One of my favorite Fashionistas

To be honest, I don’t have many dolls in the Fashionista series. I was quite enthusiastic about purchasing them when they first started coming out but I soon gave up because so many are issued each year and for someone who is supposed to be thinning her collection they’re simply not a good idea:)

It’s often hard to resist though because each doll often comes with some cute outfit or accessory and it’s tempting to purchase them just for those one or two pieces.

Pictured below is one of my favorite Fashionistas. I am not 100% sure but I think she was issued in 2018. I wanted to rebody her with an MTM body but couldn’t find a MTM doll with the right skin tone. However, she is still a beauty.

Redressed in the Dolls of the World UK outfit.

 

Here she is dressed in a cute Wonder Woman t-shirt and skirt.

Best in Black Barbie

Photo source: Barbie.mattel.com

• Label: Gold Label®
• Designer: Robert Best
• Release Date: 11/18/2019
• Eyelashes: Painted
• Body Type: Poseable silkstone
• Included With Dress, pair of sheer socks, pair of shoes, & Doll Stand
• Facial sculpt: Vintage Silkstone

“The Barbie® Fashion Model Collection commemorates its 20th anniversary with one final series that celebrates the glamour, sophistication and timeless elegance of fashion. Barbie® Best in Black™ doll is ready for any occasion in her jet-black mini dress with stylish leg-of-mutton sleeves. Sheer, black calf-high stockings and mary-jane inspired heels to complement her fresh, fashion-forward look.”

 

Photo source: Barbie.mattel.com

 

 

My Poppy Parker Collection

I was looking through my collection of Poppy Parker dolls and realized that most of my Poppy Parker dolls are brunettes. I have 3 blond dolls: the blond doll from the Looks A Plenty, the white-blond Off-Beat Poppy Parker and Midnight Decadence Poppy Parker which I am planning to sell.

Below are some photos of the dolls in my collection. One of my latest purchases is the Coney Island Saturday Poppy Parker. I got her nude but managed to find a Barbie sailor outfit that works just as well.

Pictured below is Coney Island Saturday Poppy Parker with Through the Woods Poppy Parker.

 

The other dolls in my collection are pictured below.

Sunny Slickers & Girl Talk Poppy Parker

 

Looks A Plenty & Sign of the Times Poppy Parker

 

Off-Beat & C’est Si Bon (Rerooted) Poppy Parker

 

My last 3 dolls are Springtime in Paris (planning to sell), Co-ed Cutie and Gardens of Versailles Poppy Parker. I can’t wait to redress the latter but haven’t found the right outfit yet:)

Barbie® Dia De Muertos Doll

Dia De Muertos is a two-day holiday in early November when families gather to celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones. The Barbie Dia De Muertos doll honors the traditions and symbols often seen throughout this time. Barbie™ is wearing a long, ruffled, embroidered dress which is embellished with heart and butterfly details. Her face is painted in a traditional skull mask, and she wears a crown with monarch butterflies and bright marigolds. Price: US$75 on barbie.mattel.com. Mattel is currently sold out but you can leave your contact details with them and they will notify you once new stocks come in.

BMR1959 Collection from Mattel

The BMR1959™ collection celebrates the fashion heritage of Barbie® and showcases how current trends influence the brand. These bold, fully posable dolls capture the diverse looks found in today’s streetwear culture. From high-low fashion mixes, re-imagined ‘90s gear to juxtaposed patterns, textures, and silhouettes, this curated ensemble is all about personal expression and style. (mattel.barbie.com)

All the dolls in the collection are fully posable, comes in a streetwear-inspired shoebox and include a BMR1959™ logo doll stand. Priced at US$29.99.

These very colorful dolls remind me of the United Colors of Benneton dolls from the 1990s. I’m excited about the fully posable Ken dolls and can’t wait to see them.

 

 

Midnight Decadence Poppy Parker

I just got this doll a couple of weeks ago but didn’t debox her because I wasn’t sure whether I was going to keep her. In fact, she was one of the dolls I was going to sell to reduce my collection of Poppy Parker dolls. However, this video has got me reconsidering my decision. It’s a review done by SureshNY and as usual he’s done an excellent review. Here it is for you to enjoy.

Integrity’s Fashion Week Convention Part 3

Yes, I know 3 posts in one day is unheard of but I just wanted to highlight the accessory packs.

The first is Heads Up Accessories Pack which contains 2 heads.

Head A: Bright Copper Red Hair, FR White Skin Tone

Head B: Sunshine Yellow Hair, Japan Skin Tone

Again reminiscent of mod era  Barbie and the heads and hairpieces that came in the Hair Fair Barbie set.

The second accessory set is called Boots ‘n Baubles and is really cool.

All photos in this post belong to Integrity Dolls.

Integrity’s Fashion Week Convention Part 2

The 2019 Style Lab Collection: Poppy Parker… She’s A Real Doll!

Each doll in the Style Lab is sold nude and outfits, carded dresses, and accessory packs are sold separately.

Name: Kicky – Edition size: 600

Name: Groovy – Edition size: 600

Name: Keen – Edition size: 600

Name: Cool – Edition size: 600

Name: Fab – Edition size: 600

Name: Far Out – Edition size: 600

I love all of them but am especially keen on Kicky, Groovy, Keen and Fab. These dolls are already available on the secondary market and way out of my budget so I can only dream about them. I know I might be unpopular for writing what I am going to write next but these dolls remind me about a lot of the Barbie dolls that were released during her iconic mod era and maybe that’s why I am so in love with them.

Fashions are sold separately and they are a joy to behold. Not only do the first 6 outfits come with matching accessories, but you can also be sure of the quality because its made by Integrity dolls. I am finding it very difficult to pick a favourite 🙂

All photos in this post belong to Integrity Dolls.

Integrity’s Fashion Week Convention Part 1

I have been receiving updates from the convention and the photos I have seen of all the dolls are to die for. The line-up of dolls seems endless so I am simplifying my life and just reporting on Poppy Parker dolls which is my favourite doll from Integrity.

Young Romantic Poppy Parker with an edition size of 700 dolls. She has gorgeous wavy dark brown hair and has an articulated Hungarian skin tone body.

 

The next doll is called Kimono Go Go Poppy Parker. She also an edition size of 700 and her skin tone is FR white. I love that her hair is styled in two ponytails. Very cute.

All photos in this post belong to Integrity Dolls.

 

 

Barbie® Styled by Chriselle Lim

I have just received information that these dolls are now available at barbie.com

“Renowned digital influencer, entrepreneur and designer Chriselle Lim has been creating quite a stir in the fashion industry since she started her career as a wardrobe stylist for prominent fashion books and celebrities. As the founder of The Chriselle Factor, she empowers and inspires women across the globe through her daily musings on beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Styled by Chriselle Lim Barbie® dolls capture the social influencer’s signature working woman’s fashion-forward look. Each doll includes a doll stand for display and a Certificate of Authenticity.”(Source: barbie.mattel.com)

The body type for doll #1 in the pantsuit is articulated original with the Mari face sculpt while the body type of doll#2 is curvy with the Selma face sculpt.

• Label: Black Label®
• Designer: Judy Choi
• Release Date: 10/01/2019

I’m reserving my opinion on these dolls until I’ve had a chance to see them in person.