Windy City Collector's-Chrismas part 2

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There was just about every kind of Holiday dress 

for show at our December meeting. 

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On humans---these would be UGLY SWEATERS, but on dolls, I think they are just adorable. 

So many sweaters are found as ornaments, and luckily they fit dolls with maybe just a snip or tuck here and there.

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Here are a bunch more and the most adorable reindeer, that kept jumping in my bag and wanting to go home with me. 

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The snowman outfit was a riot,

 trying to make time with the girl in blue and fur.

Vintage Ken on the left has a presentable reindeer sweater I would wear.

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Two gals in custom dresses...and a couple in definitely winners of the MOST contest. The dude with the Santa on his shoulder was funny. 

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These two were just whispering all night...

I wonder what they were up to?

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There was some skin showing ---here and there.

A  Cute baker with some nummy looking treats.

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I could not get a decent shot of her---it was so dark---but here

the  lingerie was to die for.

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Here's an ELF for my shelf---LOL...He had big fur booties too. 

Strapless Mrs. Claus in a classic snow flake dress.

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Who wouldn't want to go to a Christmas Ball as a Christmas ball...lol. These gals had a spotlight to enhance their sparkles.

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Classic is always perfect for celebrating holidays.

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The Owner DIY'd these cute dresses from human leggings---

the fabric is the perfect weight for doll clothes. 

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This couple is keeping it low key---on the decor---love the Dreidl and the Menorah, perfect scale for a classic fireplace. 

Their outfits are festive and so designer-plus cool.

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This display was a mannequin tree with lights behind and these  circle tube trees with ornaments. 

The doll is classic in an early fur 1900's outfit. 

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Really lovely.

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A very pretty snowflake dress on this girl--

I love the candy cane jewelry.

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This display with snowflake dolls/winter princesses, 

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...was very magical.

I saved the best? for Last....

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"All my love in a box, for you," croons Ken.

She doesn't looked impressed.....LOL!

We had a great time---what are your dolls doing for the holidays?

All these dolls belong to various members of Windy City Collectors (Barbie Doll Collectors).

We meet once a month--or you can be an online member. Click on the link above if you are interested.

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Windy City Collectors December 2018 part 1

Ho, Ho, Ho.....! Tis the Season to share.

Last night Windy City Collectors had their holiday party. Besides, good food, games, present swaps, and doll camaraderie, we had some great displays of holiday Barbies...and more.

The theme for the night was Disneyland Christmas, and other holiday attire. Here are some of the dolls brought by members.

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A TNT on the right, I loved her Mickey Mouse ears.

 These two are all set to have fun in Disneyland.

Photos are dark despite ---enhancing them.

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What would Disneyland be with out the Wicked Queen from Snow White, Cinderella and Belle...whose dress was magnificent and all her red hair.

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This is my crew. Chelsea(Stacey doll) and Big sister Barbie.

Disneyland or Bust!-- 

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A Tropical Skipper and Chelsea have vintage Disney shirts---

and I will do a blog story on a trip to Disneyland.

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This is my Tropical Barbie--and a Tropical Skipper, and her sister above in the peach shirt.

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There weren't a lot small children dolls, so this one is watching the parade---she's really cute. Love her little pom-poms on the shoes.

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This doll was purchased at the Disney World resort *owner said late 80's or early 90's---! Very cute box and love the Mickey Mouse images on the skirt...wonder what else she may have with her.

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We had lots of snowflake dolls, 

but Peter Pan was in the front here...

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And his big sister, maybe it's Wendy?

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Yay, for Mickey Mouse---Happy 90th Birthday, Mickey! 

I missed taking the picture of a Mickey Mouse nutcracker---

behind them. So many cute Disney outfits.

All these dolls belong to various members of Windy City Collectors (Barbie Doll Collectors).

We meet once a month--or you can be an online member. 

More Holiday fashions and dolls in the next post, thanks for viewing.

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NEWS: Windy City (BD) Collectors

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Golly, I'm officially a doll collector (I have doll blog, joined a CLUB, belong to a FB group, and have a vast city of dolls and paraphernalia growing in my Craft Room), so I guess I am!

MY Latest Mess: The pumpkin farm diorama, how-to coming up next week.

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But, today's NEWS:

As of last night, I'm officially a member of Windy City (Barbie Doll) Collectors CLUB. And, what a great group it is. Here is their website Windy City BD Collectors

If you love Barbie dolls and are located anywhere in the NW Indiana, SE Wisconsin or NE Illinois---once a month meetings are easily accessible from the Toll roads, in Northlake, IL.

For those who just want to participate from afar, a free FaceBook group page is FACE BOOK HERE.

I took a few photos of the September and October meetings. Each month there is a theme for the night. Tables are set up for the theme, and members bring dolls and such---according to the theme. Sometimes there are workshops---and of course business meetings, (kept short).

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The theme for the September meeting was Wedding Boutique. These four dolls were generously donated for raffles. Raffle proceeds help keep membership fees low.

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Since the club concentrates on Barbie and her friends---we have a wide range of collectors. Many are very creative. Here is a vintage Midge in a handmade creation which is quite beautiful.

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Vignettes are set up also. 

I loved this Wedding floral shop-set up---with handmade floral designs. The workers were very busy.

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There was even a delivery guy on a scooter.

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Actual mini Florals for sale---I purchased Vickie's Roses and corsage at the meeting---and they were perfect!

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Handmade Tuxedo shirts---which were so well done---! Loved the couple shopping, too.

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A vintage Barbie shop complete with tea and cakes for the shoppers. There was so much more---it was really an amazing meeting.

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The meeting for October was a Halloween Fashion Show.

 Here are some handmade creations made by a member for special order. 

They are really gorgeous.

A fashion runway was set up and a backstage area, as well as a audience area. My photo smeared...and I didn't get another one.

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There were prizes in seven categories. My backstage "Eek" couple---took a prize.. There are actually  a 1980's Barbie and Ken under there. 

Those Kitty bags are prizes filled with fun Halloween items.

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Many of the fashions and accessories were handmade or adapted from other outfits. 

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There were more witches than anything---I brought 4 myself.

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I brought these, Ragnar and Lagertha from the Vikings series. Their costumes are handmade. Ragnar's tunic is an OLAF Disney shirt with handmade leggings and his boots are from a Star Wars doll. 

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These almost Steampunk twin witches were fun.

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This doll took most elegant---she was very striking, the gown was sumptuous. In the background next to the arch of lights, is the fashion show director---with her clipboard, looking harried. SO many models to control.

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And I'm sure this gal was runner-up for most elegant, so much creativity.

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My Pumpkin Girl took a prize, I took these photos at home. She was really located in the Witch pack on the runway.

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I'm not sure which category. 

Everyone voted on all 7 categories. 

This took awhile with lots of discussion. IT WAS HARD!

 I think there may have been close to 75 dolls or more up for the prizes, and another 30 or so in the wings or audience.

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More witches, and there were spectators, too. Some of my photos didn't turn out. (hard to take photos with 30+ others milling around doing the same thing.

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This was one of three raffle collections---the PINK purse came from a Doll Convention. .

The winner was ecstatic...!

AND

We all had great fun, I sure did!

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