A Fairy?

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Dormant Elve

In winter all elves sleep deep in caves, in their glass caskets...

...where a lonely girl can come and admire...

...the man of her dreams...

...and wish for a life by his side.

Just a bit of Sunburst

I think it's her time of the year. She's blooming.

Galadriel

Galadriel is a beautiful doll, but as with most of dolls that are so perfect in their factory looks that I have problems playing with them, I couldn't bond with her. She's been with me for a while, I'm her second owner and her hair was slightly less than perfect. Therefore, I've decided to continue the destruction and give her a makeover. I thought that she might look cool with straight hair. She opposed.

This is the first time I've encountered such nasty hair. It feels like fine saran, but is resistant to any modifications. I tried steam, hot water, even risked hair straightener and almost managed to ruin the doll completely, because her hair started to melt. But remained wavy anyway. I give up.

She looks different and I'm no longer afraid that I might ruin the hair while redressing her. It's a progress of some kind.

Oh, and her body is changing colour. It's not very visible yet, but I might have to sand it one day, because there is no way I'd find a matching body for her.

Barbie as Galadriel - Baladriel?

First snow

LOTR - Galadriel

This year I didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the first snow, but it reminded me of some photos I'd taken couple of years ago.

What got caught in the net

Remember her..?

... and how she looked like the last time?

Well, I finished her latest temporary looks on the day I left home in June. And I've just remembered, I hadn't posted this!

She's a fairy again! :)

Still not perfect, but there's progress... of some kind.

Fairytopia reincarnation

At first, I fell in love with the Enchantress of Fairytopia, the only collectible doll in the line. She's been something exceptional to me, and one day I will write a post exclusively about her. But today it's about the play line girls whom I found strangely irresistible. 

Left to right: Azura, Enchantress, Dandelion.

 Azura came first and though I do like her, I haven't found my style for her. That's the problem I've had with the rest of the girls too - their looks were so complete, there wasn't much room for interpretation. They are undoubtedly pretty, but the only way I found to enjoy them was to put them on the shelf and look at them every morning.

 I thought Azura would be my favourite of the fairies, but now she is the one to get the least attention. I really don't know why. Maybe that's because she looks so good in her crazy blue hair loops and all-blue dress that I'm too scared to change anything.

One of the very few photos of Azura.

Then came Miss Sunshine - Dandelion. This girl is all about energy and happiness. And again, I thought I'd love this doll, because she is so bright, has red ponytails and this smart smirk. But I couldn't change anything and the doll quickly joined Azura on the shelf.

Dandelion in her original dress.

I was so disappointed  with my lack of interest in the Fairytopia Fairies, that it took me lots of time before I deciced to buy Dahlia. And I wouldn't have bought her if she wasn't on sales and I thought that I might complete the collection with her. Her fate was to join the rest on the shelf, I didn't even take an arrival picture. 

But there came one rainy, late summer day and Dahlia spread her subtle magic. I took her to the lake side and fell in love with her with this one photo session.

After nearly 3 years from that session I finally felt ready to free my fairies from the dull role of winged dustcatchers. Dahlia and Dandelion got Fashionistas bodies, I let down their hair and gave them something to dress. Poor Azura is waiting for vinyl match. Since then, they've accompanied me for most of the time as sewing models. That's why their hair got slight curl from the protective braid.

Her hair is still shiny, it just doesn't look so in the photos.

Barbie Fairytopia Dandelion

Now, I can't wait for the right moment to take my fairies for an outdoor session.

Barbie Fairytopia Dahlia

 It feels like having two new dolls!

Fiery fairy - Sunburst

Remember that girl?

Fairytopia Sunburst freshly RFB. :)

 At last I found some time to document her current state - unpainted 2007 Barbie body, most of the glitter removed from her face and new hairdo. Her orange hair highlights became more visible. She is shorter than a standard Barbie doll.
I did like her original looks, but because of the fixed wings and costume, I didn't play with her.
I absolutely love her sculpt - truly elvish, with pointy ears, perky nose and full lips. She has features resembling people with Williams syndrome - a condition which is believed to be an inspiration of legends about elves.
 

Fairytopia Sunburst makeover. :)

This is not my last word on her looks but I love her straight hair and she's going to stay that way for a while.