Going Banana

(This should have been posted last week but my work schedule won't allow me.)

Our local doll group PNN's theme for March is outdoor/adventure/safari fashion. Knowing how busy I'll be this week, I've been rummaging through my doll clothes stash, looking for what can work. The only thing I made for the theme is Kayla's wig and Ken's shirt.

I went with the Banana Republic look and shot these in our backyard, hence I call the series Backyard Republic. :)

I must say I like the theme since I've never done that before and it made me use my old stuff that I have neglected and made them work.

Articulated Barbie Basics

I'm definitely not gonna buy the Basics Jeans. I'm gonna wait for these beauties!

Liv For Action

She's not your ordinary super action Jenny!
The catsuit closes at the back with snaps. I used the vest to cover it. ;)
tags: takara jenny hybrid doll

Catsuit Mission

Jenny (or her friend) on Liv body. Vest was borrowed from Storm (X-men)

You find a fabric that you think would work great on sixth scale dolls outfits so you instantly bought it only to find out that it's a pain to sew and worse, it stains the doll!

But with pictures like those above, you can say not bad for a first try! You think of ways to make it work better. You have to make it work. You make it your mission.

Prom Ready

I wanted to postpone posting this until our prom doll meet but then I thought by next week, I might be more excited talking about other things I plan to do this coming weekend. :)

Darla is ready for the prom. She has a new dress and will just ask Jerjer to be her date. Her dress was inspired by the vintage Barbie Fraternity Dance. I realized that when making dresses for Darla (with Takara Licca-chan body), it would be more practical to use the vintage Skipper body (which is slightly bigger than Licca) so that the dress can also fit Skipper. We want our dolls to share dresses, don't we?

If you're tired of your old doll, try giving her a new look. There's nothing like a new dress to help one enjoy an old doll!

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