Hi Scubba,
Nicely written post with all the links. The DOA outfits are ok, vids are nice tho, but I don't think I'll really do any of those. The outfits do look a bit to large for me to. Definitely like that Ciri outfit though! Regarding that costume you asked about the size; I'd go XS. It's often the case for my clothing that the tables specify size which is to small for the breast but perfect for the waist and hips. If you'd go bigger it'll be wide /lose on those part, and I personally (think you too) like it tight just there. Breast will squeeze in most clothes
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Of the Victorian dresses from you like I like the 2nd the best. But I've already got a bunch of black clothing. Maybe check for red / blue one some day!
And for the Lara head, well for me there is some resemblance with my #82. Also there is a Lara Croft look alike head from OR dolls (think#55). I'm not completely blown away tho.
Scuba_Vercetti wrote:
Im pleased to see your hairdressing skills are coming on and can’t wait to have a crack at braiding myself (now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d type lol) but yeah I’m finding this business of browsing for girls clothes, wigs, and make up kits quite strange but at the same time lots of fun.
Quick couple of questions, did you have to wash your doll when she first arrived? What’s the procedure? Baby oil then shower then towel dry and then talcolm powder? Also could you possibly take a large well lit close up shot of the eyes with the lids open and shut for me please. I probably will order some off MF but I’m still worried about messing up the dolls look.
Many thanks in advance
scuba
LOL yeah never thought I'd do it too
it's actually quite relaxing, I'm having like a zen moment when I'm doing her hair like that
And I feel you on the shopping; its very exciting and fun indeed! It'll get less strange, but will remain ever fun. Only tip I'll give: don't go full out before you have her, to see how some stuff fits. Tho generally XS/S is good. BTW I've arrived at the point where I can basically shop no more, got so much stuff and my space for it is kind off filled up over these last months. She definitely got more stuff than I have now
For your last questions: well I did wash her myself after I've gotten her. She smelled a bit, and mostly I've read so often that people do this first thing, that I kind off took it for 'mandatory'. Now, after quite some cleaning sessions, I really think (unless of the smell) you might as well skip it since it's pretty clear you'll be going to need to clean her in 2-3-4 days anyway...dirty boy
hahaha, no but I hope you get my point; I don't think you'll have to clear her asap per se.
And the procedure, well I'm not really an expert, so anyone who might have tips please jump in if you have additions!
But I don't shower, mostly because I've some open wounds to the metal
, but yeah showering sounds good; soaping; drying from the shower I guess; then baby oil massage (this can really nice if you get into it) and then after the oil has like set in (maybe 20-30 min or so I think) you can powder her. Basically stroke the brush; you'll feel the resistance so to speak, after powdering the brush will move more easily; try to move the powder till a whole area is like 'whitend out' add some more if need be, otherwise move on to next area. I always go to there is some resistance left, but mostly gone (I don't powder extreme). Ow yeah but I do use sort of corn powder. Read somewhere that talcom powder can be bad for you, dunno tho.
Last thing: the eyelids of MF. Honestly I have mixed feelings about them, since the dolls already have eyelids...some quite thick. But what can you do right, I'm not going to cut them
Still I also like some 'extras' they bring too. The eyes closed look is amazing. I never find myself going like 'ah man it doesn't look real' if that helps.
So I've took some comparison as you asked. Also did my first full hair brush and then curl. Looked pretty nice. Also did a small braid. All in all took me like 2 hours
And did some more 'darker' eyes make up and light vs dark pics. Had quite a busy sunday
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