Photo of the Day by Tom in CA

J'Adore modeling a gown by Atelier Soda.

Words don't do justice to this magnificent creation. Tom posted this on Studio Commissary.
http://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/msg/1378536272.html

Atelier Soda created this miniature rendition inspired by a piece from Christian Dior/John Galliano's Spring 2007 Haute Couture runway collection.  http://www.viva-soda.com/Product%20-%203%20Haute%20Couture/Atelier/Product_CT005_CoutureNo5.html

For my readers who don't know yet...J'Adore is a 16" resin BJD version of Gene Marshall designed by Mel Odom and produced by JamieShow. She was the most recent FDQ exclusive. Tom has redressed and re-wigged her for this stunning photograph.

New Stuff

The week after a convention is usually chaos in my house. My doll room was piled with packages. I had to set up a card table to provide more space for redressing, sorting and arranging. Dolls spilled out into the rest of the house as well.  I was lucky my suitcase came in 2 pounds under the maximum when I checked in at the airport. It was 14 pounds under when I left for the convention. My carry-on was also stuffed to the brim on the way home.

In the photo above, I show the fashions we were gifted with at every meal. Amazing, isn't it? This isn't all we got - there were handbags, shoes, accessories, paper miniatures, gifts from tablemates and things I'm sure I don't even remember. Those of us that went on Thursday's tour will also be getting a replica of a TWA stewardess outfit from the late 1940's.

I purchased several (ahem) additional ensembles and pre-ordered some that weren't ready yet.

This is one of several felt circle skirts that were available. It was too cute to pass up with it's felt appliques and embroidery.

This confection is called "Delicate Bloom.' It is one of two color variations, the other being white with pastel embroidery. The hat was a table gift.

Purchases to be continued but first I want to show you two of the gifts from other attendees.

This gorgeous pink dress above was a gift from Marilyn Hook (Marilyn in Syracuse.) The hat was made by Susan Conners (Sue/ABQ) who also made the following outfit.

This is but a fraction of the ensemble Sue gave us as table mates. It comes with a load of customizing parts and accessories using the basic white silk sheath as a foundation. Every piece was constructed with skill and artistry. I have yet to photograph the rest. Stay tuned.

Sandra Stillwell has several fashions available for purchase to collectors right now. Click below to see them.

http://sandrastillwellpresents.blogspot.com/2013/09/announcing-holiday-collection.html

I am selling some of my goodies from the convention, too. See the sidebar of this blog for links to the sales pages. (Not eBay)

Sindy's Golden Jubilee Exhibition

One of the blogs I follow is called For the Love of Dolls. Today Papusile Mele posted an interesting interview with a woman who organized an exhibition at the Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre in Great Britain.
Here is the link to the blog and the interview:

Sindystar: An Interview About the Doll Next Door

MetroDolls 2013 Fashion Doll Luncheon

I would like to be a proxy for someone who is unable to attend this event. Please see the description below of the choices of dolls. This event is coming up soon so if you are interested, contact me immediately.

 A Fashion Doll Luncheon to Benefit Regional Food Relief Charities

Sunday, October 6, 2013 10am - 4pm

Cost: $215

Luncheon price includes your CHOICE OF:

MetroDolls Exclusive Ellowyne Wilde doll by Wilde Imagination

or

Metrodolls Exclusive 16” fashion doll by Tonner Doll Company featuring the Daphne sculpt with the Tyler BW body.

If you wish to attend the event and receive both souvenir dolls, the first one is included in the $215 event price and the second one is an additional $185
 We are very pleased to announce the luncheon will present a 20th century couture fashion exhibit. The showcase will feature famous designers such as Dior, Chanel and McQueen to name a few!

 

The event will feature a charity auction featuring OOAK dolls to benefit Regional Food Relief Charities, a presentation by Robert Tonner and many other surprises! We’ll also have sales, helpers, door prizes and lots of other goodies!
 

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I will ship the doll or dolls on the next business day after the event. Postage is additional.

 

SIMPLIFIED PROXY DESCRIPTION

-You choose one or both dolls

-Pay me via Friends and Family Paypal (no fee)

-I go and get your souvenir doll(s)

-After the event I weigh the package and tell you the exact shipping cost

-You send payment for the postage

-I mail your doll(s)

I do ship overseas.

Superdoll's Sybarite LAWN

Tempted but I'm not going there. I have dolly overload; however, I adore the fashion. Will someone please get the outfit for me?
Dressed doll costs approximately $540. (US) plus postage. I wonder if this will be the Monoglam doll that sells out. All the others are still available. Things sure have changed.

LAWN DD_063

GEN 3:2
Inque clone: 0602, Ruby skintone!
THE CURRENT COLLECTION "MONOGLAM"

HAPPY AS A LEMON!
Eyes of glamour jade, lids dusted in lime, emerald and aubergine eyeshadow, double liner to top lid in vanilla and black. Lips of transparent aubergine with coral liner.
Sporting a one piece pistachio dress with bodice of tulle encapsulating floating inner bodice of gorgeous guippure and volumous organza 'day length' skirt trimmed with a band of guipure lace.
Hair of happy pistachio in mohair, pulled back from her face for that 'lace front widows peak' look, and divided into 2 braids which combine to form a figure 8 in the back. Wig is trimmed in silk ribbon bows that add to the breezy aura of summers colourfull times.
Accessories consist: minute 3 row crystal band belt with organza bow detailing which echoes those cute little bows on the cut out sleeve detail of her dress bodice. AW tag earrings,MONOGRAM clutch, matching hose and the daintiest, most delicious pistachio stiletto courts ever to grace the Sybarites!

Includes dollstand and applied eyelashes. >!!VIEW SUPERIMAGE!!<
In stock

Price: £349.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Pictures from Every Day's A Holiday - Kansas City - Part V

Pictures from Every Day's A Holiday - Kansas City - Part V:  Toy and Miniature Museum; Union Station; Kansas City Museum
I have about 300 photos to upload so I am going to do them in segments. I'm uploading here in small size. If you want to see enlarged images, just click on the image you want to see. 
The Toy and Miniature Museum was beyond belief. I can't begin to express to you the quality and quantity of miniatures contained therein. I could have spent two days there. At every turn in the glorious former mansion were rooms filled with the finest displays you can imagine. If you ever get the chance, you must visit.

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Yes, this is a Charles James

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WWI Museum - We did not visit. This is across from Union Station

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