#plus d

Trying to get some new(ish) arrivals processed! Some of this is recent, and some of these has been sitting around for weeks because it was such a small group. I smooshed ‘em together for this post. XD

First pic – gorgeous 3-way gray jacket by Silver Butterfly. It’s so plushy! The hood and fur collar are both removable, so you can easily change the look of it around. I bought it mostly with Dom in mind, but I think it’d be fun to style it for everyone, even V and Joce depending on the rest of the outfit.

Second pic – basic gray hoodie by Kyrie. Honestly, I was a bit surprised by this in person, although I don’t know why. Maybe I assumed it’d be a heavier sweatshirt material than it turned out to be? Whatever the reason, it’s quite cute for being such a simple design.

Third pic – some very interesting pants by an unknown maker. (The original, handwritten price tag was included, but it doesn’t have a name attached and there are no other tags.) It, uh, has a contrasting plaid crotch gusset, which is even more obvious from the back. I don’t know if I’ll end up keeping these because they’re a little strange, but I might have to try styling them (probably on Dom) just to see what they look like on.

Fourth pic – “fair isle” knit leg (arm?) warmers by Fuga Lupinus. These are just so adorable, and I’m super pleased I was able to pick them up.

Fifth pic – beautiful lace +d hoodie. This is a much different, more elegant flavor to the other hoodies of theirs I have; the body is lace with tulle underneath, and it has very short sleeves. It should be cute paired with shorts or a skirt for spring, don’t you think?

Sixth pic – YoSD outfit set by an unknown maker. I grabbed this on a whim because it looked cute. I have some other pink and red things that will help round it out a bit as an ensemble. If you happen to know the dealer name, please share! <3

Seventh pic – tweedy brown knit coat by g angelic. I’ve seen their name before, but this is the first piece of theirs I’ve owned. It looks cozy, so I’d better get to using it soon while snow’s on the ground. XD

Eighth pic – striped pants by Honey So Sweet. Usually, I buy HSS stuff mainly for Jer, but these might have to go to someone else. (They’re slim fit, which I don’t typically associate with him.) Lots of interesting details in this pair, with the mixed fabrics, split hems, and distressing. Fun~

Ninth pic – “marine bag” by Alfheim. This is the Unoa size, actually, so it might be a bit small for SD, but whatever. It’s still cute!

Tenth pic – “apple beret” by JET RUNNER;D. The concept alone is fantastic. I’m also just a sucker for berets and hats, plus I think the red color will pair perfectly with the Aprism dress from a while back.

More to come??

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.

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

Some clothes & fabric accessories from DollyTeria that have been sitting here for a month now. I’m so behind. But this is a really fun batch of stuff!

First pic – “mohair sweater” in beige, from Aprism. It’s gorgeous. It’s a dream item for V, really. And… after just running that blog post through Google Translate, I realize that I’ve laid it down backwards, since the tag should be on the left. Whoops. It’s more or less reversible, but now I feel silly. XD

Second pic – brown knit turtleneck/tunic. I’m pretty sure it’s by Maricotinha, but I’ll have to trawl through their blog posts to confirm. As with many of their works, similar shapes and fabrics show up again and again, so it’s tough to find one piece among several look-alikes. At any rate, it’s lovely and a bit billowy, which makes it look odd and rumpled when flat.

Third pic – gray & white striped turtleneck, possibly this one from tres*jolie. I haven’t decided if I’m going to keep it yet. The neutral colors mean it would work well for layering, but I don’t have anything else from this dealer. It’s also a bit oddly constructed, in that there’s a seam up the center back, but no closure? There are side seams, too, so having the center back seam without an opening of any kind is unnecessary… I’m not sure what the purpose of that construction would be. It’s weird. ?_?

Fourth pic – reversible chiffon skirt by Aprism, in black. The fabric has a really neat silky feel to it. As usual, the photos on DollyTeria were terrible and difficult to decipher… it took a lot of squinting at the listing to determine that the hem and waistband matched up with Aprism’s pics. I did get lucky with my guess, though; it’s clearly tagged inside. <3

Fifth pic – fantastic hat also by Aprism. This style shows up a few times in various posts on their blogs, as part of sets and such, but never as a stand-alone piece. I’m not sure if it was offered separately, or if the rest of its outfit set is still floating around somewhere. It’s a shape I really love, so I hope to put it to good use, both for the boys and V, I think.

Sixth pic – it’s a ribbed knit hat by +d! But it’s different than the other ribbed knit hats I have from +d, so it’s okay, heh. It has a distinctly unique shape compared to the others, and the brim is wired so that it can be bent up or down as desired. Will Jer wear it the most? Probably. XD

Seventh pic – green “military beret” by KABA. Mine doesn’t have a pin, but that’s fine; it looks cute plain, but I might be able to come up with some pins to use with it anyway. Although the design is fairly simplistic, it has such a professional feel to it. KABA’s stuff is like that, I guess! Since it’s a military look, it’ll probably go to Jer, too.

Eighth pic – another dream item from Aprism + Citron. I’d been hoping against hope that, since the key necklace had shown up in an earlier listing, its matching scarf would eventually, too, and sure enough, it did. I just adore the multiple fabrics used, plus the sewn label. If I could get another and choose the color, it’d be the pink version, but honestly, I would love to have them all.

Ninth pic – textured scarf by CoCoon. It’s a fairly early piece (but not so early as to be a pigeon:milk one), and it was sold as part of this “bohemian set”. I’d love to get the other parts sometime! In the meantime, I’ll just mix and match it however I please. XD

Tenth pic – two other scarves by unknown dealers. They’re both made with neat fabrics and are in some interesting colors, but I have no idea where they came from. (They were listed with the A+C scarf.) The pink one strikes me as vaguely familiar, but I can’t place it. Maybe you recognize it?

And that’s that! My favorites are the Aprism + Citron pieces, obviously, but it should be fun to play with these in outfits. <3

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

Still trying to get caught up with recent hauls! This group is kind of all over the place. XD

First pic – cream knit hooded cardigan by maricotinha. So cozy! Their work is sometimes hard to find a good blog post for – they didn’t always document “for sale” items clearly, and they used a lot of their own work for personal photos. (Which is normal, obviously, but their personal and work photos are mixed together and it’s not always obvious which is intended to be which.) Anyway. This is gonna be great for cooler weather.

Second pic – also a cardigan by maricotinha, in a delicious dark charcoal gray. (I thought I had the link to a blog post about it, but I’ve lost it… I’ll edit this once i find it again.) I don’t usually go this dark for V, but it’s such a perfect shape and material and color that I can’t wait to play with it. ;o; <3

Third pic – a cool purple top, again by maricotinha. I’m a sucker for this color, as you might know. XD

Fourth pic – black and white striped turtleneck, yes, by maricotinha. This came paired with the Romantica* top from my previous clothing post, and I wasn’t sure who it was by at first. I came across the blog post randomly… and it’s like the only time it shows up in their photos? Like I said, their work can be hard to track. I like the decorative buttons at the neck. (Also, I WANT that mustard yellow top. Cry!)

Fifth pic – super basic turtleneck by maricotinha. I think it’s this old style, which came in a couple different shades? They made tons of different turtlenecks with various materials and types of finishing. This will come in handy for layering.

Sixth pic – elegant pleated skirtby+d. I bought it reflexively because it’s +d, but now I wonder if it’s a little too glamorous for V? I’ll have to try it out on her and see if I can make it work. Is she maybe too mousy for it? Hm.

Seventh pic – neat long military-green jacket, also by +d. Lots of buttons and details! I bought this specifically for Jer, because I think the pseudo-army look suits him.

Eighth pic – plaid button-down top by Fuga Lupinus. It’s kind of… blueberry? I feel like you don’t see this kind of color much in doll clothes, or maybe I’m just looking in the wrong places. It’s too blue to be purple and not purple enough to be blue… should be fun to mess around with in outfits, probably for Jer or Dom.

Ninth pic – ridiculousfloofy gauze top by KABA. I don’t know quite what I’m going to do with it yet. I love how it looks on their Rigel, though, and I kinda want to mimic that outfit style for Joce. He’d look cute like that, right?

Tenth pic – another velvet*paw kitty hat+scarf for my collection! This one is the “milk tea x bitter” color combo. The fur is a different type from my other two, so it’ll make for a nice change. These things are just too cute. :o~~

Onward~

Endless catch-up. This is some of the more clothes-y stuff, before we get to… clothes I haven’t even begun to think about photographing. XD

First pic – fantastic SD17 button-down shirt by girlish*kiss. As always, the details and quality of workmanship are just outstanding. I love the use of dusty pink stitching on an otherwise fairly low-key shirt; it will make this a lot of fun to style. Believe it or not, I bought this for Vincynt!

Second pic – card/gambling print shirt in pink, by KABA. I have photos of the same shirt, in a light brown, saved from a Yahoo!Japan auction in 2008. That’s how long I’ve been hankering for one! (I got my first, the dark brown version, years ago for when Dom first arrived.) Maybe I’ll find that light brown one someday, too…?

Third pic – a half-mystery! This is a neat tank by Fuga Lupinus, but there’s almost no record of its existence?? I have tons of photos saved from their website/blog/Twitter, and it only shows up in one, a little outfit layout from 2020. I’m pretty sure it’s older than that, though. When was it released? Was it part of a set? I must find out more. XD

Fourth pic – another +d jacket to add to my collection. While the construction of this is similar to others I have, it boasts blue striped sleeves and a patch on one arm. Cute. Their outfit combos are always so casually stylish; it’s wonderful. This might be interesting on Jer, because of the prominent blue.

Fifth pic – and another +d hat for the collection, too! I’ve mentioned before that their other style of ribbed knit hat, with the recognizable “ALGER/ALAN” tags, is probably the more popular version, but I adore this design. I’m thrilled to have found it in gray.

Sixth pic – silver sequin-covered kitty-ear hat by Puff & Cool. It is… something else. (And by “something else”, I mean “totally awesome”.) It’s for Joce, naturally, because who else would wear this? <3

Okay! Onward~

A mishmash of things arrived, smooshing together a couple of DollyTeria orders and a Doll Up! order. (Not that the distinction matters that much, since Doll Up is just a sub-store of DollyTeria, but whatever. I’m still hoping they start syncing their stock and websites a little better.) Anyway!

First pic – “chef” pants by +d, in a black polyester fabric. It feels like a windbreaker for legs; it’s a very interesting choice. The boys will have to share these, of course.

Second pic – lovely “monotone print flared skirt”, also by +d. I don’t usually go for such a stark scheme for V, but I wasn’t going to pass up the listing, either. While it’s tempting to keep any outfit with this skirt entirely monochrome (and I might do a version of that at some point, just because), I think it’ll be fun to pair it with colors instead. Despite the black and white print, the fabric is lightweight, so it feels oddly spring-y.

Third pic – black leather shorts by KABA. Sadly, mine didn’t include the belt, so I’ll have to find something else to use if I want the “suspenders” look. I’d originally passed over these without really paying attention to the photos, since DollyTeria had them listed as being made from pleather. After I glanced at them again later, I saw the back tag and realized they would, in fact, be made from real leather (one of KABA’s recognizable traits). They’ll be Vincynt’s.

Fourth pic – tank top by your my baby. It’s, uh, sized for Unoa, but I don’t regret purchasing it. Stuff from your my baby shows up few and far between, so I had to snag it while I can. (I slept on an earlier set months ago and still regret it, wah.) The text on the front is certainly… interesting. I’m going to put it on one of the Yo girls and see if I can make it work. XD

Fifth pic – older YoSD set by Lush Berry. It’s cute! Like their other works, this top was available in several colors, I think. The listing pic made it seem very crimson, but it’s more of a raspberry in person (which I like better). It’ll be a fun addition to my collection.

Sixth pic – yellow Converse-style sneakers from CooKids. How could I not get these?! They’re bright yellow, therefore they are great. XD

Seventh pic – cat-eared flying cap by KABA. It’s the brown leather version (there have been several others). This was purchased for Joce specifically. I might have preferred the black for him, given a choice, but I have been waiting for one, any one, to show up for a while now. My plan is to do an airship AU outfit for him at some point. *^^*

Eighth pic – “Asmodeus” horns by KHEM, the “petit” version in “Antique”. I’ve been eyeing various sheep horns for V for a while, and then these showed up… I hesitated for a while, then finally pulled the trigger. I think the smaller size will suit her tiny face better, and I’m excited about the color matching possibilities to the Silver Butterfly stuff I got a couple weeks ago. Building outfits around these will be exciting, I hope!

Ninth pic – bowtie pillow by Ronshuka Couture. It’s cute! This maker isn’t really on my radar because I don’t own the type of dolls they design for, but a pillow like this is pretty free-size. (Although DollyTeria had it labeled as being for Obitsu 11, of all sizes, so that’s a weird one.) I mostly got it because it was bundled with this…

Tenth pic – crescent moon pillow by girlish*kiss. Scream. These are such lovely, delicate things, and I’m tickled, well, pink to finally own one. As always, the beadwork and detailing is stellar.

And that’s that! Kind of a random bunch of stuff, from the different sizes to the mix of clothing and accessories. Maybe that makes it more interesting, though?

Some fun stuff that arrived recently~

First pic – cut & sew shirt by Puff & Cool, in a foil printed black and red fabric. It’s basic but cool. I like the little tag on the front hem; it’s a small but neat detail. This will probably be primarily for Vincynt.

Second pic – a very old nostalgic sweater design by +d. It has a cow skull on it because… why not? The zippers on the sleeves give it extra oomph. I think I might put it on Joce first, again because why not.

Third pic – “chef pants” by +d, in the “great tartan checks” color. Adding to my collection of +d pants in this style! The fabric is hard to resist. <3

Fourth pic – gray “knit” sweater by Yucca. They’ve done a few different styles in this same fabric. Since it’s the SD version, it’ll probably go to V. (Although maybe Joce would look cute in it, too?)

Fifth pic – adorableshort bloomers by MILKDOLL, in white. There’s something about the super gathered + wrinkled nature of the fabric that is very appealing. The white will be the most versatile, but I’d love to collect them in more colors!

Sixth pic – dark brown straw hat by Mode Etlan. I liked the light brown one I picked up a while back so much that I thought it’d be useful to have in a darker color, too. As always, their hats are just marvelously made.

Seventh pic – and another beret by +d, this time in greige. The construction is a little different (I mean, as far as berets can be different) than the other mustard yellow one I have (no reinforced stitching, this one has a stalk/loop on the top), but they’re both still fantastic. I was surprised (and happy!) that it included the original packaging; DollyTeria doesn’t always show off that info in their listing pics. It’d probably make it easier to identify things if they did…

Eighth pic – a bolo tie in purple by Fuga Lupinus…

Ninth pic – and one in black as well! More candy-colored goodness for my collection. Sometime I need to put all of my dolls in outfits utilizing the bolo ties at once, for funsies.

Back to work on other photos~