I haven't felt inspired to blog much lately, as sometimes it feels like I'm in a bubble and there really aren't that many people that actually read blogs anymore. I got such a nice message from a fellow collector this past week regarding the blog and my photos though, which inspired me to make a bit more of an effort to try and share my dolly love through this format more. So thank you to all of you that take the time to leave a comment or express your appreciation on a photo etc. It really does provide more encouragement that you will know!!
I also got the new dolls from Jamieshow/Owensu's Versailles collections (Rococo and Let Them Eat Cake) in, so have some new things to share. There were 4 dolls total between the two Versailles offerings, and I preordered 3 of the 4. I felt that I could do without Sabina, as to me, her makeup was similar enough to her Bonjour Paris release (with the exception of the jewels by her eyes, which I wasn't sure about anyway). Below is one of the Jamieshow promotional photos featuring elements from both Rococo and Let Them Eat Cake collections.
The first release, Rococo, featured 2 new dolls, Sabina and Astrid, 4 short dresses (as pictured on the left above, and the three couture gowns). There were also several couture wigs and one rooted wig cap style offering in 4 colors. The second release in February, Let Them Eat Cake, featured 2 more dolls, Eileen and Camille, as well as 4 different resin dresses (on the right in the photo above), 4 accessory packs, more couture wigs and 4 different chairs. I chose 3 of the 4 dolls, all 4 colors of the rooted wig cap option and all 4 of the short dresses. I was able to pick up all 4 accessory packs in the leftover sale this past weekend. Camille was the first doll I deboxed and I chose to put her in the short blue dress, as it matches her eye makeup so well. From the promotional photos, I though her eye makeup would be a little more teal, but once I got her in hand I realized it is a blue that matches the blue dress perfectly. She chose the brunette rooted wig cap. Each outfit comes with hair accessories to put in the updo wigs.
A closeup of Camille's gorgeous face. When I preordered the dolls, I thought out of the 3 I chose that Camille would probably be my least favorite, although I really loved all 3. In reality, she's probably my favorite in hand.
One more of her, just because I like the angle.
Next out of the box was Let Them Eat Cake Eileen. Eileen was the one I gasped over in the promos and added to my cart first. She is so different than her Bonjour Paris predecessor. She truly almost looks like a different sculpt. I chose to put her in the purple short dress with the purple rooted wig cap. This dress has a corset style underneath that was a bit of a surprise to me. The bodice then snaps at the side over the corset. I love the details on this dress. All of the dresses I purchased have amazing details.
This dress also comes with a mask (that you can see in her hand above). Close up of Eileen's beautiful face.
I realized I didn't really take full length shots of the girls above where you could see their boots. The picture below shows the boots for Look 1. The Purple outfit has the same boots, and the blue outfit has blue boots in the same style. The pink outfit has pink boots. I chose Dangerous Love Ginnie to model Look 1 below, as I just thought it would suit her well. She's wearing the black rooted wig cap from the collection.
Three of the 4 short outfits have "Cage" petticoats. I don't know the correct name for them, but they are a separate piece that goes under the skirt and they are very structured.
Close up of Ginnie
I decided to photograph the fourth outfit without the "cage" petticoat underneath as there were several folks on the Muses FB group asking if you could use the dresses without the "cage". The pink dress is the least structured and I felt it would lend itself the best to this look. Please note, the back and front are both shorter than the sides, to allow the drape over the petticoat. I think the look is fun and flirty on it's own, with no jacket or petticoat, and can look very contemporary. Moments of Joy Grace is modeling here.
Grace also decided to replace her boots with mules in a slightly different shade of pink for this look.
Lastly, Astrid decided she didn't want to wear Rococo, so she chose something sparkly from the Bonjour Paris collection. I love the freckles on this version of Astrid, they are very natural looking, very well done. She is the first one of the Muses to have freckles. She is also the first Muse to have an open mouth sculpt.
More of these girls to come in a later post, but a parting shot of Astrid in the mean time.
