Sleeping Beauties

Destini and Olivia, originally uploaded by alington.

The two sleeping beauties in this photo are Olivia, my tiny Elfdoll fairy (an Asian BJD), and Destini, a American BJD by Berdine Creedy (Butterfly Child). Both are resin dolls.

Destini actually has three faceplates, and this is her sleeping face. It's fun to be able to switch them out and change her expression.

For a size comparison: Destini is 12-3/4 inches tall. Olivia is about 5.5 inches. Both have removable wigs. Neither of their faces includes eyes, however, since their sculpts don't include eye openings.

Christmas Fairy

Christmas Fairy, originally uploaded by alington.

This is Olivia, my Elfdoll Tiny fairy, who has been redressed in a tiny chiffon dress. She is currently sleeping in the largest prop in our house--the Christmas tree, which has already been set up. (These things happen early when you have four young children pestering you, you know.)

This year, we've added a new kitten to our household, so we've only decorated the tree with non-breakable ornaments--all in silver and clear. It's gorgeous, actually. (Lily likes to climb the tree and play with the ornaments.) Plus, it makes for some fantastic photos, as well.

You can see the rest of Olivia's photos on my Flickr photostream. Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!

Thanksgiving sale at Angelic Dreamz

From now through December 1, you can save 30% off all in-stock Tonner Dolls and Goodreau Dolls at Angelic Dreams. Additionally, you can save 20% off Franklin Mint, Joe Tai, Fancy Nancy and Effanbee dolls as well. And you can even save 15% off Madame Alexander dolls, too. (I think everything is on sale!) You will see the discount after you add items to your shopping cart.

The discounts are only good on in-stock items, and not on pre-orders, special orders, Angelic Dreamz exclusives or items already on sale.

Also, when you spend $75 on orders, you can get free UPS or FedEx shipping within the continental US.

Plus on Thursday and Friday only, Angelic Dreamz exclusive Antoinette angel Heavenly will be on sale for $175.99 (usually $249.95).

Photo courtesy of Angelic Dreamz.

Free shipping at save 15% from Tonner Direct

Tonner Direct has a free shipping and 15% off promotion for all US customers with the promo code THANKSGIVING. International customers can use the code TURKEY to save 15% and receive a $9.95 shipping credit.

The 15% applies to "virtually everything," according to the latest email promotion, and there are some gift-with-purchase opportunities, as well:

• By a Fancy Nancy or Little Sister dressed doll and receive a Fancy Nancy accessory for free
• Order Full Throttle or Classic Lara Croft and receive Excalibur accessory for free

A few items are excluded from the sale, including Twilight Edward, Turn Me Bella, Edward Cullen, Ultra Basic Jeremy Voss, Ultra Basic Simon, Ultra Basic Sydney and Esme (and Trio), Pure, Determined, Confidential, Festive shoe pack and Skins shoe pack.

Melin

Melin, originally uploaded by alington.

My newest BJD has arrived--and she's a Christmas gift. But I had to open the box to make sure none of her fingers were broken and to make sure she was complete.

And while the box was open, I went ahead and tried on her outfit--just to make sure everything was included. And since she was already dressed, I took a few quick photos. Hey, I can always package her back up and wrap up the box, right?

Her name is Melin, and she's another Doll-Zone resin ABJD. She's MSD-sized (about 17") with pink skin (or perhaps normal--it's very lovely). Her eyes are nearly shut: you can see the golden yellow just barely through her lashes. She's got a double-jointed body, also, so she poses like a dream.

Her outfit is amazing. It's inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It includes the chiffon dress with a sequin halter strap and crocheted overlay, a blue cotton and mesh petticoat, matching floral chiffon bloomers with ribbon trim, a ruffled choker, hair bow, pink hose, and adorable platform shoes.

You can see more photos on my Flickr photostream. Enjoy!