her gown silhouette is of sharp jagged neckline and boufant peplum in black with a slinky sinuous red evolving train.

Red jagged edge gloss shoes complete her haunting look.
TRICK OR TREAT?!?

Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce

Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand

ACTUAL PRODUCTION SHOWN
In stock and ready to be delivered

Price: £318.94 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

She looks pretty amazing. I like the unusual Sybs (unless they have black rings around their eyes.) The wig is delightful.

£318.94 British Pound equals $389.36 US Dollar. Postage to the US is usually about $60.