Worlds Apart: Brandee and Tahlvin
November 30th, 2007
As for Brandee, I'm considering a Model Doll Ipsae Monahan to represent her. However, I've been considering Model Doll Lisa Rubik as well. Brandee is kind of a hard character to capture in a doll because while I want her to look innocent and naive, and have a fresh beauty, there's also the fact that she's attracted to two guys that both are sexy as hell and have potentially dangerous personalities so I'd like her to be able to be able to exhibit those aspects as well. I mean, just look at that picture to the right, she definitely has a mischievous side and so probably has all those characteristics in her personality (even they haven't all been made apparent in the story yet, although I think the presence of Pirate Brandee may tip you off to Brandee's sexy/dangerous side).
Here are some other pictures of Lisa Rubik with a different face-up: 1, 2, 3. I think this doll is gorgeous too.
And then, here are some more pictures of Ipsae Monahan (the male model in these pictures is a Dollshe Saint. *drool* Another doll that would be nice to have someday): 1, 2 (warning/bonus: doll nipples), 3, 4.
Also, here is a mock-up I did of Ipsae as a brunette so that I could more easily visualize what she'd look like as Brandee:
Argh! It's difficult being a Gemini when confronted by decisions like this (since Geminis are known for being fickle). Which one should be Brandee? Lisa or Ipsae?
Well, Lisa keeps tempting me, but I continue to come back to Ipsae. In the end, I think she's the one that can pull off all the looks I want her too: innocent, naive, intriguing, dangerously sexy. I also think that Ipsae looks a little more mature than Lisa, and I'd rather have a more mature-looking doll for Brandee.
If you'd like to see an example of what the Model Doll Ipsae and the IM Hound look like together, take a look here. Yay! I think they look awesome together. Looking at those pictures gets me so excited! I can't wait until I have the completed dolls in my hands. The wait is hard, but it'll be so worth it.
I've already picked out (though have yet to buy) some wigs for Brandee: Jpop Gingers in Darkest Coco, and Kana in Darkest Chocolate. As for her eyes, I'm either going to get the Masterpiece Polymer Eyes in Sable (almost all the way down the page), or Artistique's brown acrylic eyes. I will probably just buy both sets of eyes since they are so cheap and then I can pick whichever pair I like best.
As for whom will be doing her face-up, my dream is to have Lyn of Esthetics by Lyn work on it. She does such lovely female faces.
So, what do you think, guys? Which eyes do you like best for Tahlvin? Which doll do you think Brandee should be?
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December 1st, 2007 at 1:44 am
Such a great project. I can't wait to see the finished product myself!
Tahlin's eyes: I personnaly think the Masterpiece Dresden pupils are a bit small compared to the sim version, but it may be an interesting look for what I know. I love the color of the Frisco Bay one though.
I've never seen elf BJD before, I'll have to google a few pics up.
Brandy's face: I don't really see Brandee in these, but I don't know her as much as you 😉
I think the Ipsae looks more innocent but the shirt pics you linked to show that she can be very sexy too. The Lisa doll looks more sexy in a dangerous way. "I dare you to…", if you know what I mean. She would be more pirate Brandee to me I guess.
So it seems I'm leaning toward Ipsae. Plus, it's such a beautifull name…
Good luck on the patience part, you're gonna need it. I'm rather patient myself, but whan I want something really hard, I tend to turn into a spoilled brat. And I can imagine how hard you want to have these two finished, so I share your pain, hehe 😀
December 1st, 2007 at 5:08 am
*drool* Pretty, pretty dollies…
The IM Hound is amazing, I can see little similarities with the fabulous Sim-Tahlvin which make me think, "Wow!" I personally like the Dresden eyes for their colour, but the Stormy Blue are lovely as well; and maybe the Dresden pupils are a little small. But I can see why you are struggling to pick! 😉
With Brandee (beautiful expression on her Sim-picture, by the way), I lean towards Ipsae because you said that you think of her as innocent and naive. Though goodness knows that Lisa is a gorgeous doll, her pout and general sultry expression makes me think that perhaps she's not as able to pull of the innocent look as well as Ipsae. Plus, I think Ipsae is capable of looking "sexy/dangerous" in your hands. Her face just seems to have more expression in it than Lisa's.
You've made two other dolls completely individual characters, but they are both extremely loveable. I am sure that with Tahlvin and Brandee, two characters you have had in your mind for a lot longer than Dom and Ethyn, you will work wonders with the finished products! (Hey, and maybe your husband will take a shine to Tahlvin, it being an old WoW character'n'all) 😀
Good luck with everything!
December 1st, 2007 at 5:52 am
For Tahlvin's eyes I'd say either the Dresden or Stormy Blue, with Stormy as the leader at the moment. And definitely Ipsae for the Brandee doll. That male Saint is rather gorgeous isn't he *joins in the drooling*
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:43 pm
For Tahlvin's eyes
my first thought when I saw the Dresden color was – that's a nice color. And when I saw Frisco Bay I thought – that's an unusual color. (I didn't care for the others) But I think you have to keep in mind skin tone and hair color and if possible look at all three colors together and see which combination you like the best.
As far as Brandee is concerned I think the reason why you are having such a difficult time is the Ipsae doll is more innocent looking and the Lisa doll more sultry. So it depends if you want Brandee to look more naive or sexy. Both are stunning. I like the Lisa doll better – there's a little more going on behind the eyes.
I'm sure whatever you choose will be perfect. And I think it's a bold move! One girl to three guys! It's goin to get ugly up in heah. . .