Summer Vacation Day 28

This brings me to my favorite Fashion Royalty doll of all time.   This was "the doll" that solidified my collecting IT products.  I started collecting Fashion Royalty dolls in 2004 just before my divorce and had to sell off much of my collection when I moved.   I was able to acquire this doll at retail from BIC as it was an exclusive.  She is Ginza Kyori Sato (blonde).

Up to the point of her purchase, I had never spent more than $150 for any collectible doll in my life.   When I saw this doll's promo, I was a goner.  This doll has been my avatar on yahoo for almost 10 years.  Ginza Kyori represents beauty and elegance to me.   She is so exotic.

Summer Vacation Day 29

Integrity Toys had created a Platinum and a Raven version of A Fashionable Life Vanessa.  Being two of the most popular Fashion Royalty dolls ever produced, it was only a matter of time before we got a redhead (even though it took five years)!

In 2010, IT brought us our first "re-edition" with Flame Blue Vanessa Perrin.  She was released in an edition size of 300 (same as AFL Raven) and cost $150.  IT wanted to show collectors the value of being a W Club member, so Flame Blue Vanessa was offered through a lottery to the members of the club.

My best doll friend Reese was just getting into Fashion Royalty products and was not into "formal" looking dolls.  I begged her to enter the lottery for me so I would have more than one chance to win.  Unfortunately, luck wasn't with me; however, Reese's number was drawn.  I was elated.   Flame Blue Vanessa Perrin rounds out the AFL dolls - not twins, but triplets!

I love this Vanessa.  When IT does a re-edition, they really get it right!