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The theme of this round was "Sweets'', with everyone being assigned a certain type of sweet, candy or dessert like ice cream or cupcakeI have got the one called ''rock candy''.
Rock candy (also called rock sugar) is a type of confection composed of relatively large sugar crystals. This candy is formed by allowing a supersaturated solution of sugar and water to crystallise onto a surface suitable for crystal nucleation, such as a string, stick, or plain granulated sugar.
Candied sugar has its origins in Iran. Writers in the first half of the 9th century described the production of candy sugar, where crystals were grown as a result of cooling supersaturated sugar solutions. In order to accelerate crystallisation, confectioners immersed small twigs in the solution for the crystals to grow on. The sugar solution was coloured with cochineal (red) and indigo (blue) and scented with ambergris or flower essence.
The name comes from the medieval era, and in turn lends its name to a British candy called rock.
As soon I learned about the theme, I decided to make, once in a blue moon, a decent couture outfit since the prompt was rather abstract
So I dresses Dawn up in a tight mermaid dress with its bodice resembling the crystal texture, and put her onto a podium, because she is a model after all. In her hand she holds the rock candies from the prompt picture.
The light scarf appeared as a reminiscence of India where a similar type of candied sugar comes from.
Also it made me think of Barbie, hence the lots of pink and sparkles.
Model Challenge by
Other participants: (at different times)
liz-blizz | Nelyasun | EchoesOfAnEnigma | allyvania88 | LadyDesmoria | CatWoman-cali-onyx | DarkQueen013 | AngelOfBeauty88 | Princess-Rosella | onlyindreams145 | whitewolfdreamer27 | Rai-Knightshade | misstudorwoman | GingerDancer | Arimus79 | bigpinkbow197 | adrianaTheGirlOnFire | flowerpower71 | aotearoa-geek13 | RachbakN | Sonicgirl141 | DionneJinn | MermaidMichelle | zebulonv | Athena126 | falling-lights-3127 | LavenderSeaFairy |StargazerSammie | impossiblegirl2003 | youngwolf13 | DionneJinn | LadyoftheLily | Kikai-Kumo | Daughterofthehunt10 | IndyGirl89 | Persinette-Rose | MasterOf4Elements | FlyingFreedom13 | Life-Of-The-Machine | FANNItasticFangirl | MelATCK | KatPerson098 | ForeverThirteen | StarryKnightPixie | KinHikari | ginger85125 | MadastheHatter27
The rest of my pictures:
Presentation
Flowers
Cake
Crown and gown
Ballgown
Swimsuit
Tutu-inspired
Butterfly
Disney humanized
Prom dress
Random - Regency dress
Credit
Doll base - Snow Queen Scene Maker by
Hairstyle - Fairytale Scene Maker by AzaleasDolls
Left hand and the general shape of the dress - Princess Scene Maker by dolldivine and madmoiselleclau
Crystal texture - Stained glass pattern pack 2 by jojo-ojoj
''Water'' effect - Nacre style by jojo-ojoj
Podium pattern - Crystal patterns by silver-
Crystals - 200 gemstones by Lyotta and Vintage Art Deco brooch by EveyD
Whirlpool lamp - from Internet
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Comments: 59
Arrelline In reply to ??? [2017-02-14 07:04:42 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! I am glad that you like it
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Fistron In reply to Arrelline [2017-02-14 16:36:45 +0000 UTC]
No problem.
Happy valentines day.
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Arrelline In reply to Fistron [2017-02-14 16:54:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you again, and happy Valentine's Day to you too
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Arrelline In reply to Janinna [2017-01-17 09:29:02 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! I am glad that you like it
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EchoesOfAnEnigma [2017-01-16 05:01:22 +0000 UTC]
Holy crap! This is probably my favorite one you've made so far! She's gorgeous! What a fabulous picture!
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Arrelline In reply to EchoesOfAnEnigma [2017-01-16 08:50:08 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much ! You are just too kind
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EchoesOfAnEnigma In reply to Arrelline [2017-01-16 15:13:47 +0000 UTC]
Nah, it's true! Your work is always stunning!
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Thecatsaesthetics [2017-01-16 00:02:53 +0000 UTC]
Wow! She's so pretty! I love all the bright colors it really flows well with this piece.
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Arrelline In reply to Thecatsaesthetics [2017-01-16 08:49:41 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! I am glad that you like the colours
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Arrelline In reply to Aranel125 [2017-01-15 09:29:15 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! With regard to the texture, actually I tried to make it look like crystals, but I do not believe I succeeded in the end... But anyway I am glad that you like it
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msbrit90 [2017-01-15 03:16:24 +0000 UTC]
wow this is gorgeous!
love love love
super couture, love the mermaid style
dress is just insanely fabulous.
amazing work!
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Arrelline In reply to msbrit90 [2017-01-15 10:25:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much !! I am sincerely very glad that you like it!
And sadly I am still so far behind!..
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msbrit90 In reply to Arrelline [2017-01-16 04:41:44 +0000 UTC]
your getting there! I know your dolls must take a lottttttt of time
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Arrelline In reply to Spirit13Wicca [2017-01-15 09:27:54 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! I am glad that you like it
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DeeryDeerth [2017-01-14 23:54:50 +0000 UTC]
Wow, another harmonious picture, with a background and an outfit that complement one another so well! Generally, I'm not such a huge fan of pinks, but these look charming in this couture dress! The pose looks great as well. This is beautiful, Arrellin! I can't help but notice how you keep improving with your doll pictures.
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Arrelline In reply to DeeryDeerth [2017-01-15 10:57:12 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very very much ! I am really glad that you like it, because your nice words mean a lot to me!
I am not a big fan of pinks either, but I wanted to stay accurate to the colours of the prompt picture. Although I did not include that bright Barbie pink after all .
And again, thank you for your incredible kindness !!!
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DeeryDeerth In reply to Arrelline [2017-01-15 12:29:03 +0000 UTC]
You are most welcome, Arrellin!
I'm glad you didn't include that bright Barbie pink... these other shades, however, fit very well with the shape of the dress. And that sparkling "mermaid tail" part is especially wonderful!
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Arrelline In reply to DeeryDeerth [2017-01-15 14:47:57 +0000 UTC]
And once more thank you, dear Deery !
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Arrelline In reply to TheGreenWriterm8 [2017-01-15 09:27:41 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! I am glad that you like it
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Eolewyn1010 [2017-01-14 22:40:34 +0000 UTC]
Wowsa! What a shining dress! Not quite my favourite colouring, but it nails the design inspiration. The mosaic-like structure on the top is lovely, and for some reason I totally love the veil over her shoulder.
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Arrelline In reply to Eolewyn1010 [2017-01-15 09:48:06 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much ! I am truly glad that you like at least something in it
The colouring is not exactly to my taste either (I would rather exclude pink at all), but I wanted to stay accurate to the prompt image, plus like I said before, the theme itself reminded me of Barbie (sweets => crystals => rhinestones/bling => Barbie, something like this).
The veil/scarf is perhaps my favourite piece in the outfit!
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Eolewyn1010 In reply to Arrelline [2017-01-15 17:40:27 +0000 UTC]
Sidenote: Barbie actually wore a dress of similar design in one of her movies. At least the shape is very similar and it has a pattern of diagonal stripes over it.
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Arrelline In reply to Eolewyn1010 [2017-01-15 17:59:25 +0000 UTC]
Ah indeed. I watched it but it was just once and sooo long ago that upon seeing this link of yours, I was barely able to recall the plot (but not before I searched through Google pictures what film it was), not to speak of remembering any outfits from it. So I came up with idea of this outfit separately, like at all. It was inspired by the shape of the sweet I was given. And if I was thinking of some Barbie films during making this, then it was A Fashion Fairytale rather than anything else (but again, no concrete ideas taken, just the general air of fashion show).
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Eolewyn1010 In reply to Arrelline [2017-01-15 19:36:57 +0000 UTC]
Oh, I didn't mean to say that you copied the design. It just came to my mind. (Which is odd enough, considering I didn't remember much of the movie either - I prefer the older Barbie fairytale movies anyday.) And after all, your outfit has a much better colouring and doesn't just look like a bonbon wrap
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Arrelline In reply to Eolewyn1010 [2017-01-15 19:50:31 +0000 UTC]
Well, I did not think of taking it as a serious accusation either .
And thank you very much again !
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Arrelline In reply to musicmermaid [2017-01-15 09:27:30 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much ! I am very glad that you like it
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Arrelline In reply to Madame-Mozart [2017-01-15 09:27:04 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! I am glad that you like it
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allyvania88 [2017-01-14 21:37:08 +0000 UTC]
this is amazing .... this is why I am extremely patient
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Arrelline In reply to allyvania88 [2017-01-14 21:42:06 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly ! I am glad that you think so
And thank you for you patience too! I shall try to not deceive you!
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allyvania88 In reply to Arrelline [2017-01-15 02:34:54 +0000 UTC]
oh trust me sweetie, your the only exception because you told us your situation months back, and the fact that your working on them means you care...
I tried noting one person who hasn't put up anything but I know just started with another group, and I have another one to talk to soon... and that should be it
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Arrelline In reply to DarkTentacles0666 [2017-01-14 21:36:21 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ! I am glad that you like them
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Arrelline In reply to Princess-Icicles [2017-01-14 20:38:32 +0000 UTC]
Thank you a lot ! You are very kind to say so!!
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Rai-Knightshade [2017-01-14 20:33:36 +0000 UTC]
She looks gorgeous!!! I love the crystal texture!
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Arrelline In reply to Rai-Knightshade [2017-01-14 20:35:47 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much !!! I am so glad that you like it!! The crystal texture was my lucky idea
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