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Forever Teal (part 2 of 2; [part 1])

Jocelyn is an Anna-Queen Heart head with a faceup by Anna-Queen and a Volks SD10 boy body (split torso). His top is by Fuga Lupinus, the tank beneath it is by miel, and his pants are by Sotika. The hat is by +d, the scarf is by OILSHOCK, and the necklace is by Harujion. His bracelets are by woolstrung/me.

Forever Teal (part 1 of 2; [part 2])

Jocelyn is an Anna-Queen Heart head with a faceup by Anna-Queen and a Volks SD10 boy body (split torso). His top is by Fuga Lupinus, the tank beneath it is by miel, and his pants are by Sotika. The hat is by +d, the scarf is by OILSHOCK, and the necklace is by Harujion. His bracelets are by woolstrung/me.

This is it, finally caught up! It’s a little DollyTeria package again, but it contained some really lovely stuff, including something I have dreamed of for a long time now. Let’s goooo~!

First pic – gorgeous hand-dyed “drape cut & sew” top by Silver Butterfly. I am so in love with it! The unusual neckline is fantastic, and all of the other details are top-notch. Apparently there are two color variants, so now I’m wondering how likely it is that I’ll be able to find the other someday. It’s stupid to be over the moon over a shirt, but here I am. I know Dom wants it, but I think I need to put it on Vincynt first. <3

Second pic – “drape tank top”, also by Silver Butterfly. Love this one, too. I’ve had – and missed – several opportunities to pick up this tank recently and was very annoyed with myself… so when another chance came along, I had to grab it. It’s just cool.

Third pic – a fairly basic black tank top, again by Silver Butterfly. It was an impulse buy, and afterward I wondered if I really needed another black tank. But the material is noticeably different than the other one I have, so maybe I’ll end up using it after all. It’s a strangely heavy fabric, even though it’s also mesh? We’ll see, I guess!

Fourth pic – another tank top, but this one is by Fuga Lupinus. Black and white zig-zags, again mostly purchased for the “cool” factor. I so don’t need more tank tops, but I keep buying them anyway. XD

Fifth pic – fantastic cardigan by Fuga Lupinus. This is one of my favorites as far as their tag styles. I also love the neat sewn folds at the front bottom hem! It’ll probably suit Vincynt best, being black (very dark gray?).

Sixth pic – cool hooded ivory top, also by Fuga Lupinus. Like the cardigan, it seems basic but has some extra little details that elevate it. The bottom side hems are folded and sewn, so it has an interesting amount of volume built in. I’ll put it on Justyn first, I think?

Seventh pic – red and navy blue paisley print pants, once again by Fuga Lupinus. I’m actually not 100% sure how I’m going to use these or who’s going to wear them, but I’ll figure it out eventually. They’re at least different, anyway. I’ve been enjoying the ability to give my dolls a wardrobe that’s not just straight black, white, or denim blues, like I did back in the day. XD

Eighth pic – chiffon stoles in pink and white by OILSHOCK. While not as recognizable as their plaid scarves, maybe, they have their own charm and will be nice for accessorizing. Also, I’m just a sucker for adding things to my collection, so, you know. Heh!

Ninth pic – and finally, a straw handbag by OVAL-VELVET. This has been a “missing link” in my collection for ages, and I’m so glad to have one after all this time. With the original tag, even! (It’s the first time I’ve seen one!!) Their bags were something that appears over and over in various dealer blogs and pics – CoCoon, Silver Butterfly, peche*, Hal and Sotika, Aprism, maricotinha, the list goes on. It was just everywhere, but I’d never been able to catch one for sale. I only hope that more will come my way soon! It’s just so iconic of a particular era of dealer works that I adore. <3

Ta-da! Caught up. Next will be actual doll photos, as I have tons there to catch up on, too. Soon… soon… maybe… ._.;;

Working through a disjointed mess of backlog acquisitions. Most of this stuff is from DollyTeria, with the exception of one thing from Yahoo!Japan. It’s also been sitting around for weeks, so… I’m looking forward to finally getting this out of the way. XD

First, second, & third pics – classic Soylent Green SD-size leather boots, in basic neutrals. I’ve adored owning the pairs I already had in magenta and teal, but having some regular, boring colors will be great for outfits, too. The black and brown came with boxes (and with a pretty floral label design!). I’m not sure any of the three pairs were ever used, though, so I’m cramming them on Joce and V as soon as I can. They’re too great not to be worn! <3

Fourth pic – long ribbed armwarmers by +d. These are also destined to be a staple item! +d has made other variations of these with extra decorations (fur and lace), but these are just the plain ones.

Fifth pic – black lace/mesh stockings by KABA. Looking at them again, I wonder who I had in mind when I grabbed these… I might put them on Joce, honestly. Maybe with the black Soylent Green boots? I’m not sure who else they would suit.

Sixth pic – cute cream stockings by girlish*kiss. I love the delicate textures of the fabric. These are definitely going to be for V.

Seventh pic – fantastic “Treasure Hunter” set by OILSHOCK. It’s another gorgeous triangle stole (with glittery crown print) for my collection, plus the matching necklace. I don’t think this was ever removed from its package, and I couldn’t bring myself to do it just yet… it’ll happen eventually, though. I have to pair the scarf with my map-print Soylent Green boots at some point. XD

Eighth pic – random little black velvet headband and printed fabric scrunchie. Completely unsure of the makers… they came bundled with Citron stuff, but I’m pretty sure they’re not either Citron or Aprism. I guess the scrunchie might have been an Aprism thing, or a little giveaway, but I’ve not see it before, either way. I don’t know if I’ll end up keeping either, but I wanted to make note of them.

Ninth pic – really odds and ends! This is a bunch of extra papers, mini postcards, inserts, and other promo things from Citron (+ Aprism) releases. I feel like they got shoved into a listing as a bonus because DT wasn’t sure what else to do with them, although the previous owner obviously kept them pretty meticulously. The green “Joyeux Noel” card might be the most interesting of the batch, as it details the original order placed (for the “blue sky” scissor pouch), including the person’s name. I’ve blocked that out here, just in case, but it’s a nice detail that Citron printed out cards like that for individual orders.

Back to more exciting photos! Of dolls’ faces! Probably. XD

Memories of Summer (part 2 of 2; [part 1])
Before season’s end, one last trip to the boardwalk for rock candy~

Valyntine is a Roserindoll Dreaming Dino head with a faceup by Meggilu and a Volks SD girl swarrico body. Her shirt is by 温/hal, her tank top is by an unknown dealer, and her shorts are by girlish*kiss. Her necklace is by Citron, and her bracelet is by OILSHOCK. Her hat is by a poco a poco, her legwarmers are by MILKDOLL, her bag is by Silver Butterfly, and the scarf inside is also by OILSHOCK. The rock candy is by @highpriestessice​.

Memories of Summer (part 1 of 2; [part 2])
Before season’s end, one last trip to the boardwalk for rock candy~

Valyntine is a Roserindoll Dreaming Dino head with a faceup by Meggilu and a Volks SD girl swarrico body. Her shirt is by 温/hal, her tank top is by an unknown dealer, and her shorts are by girlish*kiss. Her necklace is by Citron, and her bracelet is by OILSHOCK. Her hat is by a poco a poco, her legwarmers are by MILKDOLL, her bag is by Silver Butterfly, and the scarf inside is also by OILSHOCK. The rock candy is by @highpriestessice.

More DollyTeria stuff, some of which has been sitting around for almost two months now. I just can’t seem to find the time or motivation to get past these sets, let alone actual doll photos. I’m trying, though. I’m trying. .__.

First pic – pretty scarf by Silver Butterfly. I’m pretty sure it’s the one pictured on the lefthand model, but it’s not particularly well highlighted there. It’ll be good for layering, of course.

Second pic – a little knit/leather (pleather?) clutch, also by Silver Butterfly. I snagged this on reflex, and in retrospect I wonder if I’ll end up keeping it. It’s stylish, but I don’t feel like it’s a good match for V. It’s also sealed in its bag and would have to be cut open, and I’d be anxious about doing that to an otherwise pristine specimen of SB’s work. Because I’m insane. I’ll give it some more thought, at any rate. It is cute! Just maybe… not her type of accessory.

Third pic – simple but beautiful bracelet set, again by Silver Butterfly. The crystal is a pinkish-purple, which is a bit more visible in the blog photos. I like having wrist accessories for my dolls, and it’ll be nice to have silver options.

Fourth pic – a little scrunchie? by Silver Butterfly. I didn’t come across pics on their blogs (although since it’s so small and they’re so erratic when it comes to documenting their work, I might’ve missed it), so I’m not 100% sure on what it’s meant to be. Without any context, I’d hazard a guess that it was a gift type thing for ordering during one of their 10th anniversary web shops. That’s just a guess, though, and I’d be fine with a correction if you know more. XD

Fifth pic – something entirely different! These are boot toppers by Mugendou, complete with pompoms. They’re cute and fun and will be great for winter outfit builds. It seems like such a basic concept, yet it’s not the kind of thing that shows up often for dolls, huh?

Sixth pic – gold bracelet by +d. This has some similarities to the other one I own from +d, but it has its differences, too. Maybe most importantly for me at the moment, it uses a different type of clasp, so it’s easier to use with V-noss (who is currently wearing it). I like the little tassel and engraved tag.

Seventh pic – also from +d, delicate ruffled wrist cuffs with bead and lace detailing. They’re so sweet! I think this must be an accessory they personally enjoy a lot, because they make an appearance in a lot of blog posts and outfits. I hope I can do them justice!

Eighth pic – “cosmic loop tie” by OILSHOCK, this one in the “Milky Way” color scheme. Although it’s the same basic bolo tie concept as the famous ones by Fuga Lupinus, this features the signature “extra” style OILSHOCK’s work usually displays. The multicolor cord, the detailing of the tips, the triple-layer clasp… it’s very over-the-top in comparison. I think Dom will probably get it. XD

Ninth pic – a “4cords bracelet”, again by OILSHOCK, in a white/silver/turquoise scheme. DollyTeria had it listed as being for SD, but it’s actually intended for Unoa. Luckily, the fact that it’s adjustable means that it can be used for larger dolls, too, and it doesn’t look too “off”. V’s already had the honor of modeling it for photos (which will maybe even get posted soon, who knows). XP

Tenth pic – “knotting bracelet”, also by OILSHOCK, in silver.This one really is meant for larger dolls! I have been wishing for one of these bracelets for years, so I’m thrilled to finally own one. (Here’s hoping there are more in my future!) While it could probably work for any of my boys, it’s destined to be primarily Justyn’s, I think. It’s very much his style, and the light color looks great on him. I’m just… very pleased with the acquisition. <3

Okay. Did it. Now I can work on something else! XD

I am so behind on everything… ._.

Some recent stuff that arrived and has been sitting around, waiting to be processed! I just can’t seem to find enough time in the day to do all the stuff I want… so let’s take it one step at a time.

First pic – Silver Butterfly outfit set. The three different pieces can be used apart or snapped together, ie: the vest + the pants to form coveralls or the suspenders to the pants. I bought this primarily for Joce. My only gripe (and it’s not necessarily unique to SB) is that the suspenders are pleather, not real leather, so that’s a bit worrisome although they seem to be holding up okay so far.

Second pic – another beautiful bag by Antiquald Lucicca, this time in black. The quality was so nice on the other one I own that I was happy for the chance to get another. Contrary to the above set, they work in real leather, so this bag will last. I recommend their work!

Third pic & fifth pic – new glass eyes for Vincynt! These suit his Iha head much better than the old pair. Finding a good orange pair in the size he requires is tricky, so it was lucky to grab these. The pupils are much smaller, giving him a more intense stare. Not sure on the maker, sadly.

Fourth & sixth pic – new glass eyes for Joce, too, but I’m not 100% sold on them yet. The colors are wonderful and the quality is lovely, but the irises are larger than I was anticipating when in his head, giving him a bit of a doe-eyed moe-moe look. I’m not sure it does him any favors! I’m keeping them in for a while longer and see if the superior colors outweigh the iris size. I don’t know the maker here, either, which is a shame.

Seventh pic – black leather collar and wristlets by KABA, with frills. These are neat accessories, as expected. How much use they’ll get is anyone’s guess, but I do want to try them out on Vince. The effect might be interesting…?

Eighth pic – gorgeous wrap bracelet by OILSHOCK. I bought this on impulse, thinking I recognized it… spent days second-guessing myself because the listing pics distorted some of the details and made me think perhaps it wasn’t OILSHOCK after all… and it turned out my first instinct had been correct. I’m thrilled! I love their bracelets, and this one is already on Dom’s wrist. XD

More to come soon… I post more frequently to Instagram these days, so follow me there if you want, I dunno, actual doll photos once in a while. ^^;

A little smattering of things (from DollyTeria + Instagram) that arrived weeks ago. Finally getting them done~ orz

First pic – interesting tank by OILSHOCK. I knew they made some clothing and not just accessories, but this piece was not one I was familiar with. (And since their personal blog is gone now, there’s nothing to reference.) The tag’s pretty conclusive, though! Randomly, not long after I bought this, I came across a blog that featured photos of their doll wearing this same tank, so that was a fun coincidence.

Second pic – Soylent Green boots in black. These were listed as SD size, but they’re clearly much larger and meant for SD13B (or maybe SD17?). That’s fine, though; they’ll get plenty of use just the same, as they’re a different style than the other black boots I have from them.

Third pic – and Soylent Green boots in red! I’d been (not so secretly) wishing for a pair of these to go with the Aprism dress from a while back. These are SD sized, although I would have used them for V regardless. They’ll fit her better this way, though. XD

Fourth pic – a Lush Berry dress set, to match the others I have! At the time, I had rejoiced at getting two but lamented that I didn’t have a third (for my three YoSD girls to wear together), and then this listing showed up…

Fifth pic – …along with this one. Yes, it’s a color I had already. But! It had a necklace I didn’t have (these are my first two from Lush Berry), so I had to grab it as well. The lace trim on the underskirts are slightly different, too, if that matters to anyone but me. I haven’t decided if I’ll sell one of the doubles yet (or get a YoSD twin for one of my girls?) Heh.

Sixth pic – adorable bucket hat by lovesprung. I’m a sucker for corduroy, for dusty pinks, and for hats in general. Naturally, I had to have this. <3

That’s all… for now!