Prize time for our beloved readers...

As you may remember from a post last month, we are now regularly updating the Fashion Doll Review's look monthly. So that little poll on the left side that asks you if you like our new look, which has 13 days left to vote--well, in less than two weeks, you'll have a brand new look. For those of you who don't care for the lime green and silver lines, you'll get something new!

If you want to make specific comments on this layout, or leave feedback on what you'd like to see, comment on last month's post, and I'll read them.

So to celebrate the upcoming change to this new and fun features, I thought I'd offer a little prize. This's month's background is actually a close-up of a famous doll. Do you know which one?

If you do, email me your answer (please do not post here!!), along with and your first name, last initial, and your state (US) or country. Please send your guess to me by September 14, 2010, midnight PST, and I'll add you to a pot of names (if more than one of my readers gets it right). I'll do the drawing for the prize on September 15 at noon PST. And shortly thereafter I'll announce and contact the winner.

The prize: A NRFB Barbie Basic No 9 to add to your collection. And yes, I will ship overseas, too.

So come play with us!

The fine print: Sorry, guys, but contributors who already know the answer to this question can't participate in this game (if I've told you--Jen!). But if I haven't told you, and if no one else has told you (I'm pretty sure I have a few guest bloggers who don't know), you're welcome to play!

Special Edition Amelie, Misaki's Friend

These 2 dolls popped up for sale today. They are listed as “Amelie Debut Change”. They’re both cute and they both come in the original Amelie debut outfit. They are limited editions (not sure how many) and are retailing for about $180 through Doll-Collectible's site HERE. 

**Photo is property of Doll-Collectible**

September POTM: Chanel

Another month, another purse! This month La Boutique has deemed Chanel as their purse of the month. 

For those unfamiliar with La Boutique, each month they make a miniaturized version of a high end purse. They always have several options for purchase, with accessories and outfits.

The purse this month is availabe in red and in gold. Plus you can order in 12″ or 16″ doll sizes ($32 & $35)! So even our bigger dolls can sport some Chanel this month! For more information click HERE. To order, email to: jellis116@cogeco.ca


**Photo is property of La Boutique**

Fashion Royalty News

First up, Integrity Toys will be unveiling a new line of dolls at the upcoming Wu Convention called "Dark Romance" taking place on October 27-30th.  This new line "FR2" (pronounced FR Squared) will debut at the official WClub Luncheon with a full presentation from the IT designers!

This line will feature the debut of “version 4.0″ of the FR body (a brand new, fully re-sculpted figure with details like you’ve never seen before!), new characters and a renewed couture style by Jason Wu. This new body will be used just for the FR2 line (Fashion Royalty dolls will continue to be made with their current body). The first product of this line will be in the convention collection!

Next up, the official registration packets were mailed to registered guests and in it was the list of dolls in this year's collection!  These dolls are only available to attendees and are limited edition sizes. No official pictures are released until after they are unveiled at the event to attendees. The dolls this year are:

• “Always Polished” Dasha (FR2 dressed doll – new character)
• “Fine Romance” Eugenia Perrin Frost (dressed doll)
• “Wild at Heart” Lilith & Eden giftset
• “Scarlet Woman” Adele Makeda (dressed doll)
• “Out of the Blue” Kyori Sato (dressed doll)
• “Night Vision” Count Adrian Von Lamberg (new character)
• “Ask Any Girl” Poppy Parker giftset

Alice, simply unhappy

Alice, unhappy
Originally uploaded by alington

Kim Lasher's Simply Alice seems to be a little upset with me today. (At yesterday's doll meet, she even made a few people uncomfortable with her glare.)

She's wearing a DollHeart wig (Lynea), and her own skirt, tights and shoes, and a bodice and overskirt hand-sewn by Miseri from the DoA board. It was originally made for a larger Dollmore Model body. My friend Jen modified it by machine for a Peak's Woods body, and Alice can wear it, too.

Though she really isn't pleased with it. But I am. More photos on Flickr.

Goldie in Bells

Goldie in Bells
Originally uploaded by alington

This is a normal bust, normal skin Peak's Woods Goldie in Dollzone Morphoa's outfit and a Leekeworld wig.

I thought she was one of the happier BJDs in my collection, but she looks very sultry in these photos, I think. Her face-up is a factory version--so worth the price. Peak's Woods do an amazing job.

Here, she's wearing acrylic eyes in violet. See more photos on Flickr.

LaLa Pullip

LaLa Pullip
Originally uploaded by alington

LaLa Pullip was the 2009 exclusive San Diego Comic Con doll from Jun Planning, and is my very first Pullip. I attended 2010 Comic Con, and my daughters insisted on allowing them to buy several more (two large ones and several minis--more pictures coming soon).

I'm surprised at how much fun these girls are--their eyes open and close, and shift left and right. They pose very well!

LaLa's hair is a blush/pinky shade, and her eyes are sparkly. Her "scarf" is actually a hair tie. Whoops! See full-length shots on Flickr.

Guest post: The Role of the Doll in Society Throughout History

by Caity Collins

Caity Collins is a guest blogger for My Dog Ate My Blog and a writer on online schools for Guide to Online Schools.

Dolls have served a role in societies around the world for thousands of years. Whether as a plaything, religious icon, or medicinal prop, cultures throughout time and across the globe have considered dolls a source of utility and enjoyment. While our modern conception of the doll is as a light source of entertainment for young girls, their history is actually quite varied, just as the materials from which they are made and the variety of types found.

Gold Label Cami from Tonner

Tonner Direct is offering an exclusive Gold Label Cami (Cinderella head sculpt on a cameo skin tone Antoinette body) doll for sale for $150 retail. She's a limited edition of 250, and she's got golden hair with blonde highlight and green eyes.

She comes dressed in a cocktail-length sequined dress under a chiffon dress with an empire waist and short puffed sleeves. Faux leather strappy shoes, lots of chunky bracelets, ribbons and a flower hair ornament complete the look.