Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Why I like Sybarites


It didn't occur to me until after a conversation last night with a friend who I have not talked to in a while that, that I realised what I liked about the Sybarites, by Superdoll in London.

I have collected, over the last 20 years one doll or another, with my love for fashion, I leaned to Gene Marshall and Tonner 10 years ago. Then about 7 years ago I started collecting Japanese Ball jointed dolls such as Volks and Korean dolls such as Custom House. I began to lose interest in them not because of the Sybarites, but because their style and design became samey

These companies now seem to churn out, one after the other the same old stuff, or they bring out similar items to other existing companies. In fact Companies like Dollheart are now re-doing outfits they released a few years ago, only in different fabrics, it's now become stale and boring.

2005 - The sybarties came along and over the last four years the dolls have been through several incarnations of body styles and additional sculpts. What I really love about them is that everytime a collection comes out from Charles and Des, that it wows me to no end. They are edgy and keep my interest up with their sense of style and glamour. This is why I probably like them so much, that, in the four years I have been collecting the dolls and outfits, I never tire of get bored of what is up for offer.

Thursday, 30 April 2009

A real life living doll...


I watch a program the other night about the worlds smallest Primordial dwarf girl. Her name is Kenadie and she is a real living doll sized human! You can find our more about her here on her website http://littlekenadie.com/.
Latest news on her is that She had been cast in a Dutch film called “Iep!” or “Bird”: “a story based on a children’s book about a bird watcher who discovers a small girl with wings under a tree and nurses her back to health with his wife. Photo's by Gary Parker

Monday, 23 March 2009

Now THIS would be something!!


Ummmm.................

Thursday, 19 March 2009

Rule Britannia- God Save the Queen

It's been on my Amazon wish list for a while now, at highest priority, but no-one has picked it to buy for me- BOO HOO :-( I kept seeing the numbers available dwindling down, till it got to one copy left in stock, so I decided to treat myself to it. It arrived yesterday and I am DEF not disapointed. If you love the likes of Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano mixed with 18th Century design and fashion, then this book should be on your bookshelf. If you don't, then it should still be on your bookshelf anyway- Happy Reading!! Anglomania- Amazon.co.uk

STFU!

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Recycled Air Anyone?




Flew back from Paris over the weekend only to catch a cold on Monday. I'm going to wear this next time I have to board a plane :-P Bloody Germs!

Saturday, 21 February 2009

The Sale of the Century


The Estate of the late Yves Saint Laurent goes under the hammer in Paris next with with an estimated 300 million euros being raised. If you fancy some ancient chinese relics or a Picasso or two, this event is not to be missed. The city expects around 30,000 people to view the items before they go onto the auction block. Half of the Money rasied from the auction will benefit aids research. You can view more pix here. BBC News Yves Saint Laurent Auction