My "first" attempt at a OOAK Barbie

Okay, so the "first" in quotations means that this is not actually the first one-of-a-kind Barbie that I've tried to re-paint. There is one very sad attempt that is hidden deep in a drawer somewhere in my my house. You will never see a picture of her and we will never speak of her again.

Now that that's cleared up, here are the before & after shots of the first OOAK Barbie that I'm not ashamed to share pictures of. She began as a "Celebrate, Disco Doll!" Barbie (2008) with an afro of short, sausage curls & glitter eye shadow. Cute in her own way, but ready for a different look.

Madame Deneuve

Madame Deneuve, a photo by alington on Flickr.

Angelic Dreamz exclusive JAMIEshow Deneuve has just returned from the spa at OOAK Zoo, and James has given her a wonderful makeover.

Here, she is dressed in Madame de l'Amour by Tonner Doll Company and the wig from the Rose of Versailles outfit.

As you might have guessed, the lady wants for nothing--except perhaps for a new pair of shoes.

See more photos on Flickr.

Be sure to subscribe to James' blog, OOAK Zoo, and also his fabulous Flickr photostream, to see his wonderful repaints.

IT Girl Raja gets a makeover

It Girl Raja is a recent acquisition for me, and a trade (really a great trade from Em at the Toy Box Philosopher!), and I've just received her back today after a really fantastic makeover.

My instructions to James were--whatever you like.

His inspiration was Barbie--and she's now a sunkissed goddess. Simply fabulous!

See more photos on Flickr.

Visit James' blog, OOAK Zoo, and his amazing, awesome photostream on Flickr.

What do you think of her new look?

Suggested reading: OOAK Zoo Blog

OOAK Zoo blog

Love repaints? You must subscribe to James Mitchell's blog, OOAK Zoo. For fabulous repaints of ball-jointed dolls, and 16" fashion dolls (both resin and vinyl), you simply must check out his amazing work.

He has done repainting of every brand from Tonner to Sybarite, Fashion Royalty to JamieShow. He creates his own eyelashes for each repaint, and also does restoration, body blushing, and french manicures. He has even been featured in DOLLS Magazine (in the March 2012 edition).

Additionally, you can subscribe to his photo stream on Flickr, for more fabulous photos.

This is just a fantastic site for eye candy! Subscribe--and then request your own time slot!