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[pinkjewel]

Wow- so many beautiful dolls! I actually got into collecting Blythe dolls a few years ago as a photography hobby. At that time there was a very active group on flickr that would photograph Blythes and post them. Because you can change their eye color by pulling a string (4 different eye colors) you could create different looks. Along with this there were customizers who carved and painted dolls, some that created realistic eye chips, people who changed doll hair to soft alpaca locks, and a huge cottage industry of clothing and accessory designers. Some of the clothes selling in the hundreds of dollars and dolls in the thousands. The hobby is still around, but not like it used to be. I still enjoy photographing them and will pull them out from time to time and dress them from the huge wardrobe I collected along the way.

 

[jaysonsmom]

I have only owned 1 doll, and it was baby-looking doll, the size and look of a newborn infant. I never wanted miniature "Adult" dolls. I wanted a doll that mimicked a real baby, so it cried, had a bottle , and had a little peepee hole so I could change it's diaper when wet. No, I don't have it anymore....my daughter never really had a doll either unless you count a Dora the Explorer pillow in the shape of a human.

 

[Jambalaya]

Amazing photos, PinkJewel!

 

[pinkjewel]

Amazing photos, PinkJewel!

thanks so much, Jambalaya. they are really fun to photograph!

 

[Jambalaya]

I love the blonde one with the flower band round her head. She looks like she's at a music festival c. 1965!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Her little pink-and-gray coat and hat arrived today, and she looks so sweet!

Doll makeover Day 2:

She needs a pretty spring outfit now

 

[Jambalaya]

Daisys - I bought her one! But we need to wait until the weather warms up!

Today she got a new Care Bears nightdress, complete with socks and scrunchie! She can't believe it after almost fifty years of wearing Victorian bloomers!

 

[Made in London]

She looks adorable!

 

[pinkjewel]

I love the blonde one with the flower band round her head. She looks like she's at a music festival c. 1965!

haha- yes, my little flower child

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Care Bears! I love it.

 

[Jambalaya]

Introducing....Roller-Doll!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I swear every outfit is cuter and cuter. Do you mind me asking where you found these and how you make sure they fit her so well?

 

[Jambalaya]

Hi Yada, sure, I got them from Amazon. Links below. Regarding the fit, it's a fluke. I think 18-inch dolls must be pretty standardized in size, and so the clothes made for 18-inch dolls therefore fit most 18-inch dolls. She's a little thinner in the waist than the American Girl dolls, and she's almost 19 inches, but it seems that clothes for 18-inch dolls - and the 18-inch dolls themselves - are much of a muchness, measurements-wise. And the jeans are stretchy.

N.B. The socks she's wearing in the roller-doll outfit are actually newborn baby socks!

Roller-skating outfit:

Amazon.com: Oct17 Fits Compatible with American Girl 18" Skating Outfit 18 Inch Doll Clothes Accessories Costume Set Pink Bodysuit Bag Coat Skate Shoes: Toys & Games

Buy Oct17 Fits Compatible with American Girl 18" Skating Outfit 18 Inch Doll Clothes Accessories Costume Set Pink Bodysuit Bag Coat Skate Shoes: Doll Accessories - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Gray coat with pale-pink bows:

Amazon.com: Emily Rose 18 Inch Doll Clothes for Journey Girl Dolls - My Life Doll Clothes | 18 Inch Doll 4 Piece Doll Coat Outfit Doll Clothes | Fits 18" American Girl Dolls and Our Generation Dolls: Toys & Games

Buy Emily Rose 18 Inch Doll Clothes for Journey Girl Dolls - My Life Doll Clothes | 18 Inch Doll 4 Piece Doll Coat Outfit Doll Clothes | Fits 18" American Girl Dolls and Our Generation Dolls: Doll Accessories - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Plaid outfit:

Amazon.com: Sophia's Western Look for Dolls, 18 Inch Doll Plaid Blouse, Denim Jeggings, Bandana and Cowgirl Boots | Doll Sold Separately : Toys & Games

Amazon.com: Sophia's Western Look for Dolls, 18 Inch Doll Plaid Blouse, Denim Jeggings, Bandana and Cowgirl Boots | Doll Sold Separately : Toys & Games

www.amazon.com

Cute Ugg-style boots:

Amazon.com: Sophia's Stylish 18 Inch Doll Boots Fits 18 Inch American Girl Dolls & More Doll Shoes of Gray Suede Style Boots W/ Button & White Fur by My Doll's Life : Toys & Games

Amazon.com: Sophia's Stylish 18 Inch Doll Boots Fits 18 Inch American Girl Dolls & More Doll Shoes of Gray Suede Style Boots W/ Button & White Fur by My Doll's Life : Toys & Games

www.amazon.com

Pajamas and slippers:

Amazon.com: 18 Inch Doll PJs | 2 Pc PJ Set Plus Slippers | Plaid Pink Pajamas with Fluffy Slippers for Dolls| Doll Sold Separately: Toys & Games

Buy 18 Inch Doll PJs | 2 Pc PJ Set Plus Slippers | Plaid Pink Pajamas with Fluffy Slippers for Dolls| Doll Sold Separately: Doll Accessories - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Thanks so much @Jambalaya!

 

[Jambalaya]

You're welcome!

Oh - I forgot that the Care Bears nightdress came from American Girl:

Courtney's™ Strawberry Shortcake™ Doll Pajamas | American Girl®

Courtney's™ Strawberry Shortcake™ Pajamas for 18-inch Dolls have pink fleece zip-up feet, raglan sleeves, and come with a matching striped fabric scrunchie.

www.americangirl.com

 

[Jambalaya]

God, there's so much cute stuff out there for dolls these days. Not like when I was a child! I've just bought her a riding outfit from Amazon. And a pink velvet jacket from American Girl. I need to stop!

Let's have another look at what a complete fashion disaster she was before the make over.

 

[monarch64]

@icy_jade and @pinkjewel your print and dolls remind me of Mab Graves' artwork: https://mabgraves.com/

 

[icy_jade]

@icy_jade and @pinkjewel your print and dolls remind me of Mab Graves' artwork: https://mabgraves.com/

I like Audrey Kawasaki:

Audrey Kawasaki

www.audkawa.com

 

[kenny]

Hey @Dancing Fire - show us one of your inflatable dolls.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Hey @Dancing Fire - show us one of your inflatable dolls.

Male or female?

 

[kenny]

 

[Made in London]

Hey @Dancing Fire - show us one of your inflatable dolls.

Hahaha

 

[Made in London]

Male or female?

 

[MjK1]

What the....?

 

[pinkjewel]

@icy_jade and @pinkjewel your print and dolls remind me of Mab Graves' artwork: https://mabgraves.com/

You're right monarch64, Mab Graves collected Blythe dolls and also customized them. Her artwork is all inspired by Blythe.

 

[Jambalaya]

If anyone is interested, this brand, Carpatina, has some nice-looking dolls' clothes. I haven't bought any, but I might, at some point:

18 Inch Dolls, Boy Dolls, Doll Clothes, Doll Patterns and Doll Fabrics

Shop for 18 Inch Dolls, Doll Clothes, Doll Shoes Accessories, Doll Costumes, Doll Crowns, Jewelry and Backdrops. Carpatina also makes Doll Fabrics and Doll Sewing Patterns multi sized for all 18" Dolls like American Girl Dolls or 18" Slim Dolls. Wholesale Doll Clothes available.

www.carpatina-dolls.com

 

[kenny]

What the....?

Maybe it's a conversation starter for moms & daughters at that certain age.