Doll-worthy Reading

[I apologize for a duplicate post, if you also follow the Fashion Doll Review, but it's really good reading, and I think you should visit this site!]

If you love sewing for your dolls of all sizes (including BJDs!), be sure to check out Lori's blog, Sew Many Doll Clothes. She has great articles and fantastic photos, and her sewing is really cute! 

Her latest post includes photos of Berdine's Creedy new ballet cutie, Pepper-Mint. Pepper-Mint includes a ballerina costume, but Lori actually made her a real tutu with tights. She's just adorable. So go find her post and follow her blog!

Tulle and ribbon gown for Fashion Royalty by Jenny Grey

Check out this gorgeous gown available for sale for your Fashion Royalty or Barbie-sized dolls.

It's created from black tulle and lined with bright blue knit, with black ribbon trim. The long underskirt detaches, so you have the option of making it into a short cocktail length dress as well.

It has a cute triple beaded strap, and includes the tri-color bracelet, too. You can buy it today, from Jenny Grey's Etsy shop. It's a one-of-a-kind creation that appeared in the Couture Doll competition.

Barbie Basics on Ebay!

You can bid on them now--my favorite is so hard to choose!

Check out Albertus Swanepoel's Barbie's bag. And the Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta. And Betsey Johnson's OOAK outfit is totally true to form. Isaac Mizrahi's minimalist styling speaks volumes.

Exclusive designer fashion Fashion Royalty dolls at Joe's List!

For you die-hard fashion doll fans out there, Joe's List has received seventeen really unique one-of-a-kind Fashion Royalty dolls. These would be awesome in anyone's collection, and even better for those with a passion for fashion! Here's the scoop:

These are one-of-a-kind creations, 12" Fashion Royalty dolls (donated by Jason Wu of Integrity Toys), wearing outfits created by the actual designers in their own workshops. Sometimes the doll has also been restyled to match the runway model's style as well. How amazing is that? Most of the creations are miniatures of items from the designers 2009 runway collections.

The dolls were created to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Jeffrey's, a fashion forward US clothing store. The dolls were then auctioned off to benefit breast cancer and AIDS charities.

Above you can see Versace's model and the accompanying runway model. The one I've posted below is Valentino. Go check out the others! They are amazing.

Photos are courtesy of Joe's List.

Lady Gaga dolls...

I saw these posted on The Doll Head blog... go check them out. Very cool, and with tutorials!

Smidge House Furniture and Accessories

So, I noticed a new follower of mine recently, and I was browsing through her links, and I came across some absolutely adorable accessories that I just have to share with you all.

First, you should check out the Smidge House blog. Go there, soon, and become a follower. This blog is lots of fun to read, and it's quite funny.

Next, and this is the most fun part, go to her Etsy store. Right now she has the absolute cutest Christmas stuff listed on there I've ever seen, perfectly scaled for Barbies, Fashion Royalty dolls, and other 1/6 scale dolls. I adore those Christmas ornaments! I think I need to buy some! And I really should be doing other Christmas shopping, like for my husband, and I don't think he'd appreciated these. But really--they are so cute, and totally reasonably priced.

I just love this place. Go check them out. And enjoy. Shop extra on my behalf. I'm sitting on my hands! (We'll see how long this lasts, LOL!)

Barbie Winter Sparkle Holiday Tree

charitybuzz | #109503 - Barbie® Winter Sparkle Holiday Tree

Another one-of-a-kind auction item that could be yours is the Barbie-themed 6.5' Christmas tree, trimmed with over 50 custom-made ornaments, which celebrate Barbie's 50th anniversary. It's a collaborative creation of Mattel artists and designers, and it can be yours with a starting bid of $500.

The "snow-kissed" tree is pre-lit with pink lights for easy assembly. The ornaments include laser-cut Barbie signatures and silhouettes with a mirror-finish, hand-glittered snowflakes, gem-encrusted baubles, and frosty pink mini Original Teenage Fashion Model™ Barbies. Adorning the tree top is a gorgeous Generations of Dreams™ doll with one-of-a-kind (maybe even pink??) hair and face painting. To complete the look: a reversible tree skirt: trimmed in sparkling pink tulle, one side is the reproduction of original Barbie illustrations; the other a sequined print of the Barbie signature in 219C pink.

All proceeds of this auction will also benefit Project Angel Food. The auction closes on December 14, 2009 at 12:06 PM EST. (Go ahead! It's for a good cause! And check out the other amazing items while you're there.)

Barbie Loves Rachel Zoe

charitybuzz | #109507 - Barbie® Doll Loves Rachel Zoe

This one-of-a-kind set of two dolls was created for a charity auction by Mattel designer Stephen Sumner for the Divine Design event. When I checked, the next bid was for $300 for the set of two dolls:

• Barbie, wearing a pink, Chanel-inspired one-shouldered silk charmeuse gown with a train, which is attached to the crystal bracelet.
• "Glam bohemian" Rachel Zoe doll, dressed in a Missoni -inspired sweater dress over wide-leg jeans, accessorized with a sequined beret and an orange Hermés-inspired Birkin Bag.

Proceeds from this auction benefit Project Angel Food, and you can place your bid today. The auction closes on December 14, 2009 at 12:10 PM. Personally, I hope to see Rachel Zoe make another appearance. She's adorable!