More sewing.....working on Etsy....

So, this feels like such a SLOW process. lol I am actually sewing at least once per day. Many successful things have come out of it. But because I am picky, only a few have been good enough for the store so far.  I am making progress!!!

Here are two more outfits that will be available once the store opens

 (fingers crossed that will be in a week or two).

The goal, thus far, is to get 5 more listings ready....

I will stock the store depending on what seems to sell, as I want to give people things they will actually like. The point of me opening this store is to share some of my doll fashion stuff with others. (^_^)

I will post another blog within a couple days to showcase things that did not make it into the store, but that I may integrate later with some tweaks. 

Hope you are all well!!!

*hugs*

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

Tyrese is on the move.....

That's right ladies and gentleman...Tyrese is now an articulated man. 

A baker that can now get around the kitchen. 

No more one sided hugs or forced camera angles for this movin' groovin' stud.

 Too much? O.O

 (with flash)

He was placed on the new Back to Brooklyn Remi body. 

And no, it was not initially a match. Not at all. 

I actually painted and shaded his face until I got a close match.

This was accomplished with MANY THIN THIN layers of paint and make up sponges.

 (tons of extender was lost in the process...haha.) 

My "matte" sealer made him shiny, so I had to ruin the finish with paper towels...next I am going to take white computer paper to the surface (it is kind of like super duper gentle sand paper. At least it works that way for me in this case.)

No, he is not (in my PICKY opinion) perfect. 

But, he has a close match Fashion Royalty Homme body that can actually pose!

He really is more appealing, and has this sense of realism that he didn't even come close to before his makeover.

Yes, lest we not forget his "Before".....

 Handsome, but....

Not THIS...

 (diffused light no flash)

And......

Apparently the following picture reminded my sister and me of the "Old Spice" guy...

Yes, we went there.

(click to read it.) 

You're welcome. (^_~)

I'm still sewing wildly over here.  Is there even another way to be creative?

So many things to do so little time...

*yadda yadda*  (^_~)

I just want to say the following, because it never becomes irrelevant. 

You are the most AMAZING people....thank you for still checkin' in on my little universe. 

*BIG HUGS TO ALL WHO READ THIS*

 Yes, even YOU non-hugger.....I see you.....and you will be mind hugged. 

Crazier than ever and loving every minute of it, 

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

(=^,^=)

It's Official.....

Etsy is in my near future. I have a couple outfits completed, but I am going to wait until I have 10 listings prepared before opening my little store. If things sell I will add to it as often as I have time to. If things don't sell....I will have lots of cute new outfits for my own collection. (Win! Win!) 

Although, many of these pieces I will make for myself regardless. This is just something I have been enjoying lately (sewing new fashions for my divas), and thought I would give others the opportunity to enjoy it with me.

Here are two I have qued up for selling so far...

 (Modeled by Living Dangerously Kyori Sato...renamed "Audra")

 (Modeled by Sienna....

...she's happy to have camera time, but not as happy as others would be.)

 (Front Shot) 

(Back Shot)

The above is a skirt and top set that will also come with the jewelry pictured. 

The red cotton print skirt is unlined, but has a button snap closure.

It will be listed at $9.50 plus $2.80 for exact shipping in the US 

and only $4.00 for international shipping worldwide.

PLUS.....in the US you will only be charged $2.80 and each additional item will ship free. 

International buyers will only be charged .50 cent per each additional item for shipping. 

 (Modeled by Miracle Child Ayumi)

(Modeled by a re-bodied Barbie Basics Model #14  renamed  "Josephine")

(Loose front and back)

This outfit will include a black top (lined in white), the skirt (lined in white), the necklace and bracelet....plus it has all button snap closures. 

I will be listing this set at $11.50 with the same shipping rates as mentioned above.

I need to assemble 8 more items to list in order to reach my 10 goal... 

So many ideas and not enough time in the day....or night. 

I hope you find my prices fair and the clothes I offer worthwhile. 

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

 (=^_^=)

P.S.  I have not forgotten about the Fashion Show. Although fellow blogger Verona did an awesome mini fashion show already....check it out HERE.

I actually sat down and made an outfit!!! *faints*

Sewing and I have an on again/off again romance. 

Recently the urge to create via my sewing machine has been pressing. (haha corny humor... (o.o)...)

Anyway...I made the above (and below) top and skirt today. 

I sat down and expected nothing, as MANY of my sewing projects end up in the trash.

I like things perfect, and if they aren't perfect I seek to force them to my standard of perfection, which = trash can. (^_^)

The color yellow is a favorite of mine recently. In fact, blending unexpected earth tones with brights to create various styles has really been my "thing" the last few months.

So, it only makes sense that my first new/complete outfit applies my odd color combo fascination.

Here is a full body shot....

 

I got to thinking, as I often do (dangerous!), would any of you be willing to purchase outfits or clothing pieces like these? (They have button snap closures and the top is lined in brown fabric). If so, what would you consider a reasonable price to pay? I'm interested in getting everyone's feedback. Now, I'm not saying I definitely will sell anything like this, but it is a possibility... 

OH, and Haven is STOKED about the Fashion Doll Fashion Show....

He has a pretty huge part to play, and you will hear more on that this week! (^_~)

*hugs*

-Cat of A Doll Affinity 

P.S. A GIGANTIC THANK YOU TO ALL THE AWESOME AND WARM WELCOME BACK COMMENTS!!! (^_^)

Fashion Forward...

I can't believe it has been over a month since my last post?!?!?! Yikes! I have a lot of things I could talk about, but I guess spending time with the family this summer has allowed time to FLY. You are all missed, and I regularly check to see everyone's new blog entries.

THE GOOD NEWS IS, I HAVE.....

Plans.... (aka see if I can actually make some stuff happen and dust the blog off)....

I promised more focus on fellas this year and I have SO NOT delivered. My collection of male fashion dolls continues to grow, and the need to showcase these handsome gentleman (well some of them are gentle...others not so much) has become more appealing lately. 

Two really great ideas from great doll friends were suggested to me and I am going to see what I can do....

Idea 1: Take a group shot of all your male fashion dolls. (Thank you Julie!) Sounds simple enough, but I assure you this will be a bit of a fun challenge. (^_^)

Idea 2: Have a Fashion Show event on my blog/Facebook page and invite everyone to come wearing their most fashionable and fabulous attire. Think Rod and Danielle's Wedding... (^_~)  This idea came from Vanessa at Van's Doll Treasures!  Thank you Vanessa!!

Now, in the spirit of the second idea I will share some recent outfits I have put together.... (Keep an eye out for the official invitation to share your amazing re-styled dolls who will be attending!)

 Model Name: Luna

 Model Name: Lenore

 Model Name: Blair

 Model Name: Blair

 Model Name: Desiree

 Model Name: Desiree

 (This last shot is just because I love this gal in the new Kimono I purchased. lol)

So, is a fashion show something you would be interested in attending here at A Doll Affinity and on your own blogs??? 

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

A Doll Drama side story: A visit to Julie's Doll Room..

I know it has been months since I posted anything related to Doll Drama.

Good thing time and space doesn't exist in the "doll world" as it does in our own lives. 

 Late last year Julie invited me to shoot a photo story in her doll room. A few months ago I went there and shot the photo story you are about to see. I have had the pictures since then, but I just couldn't seem to get around to editing and posting it all.

This takes place directly after Haven's Interview, and Sienna's lunch with her mom, Charice. 

Here it is.....

(Please note: This is PRE- Danielle and Rod's Wedding Photo Story found HERE.)

Sienna decided a fun little shopping trip was in order after the longest lunch of her life. That lunch included Charice's long speech on letting Haven kiss her, and dumping Teddy. She only got her mom to back off a bit by mentioning an interest in a rather handsome baker named Tyrese.  Sienna thought a shopping trip might take the remaining edge off of her mom's opinions regarding her life.

 Charice: Oh, I just love the cute lingerie selection they have here. 

Sienna: Isn't lingerie something you wear with a special someone?

Charice: I'm single, not dead sweetie.

Sienna: Ew.

Charice: How do you think you got here? 

I thought you were grown, and had figured out the way things work by now....

Sienna: Okay! Okay....I get it. Let's just not talk about it. 

 Charice: You're awfully young to be such a prude.

Sienna: I'm not a "prude".  I just have no interest in the goings on of my mom's "love" life, and I use "love" loosely. 

Charice: Oh hush. You're gonna ruin what could be a perfectly fun shopping trip. I raised you, and loved you. You got here, and you're successful. And despite you being an ungrateful brat sometimes I love you still. So, let's enjoy ourselves.  Maybe if you're good I'll buy you something pretty.

Sienna: *slightly sarcastic* You're right. I'll try not to verbally express my mental distress in hearing about your...conquests.

Charice: Oh look! Hats!

 Charice: Now this hat is fabulous! 

Sienna: *laughing* It looks like it's swallowing you head first.

Charice: Did I ask you?

Sienna: *continues to laugh*

 Charice: If you ever do get married....I will be sure to walk you down the isle in it.

Sienna: *Stops laughing*

Charice: That's what I thought. 

 Charice: What about this one? 

Sienna: I think you have it on wrong or something...

*Charice re-adjusts hat.*

Charice: I think it's pretty. Though, I'm not sure I can think of a place to wear it. 

 Sienna: It's kind of fancy, and it looks better now that you re-adjusted it.

 But, do you even really need a hat?

Charice: Do we always buy things we need?

Sienna: Point for mom....again. *sigh*

Charice and Sienna decide to browse seperately for a few minutes. 

When Sienna bumps into her mom again she sees the hat obsession hasn't stopped.

 Charice: Oh there you are! What do you think of this one? Isn't it fierce?!

Sienna: Another hat? 

Charice: You are the opposite of fun today, do you know that?

Sienna: Well excuse me. 

Charice: That's it...now I'm going to embarrass you.

Charice makes her way past a few clothing racks and discovers something better than a hat...

 

 Charice: What now?!

*Girls in back whisper amongst themselves.*

 Sienna: It's my favorite. 

 Sienna: In fact, if I ever get married I'm not walking down the isle with you 

unless you wear a tiara just like that.

 Charice: That's my girl! Sas and all! 

Girls in back: Are they both nuts, or just this one?

Charice: If you're gonna be rude ladies, you should probably whisper. 

It's a good idea to keep stupidity to yourselves.

Sienna: *Laughing*

Sienna and Charice make their way into another store along the way...

Sienna: I had no idea you were into wearing animals on your head. 

Charice: Say that again.

Sienna: *laughing* Okay...it looks kinda...nice. 

Charice: That's what I thought.

 After yet another "hat incident" the ladies start mingling with the locals. 

 Sienna: Cute top! My friend Nahla would kill for a top like that.

Girl: Thanks! They have something similar on the rack behind us. 

Sienna: Hmm...might not be a bad idea to get her a new outfit. 

Then she may not strangle me for not taking her shopping today. 

Girl: Your friend sounds kinda violent.

Sienna: *laughs* Not usually. She just loves shopping for new and odd outfits. 

 Charice: That's when I jumped out of my car and told her if she knew what was good for her and her sorry excuse for a car she'd----

Sienna: Mom, you are NOT telling a total stranger what happened in the parking lot earlier are you?

Charice: She isn't a stranger. Her name is Svetlana and she doesn't speak a word of English.

Sienna: Um...captive and confused audience much? 

 Charice: Oh hush. She keeps smiling, so she probably agrees with some of what I'm saying.

 Heck, she may even be entertained!

 Sienna: She is smiling a lot.

 But if you still want to stop in at that Sports Bar 

for a bite to eat we better get going. 

They bid Svetlana goodbye and Charice quickly finds trouble with the

 Sports Bar's pool playing crowd. 

 Charice: And that is EXACTLY how I am going to swindle each of you out of your cash. 

Girl in white: Um, you just told us the "how"....we aren't going to fall for it now.

Charice: How do you know I'm not lying? 

Girl in white: I guess we don't. 

Charice: Exactly. Let's play ball!

Sienna: That is baseball mom, and this is such a bad idea. 

Blonde fella: This chick is hilarious! 

Brunette fella: Yeah, this is going to be interesting to watch. 

Sienna: Let's just leave. 

Charice: No way. Momma has this one. Now let's break balls! 

Girl in red jacket: *laughing*

Sienna: I can't let you do this mom. We don't know these people, and--

Charice: And nothing. I can win. Just trust me. 

Sienna quickly learned that her mom was a TOTAL pool shark. 

Who knew?

 So, Charice decided they should stop at an antiques store to spend her newly won loot. 

 *Charice sneaking up behind Sienna*

Sienna (to herself): They have some really beautiful pieces here. A little out of my price range though. 

 

 Charice: Found ya!

Sienna: Are you trying to make my heart stop today?

Charice: *laughing* Well, I brought you into this world I guess I can take you out. 

Sienna: *laughing* I'm starting to think those girls, back at the shop we bought the tiara in, were right about you being nuts. 

Charice: Oh girl you are gonna get it one of these days. 

Sienna: *still laughing* Probably sooner than later. 

Charice spotted a handsome gentleman, and was all eyes on him. 

Mystery Fellow: Oh you are too kind.

Charice: You don't know the half of it. 

Sienna: I know too much already...I'll be waiting downstairs.

Mystery Fellow: Who is she?

Charice: My daughter. 

Mystery Fellow: I thought you were sisters!

Charice: *giggling like a school girl*

Sienna: Oh I cannot walk fast enough away from this mess....

Sienna (to herself): Ahhh some peace. I swear mom could find a guy stranded in a desert, and yet she refuses to commit. *sigh* She says I have commitment issues. Look in the mirror mom. 

Look....in.....the....mirror. Ugh. 

-FIN-

(^_^)

Charice found this lovely ensemble at one of the boutiques they visited while at Julie's. 

Next time you see her, this is the outfit she'll be wearing. 

I hope all of you enjoyed the photo story. 

Slowly, I am rediscovering my love of doll story telling.

*Hugs and blessings to each of you!*

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

(=^_^=)