Returning To Work on Monday

I gave a lot of blog time recently to my Randall Craig ensembles.  Rare Appearance Dania Zarr derailed me from moving on to Steven Fraser's Dressmaker Details clothing line.  Even though school is out now, like a good wife, I got up this morning and got my husband off to work.  After having coffee, returning to bed was not an option, so I decided to play dolls!

I was inspired to put one of the FR2 girls in a business suit this morning!   One of my favorite suits is "Boucle Today".   It is a beautiful color and comes with extraordinary jewelry.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get the bodysuit over the FR2 hips - too much good food this weekend!  I did find a very similar FR version that worked beautifully.  Here is a full length photo being modeled by Edge Vanessa Perrin:

I added the bracelets from my FR collection.  There is an additional white seed pearl necklace, but I restrained myself.  I couldn't believe the shoes fit, even though the heels aren't high enough.

I think the necklace is incredible.  The earrings are also original to the ensemble.

I decided to remove the jewelry and put on the gloves and jacket.  The chain and pearl belt is sewn onto the skirt.

I may remove that big pink cloth flower, but have left everything original so far.  The ensemble will fit the silkstone, jamieshow 12", and regular FR bodies easily.  With the addition of a different blouse/bodysuit, it looks great on the FR2 girls!  Don't you agree?

Waiting For A Girl Like You ...

Foreigner sang about her in 1981.  Not counting convention dolls, she is the first FR2 doll to really "do it" for me.   She arrived last week and has gotten a great deal of camera time.

She is Rare Appearance Dania Zarr and was the last "club doll" for W Club members in 2014.  (I can dismiss the 6 month wait when they show up looking like this!)

And a closeup in the box.  Those eyes are an amazing, almost Tiffany Blue.  

Here are the accessories.  I think this is the nicest handbag ever produced.  The bracelet has little citrine rhinestones that match the earrings!  Some collectors have been struggling with the production of the shoes  because the material is cut in strips and sometimes the pattern is "tighter and darker" on one shoe than the other.  Very nice sunglasses and I'm loving the gloved hands in gray.

The proof is usually in the pudding.   Let's see how she looks out of the box!

How about a little trip outside at dusk?   This doll has such a vintage vibe.  She truly takes me back to the 1960's.  Many collectors have been comparing her to Elizabeth Taylor and Jackie Kennedy.  

Does the elegance of Rare Appearance transfer when redressed?  You bet it does!  She is wearing the Mattel Silkstone Grace Kelly "The Romance" dress.  It seems perfectly styled to her.

Some collectors have started taking her hair down.  It is long, thick, and luxurious.  For now, I am enjoying the elegance of the design.  My doll came with perfect eyelashes and hair.  I couldn't be happier.  She has brought my excitement back to FR collecting.

If you really want a treat, check out Rebecca's review on "Inside the Fashion Doll Studio":

Inside the Fashion Doll Studio Review

You won't regret it!