Goldie in Under the Boardwalk

Goldie in Under the Boardwalk., originally uploaded by alington.

What a difference a face-up makes!

This is also Goldie by Peak's Woods. She has an original face-up by Peak's Woods, and was my second SD-sized BJD ever. She and Claudine (from the previous post) share the same face mold, but as you can see, make-up colors and styling make a huge difference in the doll's appearance.

Goldie is dressed in a Val Zeitler/Haute Doll outfit called Under the Boardwalk, and is wearing a wig designed by Val Zeitler and produced by Haute Doll as well.

She is wearing smaller diameter glass eyes in violet, as well, and her make-up is an original factory face-up.

Can you tell by comparison what your aesthetic preference is? Personally, I can't narrow it down. I love both girls.

See more photos on Flickr.

The real reason I collect dolls...

Goldie is home!, originally uploaded by alington.

Is for their fabulous shoes!

These are from the Haute Doll/Val Zeitler collection, manufactured by DollHeart. But can't you just hear, "There's no place like home" deep in your heart?

I'd totally wear these. And let's not even go into a price comparison between the cost of doll shoes and people shoes.

Well, I happen to be a John Fluevog fan, and I say my feet are worth it. But I'm old, and can't afford to have "hurty feet," which is what I call barking dogs.

Sonja

Sonja, originally uploaded by alington.

Just spending some time enjoying the dolls I have. (Well, that's not all that went on this past weekend!)

Up close and personal, this is Sonja, an Haute Doll exclusive, white skin/small bust Wake-Up Goldie by Peak's Woods with a Val Zeitler face-up. I bought her pre-loved (and in perfect condition) from a wonderful collector in Spain.

She is currently wearing glass eyes (her default ones), enhanced eyelashes, and a wig and outfit (Renske) by DollHeart.

See the rest of her first photo shoot on Flickr.

Claudine Beaumont

Claudine Beaumont, originally uploaded by alington.

Just for fun, I thought I'd post a photo of Haute Doll exclusive Peak's Woods Goldie, painted by Val Zeitler: Claudine Beaumont.

She's wearing The Duchess and a wig, both DollHeart.

You can see more of her photo shoot on my Flickr photostream.