AoD Fei Faceup for Mari Sol

Finally, a faceup I'm actually quite proud of! I've been struggling with my faceup work ever since taking on free slots a few months ago. It's been terribly frustrating, but I've learned quite a lot in the process despite screwing up again and again, haha!

Even though I'm happy with the result, there's still a lot of room for improvement. I'm looking forward to painting the other heads that are with me soon!

Anniversary Giveaway Winners!

Thank you so much for all the greetings, well-wishes and participation in my first anniversary giveaway! Without further ado, here are the winners selected via Random.org:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We're 1 year old!! GIVEAWAY TIME! (CLOSED)

HOLY COW! I can't believe that it's already been a year since I'm Catching Fireflies started! It feels like it was just yesterday when I began blogging. Time flies really fast when you're having fun!

I've prettified the layout to celebrate the occasion. It's wider now, so yay for bigger photos! And since I post about several different topics on this blog, there's also a handy navigation bar at the top now so you can keep track of the tags you like. I hope you like the change!

Aside from the shiny new layout, I would like to thank all of you lovely readers by hosting my first ever GIVEAWAY! I've decided to give away THREE items – one BJD item, one fashion item and one art item – since BJDs, fashion and art is what I'm Catching Fireflies is all about.

So just what exactly are up for grabs?

1. YOUR choice of any one(1) BJD wig from LUTS!
(Photos are samples only. You can choose a wig that's not from this selection.)

2. Retro Style Ring Suite from Romwe!

3. The Walk Home Postcard Set by Valerie Chua!

AWESOME RIGHT? WANNA JOIN? HERE'S HOW!

1. Follow I'm Catching Fireflies on Google Connect or Bloglovin.

2. Like I'm Catching Fireflies on Facebook.

3. Post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, or reblog this post on Tumblr.

4. Comment on this post with your Name, Email, screenshots or links as proof of Steps 1-3, and specify whether you're a BJD owner or not.

There will be THREE winners for this giveaway (one for each prize). You may post multiple times on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. Each extra post=1 more entry for you! However, make sure to set your posts as public otherwise they won't count. For every extra post you make, please leave another comment here to make it easier for me to keep track.

This giveaway is open to both local and international readers. The giveaway will close on Monday, January 28, 2013 and the winners will be selected via Random.org. Results will be announced on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Good luck!!!

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This giveaway has ended. Winners shall be announced on the next post. Thanks for joining!

Dreamer's Paradise

I'm leaving this one up to interpretation. What do you think the story is?

Little Candy Fluff

Someone wanted attention today, and I obliged of course! How can I resist such cuteness?

In case you were curious about her outfit, here's a teensy list:

1. Hairband: Time to Daydream

2. Wig: Crobidoll

3. Dress: made by my friend Krishna

4. Shoes: Pocowai

Get the Look: January Warmth (MSD)

Recently, I've been blabbering to my friends about Blair's style evolution. I've begun to take a liking in dressing her in more casual clothes. They're still quite mori actually, because of the vintage and flower motifs in most of her apparel, but I think she won't be dressing strictly in mori kei from now on. ^u^

1. Beanie: gifted by Madz of Dear Resin
2. Wig: Model W037 (Maroon) from Leeke World, $27
3. Bell Necklace: gifted by Madz of Dear Resin
4. Green Jacket: custom-made locally by kanipan
5. Grey long-sleeved shirt: Part of the Unoa Thankful set from Foxybrowny, $34 (whole set)
6. Skirt: Frillnara Chiffon Skirt (Ivory) from Dollmore, $10
7. Black leggings: handsewn by me
8. Shoes: Model SUN58 (Yellow) from SWDoll, $26

This ensemble was inspired by Steffy Kuncman's outfit post on Lookbook.nu that I saw last week:

Geeeefts!

This little miss is clearly still feeling the Christmas spirit!

Miette: Don't worry, I'm saving one for you! ^o^

Dolly Diptych Week 27: Alpaca & I

His name is Alfie and we luffs him! *smooshes*

MonitoManika 2012

Welcome to MonitoManika, ManikaManila's Christmas party, dolly style! The event was held in moderator Trisha's house last December 22, 2012. This year's Monito was the biggest one yet, with over 27 members with 59 dolls in attendance! *u*

Christmas belles Elise, Blair and Leigh. <3

MonitoManika is a play on the Filipino tradition of exchanging gifts (or kris kringle) called monito-monita. Instead of the humans exchanging gifts, it's the dolls who do the gift-giving with each other. Most people gave small trinkets that could be used as props for the dolls, but there were some who gave away gift certificates that we can use to commission these talented members of the community for free! :D

Lots of dollies on the couch! That's only around half of the total number though!

More photos after the jump!

'Tis the Season!

Merry Christmas, from my doll family to yours! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

What I did during the Apocalypse

For the Mayans, December 21, 2012 is the beginning of the end; for me, it's the beginning of my Christmas vacation. XD With Ryan and Miette in tow, I spent most of the 21st in the salon, having my hair dyed ombré. I took forever in there (4 hours!), but the result is worth it! Looove my hair now! ♥

TADAAAA! 8D

It was around dinnertime already when I left the salon, so Ryan, Miette and I headed to Hapadog, a restaurant which serves Western-Japanese fusion hotdogs. The food was kinda expensive but they were delicious. *u*

Miette surveying the food

These fries were SO YUMMY!

I ordered Nihon Chiri (chili). It was good! Who knew nori, chili and hotdogs taste great together?

Miette approves!

Ryan using his magical posing abilities on Miette. This was taken while we were waiting for the food.

I have no idea how he managed to make her stand on the corner of the napkin box... ON ONE FOOT. @_@

I am still baffled.

We went window-shopping around the mall after dinner, but we weren't able to buy anything since it was getting late already and there were lots of people EVERYWHERE. Should have anticipated it; it's Christmas rush time after all.

Look at all those people! :O

AND THEN I SAW JYJ. AAAAHHHHHHHHH /fangirl screams

Hello again lol!

We left at around 8:30pm to avoid the horrible traffic brought on by the Christmas rush, but before that, we passed by this pretty area of the mall and took advantage of all the lights to take some bokeh photos for my texture collection. ^^

The mall's landscaping and Christmas decor were charming. :3

Here's some of my favorite bokeh shots from today. ^^

That's it, folks! Thanks for reading. :)