Sky in J-Rock

Sky in J-Rock, originally uploaded by alington.

Peak's Woods white skin Sky wanted to try on a wig that ImplDoll Chris usually wears. It's a brown and purple JRock wig by Monique Gold.

Plus now she can show off her new 18mm gray acrylic eyes by Glib.

I'm pretty seriously considering giving her some new eyelashes--I just don't think these short ones are long enough for her. But I'd hate to wreck a perfect face-up because I'm being, well, anal, about my dolls. But wait! Isn't that what doll collecting is all about?

See more photos on my Flickr photostream.

Lan after face-up

Lan after face-up, originally uploaded by alington.

My Bobobie Lan has returned after a wonderful face-up by Leah Lilly from Froggy Duds. I have to say--I am so impressed!

I liked Lan before--both for her affordability and size--but now, she's just amazingly gorgeous. She came out even better than I was expecting. I'm so happy with her!

See more photos in my Flickr photostream.

MetroDolls Tyler in Jen

February Doll Meet, originally uploaded by alington.

This is MetroDolls Tyler Wentworth, dressed in an outfit designed and created by Jen Eugley of JennyGrey. You can check out her Etsy shop and purchase this dress from her for just $15. It also will fit MSD-sized dolls (such as Goodreau Dolls) as well.

The dress is made from silk and has delicate lace trim. Currently, there is only one of these in stock at her shop, but I bet when she sells out, she would gladly make you another.

The quality of Jen's items are really amazing--I have a lot of her items. I highly recommend her professional service, as well!

Queen Elizabeth I on sale!

The Doll Market has Queen Elizabeth I by Madame Alexander on sale for $189.97 (retail $259.95), from the History of Fashion - Couture Series. I have to confess, she was one of my hopefuls for a while, when I was collecting the Tudor wives. I thought she'd be a great addition to Henry VIII's wives, actually, as Anne Boleyn's daughter.

I think her outfit is more than lovely, and actually, appears to be historically accurate. I think she's quite wonderfully done as a doll as well. Madame Alexander 16" sculpts seem to have a very serene feel to them.

If you haven't ordered from the Doll Market before, I can recommend them. They are very nice to work with, and they also have flexible lay-away plans, too. Additionally, they've recently added quite a selection of ball-jointed dolls and Pullip to their robust line of inventory.

Mari as a raven

Mari's new body, originally uploaded by alington.

Here is my Cutie Angel Mari as a raven. She's borrowed the random wig that was included with my Peak's Woods Sky, and I think she's lovely in it as well.

One of the things I like best about BJDs is that you can change their eyes and wigs for new looks almost instantly. And once you have a few dolls of similar size, they can switch off easily.

I also have full-body shots of her new look in my moderated photos (they are tastefully done) in my Flickr photostream, if you'd like to see her body blushing.