Get the Look: Mixed Fruits (MSD)

It's been too long since I made a Get the Look post. As much as I love doing it, it can get tedious searching for the best matches for our beloved dolls. Anyway, it's back and hopefully better than before! I hope you guys like the new layout. :D

1. Wig: Model KDW-38 from LUTS, $23
2. Denim Coat: Denim Rollup Onepiece from Nine9Style, $39
3. Knit Cardigan: Loose Fit Cardigan from Nine9Style, $29
4. Dress: Floral Dress from Kondoll, $28
5. Black Stockings: NS Panty Stockings from Dollmore, $6
6. Socks: Basic Socks with Red Dots from Dollmore, $2
7. Sneakers: Model KDS-117 from LUTS, $8

It's scorching over here in the Philippines, and it would be crazy to wear something like this around here. Luckily, our dolls don't have pores, so they can get away with this kind of outfit. Maybe it's just me, but even though the coordinate has lots of layers, it looks refreshing because of the cool colors. The palette reminds me of a nice bowl of fresh fruits – perfect for the summer! What do you think? XD

Model photo credit: Goroke

I think I'm gonna get a cavity

I just received the cutest dolly accessory ever last week! LOOK AT IT! IT'S AN ICKLE ICE CREAM HAT! Isn't it the sweetest thing ever? It makes Miette a gajillion times cuter!

The hat was made by my crazy talented friend Madz of Dear Resin. Not only does she knit, she also sews dolly clothing! You can check out her blog to learn more about her work and her dolly escapades. Now go click on the link and commission her!

The ice cream princess commands it!

Flights of Fancy

Blair and Miette may have polar opposite personalities, but whimsy and wonder draw them together.
Fridays are for flights of fancy and make-believe! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

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My entry to ManikaManila's monthly Themes. Our theme this month is "Friday Night". :)

How to use the Black & White Adjustement Layer in Photoshop

Hello! It's been a week since I last updated. Sorry about that. To make up for the downtime, here's a quick and easy Photoshop tutorial that you can use to improve your photos! This time, I'm going to teach you how to use the Black & White Adjustment Layer. It's a great way to make your photos more dramatic.

This little girl insisted on being on the blog again LOL

Au Milieu des Fleurs

This is a first: Miette appearing on this blog three times in a row! It's her turn to play with the flowers. This time she's channeling an antique doll vibe. Creepy cute, eh?

Giving Miette a new faceup has made me fall in love with her all over again. It's the exact same feeling I felt when I warmed up to Blair's latest faceup when I redid it last year. Hnnn it's such a nice feeling to be able to bring out your dolls' character out with your own hands.

Miette's 3rd Face Up

Miette's old face up was getting crummy, so I decided to redo it around a week ago. I couldn't be happier with the result! My little rainbow sprite is back! ♥♥♥

I decided to not draw on lower lashes (like I accidentally did on Blair) so that she and Blair would match. I think she looks good without them. It actually makes me think of not drawing on lower lashes on future face up commissions. Or maybe I can offer the option not to draw on lower lashes. Hm hm hm... What do you think?

Wish You Were Here

Blair takes good care of Miette and loves her like a real sister, which Miette reciprocates, but the little girl can't help but miss her mom sometimes.

Sadly, her mom is no longer with us.

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This is an entry for my local BJD community's monthly Themes activity. This month's theme is Heartbreak.

ManikaManila's Blind Date Valentine Meet

Last Saturday, I attended ManikaManila's annual Valentine Meet, which was held in Balkan Restaurant, Makati. This wasn't our usual kind of meet though, where we just sat, ate and talked with each other. Instead, we got our dolls paired up by drawing lots!

There were ice breaker questions which  our dolls "answered" to get to know their dates better. Of course, things got interesting. As usual, I'll let the photos do the talking. XD

Incomplete grou shot! We took this late in the day so there were several who went home already.

Blair got paired up with her good pal, Christopher.
(This awesome garden table set is from The 5th Atelier)

And Miette got paired up with Windrette (back shot for now, but you'll see her later)!

WARNING: IMAGE HEAVY POST AHEAD!

Meadow of Silence

I had originally intended to post a more colorful, retro-vintage version of this set, but the photos evoked a sense of melancholy in me as I was editing them... so they ended up like this: in black and white. I think it worked out for the best. The title comes from Blair's name, which is means "meadow" in Gaelic, and the fact that she's mute. The lack of color also reminds me of silent movies, which matches the concept. :)

Kirsty Mitchell's Wonderland

If you have a Tumblr or Pinterest account, I'm sure you've encountered some of Kirsty Mitchell's work from her Wonderland series. But did you know that aside from the photography and editing, she made all the props and costumes herself? My mind was blown when I learned about that. Look at all the detail and artistry! Amazing.

However, what's more amazing is the story behind this set of photos. It's an ongoing project (3 years long and counting) that she did to honor her late mother, who was the best storyteller she knew. It's a touching story, and you can read about it here. Reading it gave me an even greater appreciation for her work.

Below are some of my favorites from the set:
(You can view the whole gallery here)

The Storyteller

Lady of the Lake

Gammelyn's Daughter, a Waking Dream

Spirited Away

The Beautiful Blindness of Devotion

A Most Beautiful Death

An Ocean of Tales, Till the Shores of Home

The Ghost Swift

The Queen's Armada

Gaia's Promise

Kirsty says there are still six more photos left before the series ends. I can't wait to see the conclusion. I'm sure it will be magnificent.

Source: Kirsty Mitchell's Official Website

CH Hanael Faceup for Mari Sol

Here's another free faceup commission I did for a friend. It's another natural faceup, but it's a little more dramatic. I experimented with the eyelashes' thickness a bit. It's thicker than the other faceup I did, but I think it looks nice. Still need to learn how to control my stroke pressure though. Anyway, here are the photos!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Late greeting, but hey, better late than never! Here is ma petit chou Miette greeting you in the language of lurrrrve. ♥♥♥♥♥

Minifée Celine

Fairyland just released a new Minifée named Celine as both a fullset and basic doll, and oh god I love her. She's so pretty! I agree with most people that she looks a lot like Chloe though. Seems like Fairyland's taking the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach since Chloe is a crazy popular sculpt. Judging by the reaction of the people, seems like FL hit it on the nail again with Celine.

Aside from the facial features, what I adore about FL's new release is the costume. It reminds me of a human version of Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony (look at the eye color and general color palette!). I love the golden shimmer on the purple dress and the star motif on the lace of the sleeves and stockings. The wig is cute as well! The mini hairbow she's sporting also reminds me of Lady Gaga, whom I'm a huge fan of.

While I do love her, I don't think I'm getting another Minifée anytime soon. I have other plans, haha! Maybe if I win the lottery and I've purchased the dolls I plan on getting already, I'll keep her in mind if I decide to get another Minifée.

Miette Likes to Move It, Move It!

A few hours before this posting, I was in the mall with Ryan after work hours. We bought milk tea and hung out at the food court for a while. I brought Miette with me, so I took her out and he started doing some crazy poses with her.

I regret not having a more decent camera to capture what ensued (I used my cheapo cellphone instead). I mean... LOOK!

Miette wut r u doin

I think she might be interested in taking up ballet lessons.

I'm still baffled. Take note: she's only on the single-jointed Lati Yellow version 1 body. Miette never poses like that when I play with her! Does this mean she likes Ryan more than me? Say it ain't so!

Haru & Mina

I am head over heels in love with photographer Hideaki Hamada's precious photographs of his sons Haru and Mina! Gosh, aren't they the most adorable? I just love the candidness and the storybook quality of the photos. I feel all warm and nostalgic just looking at them.

These are some of my favorites. I hope you like them, too!

Source: Haru & Mina