A Real Heartthrob

In time, what does a sustained collaboration yield? In the case of today's entry that answer is simple: "Heartthrob” Miss Mary!

This new iteration of the luxury resin 12-inch doll is swathed in a print reproducing the very first illustration made by Bulgarian illustrator Brani Mladenov for Mary Magpie doll. Mladenov, over the years, has created iconic artwork to accompany doll artist Joey Versaw's creations.

The dress spells heartthrob with its precise tailoring showcasing Miss Mary's voluptuousness with a black Latex heart cutout neckline. The accompanying faux fur shrug jacket in matching Mladenov print is lined in fantasy leopard rendered in turquoise with yellow spots.To add more fun, the shrug is reversible! A coquettish yellow neckerchief adds extra pizzaz. Matte black stiletto high heeled pumps complete the celebratory look. 

Miss Mary's face up defines glamorous vamp with an amazing combination of ochre yellow eyeshadow, slick black eyeliner, and - hold on to your seats! - black lipstick! Theda Bara for 2024! Versaw will also offer the option of an equally vampish reddish orange lip color. And as it is customary for Miss Mary, she comes with two faceplates and a gorgeous deep burgundy ponytail wig. The Miss Mary to start 2024 is a "Heartthrob"! 

Preorders for "Heartthrob" open today, January 22 and close on February 16, 2024. Do not miss this chance to own this ultra limited offering by visiting Miss Mary's Boutique. 

For inquiries about Brani Mladenov's amazingly joyful work, visit his Instagram, Facebook and website.

Preorders for "Heartthrob" open today, January 22 and close on February 16, 2024. Do not miss this chance to own this ultra limited offering by visiting Miss Mary's Boutique. 

For inquiries about Brani Mladenov's amazingly joyful work, visit his Instagram, Facebook and website.

Bodacious Babette

It all started a few years back: Bulgarian artist Brani Mladenov and American doll maker Joey Versaw came up with an idea for a new doll character with a full-figured body and a treasure trove of attitude. Both were inspired by the aesthetic of antique French and German bisque dolls yet wanted her to have a modern touch and, above all, a realistic full-figured ball-jointed body.

As ideas congealed, a hardworking gal emerged. The yet-to-be-named lady would be a nurse by daytime and a burlesque star at night - a fact that would allow her to lead a life of purpose and then indulge in over-the-top glamour. And shortly thereafter, Mr. Versaw and Mr. Mladenov came up with her name: Babette. An homage to a character in Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure, a 1977 American live action and animated musical fantasy film directed by Richard Williams, Babette is a French doll known for being stubborn, gorgeous, strong, and somewhat bratty.

Once the name and the character of this new lady were set, Mr. Versaw worked on her sculpt while Mr. Mladenov conceived the visual brand. For her first appearance in 2016, the artists wanted to imbue her with the essence of 1930s, mirroring the strength and glamour of the famous ladies of The Silver Screen such as Mae West and Katherine Hepburn, women who broke societal mores, captivated their audiences and paved the road for women's rights. Babette is meant to honor this legacy.

Babette, like her predecessor Mary Magpie, is made of laser-sintered nylon plastic. Her wigs are molded (as well as digitally-printed too) to ensure that she will never have a stray hair strand. Each doll is hand painted and then hand assembled by Mr. Versaw.