A New Face In The Crowd

This year’s latest W club has started off with a bang. Members were offered the opportunity to enter a lottery for the chance to purchase dolls from their latest ITBE collection. In addition to some familiar faces, a new character was introduced: Finley Price. That smile really grabbed me, so I was thrilled when my number was pulled. I’m so glad to add this character to my collection.

I ripped this little cutie outta the box not long after she arrived. I redressed her right away (though I adore her lingerie) and couldn’t wait to share some photos.

I really am liking this new character. Finley reminds me of Cruise Control Vanessa. Like she could be her sister or cousin. She’s got a similar feline quality that I really like about CC Van. And while she’s smiling, it’s not a vapid, empty-eyed psycho look. It’s more subtle and such a nice change from some of the stern and aloof looks possessed by IT’s other characters. Not that I don’t love a good snarl now and again. Just sayin’ I like the variety.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to doing more in-depth photo shoots with Finley, when the proper lighting presents itself.

 

ITBE Audacious Finley Price

Finley is wearing MAC Barbie’s blouse, an unidentified faux fur jacket that I picked up at a recent doll show, Barbie Basics jeans, and Integrity Toys belt and Agent Lotta Danger Poppy Parker’s earrings. Her photo was taken yesterday afternoon. The weather here was overcast, foggy and drizzly. Total crap lighting for photos. I didn’t even wander off our front porch. Not my best work by any stretch. But I couldn’t wait to share.

Not Just Another Pretty Face

 

What Does The Fox Say?

Sometimes it’s one little piece of doll clothing that inspires a photo shoot.

Such is the case this time…

What Is Your Sound?

 

Will We Ever Know?

…The Secret Of The Fox…

Today’s model is Sweet In Switzerland Poppy Parker. She is wearing the turtleneck from one of the Barefoot in the Park giftsets, an infinity scarf crocheted by me, the skirt from Moxie girls Ida (today’s photo inspiration), her original tights,  Lotta Danger Poppy Parker’s gloved hands, Outsider Misaki’s boots and a faux fur stole from Integrity Toys. Her photo was taken last week at my Mom’s house.

Wa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Pow!

Christmas Cheer

Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Holiday Zing

Today’s model is ITBE Zing from the Gloss convention. She is wearing Foto Fab Poppy’s dress, a Color Infusion jacket from the 2013 convention Style Lab and holds a matching cocktail (the chopped off top of a drink stirrer found at TJ Maxx). Her photo was taken yesterday by the wreath on our front door.

May Your Holiday Cheer

Last All Year!

Winter Jolt

Hey, folks! Long time no blog. I’ve come out of winter hibernation (after trimming the tree, wrapping the presents, mixing up batches of cookies…so much to do) to post some photos of a new favorite. I hope your holidays are merry and bright.

Into The Woods

Dreamy Swirling Snowflakes

Walking In A Winter Wonderland

Today’s model is ITBE Jolt Amelie from the Integrity Toys Gloss convention. Her hair has been brushed out and she has been redressed. Amelie is wearing Dream Teen Poppy’s dress, a 2014 sweater ornament from Christopher & Banks, (and though you can’t see them in these photos) the tights from Sweet In Switzerland and boots from Agent Kimiko Gunn. Her photo was taken on Thanksgiving morning (though it looks more like Christmas) in our front yard.

The Snow It Swirled

On The Winter Wind

And Sculpted And Painted

Familiar Objects

Into Abstract Art Pieces

Sparkling And Shining Anew

Pop Art

Recently, our area has participated in a couple of beautification events: Street Art Project I & II, where artists filled empty walls in town with fantastic art. Both Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg in northeast Pennsylvania are now alive with vibrant images that photographers find irresistible.

I took several dolls with me yesterday to grab some pictures.

Pop Art

Rawr!

Today’s model is The Girl From I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y. Poppy. She is wearing Exceptional Tatyana Alexandrova’s dress & belt, Successful Ascension gloves, Fashion Royalty patterned stockings and shoes from Dynamite Girls – Spooki Sooki: The Return. Her photo was taken yesterday on Main Street, Stroudsburg in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Gotta Love POP ART

Poppies…Poppies…Poppies…

Oh, how I love Poppy Parker dolls! Here’s the latest…

                                                     Black & White Drama

                     Poppy Wearing Poppies

                                      Color Pop

                                                                MesmerEyes

Today’s model is The Girl From I..N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y. Poppy Parker, a W Club exclusive from the new Spy Poppy line. Her hair was been washed and brushed out. She is wearing the Barbie: Top Model Resort Summer dress and Dynamite Girls: Love Revolution – Natural Beauty Tooka’s shoes. Her photo was taken in the middle of September in our backyard. I adore her dramatic looks and sassy hairstyle. She’s a special gem in my collection and I just love her to bits!

It’s Poppy’s World And We’re Just Living In It

Ice Bucket Challenge

So, my brother tagged me for the ice bucket challenge.

Poppy took one for the team…

 

Ice Bucket Challenge

 

Accepted

Today’s model is In the Air Poppy Parker from the Jet Set convention. She’s wearing an older Barbie swimsuit (maybe from the early nineties?). I’m pretty sure the bucket is from Mattel, but I’m not positive since I scored it at a flea market. The bench is a fabulous flea market find as well. Poppy’s photo was taken today in our front yard.

Always Up For A Challenge

Beauty & The Boardwalk

The beach is fun, but the boardwalk is not to be missed. It’s half the fun during a day down the shore.

Same doll, same place, a change of clothes…

 

Lunch at the Tiki Bar

 

A Little SkeeBall

Playing the Wheel – Trying to Win a Prize

Taking in the Sights

Today’s model is Look of Love Poppy Parker, rerooted and with a lip repaint. Poppy is wearing Summer Games Poppy’s sunhat, a dress from an older Barbie fashion pack, an Integrity Toys ruffled slip and Holiday in the Hamptons Poppy’s sneakers. Her photos were taken on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

You Won’t Get Bored On The Boardwalk

Beauty & The Beach

There are few things I enjoy more than draggin’ a dollie and a camera down to the beach. Since hubby was on vacation a couple of weeks ago, you just knew it was gonna happen. Now I’ve got a smile as bright as the summer sun. Here are some of the results from our sand and surf shoot…

Back To The Beach

Toes In The Sand

Listen To The Sounds Of The Surf

Take A Walk On The Beach

Listen To The Waves

Today’s model is a Look of Love Poppy Parker doll that has been rerooted and had her lips repainted. She’s one of my favorites and such a summer ‘go to’ gal. She was made for frolicking about in sand and surf. Her wardrobe consists of: Barbie sunglasses from the early nineties, a Barbie net shirt over a Skipper swimsuit top, shorts from a Barbie fashion pack, handmade swim bottoms found at a doll show and Summer Crush Misaki’s sandals. Her props are a chair from the Arco brand Backyard Pool Set, a Barbie boom box and Promenade Amelie’s beach bag. Poppy’s photos were taken on an overcast day in early July at the beach in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

 

Whenever I See Her

It’s Always Summer

 

The Sun Breezily Dances Upon Her Hair

In Her Eyes The Depths Of The Ocean Reside

 

I Think To Myself

Every Time I See Her

 

This Is The Place

Where I Could Gladly Drown

 

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The Fever Of Spring

I’m always amazed by how long it takes me to get back here and post. Life sure does fly by. Here’s a taste of springtime …before it melts into summer. LOL

A Poppy For Spring

Star Power

Fleur Romantique

Today’s model is Poppy Parker as Corie Bratter from the Barefoot In The Park: The Bratter Lovers giftset (***edited to correct my mistake*** – This is the doll from the Barefoot in the Park: Poppy Parker as Corie Bratter giftset – not The Bratter Lovers giftset, my memory is quite obviously not what it once was, sorry 😉). Poppy is wearing the dress from Barbie: The Look Collection – Party Perfect, The Happening Poppy’s fishnet tights and shoes, a Fashion Royalty bracelet and earrings and a ring from the jewelry section at the craft store (a fancy, solid jump ring). Her photos were taken in our yard on a nice day in early May.

In Spring – Springtime – The Time

Springs Forward.

Springy, Sproingy Spring…