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GLAMPING never looked so GOOD!
Leave it up to the dynamic SuperDuo to capture the true essence of the infamous and coveted Chalk White OOAK creations.
A select group of beloved Sybarite Collector’s were invited to view this latest incarnation of what the community refers to with love and respect “the Chalkies”
Their porcelain skin is like silk and whiter resin than the more commonly known as the Superdoll Sybarites which are in limited editions but available to those of us who can’t seem to own enough of them.
A key reason why the Chalkies are so valuable is not just are they dripping in the finest of fabrics stones and beads all OOAK Couture but are the only One of its KIND. Although many in the Superdoll world hate talking the dowry on these lovelies its fair to say they go for the price of a brand new car.
If you are fortunate enough to attend and have the luxury of money being no object, it is my understanding you are not guaranteed to own one as the Duo are very particular with whom they sell too.
I do hope on my trip this summer to my first Sybarite let alone 1st doll convention ever is as elated to meet my hero’s who have created these beauties I have come to love and obsess over.
Thrilled to go would pass out if ever I was to see a Chalkie in person.
ENJOY
btw: this image appears in the latest issue of Haute Doll Magazine. Sharing this image does not come close to owning the actual magazine filled with all kinds of doll community brilliance.
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The Superdoll-Gods Good Grace
Live from the Sunset Strip
Every now and then God’s grace finds it’s way back to me after a tough struggle or hardship. Some may view my putting a “Doll Convention” amongst Gods good graces as out of touch or immature. If this is the case or a question in your mind you either know me or have a relationship with God. I am not here to preach to anyone person but for some reason felt the need to explain myself on how my relationship with God and my love for collecting the Sybarites fall into the same category.
Without going into my living hell in 2012 I can sum it up by saying death, surgery, and suicide all of which deeply wounded my spirit and faith as all three of these were dealt with by 3 different people all within a 6 month radius. Never wanting my SUPERDOLL blogs to reflect my personal life or get confused with the mission statement or creation of there purpose and this was to be information, education, and most of all sharing IMAGERY of these beautiful wonders called the Sybarites.
WE all have our ways of dealing with stress, pain, and/or sadness. My way is ESCAPING into a world filled with Couture Creations and the Dolls who wear them. Photographing, posing, building diorama’s or set scenes for each letting my imagination and creativity go wild with endless options an possibilities. In my almost 4 years collecting these dolls have come to the realization they are more than just pretty to look at or collect. My Sybarite dolls have literally been heart savers and my muses to looking forward at a life filled with color and excitement and not just living in black and white anymore.
I still remember my begging my partner David on wanting to own just one. YES the infamous I only want just one routine which if you are a Sybarite collector you know all too well this is a big untruth one if not careful could end up in debt or worse become O.C.D.- Obsessive Couture Doll disorder. Having to admit to myself I had a problem with FBR or in Sybarite terms “Fashion Beyond Reason”. What this means is my Sybarites refused or I refused to dress them in anything BUT FBR which is the Superdoll Couture line specifically crafted with the Superdoll in mind.
My hat is off to the SuperDuo in a brilliant ad campaign from the days of Tattoo release to the V3 or Generation 3 today. If you own the Haute Doll with Couture Savage on the cover then you will understand better what I mean by brilliant ad campaign. Thinking now at how Couture Savage was not just the new girl on the block in Superdoll world but it was the way in which Charles described in an interview not with him but with CS herself. I fell head over heels in love with the whole concept of these Divas of delight having their own aura or personality so to speak.
On this eve of March 2nd 2012 after paying my deposit for my first Sybarite USA Convention Live on the Sunset Strip has brought me here to my blog in celebration for this chance of a lifetime and to say thank you to those who have supported me this last year during my darkest of hours. If you were to tell me 2013 would be a lucky year for me I would laugh in your face as I am very superstitious especially with numbers like 13. However not so superstitious my faith has never faltered not even come close. Which is why I chose to share my hope for this year and event to Gods Good Grace as a major factor in what I hope to be one of the happiest years and/or times of my life.
Another HUGE deal for me comes from this chance event. Finally being able to MEET in PERSON some of the KEY Collectors from who I have been emailing, posting, buying, selling, etc. from the last 4 or so years. One thing about technology I have learned in my 20 years online starting out with AOL 1.5 is first impressions get lost in the shuffle of bytes, RAM, and modems. I have always said if you are in a bad mood or feel rushed in some way not to read emails from friends or work partners as your feelings can easily read into a letter more than what you think it was meant as.
I have gotten myself into many a situations over the years by being sarcastic and playful only to realize in the long run it was not seen as fun or playful but taken way too seriously which then only leads to endless posts and emails obsessing about hurting ones feelings. Knowing not all but a handful of collectors and I will finally meet in person will hopefully and finally put to rest any uncertainty about my character and integrity and I don’t mean dolls. Two qualities I take very seriously and find it almost impossible to protect online if the group you run with has never met you in reality only virtual reality.
Could I be hoping too much, after all maybe the powers that be regardless will think I am an asshole?
I am okay with this as you can’t please everyone but to have the chance to please someone is worth the price of the event and who knows more connections and friendships will lead to more DOLLS.
Wanting to go some more about what is up ahead like my documentation of a complete sueding, cleaning, and re stringing of a ONE Couture Savage with photos and directions starting later this early morning. My prayers are to do a great job where it has some value among other collectors who like myself were fearful of re stringing their dolls. After last year I have come to embrace RISK and weigh whatever the RISK is options and go from there.
Not a wealthy person but comfortable and smart enough to have a back up plan if need be. But I can’t fear my dolls anymore as they at one point caused more stress than enjoyment. The worse could happen is I break one of her pieces. The best is I succeed and am able to share the process with all of you.
So in closing I have come to enjoy sharing my favorite and/or inspiring individuals be it by crafting, molding sewing, and my favorite photography taking of the Superdoll. This inspiring Sybarite collector needs no introduction only applause. Crazy dolls or better known as DA DA within the community I share with you the link to her AWESOME Flickr collection.
DA DA flickr feed
SPOTLIGHT Sybarite Collecter
Cabinet Displays, a set by Nadine’s Sybarites on Flickr.
In my Junior year of joining what I like to refer to as the Sybarite Fashion Academy have been fortunate to meet many interesting, talented, and creative artists online who own some of the most breathtaking and beautiful collections of all kinds. Having created or actually filled out information to start a closed group on Facebook called SuperDoll Fans for those of us who photograph our ladies to share with others.
Knowing how the doll community as a whole is a bit “fickle” emotionally at times made it a point to insist the club on Facebook have many administrators. At one point there were more admins than members. It has become a real success and I can honestly say had nothing to do with it.
What I mean in saying this is the group has grown and monitors itself by posting or uploading only photos Sybarite related though a group of us decided it be okay to lift dolls only in FBR Couture. Worried the club could become a sale feed turning off others who may want to join and/or leave because of it. After much thought it made sense to showcase all the beautiful gowns, wigs, dioramas, etc. from our creative members.
Prior too SuperFrock.ltd Charles and Desmond created the SUPERDOLL out of frustration or limitations to dolls they were asked to design for be it commission or contract. It was inevitable the Sybarite doll was only to become their reality soon thereafter.
Fashion Beyond Reason is the finest in Sybarite Couture unless of course you are fortunate enough to own a OOAK Ensemble’. I can’t begin to share my thoughts on the elusive Chalk whites or “Chalkies” as they are more affectionately referred too.
As to not get off topic every now and then when bored, looking to be inspired, or even depressed will click through the many images on photo sites like Flickr to revisit or be surprised to the latest productions and/or creations. Collectors I am honored to call my contacts like this beautiful lady and I don’t mean doll but Nadine Sybarite.
Nadine is but a select few in an elite group of Sybarite doll Collectors. I have always thought and still do those who live by the Superdoll Salon in London have access to such exquisite beauty and creativity. It doesn’t hurt to have a bit of shall we say “security” to afford such luxury.
The only thing green about me is the color of envy, though I strive to own, touch, view, and/or photograph these RESIN Goddess’s have come to appreciate the anticipation and hunt for the ever increasing HUNT for a HOLY GRAIL DOLL or in my case Dolls.
I can hear myself telling my late partner how I only wanted just ONE, no MORE. The infamous declaration everyone who is anyone wanting to own a Sybarite seems to be repeated in all languages of all creeds more so to convince ourselves than those we are trying to promise too.
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