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I remember my first experience with makeup. I was 12 years old and after saving my popsicle money for a few weeks, I made my first (clandestine) purchase of a gold-toned metal tube of pink lipstick. I lied and told the clerk it was a gift for my mother. But instead, I ran back home with my then BFF, huddled under a cover and then, taking turns, colored my lips over and over again. This was pretty much the sensation I had preparing this week's post! Last summer I held a "Spa Day" for my girls which was enormously popular. This year, we decided to do a part two with our own... salon de beaute . Truth is, I've been very curious about the art of repainting dolls especially when I discovered how some artists use watercolor pencils and chalk pastels to make up the faces!!! As a former fashion illustrator, I am very familiar with this media, I just never thought of using them on my dolls. Oh what fun! But don't get me wrong. I'll never be the n...

Since December, my girls have been super busy with holiday parties, red carpet events, couture and ready-to-wear catwalk shows. Always ready to strike a pose at any time of the day or night, they've lent their images to  Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. They’ve worked hard and are tired. So this year, I decided to treat them to a little pampering, restoration & relaxation with our own… day at the spa! Though I do not store my team under glass, my dolls require very little special care because they are constantly changing in and out of clothes for photo shoots and moving about the house. Even those not used on a regular basis have their clothes changed four times annually to correspond with the seasons. Still, most dolls are in front of the camera so their faces must be flawless and devoid of dust. A few have suffered stains as a result of their lust for black garments. And a few2 of my trusted Barbie Model Muses have started showing their age...