Saturday, May 22, 2010

Indian Spice: Kajal (Raja Sybarite)








OOAK Raja by me (ANGELS Doll Studio)


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Wig by me.


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Gown by Tonner Doll Company

My Dramatic and Mysterious KAJAL (Raja Sybarite)>>



Gown by Madame Alexander


Kajal was my very first Sybarite. Acquired from my good friend, Jere.


Antoinette Honey Glowing Muse and Antoinette Cameo Muse

Leela (Antoinette Honey Glowing Muse) looks so cha-cha in her Red Thrill Ensemble by the talented Karen Kolkman.



















Beautiful Peacock Ruffle set by Jessica Hardman of Cozy Couture.

Antoinette Cameo Glowing Muse in a beautiful Franklin Mint Opera Night ensemble from the Josephine doll. Blessed to have this in my collection thanks to mi precioso amiga, Monica K.



















INDIA Inque --- in a blue mood








India is wearing an OOAK Fantaise wig by me and a gorgeous dress by Monaeglow.

KAJAL Raja -- a vision in lilac and purple






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Kajal, my OOAK Raja Sybarite is wearing a gown by Karen Kolkman and a Chrysanthemum hat by Manny of Little Women's Fashions.

OOAK Wig by me.

Metrodolls Iris dolls

Tonner Iris souvenir companion dolls from the 2010 Metrodolls luncheon to benefit Susan G. Komen. (Raven Iris has been customized by me---eye color changed to brown and lips changed to red.)

Congac Iris wearing Franklin Mint Titanic Ensemble.
Raven Iris (now Rose) wearing Tonner Symphonic Antoinette.




En Yuzen Blossom

En Yuzen Blossom ---Fashion Royalty
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A gift from my precious friend, Ginny W.
An unexpected treasure that arrived
during a difficult time.

Yuzen is a method of dyeing and dates back to the 1000's in Japan.
Traditional Designs date back to the Heian period.













Saffron

Saffron-- OOAK repaint by OSS (One Sixth Sense) repaints
former Fashion Royalty Isha
Gown---Gin-O
Jewelry---Shiloh Winter Jewelry

This doll is especially sentimental to me as she was the last doll transaction that I had with the late Lianne Swann, a dear friend from the doll community. Lianne, you are missed. Painted by my dear friend, Dawn.

Shanti and Devdas



Darling little Devdas' OOAK Costume by Sherry Isenbarger.


Shanti's choli suit by me (ANGELS Doll Studio.)


Jewelry by Shiloh Winter Jewelry

Dreams of India



Shanti, Jyoti, Neela, & Devdas
























Jyoti: OOAK Livewire


Shanti: OOAK Antoinette


Neela: Helen Kish Girls of Many Lands: INDIA


Devdas: Helen Kish Mowgli












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Clothing Credits:


Jyoti & Shanti's Ensembles: Tonner Doll Company & Effanbee


Neela: Kish


Devdas: OOAK kurta & jodphurs by Sherry Isenbarger




My beautiful Sybarite INDIA Inque



All OOAK Fantaisie wigs by me (ANGELS Doll Studio.)

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Beautiful Inque acquired from the sweet Aurora. Repainted by me.

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I remember the first time I saw Inque in a Haute Doll magazine ad, and I thought she was the most beautiful Sybarite ever made. I still feel that today, and I'm so blessed to actually own one!

















My 16" Bollywood Beauties

Shanti --in blue-- OOAK Repaint /Reroot Tonner Antoinette Spice by me (ANGELS Doll Studio)








Jyoti --in red, a former Avant Guard Live Wire. Repainted and Rooted Hair by me.









Choli/Sari sets by Empire (Halo)

Deepika in Coppertoned Fantaisie Fiber

Top & Fantaisie wig by me (ANGELS Doll Studio)
Wig made from merino, wool, nylon firestar, bamboo fiber.
Created from fibers by fiber artist IShirlz.
Jewelry: Shiloh Winter Jewelry








Heavenly in Platinum and Opal

Deepika in a Platinum and Opal wig by me (ANGELS Doll Studio)

Salwar Kameez from my personal collection.

Jewelry: Shiloh Winter Jewelry













Haunting Angel Deepika










Deepika wearing Nova eyes by Raw Kiss.




Exquisite ensemble by Auguste.




Jewelry by Shiloh Winter Jewelry.








Deepika Sheherazade ---the Chameleon

The beautiful chameleon with red-violet eyes.
Beautiful top by Auguste.

































Introducing Deepika Sheherazade

Beautiful Deepika Sheherazade arrived from dear Maggie and I am just mesmerized by her!

Deepika is wearing a black/midnight blue/pthalo blue wig by me (ANGELS Fantaisie Wigs.)

Salwaar Kameez from my personal collection --a gift from my friend, Kiran P.

Jewelry by Shiloh Winter Jewelry.