September 07, 2012

Pre-Selling FR Convention Doll Collection

Hello everyone! 
I have a list of dollies I have available for pre-sale. Asking for a $50 deposit to secure the doll and will ship directly from convention. Shipping price depends on your location but roughly $10-$12 in the U.S. and $25-$30 International by Registered Mail. If you opt for Priority Mail or EMS, shipping will reflect exact costs. I have bought/sold/traded on this board for many years and have references if you'd like. 
Thanks! 
Maria/ MIO 

Haute Société Véronique Perrin Dressed Doll $175.00 

Main Event Adèle Makéda Dressed Doll $175.00 

Peak Season Kyori Sato Dressed Doll $175.00 

Sweet Victory Natalia Fatale Dressed Doll $175.00 

Lady in Red Erin S. Dressed Doll $175.00 

All in White Now Collette D. Dressed Doll $175.00 

Infallible Dasha FR: Squared Dressed Doll $225.00

August 11, 2012

Blade Runner #6 & #7

Happy Saturday!  I am finally catching up around here with the renovations winding down.  I'm happy to share photos of Blade Runner #6 and #7 which were both commissioned privately.  BR #6 is another golden cage dress but this time it's open with no mesh underneath.  It includes a black underbust corset dress, gold sequin bra top with choker, and sequin capelet.  BR #7 includes a top made of mesh and cream ultrasuede and skirt of cream silk, mesh and ultrasuede. I also made a bolero with pleated ribbon and a necklace with silver and gold chains, rhinestones and crystal pendants.  

I will be busy getting inventory ready for convention in September so I won't be taking too many commissions at this time but stay tuned for updates of new items coming!
**Photos of BR 6 by Patricia in SLC:




BR #7





July 30, 2012

New sweet treats in the etsy shop!

I finally listed new treats in the shop this afternoon and immediately after I did, Etsy crashed! It was down for about 2 or 3 hours but once it came back I was able to edit some photos.  I have chocolate Hostess Cupcakes, Mini chocolate cakes, fruit tarts, puff pastries with strawberry,  and strawberry cupcakes.  I will hopefully be listing a couple OOAK outfits in between finishing up my last 2 commissions before getting inventory ready for the FR convention in Orlando.  I will share photos in another post of the last Blade Runner-inspired outfit i created for a dear friend!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/105644970/2-strawberry-cupcakes-for-fashion



July 18, 2012

Sneak Peek of my updated Chanel-inspired bag!

Hi everyone!  I've created an updated version of my little quilted purse.  I've eliminated the tiny flap in front so the bigger flap has a smoother look and the eyelets that held the chain strap are also gone.  There is a longer chain now that can be shortened or tucked inside completely to create a clutch!  Diedra won the purse giveaway on Friday the 13th and chose this silver color.  I have a wide selection of silk colors and can make one in any color your heart desires :) I will offer both versions and more styles are coming soon.
Look for these in the Etsy shop on Thursday as well as new Dior-inspired makeup compacts!



July 05, 2012

Tarina Tarantino Barbie is free!!

Hey guys! Hope everyone who celebrated the 4th of July had a safe holiday!  I spent mine de-boxing Tarina Barbie and I am just so in love with her! I don't really care too much for the Model Muse body so Elvis Barbie sacrificed her articulated body to Tarina and Elvis is now wearing Tarina's clothing since I haven't removed them yet, ha!  I only have one of these articulated bodies but they are an affordable alternative to the pricier Fashion Royalty dolls, hands down!  I may end up getting a couple more and will eventually be sewing for them as well.  Meanwhile, check out my pictures of Tarina with her mini room I constructed from Tarina's display box.  I used a sheet of velvet flocked scrapbook paper to line the front where the doll was tied. I mostly did this to cover up the holes, but also to be able to save the built in mini book case. It's only taped on so I can use it as a template for different wallpaper and change up the look!  It's a work in progress for now.  I will eventually buy a sheet of wood grain paper for the floor or use the placemat I have if I can find it!!  I took out the cardboard jewelry and candy displays and put my own mini dollhouse furniture and a couple bottles ;)  Enjoy!


P.S. The pillows are new in the Etsy shop: 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MIOdesigns

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