Fauna and Daisy

Fauna and Daisy, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Jung Hee Park's Daisy is ready for a late summer stroll in Candy Junky's "G is for Giraffe" dress made for the Blythe doll and Liz Cole's superb miniaturized reproduction Enid Collins purse.

Back-to-School Yarns

Once the long days of summer are abruptly interrupted by the beginning of another school year, kids of all ages face the sad prospect of having to rise and shine earlier than their growing bodies desire. How to counterbalance these early morning blues? Fashionably, of course. And nothing spells fall fashion better than a hand knitted garment made with love. Best of all, this handmade quality need not break the bank and jeopardize our tykes' college education funds as there are options galore being offered by Dolldom's talented artist friends. The next time there is an inkling of early morning despair or dissension, perform a quick attitude adjustment by putting a cozy cap on a little head.


A Myling doll by Katarina Carlsson visits the zoo in Wellermade's "Infanta" hand knit wonder.


American Character's 14-inch Betsy McCall wears a warm pant and sweater set by Little Red Hen. The nubby sweater will look wonderful with a plaid skirt or under velveteen overalls later on. Betsy's painting by Vivienne Strauss.


A reproduction Bleuette SFBJ 301by Raven Dolls in Seattle, WA sports a reproduction camel hair sweater and skirt set by Global Dolls and a heirloom quality hat by Small Delightfuls.


Master Viktor Dreary listens attentively to his tutor's lesson in Petit Tricotage's "Memento Mori" cap. Necklace by Joy Jarred.


A Bleuette 6/0 reproduction by Susanne McBryer wears Liz Cole's rockabilly knit set with orange cap and striped leggings. 


 
Vintage Skipper plays with the kinder garden set in Petit Tricotage's "Lettuce" dress. 


A Bravot SFBJ 301 Bleuette is ready for story time in a Global Dolls reproduction jumper and blouse set and Small Delightfuls' peaches and cream hand knit hat.


Daisy by Jung Hee Park goes to her fall play's rehearsal in Petit Tricotage's "Red Balloon" dress. Daisy likes the drama of the bell shaped sleeves.


Suzanne McBrayer reproduction of the SFBJ 251 Bleuette wears a Retros hand knit set made with vintage Italian yarn and a vintage straw hat made in pre-Castro Cuba.



A magnificent sweater for a stellar student. Viktor Dreary celebrates his high achievement in Liz Cole's "skull and bones" sweater for Retros.

Iconography

The world was a torn planet in the 1960’s – from the Cold War and the Berlin Wall to race riots and anti-war demonstrations – people awoke to a different reality than that of the so-called placid 1950’s. These days heard strong voices in “I Have A Dream” by Martin Luther King and “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan which clamored for justice and emancipation, and saw the rise of Flower Children and civil rights legislation. Turbulent and impacting, the decade gave form to new ways of thinking and led to a redefinition of core values and to the inevitable clashes that result when society continues its evolution.

In fashion there was turmoil and transformation too as designers explored with space-age materials and Pop Art. The era gave birth to two icons on fashion design: Yves Saint Laurent's  Mondrian dress and Paco Rabanne's Metal Mini Dress. Fast forward to the summer of 2012. Integrity Toy's über popular Poppy Parker and Darla Daley visit Dolldom to pay tribute to these two giants that still continue to fascinate and inspire the well-dressed doll.

Paco Rabanne - The Metal Worker

Paco Rabanne's 1967 mini dress made of aluminum plates challenged the notions of what could touch a woman's skin. By minimizing coverage of the body and emphasizing the hard and protective qualities of the material, the dress realizes the dream of robotic beauty.

 

Darla Daley "Color My World" models Monsieur Z's "Flaunt It" mini dress, Courrèges-inspired white boots, and silver jewelry from "The Happening" fashion set all produced by Integrity. 

In the 1967 film Two for the Road, eternal fashion muse Audrey Hepburn wears a spectacular Rabanne mini in silver metal sequins.

Italian designer Francesca Pigliapoco reinterprets the classic in gold chain mail. Darla loves the fit and and the feel on her skin on a warm summer evening. 

Poppy Parker "The Happening" wears a silver sequined mini that evokes the essence of the Italian designer's original. Dress and hose produced by Integrity.

Ives Saint Laurent - The Master of Color

Ives Saint Laurent's 1965 dress initiated the Pop Art movement in couture. Seeing the simplicity of the dress as the perfect canvas onto which to project the abstract graphic impact achieved by Piet Mondrian's "Broadway Boogie Woogie", the Algerian born designer redefined the concept of wearable art.

Poppy Parker "The Happening" models Darla Daley's "Color My World" ensemble produced by Integrity.  Chair by Maryann Roy.

 

 Model and actress Veronica Hamel wears the 1965 classic in this vintage photo.

 

 Three models and a abstract canvas. Art imitates art.

Blue Skies

 

Bild Lilli received a gift for her birthday. Her friend Billy Lope (famous WonderBilly) asked Liz Cole to make her this beautiful reproduction of our gal's dirndl using a perfectly scaled vintage print. It's perfect for going to the library to research dolls and clones. Her glasses are Judy Littlechap's and the Kelly Bag-like purse is by DAE Originals for Vivette.

Blood Work

Time of the year for the required physical examination? It all starts with the necessary analyses of bodily fluids. For anyone out there undergoing the needed albeit disagreeable tests, here is Lalka. Portraying the nurse from hell (or heaven, you choose), in a stark white and so seductive nurse's uniform by Liz Cole for Retros, Lalka is Dolldom's tribute to the professional phlebotomists the world over.

"Nurse?" "Yes, I'm coming." Nurse Lalka is in charge of your well-being. Lalka doll by Julian Kalinowski. Nurse set by Liz Cole for Retros. Jewelry from Barbie Fashion Model Collection.

Ich bin ein Vamp

La Lord, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Monolithic Studios grande dame ignites the screen in her first ever musical "Tenderly Yours".

From The Return to Hollywood Collection, Liquorice Crush Madra Lord (Item # 92087) was an instant sell-out. No wonder. At a limited edition of 200 dolls, this red (and red means red) headed model immediately stole the heart of every fan of La Lord, famous star of Monolithic Studios.

Mel Odom and Integrity Toys did her right. With references to a fantastic Balenciaga design and Joan Crawford's coiffure in the MGM musical Torch Song, this is the ultimate Madra Lord.

 

The make-up boasts subtle touches of translucent aqua and grey eye shadows that bring out the apple green in the actress' eyes.

Ich bin ein Vamp, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr. Necklaces by Joy Jarred. 

Liquorice Crush, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Gorgeousness is Liquorice Crush Madra Lord by Mel Odom and produced by Integrity Toys.
 

Art of Seduction, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Madra Lord emotes for the camera in "Fire for Hire". Coat and dress by Liz Cole for Retros. Peacock necklace by Joy Jarred.

Green Apple, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Making mouth waters in Retros by Liz Cole, Madra Lord reigns supreme.

Dolldom enjoys creating a good retrospective. And red hot Liquorice Crush Madra Lord is the perfect dame to celebrate in the middle of summer.

Liquorice Crush

Liquorice Crush, a photo by ernestopadrocampos on Flickr.

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Gorgeousness is Liquorice Crush Madra Lord by Mel Odom and produced by Integrity Toys.