OCD can be a real b***h!

As my followers know, I honestly do have issues relative to Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder.  Sometimes it makes it difficult to be a doll collector because you have to find ways to accommodate the subtle problems in the artistic development in a doll.  Sometimes an eye may be a little off, the lipstick not exactly on the lip line, a seam not perfectly straight.   My husband makes fun of me because I actually look at my dolls under a magnifying glass.

When I started photographing my dolls, it heightened my anxiety over many of them.  Thank God for Photoshop software!   I've become pretty adept at "fixing" some of the minor problems my dolls have.

If someone were to visit my doll room, they would notice that the majority of my dolls have either "up-dos" or straight hair.  Dolls with longer or curlier hair are wearing hairnets to keep the hair as close to factory as possible.  I've even taken the time to tie hair in place with fishing line!  That's because "stray hairs" just drive me totally nuts!

As much I loved Irresistible Dania (last post), I knew there was going to be an issue with her hair.  I tried to keep everything in place.  I carefully removed her hairnet when deboxing.  I strategically put clear rubber bands in place near the waves and curls.  The results were great.  I was proud of my efforts.

I believe that this dolls just screams for pastel colors.  Last weekend was the first day of Fall.  Before it officially began, I decided my "Malibu" girl needed a day in the sun.  I dressed in her Point of Departure Eugenia's swimsuit.

But no matter how hard I tried, stray hairs starting sneaking out.  (I think there is a stray hair demon living upstairs and I need to hire an exorcist!)  You can see them in the photo above.

Eventually, I wound up trying to comb the hair.  You would think by now I would know better.  I found that I had to tie the hair behind to even photograph her again.

The only possible solution was boiling water. Now the hair is straight and manageable.

But ... I think I am missing the curls.  (This is the ensemble from Shanghai Veronique).

Simply Irresistible

What can I say?  I'm a sucker for tan dolls with blonde hair.  I still believe it's because my first "big girl" doll as a child was Malibu Barbie.  My sister got Malibu PJ, and we played with those poor dolls until we almost wore them out.  (Actually our PJ didn't survive!)

When the event doll from the Integrity reveal in late spring was announced, I wasn't very excited about her.  It was the second Dania offered, and I thought I may already have enough tanned, blonde dolls:  Cosmetic Takeover Natalia, Glow Vanessa, Going Public Eugenia, Long Cool Woman Kesenia, and Force of Nature Agnes.   But the one thing you learn very early on as a Fashion Royalty collector, it's better to buy and take a chance.  If you miss a good doll, you really pay for it on secondary market.

Irresistible Dania arrived last week.  As collectors were receiving their dolls, photos started appearing.  In some photos her eyeshadow looks blue and in some it looks more gray.   I posted the first photo I took (from my dining room table).

I promised that this weekend I would take more care with her.  So, here is what she looks like in the box.  This photo was taken with only natural morning light from a nearby window.  I did not photo shop any of these photos.

Here is another closeup in the box.

Integrity has done a great job with the accessories this year.   The jewelry, though quite chunky, is on trend right now.   The shoes and purses have been phenomenal.

When I took her out of the box, I decided to leave the red belt off and use different earrings.

Another closeup, without the plastic protector this time.

One of my favorite dresses for tan, blonde-haired dolls is the Riveting Premiere Isha dress.  I just knew Irresistible would look great in it.

The hair on this doll will require attention.  I know it can be relaxed and styled differently.  But as everyone knows, hair styling is not my strength.   I am eager to see what everyone else accomplishes.  Maybe I'll get brave.   I can already hear my husband laughing in the background.