Hollywood Dolls

This is probably one of the best sculpts that Tonner did. I wanted a gentler Edward, one like Heathcliff, a dark side but still you could see a loving face. I gave this doll a major haircut and sculpted the hair with gel and dabbing of hairspray. Held by little rubber bands as it...

In the previous post I mentioned I wouldn't touch the eyes, but friends said I had to to give the eyes "more soul". I always encourage comments and criticisms. How else can you grow? And there are some things that your eyes don't see after staring at a piece of work for a long time....

This is Tonner's Bella Swan doll which has been again, amateurishly repainted by me. I decided to cut the hair using a "thinning scissors" (let the scissors bite at a certain length and then pull). It took some time to get out of the Scarlett mold. I also wanted to see if I could...

Over the years I have been told, "Diane, you are so creative, you should be a fashion designer."I learned in college that I am not a fashion designer. I can't make up new fashions off the top of my head. I think I am creative, but not inventive.I am a good copier.I am good at looking at a design and figuring out how it is put together. Unless it is...

A while ago the editor of Grazia India, Nadnini Bhalla contacted me about doing a photoshoot with my fashion dolls for the magazine, with them wearing miniature outfits created by Indian fashion designers. She said she loved my Vogue mock up covers and wanted to make something in...

"Dazzle" is a term used in the Twilight story by Stephanie Meyer to describe the unexplained attraction Edward Cullen creates for anyone. The portrait is Edward exposing himself to the sun -- in the story, vampires who expose themselves to the sun reveal their real skin -- iridiscent...

This outfit has some history. In 2003 when I finally decided to sew for Gene, I was totally inspired by the Judy Garland film "Meet Me in St. Louis". I have always loved this movie, it is my favorite Judy Garland movie ever. I love the story, the music, and the costumes.I started...

Over a year ago, I discovered the Modes Royale patterns. I became an obsessed woman trying to track down pictures of the patterns. I was so excited when I was able to buy a whole bunch of scanned catalogues on CD. I have found many outfits I want to recreate.Here is what I have done...