Going Casual

 We got a new package in from NatakoBjdClothes on Etsy today, so Edan volunteered to model as I wanted to see how they looked on the model body.

Back view of the tank.

Great casuals for the FID men, and the goods actually arrived very quickly as well.

The Dane's

 I've made no secret that Dane is one of my favorite Iple sculpts in the FID size. He's one that I could own in every color and not get tired of.  I've wanted to get the two I have together for some photos for a while now, but just hadn't gotten around to it. This morning I made time. Nox, the ebony guy, was my first. He has the default FID face up and is on the muscle body. He is a part of my fantasy group and I usually post him on my "In the Glade" blog.

This past summer a friend was rehoming her light brown Dane on the model body and asked me if I would be interested in him. How could I resist???? So Javier came to live with us. He also has the default FID Dane face up, and as previously mentioned is on the model body.

If money wasn't an option I would love to have a gray Dane.......and maybe even a dark brown Dane with a bearded face up to be a brother to Javier. But for now I'll enjoy the two I have. It is so interesting how the same face up can look so different on two different resin colors.

A Time Past

 Javier is part of the shifter group, and he's lived a long life, so decided to try a different look,  from a time past, for him. I got this Wolf Boy set from Iple when they offered some of the limited outfit sets up separately. I decided to see if the shirt and jacket would be useable on one of my Model body FID guys. It's doable. I would prefer the jacket to be roomier, but everything but the pants work ok. I imagine it will work great for the girls.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the Dane sculpt is just a beautiful sculpt. LOVE it in the FID size. I don't know why I was never enamored of it when it first came out as SID. I actually love it so much that I've  contemplated getting another in gray resin. There are however other sculpts on my "wishlist" so I should probably get one of those first before getting another Dane.

Playing with edits a bit here so you can actually see his freckles a bit more. 

Crossing Paths

 Lucy was my very first BJD in this scale, and she has had her share of resin relationships since her arrival, but has remained a bit of a drifter in the sea of romance. I got a wild hair the other day and decided to see what she and Josh would do together.

I really think they kind of like each other.

I think I'll let them cross paths a bit more to see what happens. So far, looks like there is definitely more story to tell.

Christmas Spirit

 Getting into the Christmas Spirit with the dolls. A few new pictures of Zayn since I haven't spent near enough time with him this past year.

Warm Winter Day

 We had a sunny fairly warm day today, so took Blevine out since I hadn't photographed her much.

She claimed the new jeans from Jenna, and borrowed a jacket from Tonner Matt's closet.

One of these I'll get an open eye Laeticia head as another look for her. She has a very sultry vibe.

Sorry Sometimes Seems to be the Hardest Word

 Javier and Cali both have fiery tempers, which leads to quite a few misunderstandings and hurt feelings.........and also a lot of making up. As I was taking these photos yesterday it appeared that Javier was the one in the dog house.

Neutral Tones

 Got a package in from SartoriaJ a while ago and finally got around to putting one of the girls in one of the new dress offerings. Cali got first dibs. She paired it with a hat that came with one of the Iplehouse outfits.

And a little afternoon distraction.

Blending with the Night

 Some just because pictures of Javier (FID Dane) in an Iple black hoodie and some JeansbyJenna.

I really need to spend more time with this guy. The Dane sculpt has fast become one of my favorites. Right up there with Lawrence and Leonard (and Rex, although I still *need* an FID Rex).

Just Joshua

 Finally got some play time this morning. Real life has been making it impossible for doll play the past six weeks or so. Felt good to have some dolly time this morning. Joshua is one I haven't quite figured out yet. I believe he is vampire and may have some dealings with Micha, but he's not been very forthcoming regarding back story since he arrived.

I need to spend more time with him to try and figure him out a bit more. I do love his broodiness though.

Blevine

 I made a bit of an impluse purchase recently. I've always kind of been intrigued with RD Laeticia, and when I saw a sleepy head Laeticia head in stock with face up at BJDivas I couldn't resist her. She will have to share a body with Lara, but I think that will work as I really don't have a firm spot for Lara in my story lines. I'm going to call the new girl Blevine, as I read it means "She-wolf" and it fits her as she is part of the wolven group.

I believe she is best friends with Lucy, and has a relationship with Lobo. Not sure how serious that relationship is, but I do know they seem to enjoy each other's company quite a bit.

I'm looking forward to photographing her more with the rest of the crew, and Lobo as well.

More of Edan and Maeve

 More of Edan and Maeve, for no particular reason except I felt like spending time with them today.

I contemplated changing him to the muscle body, but I've grown used to him on the model body and quite like him on it.

Micha-Oropher Robe Set

Cross post with my "In the Glade" blog linked in the side bar. Micha inhabits both worlds, so sharing in both places.  I ordered the Oropher Robe set from SartoriaJ with Micha in mind. He's a very old vampire, who enjoys the finer things in life and dressing in comfortable flowing clothing from his past when alone and relaxing. The Oropher robe set seems to fit the bill well.

And for those of you that may be wondering how well the SartoriaJ clothing designed for their 51cm men fits the Raccoon Doll men, it has been my experience they share well.

And a couple bonus shots of Mich in close up, just because.

Best Laid Plans and All That

 My original thought when I brought Cali home was that she would be a good match for Lobo, my SJ Jude........................but once again, my plans have been foiled and Cali tells me she's with Javier, NOT Lobo. It just took her a while to find Javier again.

I do love these two together, so will have to rework her relationship with Lobo, proving, not for the first time, the dolls sometimes have minds of their own it seems, no matter what my original intentions are.

And a dramatic profile shot, this time in black and white.

Another New Guy

 Introducing Javier, (Iple FID Dane on the model body in light brown)...................a character that wasn't planned at all, but since I love the Dane sculpt so much, when the opportunity presented itself for me to adopt this guy I just couldn't resist.

He's only my second guy on the model body and I don't know if he will keep it or trade with my FID Vincent (Varu) who is on a muscle body. I kind of like Javier on this body too though. My other Dane (Nox) is on the muscle body, so it is kind of nice to have one on the model body too.) I'm thrilled to have added him to my crew. I haven't figured out his back story yet, as I said he was a bit of an unexpected purchase, but I know I'll enjoy photographing him whatever world he decides to inhabit in my dolly universe.