Saks 5th Av catalogue has exclusive Saks Shopper Alex

I made it. I saw these mirrors with these What a great idea!! This might work for me. Hmmm, now I have the wheels in my mind turning.

Peteena! This is too fun! Here's an ad for Peteena from the 1960's!

I received my Diamond Evening today. She is gorgeous, pictures and review to come.

I just got my NM Xmas book and there is an exclusive NM Alex doll! She is called "Zenyra"

"The Neiman Marcus woman from Madame Alexander. Going shopping, our exclusive "Zenyra" doll is a picture of refinement in her burgandy dress, wool plaid shawl, golden stud earrings, golden Madame Alexander brooch, burgandy shoes, crocodile-embossed handbag, and of course, Neiman Marcus shopping bag. For her evening out, she's stunning in a black lace cocktail dress, rhinestone earrings, faux jet bead necklace, rhinestone-detailed evening shoes, and black satin evening clutch. A special gift for a young one or the young-at-heart. 16"T.

110a. Doll and two outfits, $190.00"

Here's a scan:


And Here's the other useful information:
1-800-825-8000
NeimanMarcus.com

(Catalog code is CB01)

The Repaint Gallery will soon have a new exhibit up. For the time being, you can explore the Summer exhibit and get a small sneek peek of what's coming.

Good News, Convention Auction PLEASE READ (msg)

Ahhh some changes here and at The Spa, you get the sneak peek here first! Whee!! ;o)

This auction has good pictures of "A Lady Knows'" hair: eBay item 1277332110 (Ends Sep-28-01 08:41:04 PDT ) - Brand New GENE A Lady Knows NUDE

Or you can view them here:

http://members.aol.com/rosecottage07/gene.jpg

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2002 Young Designers of America Program

Appearance Update

More pictures of Cygne Noir Tyler.

CYGNE NOIR TYLER is an Exclusive Tyler created for (more and long)

I haven't had a picture in awhile, so I found this one:



Gene is feeling a bit patriotic today. This is a suit by Donna Oldfield, the shoes are by Eleanor & Stacey Flum.

It's sold out now, but we need something light, DAE brings us Cha Cha Cha

Violet Waters--full length view This was posted on Vicky's Board yesterday, it was a nice diversion for awhile. She really is lovely. I wonder if her dress is pale, pale lavender or white.

Message From Joan Greene Re: CA Signing Events

Here's my own e-mail to Sandra:

Dear Sandra,

I was in the midst of thinking of an e-mail to send to you when I saw your post on Vicky's. Thank-you for stating so elequently what I have been thinking for the last two days. We are still in shock, and will be for awhile, but the cancellation of Convention will do nothing to regain all that has been lost.

I am saddened, and still in that dream-like state. And as silly as it seems, I like to think what Gene would do in this situation, and imagine her on her USO tour rallying support and keeping up morale. Yes, this is all a fancy, but life for the living goes on.

From the snippets of information I am hearing from those involved with the convention, I know all the amount of love, hard work, not to mention financial resources you have put into making "An Oil Baron's Ball" a reality. But for me the convention is more than just a "doll gathering." I am seeing friends who have become very dear to me. And with that the convention itself becomes secondary. It was all thanks to Mel, and his dream that we are able to share not only our joy, but sorrows. There is some saying that a joy shared, is doubled, that a sadness shared is halved.

I was thinking along the lines of Blossoms suggestion, with perhaps donating the proceeds of the auction to Victims' Relief Funds. As well as perhaps observing a moment of silence for those who died in this terrible tragedy.

This is becoming much longer than I thought, but I wanted to say thank-you and I will see you in October.
I shall be posting this on my own site, and on Vicky's. Thank-you again, and HUGE HUGS.

Kristan Molchin
http://kristana41.blogspot.com/

Thank-you Sandra, I feel the same way: Convention statement. (At the risk of being flamed )

And I do like Blossoms' suggestion.

Due to the tragedies in NY and Washington DC the signing event this weekend has been cancelled. We will still have our drawings for the Tour Doll and Artist Proof of Black Widow.
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What about the conventions???

Should the Conventions be cancelled? What do you think?

To say the Nation is in shock is an understatement. But, I have no words, or too many words that want to tumble forth. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers today.

Just got confirmation from AD that Mel and Joan are okay... (more)

Dolls are an escape for me...but this is too surreal for me to escape from.

Huge hugs to all.

Okee so its doing it again GRRRRR.

Okee comments are back! Glad that was an easy fix! :o)

I've disabled the comment feature for the time being, as it seems to be the cause of some java-script errors. When I have figured it out, I will turn it back on.

Oh yeah...Doll Show later today at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, from 10am-4pm. This one is put on by Golden Gate Shows. See ya there! :o)

D.A.E. Originals-Extravagance In Doll Design is once again creating Barbie sized clothes, this time for the Fashion Model collection.

Thanks to doll artist, Wendy Lawton, for posting these links on the "Lawton Loop" Designer, clients are 'kindred spirits' and First the concept, then the face

I checked with my superiors before posting...

The main reason I posted this...

!!!EXCLUSIVE 2002 GENE PREVIEW!!! Amazing!!! Let's see how much of this comes to fruition (Although if its in the computer with prices and I assume, stock numbers...) and what the aftermath will be...

Madra's Screen Test Trunk Set.....what a cheap trick AD has pulled. Okay Rant Mode On!! You know its posts like these that make me wonder why some people collect dolls in the first place. AD is a business -- so yes, they are out there to make money!!! Shocking isn't it. There is a simple solution, if you don't like the item, or are not willing to pay the price -- DON'T BUY IT. How simple is that? And with the way Gene items are selling on eBay, if you wait long enough I am sure you can find either pieces or the whole set discounted. Geeesh. People act as if AD owes us something. But they don't. They are a business and businesses are out to make money, otherwise they wouldn't be a business. Okee, rant mode off...

Ahhh....

All Movie Guide - 20th Century Fox What other dolls and costumes will we see AD produce? Can this site give us any hints?

Hmmmm...seems we had a search for Bobbi Ray Carter...interesting. Anyways she is a host on HSN. This link will give you the program schedule and times when Miss Carter will be on. Go forth and have fun! :o)

Okay here is a post by Sarah regarding Susan Wakeen's Cassie doll.

With no vinyl Kate on the horizon, I WANT Cassie! (Kate was a vinyl doll by The Family Co. who was sculpted by Robert Tonner. She was released in a porcelain version, and she was sculpted as a teen-ager. Looks like Cassie if and when she is produced, will fit that bill.)

Thanks to my buddy Vera, she saw this posted on the Genelist:

I went to the the MA convention two weeks ago here in Boston, and Herb Brown, the retiring chair :( announced that,besides Judy Garland in "Summerstock," the other dolls of the "Leading Ladies" collection (a first ever, for MADC) were going to be:

- Judy Garland in "Meet Me in St. Louis"
- 2 Greta Garbo dolls in "Camille" and "Grand Hotel"
- 2 Marlene Dietrich dolls in "Blond Venus" and "Shanghai Express"

OOooooooh!! Thanks to Ellen for these AWESOME pics:

Ellen's Photopoint Album

So what are you looking at?

- The first doll one is "Bon Anniversaire" Alex, limited to 500 for $130
- The second is "Noble Invitation" Gene, limited to 1,500 for $125
- The third doll is Judy Garland in "Summerstock" by Madame Alexander, limited to 2000 for $120 (Judy is first in a series of "Leading Ladies of the Sliver Screen")
- The fourth doll is Madra's "Screen Test Trunk Set" ,limited to 1,000 for
$395 (this is not an exclusive to FAO, just a 2002 first introduction). Madra travels with two costumes from "All About Eve" and a full-length faux fur coat from the film's audition scene. Trunk has carry handle, hangers, shelves.

VICKY'S BARBIE DOLL BULLETIN BOARD Yes, I knew it always existed, but here's a link to it. I wish I could keep up with *all* the cool fashion doll pages! LOL.

Just like I wish I could keep up with *all* the new fashion dolls coming out. Last week someone did a search for Cassie. All I know about her is that she is part of the Susan Wakeen Eve line. (A friend perhaps?) These dolls really do nothing for me (Which is surprising since there are several of her other dolls I really love.) that is why there has been nothing on her, but for my readers I will search! Look for some more info hopefully in the next few days.

And while on different tangents, has anyone had their Brenda Starr come unstrung? My Mom's Brenda was in storage for awhile, and she recently took her out to play, and discovered to her horror that her body was all limp! We plan to have her restrung but has this happened to anyone else? (If you have a second, you can drop me an e-mail me or just hit the "comment" link below. Thanks.)

Rate & Review Network An interesting concept, I shall have to look into more when I have some time.

Remember this comment I made?

Looks like my wish is going to become a reality. Sunday I picked up the latest issue of Vogue Patterns and inside is an article about Gene. (Check out the original reference here.)

Here's a little excerpt from the article:

Vogue Patterns tracked Gene's sucess closely, and in 1999 approached Mel (Odom) about doing a costume collection for home sewers. "Gene appeals to our vintage customer," says James Bosco, "and we loved the idea of using our pattern archives to design vintage garments on miniature scale." Mel agreed immediately, and the first two styles -- a gown and a suit -- were introduced in September of that year. Since then, patterns for Madra have been added to the line, and clothing for Trent will be launched in the January/February 2002 catalog.

Whee!!! I can't wait!!

And even though its not for dolls, YOU MUST check out pattern # 7464. I LOVE the green one!!

While listening to the radio yesterday I caught an interview with Destiny's Child. And come this Christmas, we will get to have dolls of them! They will be produced by Hasbro.

eBay item 1271205307 (Ends Sep-08-01 19:27:41 PDT ) - NEW!! "CYBER LAUNCH" Alex doll

Helen S.Rostmoff has got a new Tyler collection. Check it out!

Check it out...one of my favorite new designers now has a website! Yay!!AFFORDABLE DESIGNS

Check out my friend Kim's GORGEOUS Tyler Album!

More Free printies for you: War Posters and vintage ads, msg

Here's a chance for you to own a piece of Gene history: eBay item 1268877427 (Ends Sep-02-01 14:25:37 PDT ) - Dinner in Bombay Gene -- a OOAK by Doug James An awesome dress by my favorite designer for the Gene line, Doug James, and hairstyle by Laura Meisner.