#jly 28

[luciana-vega]

The LuLus are enjoying the final days of Jammie January! 😴 Is it planning for a new semester or just an excuse for a sleepover?

[wigs-and-wonder]

2022 Outfit Challenge Recap!

So, my challenge to myself this year included making 1 doll outfit a month, or 12 in 2022, helping to round out most of my historical girls’ collections to a nice round 6. (Most. Kirsten and Nanea still need 1 each). That meant most of those dolls got more than 1 outfit this year, so they’ve pulled in some of their friends to help them show them off!

First off are the stand-alone pair: With Josefina getting 1 outfit, inspired both by a long-sleeve camisa form her illustrations and a version of her weaving outfit, and newcomer and modern doll Jason Turnley showing off his costume for The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.

Following up next is a pair of pairs: Kaya got two modern looks: a t-shirt, black pants and denim jacket set, and another with a tank top, button up, and jeans, and Alex was happy to model with her. Kirsten also got two outfits this year, but they were based on ones from her books/collection: I finally made her night gown to finish up her St. Lucia’s day outfit, and I also made her red dress from her school story—still need to make a shawl for it, but Holly looks cute in it anyway!

Finally, two groups of three—Kit got her Overalls and hat from Kit Saves the Day, but I also made her a Robin Hood costume of her very own, worn here by Tatiana, while Lee shows off my take on Catherine Plummer’s costume from the stage musical Newsies, another plucky young reporter writing about the change she wants to see in the world.

Finally, Miss Elizabeth Cole got a new elegant modern party dress, and two Disney inspired get ups: a Tinkerbell costume, which Maddie has given a try, and an outfit inspired by illustrations of Cinderella in a modern style, which looks so cute on Nanea, too!

Putting them altogether, it’s kinda fun to see how much I got done, even in a year that felt like a lot of my life was in a holding pattern. I’m excited to see what 2023 brings!

Also, I’ve been working on making crochet dragons and candles to sell eventually—when I started, I was half-convinced I’d never be able to sell any, but two of my dragons couldn’t be pictured here, because they sold already! Hoping to make a few more dragons to better fill a booth, but now I’m more confident—and have a lot more practice, having made 24 dragon and 216 candles (2 dragons and 18 candles a month)!

[doll-collecting-aerialist]

Slowly coming out of her emo phase 🖤🖤

[too-old-4-toys]

Went out today and adopted two new girls! I now have a Julie! She met my other historials! The other doll I got today (I think) is a JLY 28 who I will be giving a full backstory soon so stay tuned!

[dollsonmain]

More teeth, new lipcolor.

I botched the teeth but expected to because paint and I do not get along. At all. Looks fine in photos, though. XD

It’s not sealed, in case I decide I don’t like it.

[luciana-vega]

This week, The LuLus are back!

Luana - songwriter, singer, and guitarist

Lucy - leading lady, singer, and violinist

Gabriela - producer, singer, and pianist

The band got its name back when it was just Lucy and Luana, but they are thrilled to have Gabi along as a core member of the band! You might just be looking at the cover of their first EP!

[luciana-vega]

My current Josefina molds!

[luciana-vega]

The LuLus in outfits I got last semester! Which one is your favorite?

No better way to brave the cold than stay inside and rehearse 🥶