#silver butterfly

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??

A big Yahoo!Japan package arrived from my proxy’s recently… finally trying to get it processed so I can play with it all once the holiday stress dies down.

First & second pics – matching YoSD dress sets by Lush Berry. I’ve had their Twitter post bookmarked for ages, hoping I would eventually be able to find these to add to my collection. I’m so pleased! Now I just need to find a third… and maybe the turtlenecks, too? XD

Third pic – gorgeous floral print corduroy jacket by Kyrie. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but… I love corduroy. The combination of fabric + print in a jacket style like this is both outrageous and cool. I’m sure it will end up on Dom first, and not just because the floral print is the same as these pants I photographed him in a while back, heh.

Fourth pic – butterfly top, also by Kyrie. What makes this unique is the way the neckline is cut along the top of the butterfly’s wings. It’s an interesting design decision, to say the least, and I don’t think I’ve seen another shirt like it.

Fifth pic – cropped white jeans, again by Kyrie. And, no, you’re not imagining it; you’ve seen something like these from me before! They’re the second pair I’ve owned, only this pair is from the later release, indicated by the studs on the pocket rather than a tiny silver skull. My thought is that Justyn will end up using these the most, and the skull doesn’t suit him. Plain studs will be more versatile.

Sixth pic – stylish sweater and dickey set by Silver Butterfly. As usual, there are tons of neat details to these pieces, like the elbow patches on the sweater and the pintucks of the dickey. I honestly thought the teal collar would be sewn in place, but it turned out to be entirely removable. This gives it a ton of mixing and matching options! I think Vince and Dom will share the sweater, but the teal dickey is gonna be fun to play with for everyone.

Seventh pic – “Ability” T by Alfheim, this time in black. I’m not 100% sure I’ll keep this, only because I already have the same style in a dusty blue. Black and white shirts can be more useful because they “go” with everything, but I’ve really been loving the chance to do more with colors in my dolls’ wardrobes than I have in the past. Still, we’ll see. It’s here now, anyway!

Eighth pic – basic soft yellowish long-sleeve shirt by Fuga Lupinus. Speaking of color! The style is beautifully basic, but I’m so in love with everything about it. Fuga’s work just ticks a lot of boxes for me, and I’m thrilled to add this to the stash.

Ninth pic – fun! and loud! button-down top, also by Fuga Lupinus. It has brightly colored birds and flowers on it; what’s not to love? Justyn’s getting it first, without a doubt, and it kinda makes me wish for summer… (only kinda, though). Even if warm weather is months away, I’m looking forward to using this. <3

And that’s this batch!

Most of these, other than the two Lush Berry sets and the Alfheim shirt, came from the same listing, believe it or not. The lot was pretty sizable, and the seller wasn’t sure about what everything was, which might have worked out in my favor, since the description didn’t mention the Fuga Lupinus stuff, for example, or the Silver Butterfly sweater. It was a lucky score, all in all!

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… ._.;;

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.

Doodles~

I love this outfit, but I don’t know if I want to spend more time with it or change it. The weather has definitely put me in the mood for cozier fall clothes, and I’d like to make Jer look super stylish (that is, stylish at all…). Hm. .__.

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. ^^;

Sorry, not sorry! XD

This is the other half of the recent auction winnings… There was more besides, but some of it I knew I wasn’t going to keep (doubles, company clothes) and some of it I haven’t decided on yet, so I figured I would hold off on photos for the time being. This stuff, though; this stuff I know is staying!

First pic – drapey Fuga Lupinus cardigan, in gray. I have the same cardigan in black, as well. As before, I love the sewn details and tag style, and I can’t wait to use it.

Second pic – cool patterned pants, again by Fuga Lupinus. How could I notlove these? They’re made from a great fabric, with a great shape, and lots of extra fun little details, like the d-rings for attaching keychains. They’ll definitely be a blast to style.

Third pic – an older mod jacket by Silver Butterfly, with detachable fur-trimmed hood. I’m trying to be determined not to let Dom steal this one first; he has plenty of other coats! I want to let Jer have it for once. ;o;

Fourth pic – beautiful blue-gray cardigan, also by Silver Butterfly. The loose knit fabric is dreamy!

Fifth pic – this dyed tank top/dress is also wonderfully romantic! It’s a bit rumpled from storage, but it has such a fantastic look and feel regardless. I think it will suit V’s forlorn look perfectly, so I’m really excited about styling it.

Sixth pic – gorgeous long lace tube dress. The concept is simple, but the combination of fabrics really makes it stand out. It’s another piece that I think will be fun to build around.

Seventh pic – dress? top? I think this was intended for layering, maybe, or was part of a set. As usual with Silver Butterfly’s stuff, detailed photos… don’t really exist. XD

Eighth pic – A-line dress with tons of great details. The floral fabric is actually quite vibrant when viewed from the inside; the layer of fabric over it is what dulls the colors down, making for a very dreamy effect. Even in its current somewhat-wrinkled state, it’s a beautiful piece.

I’ll be honest, this is a very satisfying group. I love both Fuga Lupinus and Silver Butterfly, and the textures, colors, and fabrics used in all of these are just pleasing to the eye and hand. I hope I can come up with some worthy ensembles to photograph! ;o; <3