6/01/2011

Body Size Comparison of Tonner Dolls

Carol of Dreamcastle Dolls took this helpful photo of Tonner dolls so we could see the comparison of body types.


Reminder: You can click on the image to see a larger version.


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On the Boards: A Silk Gown by Debbie of Fabulous Frocks

Doesn't look like a real model in a gorgeous gown? The fashion is a custom made silk dress by Debbie of Fabulous Frocks. The model is a repainted Ava Gardner doll on a Jamieshow body. Spectacular!





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5/30/2011

Fashion Doll Agency Releases FDA Magazine No 1

Picking up the pace to match their last spectacular OOAK collection, the guys at FDA have begun an online magazine which is also available to download in PDF Version. This first issue covers news, style, Fashion Doll Festival 2011, Guest Ernesto Padro-Campos, the biography of collector Marsha Weaver and much more. Lots of pictures will make you very happy, envious or both.




Ernesto Padro´- Campos
Marsha Weaver

She Sells Sea Shells

I saw this outfit on an Evangeline a few months ago and hunted it down until I found the designer, Connie Lowe of Marbled halls. Luckily for me, she still had a few that she is selling directly at a 50% discount off retail.
I purchased "She Sells Sea Shells" seen on Everlasting Evangeline below and another of her outfits called "By the Sea."  Outfits were $75. each on sale.


 The outfit comes with many pieces including the dress, hat, pantaloons, anchor necklace, stockings and shoes. In addition, a bag of shells, a metal pail and shovel and the black and white umbrella are part of the goodies! I added the red flowered umbrella which is a Madame Alexander Cissette accessory.




 Evangeline is wearing a wig which comes from Timeless Evangeline, the  newer basic vinyl EG.



 This is Connie's own photograph of "By the Sea," the other fashion I purchased.

Connie specializes in OOAK and LE items with an antique-y look. Please visit her website!
You can contact Connie at bullwinkle2001@hotmail.com.
Check out the Marbled Halls website at http://www.marbledhalls.com/

5/29/2011

Honoring Those Who Have Died Serving in the US Military

A brief background on the origin and meaning of Memorial Day:

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all. 

Two wonderful doll photos posted today highlight this remembrance.

From Valerie in Chicago:
The sailor on the right is vintage from the 1960's, middle is vintage doll, replica outfit and vintage accessories, on the left a GI Joe Club doll from the 90's.
 
From Pamnaz:

Gene, Trent and Gene

5/28/2011

Engaging Elise Gets a Re-Style

This is such a gorgeous doll! I like her even more now that I took her hair down.

  



Here's her original look.




So different. What an amazing sculpt!

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Good news...several people have received their replacement Flawless Elise heads.