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

 

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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

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There’s Always More

Yeah…I finally got around to editing some more of the photos from our jaunt to Point Pleasant.

Hot on the Boardwalk

Today’s model is Hot Dots Poppy Parker from last year’s Tropicalia convention. She is wearing Bonjour Misaki’s sandals, a butterfly sundress from a Barbie fashion pack and a long sleeved top from one of the Best Models On Location Barbie giftsets. Her photo was taken on the boardwalk rail overlooking the ocean and beach.

It’s Always Hot On The Boardwalk

 

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Like Wearing A Hug

Is there anything better than wearing your boyfriend’s jacket? It’s like wearing a hug from him all day long. 🙂

Today’s model is Hot Dots Poppy Parker from the 2012 Tropicalia convention. She is wearing Checking Out Francisco’s jacket, Ask Any Girl Poppy’s gloves, Twist & Shout Darla Daley’s sweater & skirt set, Mod Redux Barbie’s tights and Dreadfully Cute Misaki’s boots (with the ankle chains removed). Her photo was taken a few weeks ago in our yard.

Don’t The Boys Know Why We Love Stealing Their Clothes?

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Quick Shots

About a month ago, the morning light breaking across the yard prompted me to grab a recently redressed doll and head out for a fast photo shoot. The cold weather and awaiting errands kept it short and sweet.

High End Envy Erin

Today’s model is High End Envy Erin. Her ponytail was brushed out upon arrival. She is wearing Pretty Calculated Erin’s shirt, Optic Verve Agnes’ trousers and various Fashion Royalty jewels (cuff bracelet is borrowed from Truly Madly Deeply Agnes, not sure on the others). Erin’s photo was taken in our back yard in the early morning sunlight.

Not Everything Needs To Be Planned…

Sometimes It’s Good To Be Spontaneous

 

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Curly Top

So my first try at curling doll’s hair was a success.

Here’s Poppy sporting her new look…

Curly Top Poppy

Nothing Beats A Salon Treament & New Clothes

 

Ready To Start A New Day

Today’s model is Simply Simpatico Poppy Parker. She’s been given permanent curls and a dollar store clip now holds her hair back. The earrings are one-of-a-kind, created by me. I also made her crocheted scarf. The trench coat and dress are from Integrity Toys NuFace True Blues fashion. Her ring is a 4mm solid jump ring from the craft store. The thigh high stockings are Momoko’s. The boots are from Integrity Toys, not sure who they came with – Fashion Royalty? NuFace? Anyway, the shots were taken yesterday morning in our yard. The bench is yet another flea market find.

Change Your Look, Change Your Style, Change Your Mind

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Caught By The Paparazzi

LOL, is nowhere safe? Poppy went for a permanent at the salon and sure enough, was caught in pictures. *sigh* The life of a model is tough!

Spotted at the Salon

Tee, hee! I couldn’t resist taking this photo. After scoping the ‘net for directions on curling a doll’s hair, I had to try it. The instructions were pretty easy and I’m pleased with the results. Poppy (Simply Simpatico Poppy Parker from the last convention) looked so cute during the process, I felt the need to capture a few images. Here she is by my front door in the afternoon, taken with a flash.

Stay Tuned For The “After” Pictures…Coming Soon

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Merry Christmas Eve!

Surprise! I took some quick pictures to share on the eve of the holiday.

Holiday Sweet Poppy

Today’s model is Sweet Confection Poppy Parker, a W club exclusive. Her hair has been freed from it’s original set, washed and restyled. She is wearing earrings made by me, a Fashion Royalty necklace & black bracelet, several silver bracelets from the craft store (originally jewelry making links), rings from the craft store (4mm solid jump rings) and Odd Girl Out Colette’s dress with Picture This Erin’s belt.

The first photo was taken outside in our side yard and the next was taken inside by our tree with the sun streaming in through the window. LOL, if you look closely, you can see some shadowing from the window screen on Poppy’s face. Oh, well. I figured even some fast grab shots would be welcome after so long an absence. 😉 Anyway….Here’s to hoping that your holidays are merry & bright and all your sugar plum dreams come true.

Christmas Is Coming! 🙂

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I’m Not Bad…

…I’m just created this way. LoL. Some dolls smile, others scowl. Doesn’t matter – I love them all. From the sourpusses to the toothache-inducing sweeties, it’s the variety of expressions that keeps my interest in dolls piqued. How boring it would be if every one was the same.

Moody Zell

Today’s model is Night Scape Giselle. She is wearing Fashionistas: Sassy Barbie’s dress, shoes and necklace. She’s also wearing her own original earrings and a bracelet from the jewelry section at the craft store (originally sold with a bunch of other ones – all intended for people-sized bracelet enhancements). Her hair has been washed out and brushed and I switched her left hand to the second handspeak one that came with her. Giselle’s photo was taken a couple weeks ago in our back yard in the early morning light.

Careful Dear, Frowning Has Been Known To Cause Wrinkles…

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Stormy Skies

We’re having some leftover April showers, so I had to sneak out in between the raindrops for today’s photo.

Dania - Day Dreaming on a Dreary Day

Today’s model is Lady In Waiting Dania. Her hair is pulled back with a dollar store mini hair clip. She is wearing the earrings from FR’s Life of the Party fashion, a Fashion Fever Barbie shirt, Hillary Duff Barbie jeans, Tarina Tarantino Barbie’s belt, a Barbie cuff bracelet and a craft store 4mm solid jump ring for a ring. Her photo was taken in the afternoon, under cloudy skies, by a tree in our front yard.

There Are Stormy Skies

In My Lover’s Eyes

Looks Like The Thunder

Won’t Be Far Behind

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