Alexander McQueen Lives on at Barbie Con

The 2013 Barbie Convention has come and gone, but I felt the need to post something very noteworthy about this convention.  This lovely replica of a dress from the Alexander McQueen “Widows of Culloden” collection was available through a lottery system at Barbie Con.  She was done by the very talented Magia2000 in Italy.  The gown is hand embroidered and beaded lace.  If there was ever a Barbie to own, this would have been at the top of my list. With all the sequin and beading work I have been doing lately for a separate project, I might just decide to use those skills toward my own little fabulous couture doll outfit.

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Barbie photo courtesy of Alison at the Fashion Doll Review.  Original McQueen dress photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Grail Dolls: Queen V

Today's post is about one of my grail dolls, Queen V.  Queen V is a DollyBird mook exclusive for their 10th anniversary.  She is a Veronique Perrin sculpt, LE400.  She came with all kinds of extra pieces, but today she decided to just wear her gown and jewelry as she wandered through her new home. This doll will likely be one of the last ones I ever part with.

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CCS 13SM Home Momoko, IRL

The CCS 13SM Home Momoko is out of the box and ready for some quick photos.  I opted for the "white" version of the doll because I just love Momoko flats.  I finally have a pair of yellow flat that I have been seeking for quite a while!  Her sister is the "gray" version and comes with black boots. This Momoko appears to have much more noticable opaque lip paint than in the stock photos.  Not that I'm complaining, I actually like it quite a bit more.  Her fingernails are a bright green.  I had her push her bangs out of the way to get a close up of her eyebrows and eyelashes.  She comes in a very over-sized shirt that reads, "DON'T COUNT YOUR DOLLS."  It's an appropriate recommendation at this point.

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OOAK Momoko in Blue Gown

Well, I'm back from IFDC 2013 and it's time to get back to business.  This lovely OOAK Momoko, made by yours truly, was originally Sekiguchi Wake-Up #006.  After having quite a fun time restyling her hair and adding a white flower, I added darker black eyeliner and pink fingernail paint.  Her gown is made from a pale blue acetate-like fabric with beading and flowery applique.  To put it all together, she has a bit of white fur to put over her shoulders.  Perhaps from here on out we will see more fancy up-dos and flowing gowns on this blog more often. What do you think of the doll?  Post about it on the Facebook page.

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Beach Angel Momoko

Next up, a Momoko named Beach Angel.  She decided to hang out by the pool and model her great clothes. This Momoko definitely has some features that need to be highlighted.  First off, her white ruffled swimsuit has a great touch as it appears to actually be made out of swimsuit fabric like a spandex and nylon blend.  Also, those turquoise colored beads are a great touch for photoshoots near a blue-colored pool.

Her face make-up appears to be a bit different.  Her blush is nice and bright on her face and the crease for her eyelid is prominent, making the features of this Momoko more defined.  I didn't notice her shimmer eyeshadow up to the brow until I was in the sunlight.  It is quite lovely.  Her hair matches her eyes, giving her a sun-kissed look.  This lady is really a beauty.

While I might not be a fan of the yellow front-tie tank, it is totally redeemed by matching with the yellow bow on the clear flats.  That's right, clear flats!  The flats are made of a slightly different material compared to the typical Momoko flat.  They seem to be a bit more bendable, almost like a jelly shoe.  These shoes also make the doll totally worth having.

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