Right Place/Right Time

A few weeks ago, I blogged about the nude Urban Geisha I purchased with a yellowed body (see Nov. 4 post).  Fortunately, the seller was awesome and refunded me the full price including my shipping fee.  I contacted the seller of the other doll, and she hadn't re-listed it yet.  So I was able to get my Urban Geisha in pristine condition for about the same price. (Sorry, I should have taken a photo of her NRFB.)

The robe this doll is wearing is excellent!  Look at the back of it.  My goal is to give her a NuFace body.

The Friday before Thanksgiving was very difficult for me because I used to spend Thanksgiving with my Mom.  I came home very upset and crying; I immediately sought retail therapy through e-bay and found an auction with a great BIN price.  The seller described the doll wearing a "Tagged Original Swimsuit with Funky Blue Hat-  Suit needs some TLC, hem is loosening at legs and the seam between top and bottoms has separated about 1" on her left side." 

She arrived the day before Thanksgiving (she is my Thanksgiving blessing from my Mom).  It turns out the hem wasn't loosening at the legs at all ... the swimsuit just needed trimming and cleaning; it is correctly tagged and required a very minor fix to reattach the top to the bottom. Here is the doll in her "freshened" swimsuit.  

When I opened the auction and looked at the additional photos, this is what I saw!

I immediately realized the "funky hat" with the bathing suit was the HTF one for the described "Blue Paisley Dress".  Here she is wearing the complete, mint Outdoor Art Show (#1650).

I was so pleased with this outfit.  It needed any "freshening" at all.  It is almost perfect.

The auction description is included in quotation marks:  "Tagged Blue Sleeveless Dress with Matching Hat. 1/4" loosening of the seam of right sleeve area."  The blue dress is Reception Line (#1654) and is in played in condition.  It needs washing and a small area of the arm hole resewn.  It is missing the shoes, but the hat is perfect! 

"Tagged Orange & White Skate Outfit with Matching Hat & Stockings. Missing One Mitten. Plus Ice Skates!"  It's actually a deep pink Skate Mates #1793 in almost perfect condition.

"Tagged Orange Coat with Matching Hat and Boots."  - a mint Fiery Felt #1789.

"Tagged Mod Style Paisley Sleeveless Pant Suit."  - a mint Patio Party palazzo pants #1692.  The hostess dress was thoroughly enjoyed by the orginal owner and may need more work than I can provide.  (It was one of the outfits that the seller listed as "homemade").

"Tagged Red Rain Coat with Matching Purse and Heels." - Fashion Shiner #1691.  It is missing the gloves.  The Fashion Shiner dress is another one that the seller thought was "homemade".  It came with perfect red closed-toe, correctly marked pumps. 

The last "homemade piece" was Floating Gardens #1696.  It is in used condition as well and is missing everything that goes with it. 

REDRESS OF THE WEEK

Here is I Love How You Love Me Poppy wearing the skirt, blouse, tie, and hose from Simply Simpatico Giftset.  Got this for $29.  The shoes are from Old is New Giselle. 

LOOK-ALIKE

When the newest Bergdorf Goodman Fashion Night Out FR2 doll came out, I knew she reminded me of someone.

I think she looks like Rebecca Romijn.

Many collectors believe the FR2 dolls are very masculine looking.  I think that is funny since Rebecca Romijn played a transgender female on Ugly Betty.

Accountability - Part 2 Or "Be Careful What You Ask For"

I guess I need to come to my dear husband's defense.  When we got married last year, I moved in with over 100 FR dolls in their boxes.  Most were NRFB.

I really wrestled with my conscience about their value and their needing to remain NRFB.  However, I also enjoy redressing and playing with them.  My husband encouraged me, "Do what you want to do.  Don't let their value prevent you from enjoying them."  He wanted me to start this blog.  I asked him to help support me and keep me on track with my rules.

So ... I guess it's all my fault.  I asked him to help keep me focused.  And it has helped me enjoy my hobby more. 

After I wrote my last post, I went and checked which dolls had come to live with me this year that are either still in their box or are out of their box but I can't make up my mind about them. 

Here it goes:

Monogram Magnificent
Monogram Extravagance
FR Modern Comeback Noir Vero
DG Rock Candy Rufus Blue
DG Most Beautiful Boy Auden
DG Aqua Bella Jett
DG Summer Daze Sooki
FR2 Fashion Night Out Bergdorf Goodman
FR2 Flawless Elise Jolie
FR No Reservation Kyori
FR Vivid Impact Agnes
FR Style Counsel Vero and Adele
Les Silhouette Victoix Roux

The last three came this week, so I have my two week limit to make decisions about them.  Modern Comeback has been listed for sale on The Doll Page.  That leaves 10 dolls.  So, the 10 that have been deboxed make up for that.  I am still on track ... but only barely. 

So, I decided to release one that I've wanted to photograph for ages.  Here she is in her box.  The Muse Adele.  What an incredible doll.  She has long red gloves, a fur shrug, the skirt is actually a dress with a red satin bodice, very nice shoes, red jeweled earrings and ring, and a purse!

I believe she is one of the most beautiful dolls ever produced by Integrity Toys.  Here she is out of the box.

Although I really like the shrug, that suit is marvelous without it.  The jacket has 3/4 length sleeves and lovely rhinestone pin on the shoulder.

I played around with her and put her in the Mattel Little Red Riding Hood cloak. 

I just love this doll and know she will bring me many hours of joyful play.  She'd still be in the box had my husband not been helping me along.

And surprisingly, she looks even better casual.

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This one may be a stretch for many of you.  But ever since she arrived here, Regal Solstice Anja reminds me of someone.  

I don't know why, but I just believe she has the charm of one of my favorite comedic actresses, Debra Messing.  It's more the auora than the exact features. 

I can't wait to take my Born to Gamble out and then all I need is Will and Jack.  I'm waiting on my Integrity bodies to arrive.  Until then ... I'll be searching for my next doll to come out of the box.