10/13/2016

Integrity Toys Supermodel Convention 2016

FASHION ROYALTY

The core characters of Fashion Royalty channel everyone's favorite Supermodels of the early 90s! Each of four dolls (above) comes with two complete outfits and is exclusive to the 2016 Integrity Toys Convention!
Cover Girl
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll

Convention Collection Exclusive
Head Sculpt: Véronique Perrin 2.0
Body Type: FR2013 

Skin Tone: FR White


Glamazon
Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
Head Sculpt: Adèle Makéda 2.0
Body Type: FR2013

Skin Tone: FR Black



Chameleon
Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
Head Sculpt: Vanessa Perrin 1.0
Body Type: FR2013


Fashionista
Eugenia Perrin-Frost™ Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
Head Sculpt: Eugenia Perrin-Frost
Body Type: FR2013
Skin Tone: FR White


Kiss You in Paris
Mademoiselle Jolie™ Dressed Doll Gift Set
Sales Room Exclusive
Head Sculpt: Isha / Mademoiselle Jolie
Body Type: FR2013
Skin Tone: Cream
Editorial Edge
Lilith™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive

Head Sculpt: Lilith / Eden
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0
Skin Tone: Japan





Fashion Force
Imogen™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive

Head Sculpt: Imogen
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0
Skin Tone: FR White



Model Living
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Skin Tone: FR White







Just My Style
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
IT Direct Salesroom Exclusive
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Skin Tone: FR Black
 





My favorites:
Eugenia's Black Gown.  I want this gown.
Imogen's Outfit. Very cute.

Least favorite:

Lilith looks like a pinata. 



 
 
 

  

10/12/2016

Camelot: Kingdom Doll Event 2016


The Camelot event was scheduled to take place on Friday the 7th October through Saturday the 8th at The Castle Boutique Hotel in Orlando, Florida. As the final countdown to Friday progressed, dire weather predictions warning the entire east coast of the US, Haiti and Cuba filled the airwaves.  By Tuesday, there were reports of possible cancellations of flights and mandatory evacuations. I started to panic and after holding on for American Airlines for an hour, I was able to secure a seat on a flight for Wednesday. That gave me 12 hours to pack. OMG. I had never done anything like that in my life. Amazingly enough I packed and was even able to get five hours of sleep! Luckily I had already shipped my table gifts to the hotel to await my arrival which was supposed to be Friday, not Wednesday.
Anyway, I arrived in Orlando to sunny skies and 88° which belied indication of an approaching hurricane.


The first person I ran into in the lobby was a member of our fan club. She showed me around briefly and then I saw Alex. At least I knew I was in the right place.

The Castle Hotel is a quirky, small boutique location decorated in a uniquely flamboyant style. The best part was the size because one could find other people from the group easily. It was great.

Wednesday night, all day Thursday and right up to the cocktail reception on Friday were bonus days for me. The time was spent chatting and getting to know each other. That was 2 1/2 days of doll talk with lots of laughter.




I somehow (ha) managed to get in some room shopping from the three ladies who brought stuff. Here's my little haul.


We kept waiting for the hurricane to hit but Matthew was a dud in Orlando. We were all very sorry that 25% of the registrants could not travel due to airport closures and flight cancellations.

The Cocktail Reception was held in the Antler Lounge. Yes, there were antlers mounted on the walls.



We were gifted with this handsome Kinsman fashion, called Avalon.


There was a grab bag. I pulled the jacket from the "Back to Black" Kinsman outfit.


Kinsman Doll relaunch debuted Lancelot. All attendees and those whom the weather kept from attending were able to pre-order. This particular release will be exclusive to those at the event. The future open edition will differ. Details will be forthcoming.
This is a photo by Alex.

The new Kinsman, Lancelot on the left compared to the first Kinsman.



Len Ligotti organized a display of every KD to-date (not the OOAKs.) It was beautiful to see all the girls and both Kinsman Dolls lined up. Sadly, two of the slots were empty.

We got to see Igraine, a OOAK auction doll. Her sculpt is a new one and is called Icini. First photo by Alex. The winning bid was more than $12,000. (I am not posting the name of the winner here, please don't ask.)



There was so much to see at the Saturday Brunch. The fashion competition had three categories: Dressed for Shopping and brunch on International Drive, Dressed for Cocktails in the Antler Lounge and Dressed for an elegant gala evening in the Palace Ballroom. The entries were amazing. There was much creativity and even more beauty.
The winners were Patrick Paul Gerhardt for the gala evening, Mike Basala for cocktails and Steven Prokop for shopping.

Here's Steven's gal. She's got it all: phone, Starbucks, keys, Prada bag, big sunglasses. She was an incredibly appealing doll.

The next two images are place holders until I get better ones from the artists. First is Patrick's in a magnificent gown designed and crafted by Cholo.


This was Mike Basala's entry. So different and edgy!


There was another grab bag. We each got to pick two items from a box. It was fun as some of us traded for items we didn't have. I got flats and Orbit's jacket.


Excalibur was our convention fashion gift. In the left hand photo below (by Alex) the doll Guinevere is wearing the alternate gold version which was a helper gift. Nimue, the event Angel, is wearing the silver version we all received. Second and fourth photos are mine.



Pat Henry was one of the unlucky ones who could not travel to Orlando. She was to present a photo workshop. In her stead, Alex presented a few tips and tricks.

After the brunch was over a few of us went to the Florida Mall. Our driver introduced us "A Fat One."  https://www.facebook.com/fatonedogs/ It sounds very wrong until you see it.

  

We prowled the American Girl store. I enjoy looking at their set-ups. If only the furnishings were 1/4 scale. I want Maryellen's Living Room Set. It is so cute.  It would be perfect for period Gene doll settings. I just like it because of the spagetti poodle and the boomerang tables, the TV Guide and the lamp. That's pretty much everything. http://www.americangirl.com/shop/tables-chairs/maryellens-living-room-set-cmc54
As we entered the dining room for Saturday night's Gala, we were immediately drawn to the spectacular centerpiece, Morgana. Her sculpt is called 'Demetae.' We were introduced to this sculpt originally as Draig. The best photo of her that I have at this time is this one by Mike Austin.


At the end of the evening we were presented with a large styrofoam "rock" which had little swords sticking out. Each sword had a long ribbon attached. I knew immediately that I wanted the pink one and when the winning color was announced, I was stunned. It was pink.
I could have taken the doll home with me but I opted to have her shipped. She will be here very soon.

Our tables were loaded with gifts from KD, our table mates and other attendees. It felt like Christmas (or what I think Christmas must feel like.) Shoes, clothes, handbags, a castle candle, scarves, a stole, jewelry, a bound book of KD photos, coasters and on and on.

Winners of the competition were announced, the winning bid for the OOAK was announced and then the sword drawing. As a result of the missing attendees, there was a second drawing and two more lucky collectors were made very happy.

The convention doll, Guinevere, is everything a collector could hope for. She's absolutely gorgeous and her wig is perfection. The flexible resin 'cape' is unique.

Guinevere by Alexandra Forbes

Guinevere is the cover girl on Winter 's 2016 issue of Fashion Doll Quarterly.  We each got a copy of that, too.

We were able to purchase the gown and shoes in another color.


I'll be taking photos soon.
You can click on each photo to make it larger.














9/28/2016

GENX.2 Sybarite Oxide


''Brrrrrr!' I'm so glad its getting cooler, I can finally wear more clothes!'.
Oxide is next into the Tea House and hopes everyone notices her boots, as she removed them to walk on the Tatami!.
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 Harajuku, Venus hair is a blended dark auburn, with asymetric cut fringe, straight shoulder length with ever so boufant behive.
Her eyes surrounded in shades of violet and pink with lids bearing a stroke of gold, solid black liner and arched dark coffee brows. Her piercing powder blue eyes are offset with cyan. Lips the colour of dried dark rose.
A dark candy pink jacket of 'leather' is adorned in gold ring applique chainmail, geometric cube sleeves topstitched and further embelished in gold metal studs. Closures of gold magic disc belt (naturally matching her heels and platform soles) clasped in a SUPER custom belt buckle.
She slips off her jacket to reveal a white cotton long sleeve T'shirt with attached white organza geometric neck flounce. Her kilt skirt of pleated 'wool' tartan has pleats secured by gold metalic studs to match her jacket detailing... of course.
Maybe just a small hint as to just what kind of tea party this is going to be!
Furthermore she wears a shade of violet blue that is 'just so' for her full length hose, a metal studded, gold gloss pvc bag with tassle, zipper and stud detail bearing single loop strap, just big enough for maybe some handcuffs or a box of carb free candies. On her feet, fiendish multi strap platform sole ankle boots in gloss gold pvc with space strap utility side fastners in pink and oodles of fierce.
As summer's green turns to pnk; it reveals the atmospheres morph into winter hues.
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
Price: £254.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
 £254.00 = $329.88 US

http://www.superdollonline.co.uk/acatalog/OXIDE--DD_110-407.html#SID=45






This is a delightful doll with an equally delightful fashion. You can read the details in the text above.  I like everything about it and I'll be looking forward to getting her!


9/24/2016

Kingdom and Kinsman - Two New Faces

Two new faces have debuted and collectors are going gaga over both of them.
This is the face of Draig (but not the actual doll) who will be released some time in October.



She has the most intriguing Asian sculpt I've ever seen. I love her in both versions above as a blonde and as a brunette. A new hand sculpt with "Stiletto Nails" will come with Draig. I cannot wait to see her!

The Kinsman has undergone dramatic changes. This is Lancelot in (almost) all his glory. You are seeing a comparison shot between him and Garrick. He is a highly refined version and I like him. I wonder if he will be able to wear other male dolls' clothes. That would be a bonus.

 


No specific information regarding prices or exact release dates has been issued. 



9/12/2016

Cyborg Dasha Redressed

I ordered "Cyborg Night Out" from Culte de Paris on Etsy. It took a month to get here from California, but the wait was worth it. It's well made and fits perfectly. The jewelry she's wearing was not included but was made by Culte de Paris, too.


The doll's irreverent pose, above, suits her "resting bitch" facial expression and the fashion. I love the whole look. I think she'll be wearing this for a very long time.



9/06/2016

New Kingdom Doll Photos

Chaucer wearing a fashion by Magdalena Bareja. The wig is from Kingdom Doll Viola.



Savile models a Tonner gown from a doll called "Cyclone Cantata." Her wig was made by Ilaria.



Viola is wearing an Antonio Realli gown and jewelry by Integrity Toys. Wig by Ilaria in the first photo. I'm not sure who created the platinum wig or the rhinestone jewelry in the second photo.



The second photo of Viola was shot on an iPhone using it's built-in flash. I did tone down some of the glare on her face and chest. You can see that the highlights in her wig are burnt out with no detail. It's far from a perfect way to take pictures but the doll is gorgeous anyway!

Arnamentia is wearing her gorgeous beaded jacket created by Priya Desu Bohra, a Tonner's Precarious "Scandal" skirt and jewelry, possibly by Joy Jared. The wig was made by Cheryl Wood.
She is the newest release from Kingdom Doll and I plan to spend lots of time redressing her.


Looking seriously bored.

My doll room is in a different part of the house from my studio where I take pictures. After I redress a doll, I take pictures with my iPhone. Once in a while they turn out OK, like the one below of Arnamentia wearing her original wig.


Below is a silly photo of Viola and Arnamentia seated on furniture I recently acquired during Horsman's amazing sale. The tables and mirror in the photo are Horsman as well.