It's easier to do these random posts by the month, so that's exactly what I'll do. That said, glorious October has come and gone. October, as I've stated countless times before, is my favorite month. It's Skye Kitty's favorite month too; her birthday is tomorrow.
I promise this one won't be solely for the Cabbies, though they WILL be in this post. So I'll start on...actually, I took this picture on September 30th. Hallie was settling into her new home.
Hallie is a Hopscotch Hill School doll, just like Logan. Spoiler alert, I own all four of these dolls and plan on reviewing them in the semi-distant future. More spoilers, these dolls are looser than a hooker's legs, thus why Hallie is sitting.
That same evening Morgan and Beryl June decided to hang out for awhile.
I think they're discussing their hair. They both have dark, curly pigtails, and they both like wearing satin bows. Piddling little stuff, but that's how friendships grow. Morgan was also impatient to meet Vincent...and she'd end up having to wait another twenty-five hours.
October 1st. Since October is breast cancer awareness month, I tried to gather my dolls in pink for a group picture. It didn't go too well, so I broke the group up for separate pictures. Here's my big girls, Alana (Mattel Saucy), Sabine (Saucy Walker clone), and Rose (Mattel Baby Won't Let Go).
Carol Kasey, Whimzee, Tallulah, and Bailey represent the little girls.
Whew, that was a lot more work than I expected!
Also, four of my Cabbies have birthdays on October 1st. Yep, four. From left, the birthday Kids were Cleopatra Chantale, Hugo Jack, Nathan Hunter, and Shelley Fred.
October 2nd. Amanda Jane wanted to hang out by my tablet, but she was a little shy about having her picture taken.
October 4th. Luna Macy wasn't about to let Amanda Jane show her up, and she has no reservations about being photographed.
Peek-a-boo!
October 7th. Monday's theme was double day, referring to Cabbies who have pigtails or braids. The yarnies are these four, Valencia Rose, Titania Rosalind, Alexandra Claire, and Elisabeth Clara.
Leslie Emily, Beryl June, and Margot Madeline also have pigtails, but they're a little different from the above trio. Leslie and Margot are Cornsilk Kids, and Beryl is an obvious popcorn.
October 7th was also the day that Isolde and Marlo arrived in the mail. Margot Madeline wasted no time getting acquainted.
October 9th. Hurricane Milton was assaulting Florida and my leg was spider-bit. I was readying Danica and River Song for their fall clothes, and they both took a shine to Ernest John.
I kinda wondered if I'd missed the mark with River Song, as she's not exactly a dead ringer for her namesake. But according to my friend from Newfoundland I did just fine. I'm only now noticing that these three all have different eye colors, by the way. Usually I end up with at least one duplicate.
October 10th. I took this one as I was stumbling around, getting ready for work. I was semi-in a hurry and didn't think to straighten everyone's hair bows.
Lulu, Marta Angela, and Lola. I like to call these the tiny tufties, because they've got tufts of hair but they're smaller than Ernest John, Alice Helene, and Lina. Marta didn't know it at the time, but I was shopping for an adoptive brother or sister for her. Every so often I go shopping for those Cuddle On Delivery dolls...just for the heckuvit. They have a LOT of personality, just like Cabbage Patch Kids and the later Magic Nursery dolls.
October 12th. I was working on two different blog posts (this one and a future one), and I threw the three I had with me together.
As usual Ernest John is surrounded by girls. This time in addition to River Song he's got Gillian Ida by his side.
October 14th's Monday theme was crew cuts and other boy haircuts. Stuff that ISN'T the standard loopy 'do that most old Cabbies have. The only original ones I can name are Gavin Andrew (who has a flat-top) and Kory Aryan, whose hair is slicked back.
All my other boys are loopy or bald. Kory would make an adorable pirate for Halloween, by the way! It just kinda hit me.
Also on the 14th, I paired two of Mattel's soft dolls from the eighties.
Vincent is a My Child doll, and Chelsea is a Hot Looks doll. They don't have much in common, and indeed the two occupied different niches in the dolly world. Vincent was a Cabbage Patch competitor, and Chelsea was a fashion doll.
October 15th was the first truly cool day of the season, as evidenced by Rita Cheryl's jacket.
It was one of those "cuddle with a pet or a friend" doll, and Rita Cheryl chose Ginger. Rita Cheryl's Boston T-shirt and TARDIS leggings made quite a splash on Failbook, by the way; apparently I have more Boston fans among my friends than I thought. Don't look back.
Later that same evening Lina joined Rita Cheryl.
Nothing more to say about them two. Just a couple'a friends hanging out on a chilly autumn's eve.
October 20th, 3:05 a.m. local time. My leg was aching and preventing me from sleeping, so I threw Yes up on YouTube (I selected "Time and a Word") and dragged out two of my shrinking violets.
I'm not sure what Isolde and Lady Doolli bonded over, but they seem to have hit it off. I usually do not review dolls that I've received as gifts because it feels like looking a gift horse in the mouth, but I may have to eat my words with Lady Doolli. Her posing is phenomenal, especially for such a small doll.
Speaking of posing, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that Isolde is only my second Made to Move Barbie.
I also have Cassandra, one of the inaugural Made to Move dolls, but she's in storage. I need to bust her out and talk a bit more about these bodies in detail. Made to Move is nothing new by now, but...well, it'll give me something to do on another night when I can't sleep.
October 21st. Another Bae Day Monday, this one for single ponies. For that I've got Candela Laura, Idalia Gale, and Allie Kathleen.
Single braids were also an option, but that's not a style I own. I don't own double braids either.
Later that same day my eyes were drawn to Booful Beans and how his coloration matches what Candela Laura is currently wearing.
I love yellow and white! I used to say that those would be my colors when I got married, but now I don't think too much about that sort of thing. Still, I love the combo.
October 23rd. Skye Kitty was my partner in crime that day. Before we left the driveway she decided to strike a pose with a friend.
The hippie gnome's wire-rimmed glasses make me think of John Lennon, so I named him John. He now resides at my workstation, along with the flag of Israel and a gnome that matches the flag. I haven't named that gnome yet; he'll need a Hebrew name.
October 24th. I had Ayame with me that day, and she wanted a picture in front of these trees.
Ayame is a doll based off of the figures in Walt Disney World's It's a Small World attraction, only she doesn't sing that stupid song. She will be getting a review in the semi-distant future. Oh yeah, and here's the trees. They're on the nursing home campus, a stone's throw north of the library.
October 25th. Bonnie is about five inches tall, and she fancied a loftier vantage point. She found it.
Why it was on Baby Needs-A-Name's head is anyone's guess.
October 26th. Candela Laura and Karen Sheila before preparing for Halloween...
...and after!
Unsurprisingly, Mama supplied these. I had been sizing up Karen's witch outfit myself, but ultimately talked myself out of it due to cost. Mama, however, had no such reservations and I'm very glad.
October 27th. Chelsea chillaxes.
That evening I was trying to decide whether to add Zizi and Elkie to my Hot Looks mix to round out the three looks. Chelsea was advertised as looking best in warm tones, Zizi preferred hot shades, and Elkie was all cool tones. But ultimately I decided against it. I already have three of these dolls, and they'll look good in anything.
October 28th.
Woooooo, Bonnie's a ghoooooooost!!! Bonnie will be popping into the blog a lot in the coming months.
October 29th is a Failbook memory from six years ago.
Mama and I took a trip to Poplar Bluff that day. I picked up some pastel eye pencils for Freya (and never used them), and then we ate at Colton's. Those who are familiar with Colton's will know that they keep small buckets of peanuts on their tables, and in this case Freya decided that she wanted to play in them.
Now we're to today, October 30th. Some of my dolls here at Casa Pizarro are getting ready for Halloween. Camille and Jettivee will be joining Candela Laura and Karen Sheila for trick-or-treating...
...while Elisabeth Clara and Shelley Fred will be staying in.
Idalia Gale wore Elisabeth Clara's dress last year, but the two bows work better with Elisabeth's simple pigtails. Remember that Idalia has a single, very thick updo.
It's actually predicted to rain a lot tomorrow, so I doubt there will be much trick-or-treating. I don't need the sugar anyway...BUT I WANT IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Rain means it'll be a nice night for a warm drink and a YouTube binge, so I'll do that instead.
Cheers,
RagingMoon1987
Cheers,
RagingMoon1987
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