30th July 2013
Been awhile since I blogged!
Also been awhile since I posted any doll box arrival and opening ceremony!
This time is an unexpected arrival of a Child, whom has been in my wishlist for awhile now, although she's not my top priority. I was saving up for another Child from my wishlist and currently on a layaway on another one, but this girl just decided to pop out on the market at this time! She is a really rare girl and was on a really good price, so it's too hard to pass on! ;_;
She is ...
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Latune Subbota from Super Robot Wars Original Generation !!
ラトゥーニ・スゥボータ
Also known as Latuni, Latooni.
My first Mini Dollfie Dream. I need to take back my words - DDs are addictive! And MDDs are irresistable too! Looks like MDD Al Azif needs to wait... I am starting to feel that DDs and vinyl dolls are really for me... I need to bring home more BJDs now to 'rekindle' my passion for BJDs...
This is my first time ordering from Mandarake, and I am very satisfied with their service; fast processing and shipping! I guess Nakano store is the more reliable one, since I've heard that some international customers had problems with some other stores.
Cute pink box!
First look on Latune
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She is so lovely! I have to admit that I am not huge fan of her face-up, but she truly looks much prettier in person than in photos!
One of the best part of her is her full set outfit. The full set consists of 9-10 pieces! Superb quality and very detailed! I almost bought this set off YJA (for MDD Al Azif maybe?) but luckily I didn't.
I personally think that Volks did not do a good job on her wig and also her face-up. The MDD looks quite different from her original design from the anime.
Funniest thing is, I honestly did not know that MDDs have loose leg joints and they cannot stand without doll stands! I was horrified when I found out and thought that the store did not inform me about this as a defect. It was only later through the store's explanation and online sources, I know that the joints need customization. I believe that newer MDD bodies do not have these loose joints.
Some photos with Latuni dressed up as Latuni~!
I did not put on everything - too many layers to put on! Lazy at the moment :p Will do so after I wash and colour-fast them. Black clothings are scary for dolls!
I love Latuni, her character and personality - purple hair, loli, purple and pilot. I guess I am fond of her coz of the similarities to Al lol. Al is still my most favourite and on the top of my wishlist now. My next and only target should be only her. Hmm...Etheldreda works too actually...I am not really a fan of Etheldreda but I really love her MDD.
Ahhh I am still deciding what name and/or which character should I give her! Shy-type or naughty-type hmmm? I did not expect her coming home so soon, so I did not plan anything for her ;_; I assume that I already have a naughty-type (future Al Azif), so I think I need more variety of personalities in my household.
Another Child to celebrate birthday with in the future ♥
Till then~
Labels: doll, dollfie, Dollfie Dream, My Labyrinth
For those who sew, you will understand how much having a sewing machine by your side means to you.
I have felt so isolated for awhile now after being separated from my Mom's old model Brother sewing machine... and has been looking for another sewing machine here (away from home) for sometime now also. New ones are so expensive and read bad reviews on the cheapest ones I could find. So, I have always look at auction second hand ones - means they are always older models, and specifically Janome and Husqvarna. I have grown to like older models for their design and long-lastingness/durability. But! I've never won a bid D; And they are always located so far away and cannot be shipped ;___;
I almost resorted to buying a new model Brother sewing machine, an alternative choice; when I found this beautiful vintage Husqvarna!! ♥
The seller included so many accessories together with the machine - even an vintage solid carry case! I instantly texted her on the day she posted her ad and picked it up from her the next morning before anyone else could get it! It was such a bargain for a machine that is still in working condition; but may need some service...which I hope would not cost alot ;_;
This little thing is so heavy...did not expect it to be almost as heavy as an 240V amp oTL Never though portable old machines are this heavy lol.
This machine looks complicated to learn how to use! Luckily the owner still kept the instruction manual, for more than 20 years!
So happy to finally have one of my dream machines home with me~
Let's hope my experience would be good with this beauty! ♥
Labels: My Atelier, My Labyrinth, Sew Sew Diary
This will be another post about my yummy bubbly bath adventure~!
This is how my beside bathtub looks like*
My treasure box of yummy bath ballistics and bubble bath bars ~!
This cookie jar does not contain edible yummies; but yummy bath goodies ♥
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Another product by Lush! Used this a few weeks ago (after Christmas). Christmas has passed, but I can still indulge myself with Santa's Sack (bﾟv`*)
Bubble bath time! Tangerine-coloured bath with essential oils; Tonka absolute, neroli oil, tagetes oil and gardenia extract *
Labels: BathTime, Cosmetics, My Labyrinth
