Challenge 5: At the Opera...

Challenge week 5
You're cordially invited to: Le Il Divo dans le Jardin concert
Address: 1 avenue Villa Ephrussi de Rothshild 06230 Saint- Jean- Cap-Ferrat

Dress code: Black Tie

Well, this is what I came up with for the Flicker groups' challenge 5, at the opera. I dislike intensely using photoshop unless I just don't have the props, and it takes more time than setting up the scene, in my honest opinion....Plus looking for the right pic as a background is a pain! Unlike most people, I don't really enjoy photoshopping pics of dolls. The little rails were made by me last year for a Christmas card scene I did with Santa, I decided to pull it out for a comical effect. Not bad I think for throwing it together- I have been pressed on time this week.
Enjoy the photos!~Lisa

Challenge 4: Jungle print wear at the Annual Tea part at Villa Hanbury

Challenge four of the International Fashion Royalty Jet Set Diva flicker group was the annual tea at Villa Hanbury wearing animal prints. (Mind, I have no idea where alot of the photo challenges are set, but it is fun imagining myself or my doll there.) This challenge I was a little challenged- especially on animal print wear. I then remembered this lovely chaise in leopard I had, and went from there since Photobucket was being agreeable today...I also felt like Daria was being a little rebellious- or rather I was-- and I decided on a decidedly Humphrey Bogart approach to this whole animal prints tea theme...lol as you can see above. I don't blame Daria at all for looking bored...and the next challenge has just been posted, which phew! is a lot easier. Enjoy the photos!
~Lisa

Challenge 3:Shopping at St. Tropez

Challenge 3- Shopping in St. Tropez...for the International Fashion Royalty Jetset Diva on Flicker is what it is all about. Though I enjoyed the last challenge, I had more time on that day to play with photoflexer on photobucket , but none this week...so I used a corner of the One Sixth Scale dollhouse dining room/salon and came up wtih this. I opened my Target Barbie and  used that fabulous sheath because Daria's earrings and gladiator heels were perfect for this scene...along with the hard to find Rement set on the table. I thought the setup more personal than pasting Daria into a flashy pic, and for me, whole lots quicker! More pics in my flicker album...
~Lisa

Challenge 2:Breakfast at Tiffany's...with a twist, s'il vous plait!

Challenge 2 on the JetSet International Divas group on Flicker- Breakfast at Tiffany's...remember the iconic scene with Holly GoLightly eating her bagel and coffee in her tiara, diamonds, and chic black evening dress? Yeah, I wear that too every morning for breakfast darling...lol . Challenge two was to add an 'a la twist' accessory for the models, along with their diamonds and black evening gown, only at Tiffany's at 6 rue de la Paix! I admit this one had me racking my brains. So since I was short on time and backdrops, I was desperate. I resorted to photoshop. I know...dioramas are my passion, but even I have limitations on with just a week to conceive, build, paint, glue, ...well you get the idea.

So I was feeling a little quirky with Daria, so this is what I came up with....

Daria is ...celebrating, rather early in the day, but hey, she's in front of Tiffany's, sitting on her Jag, with designer shopping bags to the max, her yorkie poo on the back of the hood, her purse ascew, and a bucket of champagne, and in the background? Well Tiffany's is giving away all those little delicious blue boxes tied with white ribbons, just giving away the diamonds I tell you. I guess I'd be like this little plastic diva and get toasted too....lol. Diamonds and Tiffany's, what more could a diva want?
It's a fun challenge, and really made me rack my brains ..I used a necklace set from a Metrodolls outfit I had for Gene, which just popped with Agnes in M Conerto's dress...the car is a remote control jag that is from the bratz line....only shorty barbie and my tiny bjd's wlll fit in it!
Have some more wonderful pics of Slipper with her new wigs and shoes that just arrived today- now I just have to find time to make her dress to go with the wigs, a la Marie Antoinette. More later- and enjoy the pics!
Lisa

Daria meets her Prince in Monaco....

I took some pictures for a Flicker group contest recently, just for fun with my fashion dolls, and it has been fun. The group, International Jet Set diva fashion dolls is offering a prize, but since I am not so gifted with Photoshop like the other dolly collectors, I have to rely on my props. lol. The challenge was for the models to meet in Monaco for cocktails, and meet the Princes Andrea and Pierre, and party the night away. I hit on the idea of the Monaco throne room which I had seen pictures of, and tried to emulate a reasonable fact similar. The throne base is two placques, painted gold with a piece of red velvet cut for the top and also for the carpet. The black and white marble floor is a large placemat made of squares from Pier One. The chair and table are Bespaq, wine bucket, wine bottole, glasses are Rement. Mirrors are by my great friend, Jim Coates Miniatures on Ebay. I googled picturs of Prince Albert and Prince Rainier of Monaco and noticed their sash is red, white , red and not blue like Prince Charles' in England. The small charm is a charm sewn on so it would look like an order/.medal on the sash. Daria's dress is Dressmaker Details and shoes are by the Dolls'  Cobbler.

Enjoy the pics!

Monaco Royale Vanessa....

Monaco Royale Vanessa from the W club arrived a few days ago, but haven't de-boxed her until today. This doll is exquisite, the draping and bead and sequin detailing is amazing on the gown, especially with the kick panel to the side. Her jewelry, I am envious for the first time of a doll who has more elegant jewelry than I! She also comes with interchangeable hands to hold the 'Bloody Mary' cocktail! Totally well worth the money. I try to keep my dolly budget under control, so with the W club dolls I do not always buy them...but this Vanessa reminds me a bit of the royal photographer Cecil Beaton from the early 50's & 60's who photographed the Queen and Princess Ann, and Princess Margaret in thos stylish, eau de soie evening gowns, with over the top heavy chic buns and high hair do's. Her look here is timeless and classic, and chic...

Plus- this doll poses quite well seated, which surprised me given the dress is supposed to be form fitting. The shoes are a little loose, but they work..I love the gold with this salmon color, very glitzy, very glamorous.

Enjoy the photos!

~Lisa

Tonner Harry Potter is in the house!

Ok, I gave in and ordered the new 12 inch Harry Potter by Robert Tonner when they had their sale with free shipping this past Friday -- I could not resist. The new smaller scales of the Harry Potter line is amazing, Dumbledore is about 16 inches high. I hope to add Hermoine and Ron as well as their house robes too. Harry is so adorable, they have really added so much detail in his shoes, socks, wand, and clothing! He has an extra hand that is interchangeable if you do not wish him to have his wand hand displayed. I spent some time making some little magical blank books, and have not yet finished their embellishment on the covers, more are coming with a Bespaq round table that will be filled to the brim with crystal ball, dragon eggs, potion bottles, spooky books, etc and all the Potter accessories of Hogwarts. Tonner has nailed this one! What a great little doll- and just in time for Halloween!
Lisa