Introducing Daria ( Riley 100 cm)

scooter_ca · Post by **scooter_ca** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:35 pm

How do I say this. Daria is a new doll identity. In a former life with another TDF member she had a different identity.
But back to the beginning. After stumbling across this forum a month or so ago, I became obsessed with the idea of owning a doll. I read every post going back several years, browsed all the vendor sites, and posted questions. After long last, the doll that caught my eye was a Riley 100 cm doll, brown or green eyes, dark hair and bangs. I chose Riley for several reasons:
1) The price. Hey, maybe I am not cut out to be a doll owner. With a Riley doll I can see if I am up to the challenge without spending a fortune. If all goes well, one day I may step up to a full size.
2) The size. I don't live alone and am not yet ready to come out of the doll closet. The 100 cm doll is much easier to store. A coffin sized box is sure to draw attention. My solution is a 42 inch (107 cm) duffel bag containing "sports equipment". Nobody is ever interested in smelly sports equipment.
3) The weight. I am currently recovering from an elbow injury. Many of the dolls would be too heavy.
4) Her looks. She is gorgeous and very photogenic.

So, with everything ready at home I was about to pull the trigger and order one, when a brown hair, brown eye Riley in fabulous condition came up for sale in the Buy and Sell forum, AND best of all, she was already in Canada! After a flurry of PM messages, Daria arrived a few days later.

I won't include the usual unpacking pictures, as she was not shipped from a vendor. However, the way Daria was packed was amazing. She had foam and towels underneath, Styrofoam on the sides, towels wrapped around each arm and leg, covered by a blanket and another towel, and then topped with thick layers of bubble wrap. If Daria was on the Titanic, she would have safely floated into New York City.

This all happened so fast, Daria has nothing to wear. She is very cold and tired from the trip. Right now she just wants to warm up and get some sleep. Maybe some more pictures once she gets some clothes.

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SmittyT · Post by **SmittyT** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:56 pm

Hi Daria... Remember... we are all born naked... have a happy honeymoon

windave · Post by **windave** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 6:29 pm

Yes, a Darla by ant other name would be as sweet.

dscorpion · Post by **dscorpion** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:28 pm

She's a little cutie!!

Roynotboy · Post by **Roynotboy** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 5:18 am

Looks like she's in good hands. Enjoy!

Post by **brigittes hubbie** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 1:42 pm

Hi scooter, welcome to the forum, and a happy honeymoon with sweet Daria. Please submit her to the Matrix,

Chris

Lemminkainen · Post by **Lemminkainen** » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:35 pm

Welcome to TDF scooter_ca.

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Congrats, and happy honeymoon!

Post by **Elle** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 5:40 am

A warm welcome to Daria

Regarding the hidden place in your 1st post... In fact a doll is a sport equipement also, sometimes

Elle

Post by **brigittes hubbie** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 3:02 pm

Hi scooter_ca, thank you for submitting sweet Daria, she´s very proud to have joined I hope.

Chris

scooter_ca · Post by **scooter_ca** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:10 pm

Thanks everyone.
This is a continuation of my first brief introduction. Daria came out to play for a while today. Some wigs and clothes are arriving Monday, but for today, she got a hair cut. The wig that Daria came with is nice and photographs well when you work at keeping it parted off her face. However, most of the time, it dangles over her entire face, giving her that Cousin It look.
So after watching a few YouTube videos on cutting bangs, I grabbed the scissors, crossed my fingers, and started cutting.
First thing I discovered is that synthetic hair is nothing like real hair. It is very tough. The scissors would cut a few hairs but would just push the rest out, like trying to cut wire. I used the best scissors I have and sharpened them like crazy.

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Before
After a half hour or so, I finally got the look I wanted.

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I used a towel so hairs did not get everywhere. I think it turned out pretty well. It could have gone a whole lot worse.
Also in this picture, the wig fastener is showing. I think I will cut them off, because the wig stays on fine without them.

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Maybe not 100% straight, but acceptable.

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A pony tail and red ribbon completes the look.
I also want to look into using powdered eye shadow on her lips. I saw this suggested in another post as a good, non permanent method. The lips look too pale right now. They need a little more color.