The Red Duchess

[fiercebunny]

So I took dozens of photos today, four of which I managed to get kind of in focus ;)

Anyway, awhile back I was reading Caroline Weber's Queen of Fashion and thinking, "A redingcote would look really cool on a doll." Then naught but three days later, nealeinvan posts pictures of a lovely green redingote that he commissioned from Vitta-Vera. Always a step ahead. . . ^_^ I also learned about topsyturvies's etsy shop for doll hats from nealeinvan. Too much dolly tempation. I emailed tsuminaki to commission a redingcote in my favorite color and topsyturvies for a Gainsborough hat to match. They both did such a wonderful job; the hat and coat are so much prettier in real life than I can capture here. Thank you, guys! And thanks, Neale for the dolly inspiration :D





I know it took tsuminaki awhile to find the shade of garnet colored silk I asked for, but she didn't give up until finding the perfect fabric. My mouth literally fell open when I opened the package. There may have been squeeing. If you haven't commissioned clothing from Vitta-Vera, you should totally do so. They rock. And so does topsyturvies. I can't wait to order another doll hat.




I tried using a new background this afternoon, but this was the only one from that shot that came out okay. It was too much work trying to balance doll, hat, background boards, and tripod all at the same time. So the others all have my bedroom curtains as the background in the other pics.

Thanks for looking! :)

Comments

[kellyhime.livejournal.com]

So beautiful and perfect for your girl! I saw it when Tsumanaki was making it -- she does wonderful work!

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Kelly! ^_^ I'm really happy with it.

[aoi-no-neko.livejournal.com]

Ohhhhhhh, lovely doll, lovely outfit, lovely curtains!

*ummmm, keep making me want to keep my Anais, hee hee!*

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you :) I hope you get to keep your Anais and that everything's working out.

[loonydoll.livejournal.com]

My respect to the refined lady of yours.:)

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

She thanks you for your kindness :) And I added you back, thanks!

[lesbiassparrow.livejournal.com]

Such a pretty outfit for a lovely doll. I am particularly impressed by the hat.

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I find that there is a shameful lack of hat wearing nowadays, but I don't think I could pull it off as well myself.

[resin-angels.livejournal.com]

Wonderful!!! So sumptuous and rich looking. Vitta-Verra is amazing, I have a couple of outfits from her *love*. Love the backgrounds you used too =D

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And yay for Vitta-Vera love. <3

[mythosidhe.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much for these! So few people on my f-list post BDJ pix anymore, and I really miss seeing everyone's lovely dolls. Do you mind if I repost one of these in my LJ? The outfit and the wig are spectacular.

I adore that Etsy Shop :D I'd love to get this for one of my girls, but it's a bit too pricey for me at the moment.

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed them! And of course, you can repost this if you like. I would be very flattered :D

That pink tricorn is gorgeous. I've thought about getting it myself, but it will have to wait till the dolly funds recover.

absoutely picture perfect!!!

[nealeinvan.livejournal.com]

congrats to you on the perfect look, and isnt that wonderfulll that elf doll recognised you. i am so happy for you, and of course la reign! xo neale

Re: absoutely picture perfect!!!

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you Neale! There are so many awesome designers in the BJD world; I feel lucky to have purchased some of their wares. The hat is a jewel, I could look at Midori all day.

How did I get recognized by elf doll? This is news...

Re: absoutely picture perfect!!!

[nealeinvan.livejournal.com]

OOps did i misreda that the guys from elfdoll liked your doll? i thought i had read that... ? too i may have it read ti elsewhere the color you chose was perfect, and yes like a jewel.

[ashbet]

Wow. That is . . .exactly right!!

-- A :D

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ^_^

[chantarelle79.livejournal.com]

This is fabulous!! I love the color and the perfect fit, and that hat!! Things like this are my favorite. *swoon*

[caerbannog.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ^_^ I'm glad you like.