Aria has Arrived!

On July 23rd I posted this stock photo on flickr and expressed my deep need to find and acquire Boogie Beach Aria. I had no clue how I was going to find her. I looked on some old outdated doll sites that posted her availability, sent a couple of emails that never came back. Finally I just decided to to a regular bay hunt, thinking there had to be a chance she might show up there at some point if anywhere. It wasn't looking very hopeful until about a week ago and then whamo! There she was, nude, beautiful, available but for auction which I won literally in the last few second of a back forth bidding war. I have to say though, I was pretty calm about this one. I set my limit and know just how much I was willing to bid before I quit. I only went a few dollars over that. I'll be honest; it was a very reasonable price. And she is in fabulous condition! I would even say mint! There are no flaws anywhere I can see. She just came nude, so without any of her stock which was totally fine with me.

Aria is a girl unlike any other.  A proud Latina she is one to always experiment with her fashion.  She owns whatever look she chooses to wear.  She’s a favorite stylist of Pop and Rock stars. 

When I first saw her, I have to admit, I actually didn't get her look at all and didn't like her very much, but it was the photos of one of my fave FR collectors on flickr (the handle of my contact escapes me) that turned me right around. She's got a very sexy, sultry Marilyn Monroe vibe about her and her funky blonde afro rocks my world! I believe she was one the first in the original line of Dynamite Girls released by Integrity in 2007.

I really love the original Dynamite Girls line. The Boogie Beach theme is really fun and sexy with a touch of retro which I love. All the characters had these fun colorful illustrations and personality blurbs about each one. Aria is my third Dynamite Girl. Reese was my first and Gavin my second. They are really a special group of ladies to me, full of personality and with a wide range of pose-ability and photographing styles. I adore them.

We Made It!

, a photo by Zanalee on Flickr.

Well Hurricane Irene has come and gone and although we were up in the boonies during a power outtage that lasted from late Firday to Sunday afternoon, we are safe and sound back home in the city where everything is totally normal in my tiny apartment, as normal as can be expected anyway! LOL!!

I know large regions of New York and the East Coast did not fare so well and I hope you guys were not among them and if you were, I hope you will be getting power back soon. Playing with my Blythes did help a bit but generally I was going crazy without internet or a wifi signal. UGH! So pathetic!

But anyway, we're back and I have a new gal joining the family who just arrived this morning. Nope, she's not a Blythe. In fact aside from that I am cutting myself off from buying any more dolls at all for a while (It's gonna be hard) after this one. More on that later.

BE CAREFUL AND KEEP SAFE!

Untitled, a photo by Zanalee on Flickr.

To all my dolly friends: I hope and pray that you are prepared and safe for the storm hitting this weekend. Please do not take the warning lightly. It's better to take it too seriously than not at all. I hope you are in safe shelter, and ideally have someone to hang out with while this blows over.

Stay tuned to the news or radio or internet for updates an above all do not take any unnecessary chances. See you soon!

Blythe is Peace

242, a photo by n-ao@japan on Flickr.

My Fave pic of the day! Look closely!

Frankie Two Times

Untitled, a photo by Zanalee on Flickr.

Umm, yeah I just got "Home Ick" (a play on Home Ec) Frankie Stein last week. I won her on ebay for way cheaper than I thought I would. It was a total fluke. I just went for it. I frikkin adore her. Frankie Stein is my favorite of all the MH girls. It took me a awhile to pick a second one because DOTD (Dawn of The Dance) Frankie, my very first Frankie is super special to me. She's just so vibrant and alive. I didn't want to get another Frankie that wasn't worthy to stand next to her. LOL!

I have not seen another version of Frankie Stein in these other lines that I've like anywhere near as much until this one. I think it's those bangs that finally hooked me!

Introducing Dot Starlight!

Introducing Dot Starlight!, a photo by Zanalee on Flickr.

So I broke down and got a mini Lalaloopsy doll about a week ago. She arrived yesterday and I was so happy to see her. I'm not a fan of the large version of these dolls as they appear to mimic a sort of modern version of a handmade button eyed rag doll but in plastic and this interpretation is bit scary to me in a large version. But these tiny four inch versions have been catching my eye in several flickr streams lately and when I saw they had a little brown girl who was a Stargazer i just had to get her.

Her name is Dot Starlight and she comes with a telescope, a space rocket, a birdie (not shown in my pic) and what appears to be a planet on a spinning globe. I really adore her. I think she's super cute and clearly she will have no shortage of playmates of all sizes at my place.
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Dolly Mail!

I've been an admirer of "Sleepforever" dresses for a while. Their long bell sleeves and high necked lace collars evoke such old century romance. So I got one a few days ago on sale and it arrived today! EEE!
It was a bit of a struggle getting the sleeves on although I have to say that by the time I had tried it on Whitney, Angora and Hamsa, it slipped right on Hendrix and I think it suits her the best. I adore it on her! I may need another one. I think I like the idea of Hamsa having a wardrobe that includes things with a lot of sleeves. It really fits her Bohemian flair to a tee.