Integrity's Dree Hill and Tobias Alford Meet

Tobias lays eyes on Dree Hill for the first time and eagerly awaits her release from the box.

Tobias had to get dressed before he could meet the new lady in town, Dree Hill.  (Dree is part of the 2015 Integrity Toys Cinematic Convention Color Infusion Style Lab.)

Tobias Alford looks dapper in his borrowed pieces from others.

Using on-hand clothing and shoes, I managed to create something suitable for Tobias to wear.  His gray turtleneck and houndstooth jacket were borrowed from Fashion Madness T. J.  T. J.'s denim jeans were too short for Tobias.  A pair of Old Joe Infirmary-tagged black jeans have to do for now. To give the OJI jeans a little more length, I used a hot iron to crease them.  While creating the center crease, I held the hot iron firmly on the jeans as I pulled the jeans at the waist from underneath the firm pressure of the iron.  While still warm from iron heat, after creating the crease, I stretched the fabric even further by holding the waist area in one hand, the end of the pant legs in the other as I pulled each end.  This did not add very much length but enough was added for the hem to now cover his ankles.  Tobias' black loafers were borrowed from an unknown Ken fashion.

A Closer Look at Dree

Dree Hill has a sultry vibe reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe and the more contemporary reality TV star, Evelyn Lozada.

The lovely Dree has a tan complexion, hazel eyes with applied eyelashes, and blonde hair with flipped ends.  She has a beauty mark above her left upper lip.  Dree stands a full 12 inches tall and is articulated at the waist, elbows, wrists, and knees.  Sold nude, an extra pair of hands was attached to the side panel of the box.

The shape of the extra hands is not very different from her attached pair.

Height and complexion comparison between Dree and Pazette (the 2013 Holiday Barbie)

Dree Gets Dressed and Meets Her Man

Integrity Toys (IT) Rebel Desire fashion

I purchased the Rebel Desire IT 2015 Cinematic Convention-exclusive fashion for Dree, which consists of a black fitted blouse with outer buttons and hook and eye inner closure, black pencil skirt, black pumps, two silver bangles, silver dangle hoop earrings, and a lavender baseball-style jacket.

Minus the lavender jacket, Dree is dressed in the Rebel Desire ensemble with blouse untucked.

Looking quite stylish, Dree took this close-up (blouse is still untucked).

Blouse is tucked in creating the intended look.

The lavender baseball-style jacket completes the ensemble.

With all the attention Dree was getting, Janay became a little envious.  To put her at ease, she was invited to participate in the photo shoot.  (Not to worry, Janay, you remain my favorite IT Color Infusion doll.)

Finally, Tobias and Dree have made a connection.  I sense an intense amount of chemistry between the two.

Close up of the lovely couple.

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I would like to thank Janay, Tobias, and Pazette for extending a very warm welcome to Dree.

After the photo shoot, Dree and Tobias remained in the studio for a lengthy period of time getting to know one another better.


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Shoes and Solid Gold Fashion for Janay

I ordered four pairs of shoes for Janay from Facets by Marcia* in three different styles.  Shown above, Janay models a bronze wrap pump, which is so close to brown that I now wish I had selected a different color for the brown platform pump (front left).  An option to paint the brown pumps is under consideration.

In the above image, Janay models the black with red platform patent-leather pumps with a black and red brocade dress formerly worn by Tonner's Tiny Dottie.  Janay took ownership of that dress upon her arrival during the third quarter of this year.

Pleased with the style and color of the black and red pumps, next Janay paired these with her tribal chevron-print dress purchased from Shasha of atelierniShasha.  She finds these to be a perfect match for this dress.

Janay illustrates the fit of the white buckle pump and brown platform pumps.

*Lengthwise, the open-toe buckle shoes and platform pumps from Facets by Marcia are a nice fit.  Due to the doll's high arch, the heels of these two styles tend to slip; the buckle style slips more.  I used clear elastic bands to hold the buckle shoes in place as shown in the photo above.   The bronze wrap style that Janay models in the first image has the best overall fit.

As I was writing this post, my husband handed me a small package containing three pairs of black Stardoll/Monster High shoes ordered from eBay seller, bestqualityforever2010.  Janay illustrates how well these fit her in the next image.

These Stardoll/Monster High shoes are nice for a dressed down look.  The price of $1.99 + $1.98 shipping worked well for me.  I ordered three pairs with the intent to paint the two extras another color.  Thanks for the heads up on these Roxanne.

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Janay's Color Infusion Solid Gold fashion

After items from the 2014 Integrity Toys Gloss Convention this past October were revealed, I immediately knew Janay had to own the Solid Gold fashion offered at the convention and shown above. In addition to a gold sequined, lined jacket with matching cami, gold belt, gold satiny shorts, and tan mid-calf boots, the fashion includes three gold tone bracelets and lightning shaped drop earrings.  The shorts have two side pockets with a hook and eye back closure.  The same closure is used for the camisole and jacket.  Selling originally on eBay from $75 up, I was able to snatch it up for $35 after a cooling down, post-convention period.  (Haste usually makes waste while patience saves.)


In the two final images, Janay models her new fashion, first without the jacket and then wearing it. 

Color Infusion Janay in Solid Gold fashion, without the jacket (top photo) and with (bottom photo).

She looks as electrifying as I had imagined.

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To see the three shoe styles offered at Facets by Marcia that fit Color Infusion (CI) Janay, click and scroll down to the Jem Integrity styles at this link.  Remember, the wrap style, in my opinion, is the best fit for CI Janay.

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Is it 2015, Yet?

Color Infusion Janay wearing Monster High shoes

I have been scouting around online for shoes for Color Infusion (CI) Janay to complement her wardrobe.   IT Direct has another shoe pack for $30 plus shipping that I have delayed purchasing.  It includes three pairs of shoes and a felt hat.  The shoe pack with boots, also at IT Direct, is already here.

Shoes made for Monster High, Jakks Pacific, and America's Next Top Model dolls have been suggested by other collectors, but I have not been able to find styles suitable for Janay's "taste."

There are international eBay sellers who carry more fashionable shoes that fit CI Janay.  The warning in the description regarding some dyes possibly bleeding onto the doll's vinyl was enough for me to continue searching elsewhere.

This past Thursday I found an online seller who carries three different shoe styles in a variety of colors for CI Janay for $13 each.  This price is comparable to the eBay seller's without the dye fading potential.  Before making a visit to the thrift store yesterday, I had planned a shoe order of four pairs in different colors from this seller.  I wanted more, but at $13 each, I decided when I placed the order, I would only order four.

On weekdays, the thrift store prep area is open during normal business hours and workers constantly stock the floor with new items.  Items without price tags must be taken to the prep area for pricing.  Questions about merchandise can be answered in that area as well. Saturday shopping is usually less fruitful than on weekdays and the prep area is closed on weekends. 

Monster High dolls found at thrift store

On Friday, the fashion doll area of the thrift store was well stocked.  I found five Monster High dolls and purchased four of the five.  The one left behind was nude and without shoes.   Janay needed shoes.  Give me those shoes! (A line from the 1950s movie, The Bad Seed.)

Additional dolls found at thrift store, LIV Alexis x2 and Hawaiian souvenir doll

In addition to the Monster High (MH) dolls, I purchased two LIV dolls for their articulated bodies.  One is fully dressed; the other is nude.  A cute little Hawaiian souvenir doll pulled at my heartstrings, so she came home with me, too.

The MH dolls were marked $5.99 each, a little more than I wanted to pay, but $5.99 is a better price than $13 for shoes only (I thought).  So I grabbed the ones I wanted before inspecting each bagged doll carefully.  On close inspection, I discovered the MH dolls only have upper arms.  The forearms are missing on all but one, and the hands are missing on all!  It's a good thing I only wanted those shoes!

I believe I have the dolls accurately identified as:  Draculaura, Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein, and Cleo de Nile, who has one of her lower arms.  All are missing their hands.  With the exception of their missing lower arms/hands, the dolls are in relatively good condition and were probably donated by the same former owner.

LIV dolls and Hawaiian doll, de-bagged

Since the LIV dolls were $3.99 for the fully dressed doll and $2.99 for the nude one, I took the MH dolls to the prep area and asked if the price could be reduced due to the missing forearms and hands.   I was prepared to show them the completely dressed LIV doll for $3.99 to suggest that price.   Instead of $5.99 for each MH, I only paid $2.99 each.  I was a happy camper and would have been even happier had I printed out and taken the coupon I had in my email for $5 off a $10 purchase. 

For a total cost of $23.74, I just knew Janay would have four extra pairs of shoes to wear. This did not prove to be the case.  Only one of the four pairs fits her properly, Draculaura's pink and yellow heels that Janay is modeling in the first picture of this post.  I really hoped Clawdeen Wolf's boots would fit Janay.  Maybe a dip into some boiled water will loosen the vinyl enough for them to fit her. 

I am still pleased with the find.  Never in my life, however, did I think I would buy a Monster High doll to keep or do anything with.  If I cannot get Clawdeen's boots to work for Janay, I will fashion some hands to attach to the long sleeves of Clawdeen's jacket.  Her fangs will be painted and her hair styled to cover her ears.  I am not sure what the fate will be for the other MH dolls just yet, but I'll probably make arms for them as well and make them look less monster-like. 

Alexis and Alexis in Sparkle Girlz clothing

The two LIV Alexis dolls are now dressed in Sparkle Girlz clothing.  (Yes, I said the purchase was for their bodies, but the bodies can be dressed until I need them for different proportionate heads, right?)  Alexis at left wears shoes made by Paulette of Limbe Dolls. 

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Janay took a quick full length photo to end this post.  She knows the shoes do not match her fashion.  She also knows she looks good in anything, even if the colors are not coordinated.

Maybe I should have adhered to my original plan to "not buy another doll before next year," but don't blame me.   The dolls just happened to come with the shoes I purchased for Janay and one can never have enough articulated bodies on hand.  I have no excuse for the purchase of the souvenir doll except for the fact that she was there and she is the most complete of all that followed me home. 


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Color Infusion Janay's Second Photo Shoot

When last seen, 2013 Color Infusion Janay wore a black and white striped tunic and black textured leggings (scroll down here).  After the chevron dress arrived from Shasha of atelierniShasha, we made time for another photo shoot.

Janay styles and profiles the chevron dress, which shows off her long, shapely legs.

As evidenced above, Janay looks stunning in the chevron dress.  We wanted to see where the length would fall on shorter legs.  Guess who volunteered.

Halle models the chevron dress.

We all agree they both wear it well and lengthwise, it appears to fall in the same upper thigh area on both.

Janay tried on her slip dress next, but we found it to be a little short.  So she refused to be photographed wearing it.  (She can be a diva, too).  Once again, Halle volunteered to model it.

Halle models the slip dress made in beach colors that match her PopLife Christie jewelry. 

Since the slip dress is the perfect length for Halle, Janay allowed her to keep it.  Halle wears a pair of pewter Mixis shoes, which are a little long on her, but they work well with the dress.

Happy to have finally received a redress, Halle returns to her chair with other shelved playscale dolls.  Janay continues mixing and matching.

Yellow tunic combinations:

The yellow tunic pairs well with the royal blue sparkly leggings and Janay's own royal blue pumps.

Here she tries on gray leggings and black high heels.

In the same color combination as before, Janay decides to sit a bit.

White Tunic:
 

White tunic with gray leggings and black high heels

Taking a risk with four different colors, Janay adds a yellow belt to the white tunic worn over hot pink leggings with her blue pumps.

She realizes the versatility of the white tunic and decided to skip modeling it with other leggings.

Gray tunic combos:

Gray on gray with black boots and faux diamond choker

More splashes of color are done with gray tunic, yellow belt, animal print leggings, and black heels.

Same combination as before but with borrowed jewelry from Darla Daley (earrings, bracelet and belt made by Shasha).

Janay and Darla await the arrival of another friend.

Until the next redressing session, Janay now stands on the corner of my desk with her current BFF, Darla Daley, who has borrowed Janay's felt hat, faux diamond earrings and choker. 



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Janay's New Fashions, a Mini Photo Shoot

There is so much mixing and matching that can be done with the tunics and leggings I ordered for Color Infusion Janay from Shasha of atelierniShasha.

The items purchased were revealed in a previous post, seen here.  Janay has tried on the textured black leggings, which fit her like second skin.  She wore the red paisley tank with these for about a week before trying on additional tanks, with and without the black leggings, this past weekend.  Her photo shoot follows:

Red paisley tunic is paired with black textured leggings and Janay's black high heels.

A yellow tunic is worn with black textured leggings and Janay's black boots.  I made a "temporary" black belt for her waist.

The tunic is actually long enough to wear as a mini dress as shown above.  It looks great with the boots which have a strip of faux leather in front center with black mesh sides.  The books conveniently have a back zipper.

Black and white striped tunic is worn as a mini dress with black knee-high boots.

Black textured leggings look great with the black and white striped tunic.  Janay wears her black heels and has added a faux diamond encrusted, bow-shaped choker.

In this final photo, Janay wears her black felt hat as she waits patiently on my desk for her next photo shoot.  She is accompanied by Darla Daley who has been waiting patiently on my desk for over a year to be joined with two of her sisters who arrived after her.  Darla just happens to be wearing another Shasha fashion that I won in a contest by Shasha in February 2013.

Janay has many more fashion options with other leggings and tanks that have yet to be tried on.  Let's not forget her slip dress in beach colors or the black and white tribal chevron dress, which should arrive soon. 

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As mentioned in the previous post about Janay's new clothes, Halle attempted to get my attention with the hand gesture illustrated above.  I incorrectly assumed she wanted to borrow some of Janay's new clothes, which still might be true, but I discovered yesterday that her earrings had fallen out.  One was on the shelf below her chair.  The other had fallen into a box of doll items purchased for my niece that was on the floor in front of the shelf where Halle is displayed. 

Now that both earrings have been found and replaced in her ears, Ms. Halle is content and so am I.  (Yeah, the shelf below Halle is mostly used for storage; ignore it.)


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