The Prettiest Star

This is one of the first images that I took of my Sybarites that I liked... it must be about 10 years ago at least and even though the 'quality' is not very sharp, I do still like the image. The model is one of my favourite Sybarites, 'Summer' so that probably has a lot to do with it and I also like the aqua/magenta colour mix. The wig is any early attempt by myself of a 'Headskin' with the silver staple 'hairclips' inspired by a doll (Rosette) from the 'Flowers of Romance' Chalk White Collection of 2007, which sadly, were way out of my reach. I am now lucky to have a few 'Headskins' from Superdoll and needless to say, the quality and fit is far superior!

'Summer' is modelling the dress, necklace, bra and panties from 'Limousine', 'Ultra' heels and bag, rhinestone drop necklaces from 'Celery' and 'Catnip' all by Superdoll. Magenta pink fur boad by Dimitha, 'Frostfire' necklace and rhinestone cuffs by Facets, rhinestone necklace used as headband by Tonner, chaise and leopard-print fur rug from ebay, sequinned cushion and rhinestone star headband by Doll-scum. 'The Prettiest Star' title inspired by the incomparable David Bowie.

Happy 20th Anniversary Miss Marshall

Wow! It is hard to believe that Miss Gene Marshall celebrates her 20th Anniversary this year! Although she was launched in 1995, it wasn’t until 1999 that I discovered her (doll collecting is not as popular a hobby in the UK as it is in the US!) and subsequently fell in love with her. It is a love affair that has endured from the Ashton Drake era through to Integrity and now Jamieshow (although I am finding it hard to like the face of Jamieshow Gene – sorry!)

She was the first l5” fashion doll, spawning a long list of copycats and wannabes, but she is tougher than she looks and has survived and flourished against all odds … she is a legend!

Happy 20th Anniversary Gene and many more to come!

‘Blue Parasol’ Gene from Integrity, is modelling a gown that I know nothing about unfortunately as it was a prize. 'Frostfire' necklace and diamante cuffs by Facets, mink stole by Dimitha and earrings and chandelier by Doll-scum.

Ooh La Valentine

I love the face paint on this Gene (it does have an official name but I can't recall what it is!) who is called 'Ooh-La-La!'. There were three dolls made by Integrity with this face paint, the other two being 'Shadow Song' and 'Rondolet'.

This is an Ashton Drake outfit that I sold and bought back again. I love the style and the fabric is great quality ... I just find the length a bit strange?! The shoes are nice too and a change from the ribbon ties (which I actually do like but it got to the point where AD used them for almost every outfit!). Gene is ready to make an entrance at the Hollywood Valentine Ball ... I wonder who will be escorting her?

'Ooh-La-La!' Gene by Integrity is modelling the 'Ransom in Red' outfit by Ashton Drake. Ruby and diamond necklace by Tonner, ruby and diamond earrings by Franklin Mint and heart-shaped diamond brooch by Facets.

Yo! Sushi

This is 'Sushi' and she is the second Sybarite that I bought (after the usual "I only need one" justification to oneself) a few days after I ordered 'Sugar' from the Superdoll site. If she had sold out quicker I would not have had the choice/excuse but she didn't and, nearly 10 years on, I am still so glad that I did hit that 'BUY' button!

She is one of my most redressed girls and anything pink/green goes straight to her. She suits all hair colours and like her sister 'Sugar', she is going nowhere. I just love her!

'Sushi' is modelling the complete 'Thyme' outfit from the 'Fashion Victim' series and the Ginger 'Fro wig  from the 'Colorshop' Wig series, all by Superdoll. Diamante hair clip by Facets.

New Sensation

This is one of those outfits that I have had for years (about 13 I'd guess) and although it only saw the light of day once, when I first tried it on my one and only Gene, I somehow could not bring myself to move it on. There were more things I liked about it (the bubble skirt attachment, the blue against the rich gold satin, the gloves, the shoes) than I didn't like (the wrap/stole, the length of the dress, too many bows going on). It suddenly came to me that this might look better as a cocktail dress. So, I took a deep breath, a needle and thread and some shears .... "Off with her mermaid train!"

This Ashton Drake outfit was originally called 'My Favourite Bow' but I think Mattel got the horrors and the name had to change. Well a few less bows and a change of hemline and I love this outfit now ... sometines less is more.

'Shadow Song' Gene from Integrity is modelling a redesigned 'Gold Sensation' by Ashton Drake/Doll-Scum. Diamante necklace and drop earrings are called 'Frostfire' from Facets. Diamante cuffs also by Facets.