Here are a few of them.
They're just like the real Rudy...involved in everything I do.
5/10/2012
All About the Rudettes
We've been very occupied with house hunting and I haven't had time to play with my dolls or take any pictures. But...this week Prego's theme is dolls with their pets or their children. I went through a lot of my photo archives and apparently my Rudettes have wormed their way into tons of pictures during the past years.
Here are a few of them.
They're just like the real Rudy...involved in everything I do.
Here are a few of them.
They're just like the real Rudy...involved in everything I do.
5/06/2012
CDDC Final Scores
In an odd twist of the rules (?) those with the highest scores did not win the top prizes.
Prizes were awarded according to division winner. Although Cholo Ayuyao topped all other participants, because he was in the Intermediate category, he only won second place. Huh?
I'm not saying that the other leaders in their categories, Kevin Roberts as a Beginner and Anita Stoklosa as a Professional, did not deserve to win for their efforts. They did a great job!
The overall CDDC winner was Cholo and he should be recognized as such.
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I'm not saying that the other leaders in their categories, Kevin Roberts as a Beginner and Anita Stoklosa as a Professional, did not deserve to win for their efforts. They did a great job!
The overall CDDC winner was Cholo and he should be recognized as such.
5/03/2012
Empress of the Aliens Barbie Doll
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Production doll may vary from the photo shown above. Mattel reserves the right to modify the fashion/fabrics, sculpt, hair color/style, and accessories. Doll cannot stand alone as shown.
This is definitely not a doll to play with. But it would be a shame to leave a beauty like this in a box. I wonder if she will be as popular as the Mermaid doll and sell out quickly.
Description from the BC website:
She rules the far reaches of the fashion frontier in supreme style! Empress of the Aliens™ Barbie® doll wears an intriguing outfit of green, purple and black with metallic accents, while an elaborate headdress adds to her commanding presence. Her mysterious cat-like eyes suggest a connection to a faraway galaxy, giving her a look that’s light years beyond the ordinary!
Coming at the end of June. Retail $100. Gold Label designed by Bill Greening.
4/30/2012
CDDC Challenge Six
The entries for the final couture design challenge are posted. This is going to be an interesting bunch of evaluations as the challenge was to design an avant garde fashion that Lady GaGa might wear. Well as we all know, she's liable to wear anything so I'm guessing that the judging will be about the thought process behind the couture and the construction.
I have a few favorites.
In the Beginner Category, my favorite is Contestant 3. I don't know how couture it is but it's cute and suits the doll well. I love the shoes! I could see GaGa wearing this.
In the Intermediate division the entry by Contestant 6 is above and beyond any other entry for the creative thought process and the explanation of how the designer came up with the fashion. By this time it's obvious whose work it is and CBS, NBC and CNN predict he will win the contest.
Another Intermediate entry deserves notice. Contestant 9 created this fashion mostly from paper. At first I thought they were miniature dollar bills. I think the artificial flowers and big satin bow do not work as avant garde items. Perhaps using some other unusual material would have worked. But the paper dress is adorable and it's definitely something GaGa would wear.
The Advanced category had only two contestants remaining. Both created interesting fashions for this challenge but Contestant 13 made me laugh out loud. She called it "avant-garde ecodesign" clothes and used bubble wrap, tea bags, packaging paper and other recycled items. Perhaps it's a member of the Tea Party? If there were a humor category, this would definitely win. I'm not sure how much sewing was actually done but I liked it.
Contestant 14 crafted a beautiful gown but it's not avant garde.
The contestants write little descriptions for each entry and I thought Contestant 4's statement was funny: " I googled Lady Ga Ga for photos of her and her fashions. It was all mind boggling to me. She hardly wears anything most of the time."
Contestant 8 said, " I have to say that this competition has encouraged me to explore my abilities, I've been doing things that I never thought I could do and for that I'm glad I entered." I thought that was really great.
All the contestants who stuck it out whether they won or lost are to be congratulated for their efforts. We got to enjoy some stunning work! Bravo!
http://www.couturedoll.com/
I have a few favorites.
In the Beginner Category, my favorite is Contestant 3. I don't know how couture it is but it's cute and suits the doll well. I love the shoes! I could see GaGa wearing this.
In the Intermediate division the entry by Contestant 6 is above and beyond any other entry for the creative thought process and the explanation of how the designer came up with the fashion. By this time it's obvious whose work it is and CBS, NBC and CNN predict he will win the contest.
The Advanced category had only two contestants remaining. Both created interesting fashions for this challenge but Contestant 13 made me laugh out loud. She called it "avant-garde ecodesign" clothes and used bubble wrap, tea bags, packaging paper and other recycled items. Perhaps it's a member of the Tea Party? If there were a humor category, this would definitely win. I'm not sure how much sewing was actually done but I liked it.
Contestant 14 crafted a beautiful gown but it's not avant garde.
The contestants write little descriptions for each entry and I thought Contestant 4's statement was funny: " I googled Lady Ga Ga for photos of her and her fashions. It was all mind boggling to me. She hardly wears anything most of the time."
Contestant 8 said, " I have to say that this competition has encouraged me to explore my abilities, I've been doing things that I never thought I could do and for that I'm glad I entered." I thought that was really great.
All the contestants who stuck it out whether they won or lost are to be congratulated for their efforts. We got to enjoy some stunning work! Bravo!
http://www.couturedoll.com/
New Sybarite: Quantra
Quantra, the latest Sybarite doll, was posted for sale a few minutes ago by Superdoll. She is the second doll in the line entitled "Fashion Police."
The description from the website says:
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Forensic Entomologist - Quantra
Holographic brown vinyl platform slip on stiletto boots, military cap, browning belts and silhouette shaper with kick me in the teeth pink legging in bias satin, holographic pink lame and milky latte lace blouse. Pink blushed lips, emerald eyes and tons of liquid eyeliner. Long wig side parted in multi tone coffee with blunt front detail. Boots and browning belt bearing SD "fashion police" logo's buckle. Hat bears custom laser cut insignia. Just for added detail, she wears a jaded mint enamel bracelet.
Includes dollstand and applied eyelashes.
Please allow 40 days and 40 nights for shipping
Production may vary from prototype shown
Price: £349.70 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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Currency Converter: £349.70 = Approximately $568.
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Her image as posted on their site:
Another picture posted on Facebook by her designers:
These images are the property of Superdoll and I have posted them here in order to direct you to the site at which you may purchase this doll. http://www.superdollonline.co.uk/acatalog/DOLLS.html
The description from the website says:
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Forensic Entomologist - Quantra
Holographic brown vinyl platform slip on stiletto boots, military cap, browning belts and silhouette shaper with kick me in the teeth pink legging in bias satin, holographic pink lame and milky latte lace blouse. Pink blushed lips, emerald eyes and tons of liquid eyeliner. Long wig side parted in multi tone coffee with blunt front detail. Boots and browning belt bearing SD "fashion police" logo's buckle. Hat bears custom laser cut insignia. Just for added detail, she wears a jaded mint enamel bracelet.
Includes dollstand and applied eyelashes.
Please allow 40 days and 40 nights for shipping
Production may vary from prototype shown
Price: £349.70 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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Currency Converter: £349.70 = Approximately $568.
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Her image as posted on their site:
Another picture posted on Facebook by her designers:
These images are the property of Superdoll and I have posted them here in order to direct you to the site at which you may purchase this doll. http://www.superdollonline.co.uk/acatalog/DOLLS.html
Still Gorgeous After All These Years: Tyler Wentworth
Cherished Friends recently had a clearance sale and Fire Opal Tyler was offered at a fair price. I've wanted her since I saw her and now she's mine. (Insert evil laugh.)
I deboxed Baubles, Bangles and Blues Ellowyne. Her outfit is delightful! The ruffles are actually a sleeveless cape that ties with a satin bow. The dress has a train. I like everything about this fashion.
Her booties have elastic ties which are the best. They're easy to tie and tighten and they're without excess bulk. She is really cute. I am looking forward to trying the fashion on another 16" doll.
The next image was part of a crazy photo shoot in which I was trying to make Sybil channel the wolf in Red Riding Hood. In this scene, the wolf is pretending to be RRH's grandmother. Sybil did not want to bend as much as I would have liked and I broke off her head thereby ending the photo session. It was pretty funny.
I deboxed Baubles, Bangles and Blues Ellowyne. Her outfit is delightful! The ruffles are actually a sleeveless cape that ties with a satin bow. The dress has a train. I like everything about this fashion.
The next image was part of a crazy photo shoot in which I was trying to make Sybil channel the wolf in Red Riding Hood. In this scene, the wolf is pretending to be RRH's grandmother. Sybil did not want to bend as much as I would have liked and I broke off her head thereby ending the photo session. It was pretty funny.
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